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Social2B launches its Social Media (SM) Financial Services Market Analytics Unit with two initial Service Offerings as part of its strategy to assist Financial Services firms to implement enterprise-scalable, FINRA compliant SM solutions.

Berkery Noyes Investment Bank's powerful database-management system, MandAsoft.com is providing new insight into business transactions within the Information Industries.

David Cummings, CEO of Cool Life Systems presented on “Using Current Technology to Market Your Practice and Control Operations” at the 2011 M&A Source and International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) Conference for Professional Development.

Bill Gates is backing the Microsoft’s takeover of Skype, the floundering communications company. Pretium Ventures experts question the price tag and expect acquired technology to play an important role in future generations of Microsoft products.

The Knowledge Group announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled “Premerger Notification Compliance and Litigation Update: A 2011 Perspective.” This two-hour event is scheduled on June 27, 2011 at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET.

Weather Trends International closed their Series A-1 round with the help of Innovation Ventures, LP.

A Delaware startup that aims to “change the way Fortune 1000 companies think about career transition services” has gotten a big boost toward success — a $1.285 million boost, to be exact.

Breakfast program entitled “Social Media – Is there still a play?” to discuss VCs future role the digital media market

Veteran M&A Advisor, Business Strategist, and Investment Banker joins Tequity Inc.

Consistent Transaction Activity Indicates Sector Is On Road To Recovery

Penetrating insights into M&A of the pesticide, CCM is going to take its new research- Merge & Acquisition research in pesticide industry to the offering in mid of April, 2011.

• Epulet Technical Recruitment acquires AircraftEngineers.co.uk • Local recruiter increases sales capacity with £500k Factoring facility

In Q1 of 2011, M&A transactions in the accounts receivable management (ARM) industry kept pace with deal activity during the same period a year earlier, but total value of transactions declined according to Kaulkin Ginsberg Company.

The American Lawyer published its Corporate Scorecard, identifying 2010’s leading law firms in nine transactional practice areas and naming the Dealmakers of the Year who helped corporations navigate the economy’s turnaround.

Next week the oil and gas industry’s key players in acquisition & divestiture will be gathering in London at IQPC's 9th annual Acquisition & Divestiture Summit.

LeapRate has learned that the previously announced acquisition of Geneva-based ACM (Advanced Currency Markets AG) by Swissquote was an all-cash transaction, priced at CHF 41.7 million ($43 million).

Global accountancy network UHY publishes its latest edition of UHY International Business – Issue 22

A&M Mindpower today announces the release of the deal database of “Food and Beverage Industry in India”. The database provides access to all the Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Private Equity and Venture Capital Deals since 2004.

Midsize business owners and executives will learn what drives value in the business in an important new webinar sponsored by The Midmarket Institute on November 11, 2010 at 11 AM Eastern.

Last year was important for pharmaceutical mergers and acquisitions, with total deal values in 2009 reaching almost $150bn. Driving this activity were three ‘mega-mergers’ at the heart of the industry.

During the 9 months ended September 2010, Indian companies were involved in 474 M&A deals, up 72% from the same period in 2009, a study by Venture Intelligence, a research service focused on Private Equity and M&A transaction activity, reveals.

Corum Group presents free webinar on Thursday October 7th, 2010 at 1:00pm Eastern / 10:00AM Pacific Time

The March Group (TMG), a leading private mergers and acquisitions company for middle-market businesses, indicates that there is good deal activity this year heading into Q4.

Tony McDaniel has joined The March Group (TMG) as a managing director for capital markets. Tony will be servicing the Pittsburgh metro region and surrounding areas.

Reboud from poor 2009 fueled by a return of debt and capital flow and increased activity in solar, wind, smart distribution, and energy efficiency.

The newly launched Proservartner Strategic Alliance Network (SAN) is designed to build strong and meaningful alliances with like minded partners that possess complimentary skills.

Current events on international banking M&A-deals, easily accessible and organized on one platform.

Nscglobal has acquired PING, LLC, a US network integrator and managed services provider based in New York. The UK headquartered Nscglobal is executing a buy and build strategy. Previous acquisitions have taken place in Spain and Germany.

Digital media M&A activity totaled 564 transactions for a reported $9.0 billion in 1H10, up 68% and 117% from 1H09.

The flagship 10 days program of Wall St. Training India, provides the delegates with an indepth knowledge & practical overview of investment banking techniques, valuation tools, financial modeling skills, financial research & fund raising activities.

Catalyzed by new government policies favoring Solar Energy and multiple demand-driven opportunities for water-related companies, PE investors are focusing on these Cleantech sectors, reveals a new report from research firm Venture Intelligence.

The flagship 10 days (5 Weekends) program of Wall St. Training India, provides the delegates with an in-depth knowledge & practical overview of investment banking tools, valuation techniques, financial modeling, research & fund raising activities.

Global accountancy network UHY publishes its latest edition of UHY International Business, issue 21.

Asset / subsidiary disposals have dominated big-ticket M&A activity since 2007, according to the new Allen & Overy M&A Index.

During the first half of 2010, Indian companies were involved in a total of 300 M&A deals, up 69% from the same period in 2009. The deal activity was also up 27% compared to the second half of 2009.

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The March Group, LLC, a leading, private mergers and acquisitions advisory firm specializing in the sale of middle-market businesses, announced today that Thermacore, Inc. acquired the assets of Pittsburgh Materials Technology, Inc. (PMTI).

James McNair, former CEO of The Garlinghouse Company, will focus on acquisition opportunities in the multi-channel marketing and distribution sectors with Araquot Partners.

Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA), a global strategic market intelligence and advisory group, predicts that Chinese outbound merger and acquisition (M&A) activity looks likely to continue strongly in the next few years.

the cement industry has become one major indicator of the level of social development and the comprehensive strength of national economy. Furthermore, it is playing an increasingly important role along with the economic development

GlobalData's “Alternative Energy Monthly Deal Analysis M&A and Investments Trends – March 2010” report is an essential source of data and trend analysis on the mergers and acquisitions and financings in the alternative energy market.

In the past year, there have been a number of articles criticizing EBITDA to determine a company's value. This calculation has recently come under some criticism by not only banks and financial institutions, but the M&A industry as well.

ACIM creates a one-stop-shop for the music industry by offering corporate finance, consulting and cross border legal advice all under one roof. The Company has also created more liquidity for their vintage guitar investment fund.

The categories for the 2nd TMT Finance Middle East 2010 Awards celebrating the outstanding achievements of telecom and tech companies and their banking and legal advisers have been released. The winners will be announced in Doha, Qatar on April 26.

How do you get the highest valuation when you Sell or Retire from your business? CBIA, Princeton Capital and Paradigm Associates have teamed up to help you provide the best Exit Strategy for your business.

Moscow, February 19, 2010. – Media group AIIEquityFunds announces the launch of the first English journal about private equity funds and investments in Russia and the CIS – Private Equity Russia&CIS Journal (PERCIS)

NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2010 - The M&A Advisor announced that Merrill DataSite™ has been selected as the official Virtual Data Room (VDR) for the 2010 M&A Advisor Awards.