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announced 5/21/2012 via PR Newswire

Dalian Wanda Group Co., Ltd. will acquire AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.

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synopsis: Dalian Wanda Group Co., Ltd., a leading Chinese private conglomerate and China's largest investor in cultural and entertainment activities, and AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. ("AMC"), a preeminent U.S. movie exhibitor, announced that they have signed an agreement under which Wanda will acquire AMC, creating the world's largest cinema owner.
buyer: Dalian Wanda Group Co., Ltd.
Dalian Wanda Group was founded in 1988 and operates in five major industries including Commercial Properties, Luxury Hotels, Tourism Investment, Cultural Industry, and Department Store Chain. The company has assets of 31 billion dollars and an annual income of 17 billion dollars.
target: AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
AMC operates 346 multiplex theatres mostly located in major metropolitan markets in North America, and a total of 5,034 screens, including 2,336 3-D screens and 128 IMAX screens, making it the world's largest operator of IMAX screens.
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closed 5/21/2012 via PR Newswire

UBM Aviation Routes Ltd acquired Airlineroute.net

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synopsis: UBM Aviation Routes Limited announced its acquisition of Airlineroute.net, an online blogging website for route development scheduled changes. Airlineroute.net is the airline network planning community's top blogging site and it is used by thousands of airline network planners and airport aviation professionals each day.
closed 5/21/2012 via BusinessWire

WMS Industries Inc. acquired Jadestone

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synopsis: WMS Industries Inc., a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of games, gaming content and gaming machines, announced the acquisition of Jadestone Group AB, a leading developer, publisher and distributor of online gaming content and entertainment for online game companies.
announced 5/21/2012 via Market Wire

Full Frontal ROI will be merged with Social Media Explorer

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synopsis: Social Media Explorer is merging with Full Frontal ROI, a Baltimore-based social media firm. The two boutique consultancies are launching a new full-service digital marketing firm, SME Digital, a division of Social Media Explorer. SME Digital will serve a range of national clients.
closed 5/21/2012 via PR Newswire

Experian Marketing Services acquired Conversen

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synopsis: Experian Marketing Services, a leading provider of data, analytics and marketing technologies, announced it has acquired Conversen. Conversen is a pioneer in developing interaction management technologies that enable marketers to create fully integrated, cross-channel conversations through mobile, Web, social, email and traditional channels.
closed 5/21/2012 via PE Hub

Bridgepoint acquired BigHand Digital Dictation

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synopsis: BigHand, a productivity software developer, has been acquired by Bridgepoint Development Capital with management. Founded in 1996, the company is the largest provider of voice productivity software to the legal, healthcare and professional services market in the UK and has a growing international client base.
closed 5/21/2012 via BusinessWire

Bovitz, Inc. acquired Resolve Market Research

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synopsis: Reinforcing its commitment to perpetual innovation, Bovitz announces its acquisition of Resolve Market Research, a global research consultancy with unique expertise in the transformative impact of digital media and technology on consumers and audiences alike.
closed 5/21/2012 via BusinessWire

STI Holdings, Inc. merged with Link Bit Consulting Co., Ltd.

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synopsis: STI Holdings, Inc., a Nevada Corporation, and Link Bit Consulting Co., Ltd., a Japanese Corporation, have completed a definite Agreement and Plan of Reorganization. Link Bit is engaged in the business of transmitting and providing horseracing information via various media, as well as an internet website.
closed 5/21/2012 via BusinessWire

LifeMap Sciences, Inc. acquired XenneX, Inc.

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synopsis: BioTime, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, LifeMap Sciences, announced that they have completed the acquisition of XenneX, Inc. through a merger of XenneX into LifeMap Sciences. XenneX provides biotechnology, pharmaceutical and other life sciences companies, services and tools to enhance their bio-medical research.
announced 5/18/2012 via BNC Analysis

Quadrant 4 Systems Corporation will acquire empowHR

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synopsis: Quadrant4 Systems Corporation announced that it has entered into a letter of intent to acquire empowHR, Inc. a provider of a SaaS based platform technology for the Health Insurance and employee benefits administration sectors.
buyer: Quadrant 4 Systems Corporation(ZLON:$0.00)
Quadrant 4 Solutions, Inc. delivers complete end to end IT projects in the Manufacturing, Media, Retail, Healthcare and Services sectors. The company has been delivering IT solutions to several Fortune 100 clients in the US under multiyear contracts with its clients.
target: empowHR
empowHR technology has been in deployment for years and has been used by members for various benefits administration between licensing, OEM and recurring subscription based models.
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closed 5/18/2012 via BNC Analysis

Facebook acquired Karma Science

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synopsis: Facebook has acquired mobile commerce startup Karma, which makes apps for gifting friends and family. The terms of the deal are undisclosed but 16 employees of the startup will be joining Facebook. The purchase will help Facebook build up monetization prowess on mobile platforms — an area it’s admittedly weak in.
closed 5/18/2012 via BNC Analysis

Wilmington Group plc acquired Millennium ADMP

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synopsis: Professional information and training group Wilmington Group has acquired the business and certain assets of Millennium ADMP Ltd which is in administrative receivership for a cash consideration of £465,000. Involve Millennium offers a number of intelligent data and targeting solutions to help businesses increase revenues and save money.
closed 5/17/2012 via PE Hub

Lloyds TSB Development Capital acquired Ocean Outdoor

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synopsis: UK-based development capital investor Smedvig Capital has sold Ocean Outdoor, an operator of digital out of home advertising sites to mid-market private equity house, LDC. Specialising only in large-format digital, iconic landmark and super-premium banner locations, Ocean creates inspirational canvases for inspirational advertising.
announced 1/9/2012 via Market Wire

Pansoft Company Limited will be merged with Timesway Group Limited

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synopsis: Pansoft Company Limited, a leading ERP software service provider for the oil and gas industry in China, announced that the Company entered into an agreement and plan of merger with Timesway Group Limited. Its ERP software offers comprehensive solutions in various business operations.
announced 5/17/2012 via BNC Analysis

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. will purchase 63 Daily Newspapers from Media General, Inc.

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synopsis: Media General said that it was selling 63 daily and weekly newspapers, including its flagship Richmond Times-Dispatch, to Berkshire Hathaway for $142 million in cash.
announced 5/17/2012 via BusinessWire

Versa Capital Management will purchase Four Midwest Newspapers from Freedom Communications, Inc.

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synopsis: Freedom Communications announced that it has reached agreement to sell The Telegraph in Alton, IL, The Journal-Courier in Jacksonville, IL, The Sedalia Democrat in Sedalia, MO and The Lima News in Lima, OH, to an affiliate of Philadelphia-based private equity firm Versa Capital Management, LLC.
announced 5/16/2012 via BNC Analysis

Nelonen Media will acquire Metroradio Finland Oy

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synopsis: Nelonen Media, part of Sanoma Media Finland, is to extend its portfolio of radio stations, currently based on Radio Aalto and Radio Rock, by purchasing Radio SuomiPOP, Groove FM, and Metro FM. Following the acquisition, Nelonen Media will become the market leader in Finnish commercial radio.
closed 5/16/2012 via BNC Analysis

Logic Solutions, Inc. acquired Quantum Compliance Systems, Inc.

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synopsis: Ann Arbor-based Logic Solutions Inc. has acquired Quantum Compliance Systems, for whom Logic served as a technology partner for more than a decade. Quantum Compliance, as the company will now be called, develops software that embeds sustainable environmental, health, and safety practices into a company’s daily operations.
closed 5/16/2012 via BNC Analysis

Databarracks Ltd. acquired SecuriData International

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synopsis: Secure cloud backup and IT Disaster Recovery company, Databarracks, announced that it has acquired SecuriData, making it the largest British provider of managed online backup services to business. SecuriData has been providing online backup and DR services to hundreds of businesses in the UK since 2004.
announced 5/16/2012 via PR Newswire

Piramal Healthcare Limited will acquire Decision Resources Group

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synopsis: Piramal Healthcare Limited, an innovation led company, has agreed to acquire Decision Resources Group a US based company in the healthcare information segment. Decision Resources Group is a cohesive portfolio of companies that offers best in class, high-value information and insights on important sectors of the healthcare industry.
closed 5/16/2012 via BusinessWire

Mercury Payment Systems, Inc. acquired Sundrop Mobile

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synopsis: Mercury Payment Systems® announced the acquisition of Sundrop® Mobile, a pioneer in mobile and social loyalty marketing. It marks Mercury’s first acquisition since its founding in 2001, as well as the first card-less mobile loyalty program integrated with payment processing.
closed 5/16/2012 via Market Wire

Yell Group Ltd. acquired Moonfruit Limited

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synopsis: Yell announced a further important step in its creation of the local eMarketplace with the acquisition of Moonfruit Limited. Moonfruit is a high design DIY website and shop builder with the aim to democratize the web for small businesses and individuals by providing easy-to-use web design and shop-building tools.
closed 5/16/2012 via PR Newswire

Chief Executive Group acquired Chief Executive Network

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synopsis: Chief Executive Group announced it had acquired Chief Executive Network (CEN), a member organization that helps chief and senior executives improve their effectiveness and gain competitive advantage. Through CEN, CEOs and senior executives share operational and strategic expertise via a structured meeting process.
closed 5/16/2012 via Market Wire

CAE, Inc. acquired Oxford Aviation Academy, Ltd.

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synopsis: CAE has acquired Oxford Aviation Academy, an industry-leading provider of aviation training and crew sourcing services for C$314 million. This acquisition strengthens CAE's leadership and global reach in civil aviation training by increasing its training centre footprint, growing its Ab-Initio flight training network.
closed 5/16/2012 via PR Newswire

Pearson (VUE) acquired Certiport, Inc.

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synopsis: Pearson VUE announced the acquisition of Certiport, a leading provider of performance-based certification exams and practice test solutions for academic institutions, workforce and corporate technology markets. Pearson VUE is furthering its commitment to offering the most robust, end-to-end professional learning and assessment solutions.
closed 5/16/2012 via BusinessWire

The Western Union Company acquired Travelex Global Business Payments (France)

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synopsis: The Western Union Company announced that it has successfully completed the local acquisition of cross border payments leader Travelex Global Business Payments (TGBP) in France. TGBP is a global foreign exchange specialist providing the payment and receipt of domestic and international funds for businesses of all sizes.
closed 5/16/2012 via BusinessWire

Eagle Eye Expositions, LLC acquired Border Security Expo

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synopsis: Eagle Eye Expositions, LLC, a trade show management production company, has acquired Border Security Expo from E.J. Krause & Associates, Inc., one of the world’s premier, independent organizers. Border Security Expo is the world’s leading conference and expo dedicated to international border security.
announced 5/16/2012 via PR Newswire

Boyd Gaming Corporation will acquire Peninsula Gaming, LLC

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synopsis: Boyd Gaming Corporation announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Peninsula Gaming, LLC, for total consideration of $1.45 billion. Peninsula Gaming, LLC operates as a casino entertainment holding company with gaming operations in Iowa and Louisiana.
announced 5/16/2012 via PR Newswire

LivePerson, Inc. will acquire Amadesa, Ltd.

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synopsis: LivePerson, Inc., a provider of real-time chat, voice and content solutions that increase conversions and improve customer experience, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire technology and intellectual property assets of Israel-based start-up, Amadesa, Ltd. in an all cash transaction.
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*Price paid does not equal Enterprise Value as the buyer aqcuired less than 100% of target
closed 5/11/2012 via Market Wire

TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company acquired Volant Solutions

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synopsis: TGS announced that its Geological Products division purchased all of the outstanding shares of Volant Solutions Inc. Volant is a small, six-employee technology company based in Houston that provides integration solutions for E&P companies to address the challenges of managing ever increasing quantities of geotechnical data.
buyer: TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company
TGS provides global geoscientific data products and services to the oil and gas industry to assist with licensing rounds and the preparation of regional data programs. TGS invests in multi-client data projects.
target: Volant Solutions
Volant Solutions offers an innovative approach to address the challenges of managing ever-increasing quantities of scattered geotechnical data. It is a software vendor with significant experience delivering software solutions that integrate technical data, applications and work flow processes.
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closed 5/11/2012 via BusinessWire

Wright Express Corporation acquired CorporatePay

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synopsis: Wright Express Corporation, a leading provider of value-based business payment processing and information management solutions, announced that it has acquired the stock of CorporatePay, the largest privately held provider of corporate prepaid solutions to the travel industry in the United Kingdom.
closed 5/11/2012 via BusinessWire

Formastrat SA acquired Luxury Attitude

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synopsis: The Paris-based INSEEC Group, part of the Career Education Corporation, expanded its executive education curricula with the acquisition of the corporate training firm Luxury Attitude, a provider of service and customer relations training for premium and luxury companies.
closed 5/11/2012 via PR Newswire

iMedX, Inc. acquired Accumed Script Inc.

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synopsis: iMedX Inc., a leading healthcare software and services company, announced that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of Accumed Script Inc. Accumed Script is a leading Medical Transcription Services Organization, delivering more than 5 million lines of transcribed text each year.
announced 5/11/2012 via BusinessWire

CTPartners will acquire Farin-Company

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synopsis: CTPartners, a leading global retained executive search firm, announced that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Farin & Company, a Hamburg, Germany based executive search firm focused on executive recruiting, development and corporate learning.
announced 5/11/2012 via PR Newswire

TruckingOffice, LLC will acquire HammerLane Software, Inc.

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synopsis: TruckingOffice, an online trucking management software focused on owner operators, announced an agreement to acquire HammerLane Software, a long time provider of desktop applications for owner operators, leased fleets, and full fleets in the trucking industry.
closed 5/11/2012 via BNC Analysis

McCann Healthcare Worldwide Japan acquired MDS Co

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synopsis: CMIC has concluded the agreements with McCann Healthcare Worldwide Japan, a Japanese subsidiary of one of the top three healthcare marketing communications networks in the world, on partially transferring shares of stock of its consolidated subsidiary company, MDS Co., Ltd. MDS provides marketing support services to pharmaceutical companies.
closed 5/11/2012 via BNC Analysis

Peer Review Mediation and Arbitration, Inc. purchased eMR Anywhere from Max Medical Systems

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synopsis: Peer Review Mediation & Arbitration Inc. announced the acquisition of "eMR Anywhere." "eMR Anywhere" is an electronic medical record system that enables ambulatory care physicians and clinical staff to document the patient encounters, streamline clinical workflow, and securely exchange clinical data with others.
closed 5/11/2012 via BNC Analysis

Bizzingo, Inc. acquired IntroMe, Inc.

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synopsis: Bizzingo, Inc. announced that they have acquired the mobile platform and intellectual property of IntroMe, Inc. Components of the Intro technology will extend Bizzingo’s core platform to mobile devices. This will allow business users the ability to remotely meet, engage, and follow-up with their business connections.
closed 5/11/2012 via BNC Analysis

Asiasons Capital Group acquired EMS Entertainment

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synopsis: Asiasons Group via its Dragonrider Opportunity Fund II L.P. announced an investment of an undisclosed amount to acquire a 67% stake in EMS Holdings Pte Ltd, one of the leading entertainment exhibitors in the world. EMS has built a portfolio of highly acclaimed exhibits such as CSI: The Experience and Terracotta Army.
closed 5/11/2012 via BusinessWire

Grand Prix Entertainment acquired American National Rugby League

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synopsis: Grand Prix Entertainment, LLC announced the acquisition of The American National Rugby League (“AMNRL”), the governing body for the development of the “American football like” sport of Rugby League in the USA. The AMNRL is exclusively sanctioned by the Rugby League International Federation.
closed 5/11/2012 via BNC Analysis

Irish Catholic acquired Irish Catholic

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synopsis: The Irish Farmers Journal has sold the Irish Catholic newspaper in a management buy-out of the Catholic weekly. The newspaper, founded in 1888, sells about 22,000 copies each week. Among its former editors is columnist David Quinn.
closed 5/11/2012 via BNC Analysis

Wireless Generation, Inc. acquired Intel-Assess

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synopsis: Wireless Generation, a leading education innovator and producer of digital tools for educators nationwide, has acquired Intel-Assess, a six-year-old San Francisco, California-based company that helps school districts meet their instructional goals by providing well-researched, rigorous assessment content to drive student achievement.
closed 5/11/2012 via BusinessWire

IHS, Inc. acquired XeDAR Geospatial

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synopsis: IHS Inc. announced that it has acquired XēDAR Corporation, a leading developer and provider of geospatial information products and services. XēDAR collects high-resolution aerial digital imagery, both multispectral and laser, then processes and enhances the resulting data, and sells the products to government and commercial clients.
closed 5/11/2012 via Company Press Release

Groupe Odesia Inc. acquired Interfacing Technologies

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synopsis: ODESIA Group Inc., a corporation specialized in delivering business-intelligence solutions, decision-process management and business analytics, announced that it has acquired all issued and outstanding shares of privately-held Interfacing Technologies Corporation, a debt free Business Process Management software company.
closed 5/11/2012 via BNC Analysis

Vue Entertainment acquired Apollo Cinemas Ltd.

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synopsis: U.K. movie theater giant Vue Entertainment has acquired the Apollo Cinemas U.K. circuit of 14 cinemas, the country's largest independent exhibition group. The combined company will have 85 multiplexes with close to 800 screens, the firms said.
closed 5/11/2012 via BNC Analysis

Nunwood acquired Retention Specialists Inc

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synopsis: Nunwood is continuing to build up its customer experience research and consulting assets with the acquisition of training and change management firm Retention Specialists. Retention works with clients including GE Capital, American Express, Toyota, Microsoft and AOL to train staff in how to improve the customer experience they offer.
announced 5/11/2012 via BNC Analysis

Heritage Acquisitions Limited will acquire Agentplus Pty Ltd.

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synopsis: Heritage Acquisitions Limited will buy RUN’s Agent Plus businesses, which provide outsourced administration and accounting software services to real estate agents.
announced 5/11/2012 via Reuters

FDS Solutions Limited will acquire FDS Solutions Limited

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synopsis: FDS Networks Group Ltd announced that FDS Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company has entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement with Mr Lam Chun Hung, general manager of FDS Solutions, for the sale of its entire shareholding. FDS Solutions Limited designs and offers imaging and workflow solutions.
closed 5/11/2012 via BNC Analysis

Cherry Media acquired CityLife

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synopsis: Cherry Media, the baltic daily deals group, has acquired CityLife in Latvia, giving Cherry Media a greater than 50% market share across the Baltic countries. Both the Cherry.lv and CityLife.lv brand names will be kept and marketed in Latvia, as the acquiring company explains historically there has been little market overlap between the sites.
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*Price paid does not equal Enterprise Value as the buyer aqcuired less than 100% of target
closed 5/5/2012 via BNC Analysis

Facebook acquired Glancee

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synopsis: Facebook has further fattened its mobile portfolio by acquiring Glancee, a location-based, "social discovery" app designed to connect people with friends in the real world. Glancee is an app for iPhone, Android, and Facebook that makes it fun and safe to discover people nearby who share friends and interests.
buyer: Facebook
Facebook is a social utility that helps people better understand the world around them. Facebook develops technologies that facilitate the spread of information through social networks allowing people to share information online the same way they do in the real world.
target: Glancee
Glancee is an app for iPhone, Android, and Facebook that makes it fun and safe to discover people nearby who share friends and interests. Behind the scenes, Glancee uses Facebook to find common friends and Wikipedia to match users based on interests relevant to one another.
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cancelled 5/6/2012 via New York Times

GeoEye, Inc. cancelled an acquisition of DigitalGlobe, Inc.

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synopsis: DigitalGlobe, a leading global provider of commercial high-resolution earth imagery products and services, rejected a $792 million takeover offer from rival GeoEye, Inc., a leading source of geospatial information and insight.
announced 5/4/2012 via BNC Analysis

Zhejiang Continental Advertising Co., Ltd. will acquire Zhejiang Continental Advertising Co., Ltd.

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synopsis: SearchMedia Holdings Ltd. agreed to sell Zhejiang Continental Advertising Co. Ltd. to its previous owners. Zhejiang Continental Advertising Co., Ltd. offers billboard advertising services.
closed 5/3/2012 via BNC Analysis

Montagu Private Equity acquired CAP Motor Research Ltd

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synopsis: Top Right Group, the company formerly known as Emap, has sold its automotive information business CAP Motor Research Ltd to Montagu Private Equity. CAP, established in 1979, is a market leading provider of vehicle valuation data, new vehicle information and business solutions to the automotive industry.
closed 5/3/2012 via New York Times

Discovery Communications, Inc. acquired Revision3

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synopsis: Discovery Communications acquired Revision3, a maker and distributor of Web video shows. Unlike aggregators, mash-ups, and user-generated video sites, Revision3 is an actual TV network for the web, creating and producing its own original, broadcast quality shows.
closed 5/3/2012 via BNC Analysis

GourmetGiftBaskets.com acquired Cheesecake.com

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synopsis: GourmetGiftBaskets.com has acquired cheesecake and baked goods online retailer Cheesecake.com.
closed 5/3/2012 via BNC Analysis

Match Marketing Group acquired Action Marketing Group

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synopsis: Leading consumer activation and shopper marketing solutions provider Match Marketing Group acquired Action Marketing Group, the definitive voice of experiential marketing, to create a seamless platform for clients throughout North America and Europe.
announced 5/3/2012 via PR Newswire

Webtradex International Corporation will be merged with Birthday Slam

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synopsis: Webtradex International Corporation has entered into a letter of intent to acquire 100% of the shares Birthday Slam Corporation (BSC) for a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock. BSC allows users to send e-cards, create wish lists, purchase group-gifts, receive notifications of approaching Birthdays and birthday related activities.
closed 5/3/2012 via PR Newswire

The Search Agency acquired The Acquisition Agency

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synopsis: The Search Agency, a global digital marketing agency that combines high-tech and high-touch strategies to help customers find and acquire the right audiences, announced its expansion into Canada with the purchase of The Acquisition Agency, a Toronto-based digital marketing firm that provides its services to many leading companies.
closed 5/3/2012 via PR Newswire

FreeAgent Inc. acquired 60mo, Inc.

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synopsis: Cloud accounting software leader FreeAgent, the UK's top small business and freelancer online accounting software provider, has acquired financial forecasting software firm 60mo. FreeAgent plans to leverage 60mo's expertise in the US accounting software market to adapt its online accounting system specifically for American users.
closed 5/3/2012 via BusinessWire

Starplex Cinemas acquired Mega Movies 13

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synopsis: Mega Movies has been acquired by Starplex Cinemas, which operates 21 theatres and 222 screens throughout the United States. Mega Movies 13 is a movie theatre located at 755 Rt. 18 East Brunswick in the Brunswick Square Mall. The location features D-Box motion seating.
closed 5/3/2012 via PR Newswire

Davis + Henderson Corporation acquired Avista Solutions, Inc.

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synopsis: Davis + Henderson Corporation announced that it has acquired Avista Solutions, Inc., a provider of Software as a Service mortgage loan origination software to community banks and credit unions in the United States. Avista Solutions is a leader in sophisticated web-based loan origination systems.
announced 5/3/2012 via GlobeNewswire

LinkedIn Corporation will acquire SlideShare Inc.

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synopsis: LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network on the Internet with 161 million members worldwide, announced it agreed to acquire SlideShare, a leading professional content sharing community. Founded in October 2006, SlideShare helps professionals discover people through content, and content through people.
closed 5/3/2012 via BusinessWire

Amcom Software, Inc. purchased Critical Test Results Management Solution from IMCO Technologies Corporation

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synopsis: Amcom Software, Inc., a subsidiary of USA Mobility, Inc., announced the acquisition of IMCO Technologies’ critical test results management suite. IMCO Technologies' Critical Test Results Management Software is a unique product that is capable of securely and rapidly transferring information between caregivers when time is critical to patient care.
closed 5/3/2012 via PE Hub

Sailthru, Inc. acquired Frame

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synopsis: Sailthru, a personalization platform that automatically tailors email, web and in-app content to each unique user, announced that it has acquired Frame, a TechStars-backed start-up that provides a quick and easy solution for optimizing ecommerce websites for iPads and other mobile devices.
announced 5/3/2012 via Market Wire

Cisco Systems, Inc. will acquire Truviso, Inc.

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synopsis: Cisco announced its intent to acquire privately held Truviso, Inc. Truviso provides scalable, real-time network data analysis and reporting software. Together, Cisco and Truviso will provide instant access and visibility into network use and services to help increase operational efficiencies and drive new revenue streams for customers.
closed 5/3/2012 via BusinessWire

Johnstown Sports Partners LLC acquired NAHL Alaska Avalanche

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synopsis: Johnstown Sports Partners LLC, a private investment group led by Esmark, Inc. Chairman and CEO James P. Bouchard, announced in conjunction with the North American Hockey League (NAHL) that it has completed the acquisition of the NAHL’s Alaska Avalanche, a Tier II Junior A ice hockey team in the North American Hockey League's West Division.
closed 5/3/2012 via BNC Analysis

VFA, Inc. acquired Altus Capital Planning

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synopsis: VFA, Inc. and VFA Canada Corporation, the leading providers of end-to-end solutions for facilities capital planning and asset management, announced that they have signed a purchase agreement to acquire the Altus Capital Planning division of Altus Group.
closed 5/3/2012 via PR Web

MainstreamNetwork.com, Inc. acquired StreamAudio, Inc.

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synopsis: MainstreamNetwork, a company specializing in providing high quality, affordable streaming services, has announced their acquisition of StreamAudio, a streaming service provider based in Tacoma, Washington. StreamAudio has been a Pioneer in developing technologies and services for Terrestrial Broadcasters.
announced 5/3/2012 via GlobeNewswire

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. will acquire Bwise

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synopsis: The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. announced that it has agreed to acquire BWise, a global leader in enterprise governance, risk management and compliance (GRC) software. BWise's premium GRC platform will be available through NASDAQ OMX Corporate Solutions, a NASDAQ OMX software technology business.
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