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Borland Software Announces Reciept of $1.25 per Share Takeover Offer

Article filed on June 25, 2009

Borland Software submitted a regulatory filing today stating that it has received an offer to acquire the company for $1.25 per share in cash from a buyer named Company A in the filing.

Borland Software has advised Micro Focus of these developments, as required under the Merger Agreement, and said that it is continuing to comply with its obligations under the Merger Agreement.

RCN Offers $12.50 per Share for FiberNet Telecom Group

Article filed on June 18, 2009

FiberNet Telecom Group submitted a filing with the SEC on June 18, 2009 containing a letter from RCN stating that is prepared to offer $12.50 per share in cash for FiberNet Telecom Group.

RCN is also willing to pay all termination fees in connection with FiberNet Telecom Group's current merger agreement with Zayo, the buyer expenses related to the merger, and assume all the outstanding liabilities of FiberNet Telecom Group.

Investors Bancorp Completes Buyout of American Bancorp of New Jersey

Article filed on June 1, 2009

American Bancorp of New Jersey submitted a filing with the SEC today stating that its pending merger into a subsidiary of Investors Bancorp has been completed.

American Bancorp of New Jersey common shares are no longer publicly traded, and they have been converted into the right to receive $12.50 per share in cash or 0.9218 shares of Investors Bancorp common stock, subject to proration to ensure that in the aggregate 65% of the American Bancorp of New Jersey shares will be converted into stock.

VNUS Medical and Covidien Group Receive Antitrust Approval

Article filed on May 28, 2009

VNUS Medical and Covidien Group announced today that the waiting period of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act has expired. HSR approval is one condition to completion of the merger.

M&T Bank Completes Buyout of Provident Bankshares

Article filed on May 22, 2009

Provident Bankshares submitted a filing with the SEC today stating that its pending merger into a subsidiary of M&T Bank has been completed.

Provident Bankshares common shares are no longer publicly traded, and they have been converted into the right to receive 0.171625 M&T Bank shares for each Provident Bankshares share.