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Deals of the Hour / July 2, 2010, 9:13 am

Icahn's Lionsgate Stake Rises To 33.9% As Tender Offer Ends - Update

(RTTNews) - Activist investor Carl Icahn's takeover bid for movie company Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (LGF: News ) has fallen short after the company said Thursday that holders of over 66% of the company's shares have ... (Source: RTT News 2010-07-02T04:06:51Z)

In a new hard time, FDR's aura endures

The Siena Research Institute's 2010 Presidential Expert Poll ranked FDR number one. His cousin and fellow New Yorker, Theodore Roosevelt, came in second, ahead of Abraham Lincoln for the first time. President Barack Obama ... (Source: Times Union 2010-07-02T09:00:20Z)

Canucks sign sought after defenseman Hamhuis to 6-year deal

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Highly sought after free agent defenseman Dan Hamhuis finally found a home -- close to home -- with the Vancouver Canucks . Twice traded since the end of the season to teams hoping to sign the talented defenseman, Hamhuis reached a six-year, $27 million deal with the ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-06-30T23:57:30Z)

Obama trumps Reagan, academics say in survey

Franklin D. Roosevelt again topped the Siena College survey of the best U.S. presidents, but the man sitting in the White House fewer than 18 months has cracked the Top 15. While the New Deal icon still enchants, and ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-07-02T00:32:06Z)

Gonchar a boost for Kovalev

While the New York Rangers started the free-agent party by signing goalie Martin Biron to a two-year deal at 12:01 p.m., the Senators also sprung into action early, inking defenceman Sergei Gonchar to a deal at 12:18 p.m., just 18 minutes after the NHL's free agency period had begun. Not only have ... (Source: Ottawa Sun 2010-07-02T04:14:01Z)

Biogen, Genzyme, Allergan Get Boost On Sanofi Deal Report

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Shares of Biogen Idec Inc. (BIIB), Genzyme Corp. (GENZ) and Allergan Inc. (AGN) surged Friday on takeover speculation after a report that French drug maker Sanofi-Aventis SA (SNY) is preparing for ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-07-02T15:12:34Z)

Mother who mutilated baby detained

A Texas woman who told authorities the devil made her mutilate and dismember her newborn baby has been found not guilty by reason of insanity in a plea deal with prosecutors. The Thursday ruling means 33-year-old Otty Sanchez will be committed to a state mental institution rather than face a trial ... (Source: Belfast Telegraph 2010-07-02T02:05:10Z)

Disney acquires Tapulous, maker of popular iPhone game Tapulous

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Walt Disney has acquired Tapulous, the maker of the popular iPhone play-along music game Tap Tap Revenge. Steve Wadsworth, president of the Disney Interactive Media Group, confirmed the deal with The ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-01T22:08:56Z)

Sharks sign G Antero Niittymaki to 2-year deal

The San Jose Sharks moved swiftly to replace longtime goalie Evgeni Nabokov on Thursday, signing veteran Finnish goalie Antero Niittymaki to a two-year, $4 million deal. Sharks general manager Doug Wilson targeted Niittymaki in the opening minutes of free agency, and Niittymaki was thrilled that the ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-02T07:20:07Z)

Biron inks two-year deal with Rangers

The pool of unrestricted free agents isn't deep, with journeymen pluggers and over-the-hill former stars dominating the marker. But there are a number of big-name, high-end players available to the highest bidder, including Russian sniper Ilya Kovalchuk. Stay tuned to see which teams will start ... (Source: Ottawa Sun 2010-07-01T16:32:30Z)

Disney Buys Tapulous, Mobile Game Maker Of Tap Tap Revenge

Walt Disney Co. (DIS) said it bought the maker of the popular Tap Tap Revenge game for Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) mobile devices like the iPhone. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Tapulous Inc. will become a ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-07-01T22:37:34Z)

TheSpec.com - News - Texas mom who dismembered baby found not guilty

Elida S. Perez The Associated Press DALLAS - A Texas woman who told authorities the devil made her mutilate and dismember her newborn baby has been found not guilty by reason of insanity in a plea deal with prosecutors. The ... (Source: Hamilton Spectator 2010-07-01T22:08:56Z)

Carl Icahn Not To Extend Offer For Lions Gate - Update

(RTTNews) - Activist investor Carl Icahn said Monday that his tender offer for Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (LGF: News ) will not be extended. Icahn's offer of $7 per share will end on June 30. Further, Icahn said, he ... (Source: RTT News 2010-06-28T18:16:16Z)

Icahn's final Lions Gate stake: 33.9%

With the expiration of a subsequent offering period related to his $7-a-share tender offer, Carl Icahn's stake at Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. now stands at 33.9 percent. Icahn's stake in the Santa Monica studio (NYSE ... (Source: Los Angeles Business 2010-07-01T20:43:02Z)

Watson Pharma says it closed acquisition of US rights to Columbia Labs female hormone drug

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Friday it completed its acquisition of the U.S. rights to a Columbia Laboratories' progesterone drug in a deal that could be worth more than $92.5 million. Watson now has the rights to a drug that is sold under the names Crinone and Prochieve ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-07-02T14:22:28Z)

Watson completes acquisition of Columbia drug

Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Friday it completed its acquisition of the U.S. rights to a Columbia Laboratories' progesterone drug in a deal that could be worth more than $92.5 million. Watson now has the rights to a drug that is sold under the names Crinone and Prochieve, which is used to treat ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-02T14:08:09Z)

Senators get the party started with Gonchar

The Senators started the fireworks early on July 1. While the New York Rangers were first to start the party by signing goalie Martin Biron to a two-year deal at 12:01 p.m., the Senators didn't wait much longer by inking defenceman Sergei Gonchar at 12:18 p.m. Not only have the Senators picked up ... (Source: Ottawa Sun 2010-07-01T23:13:22Z)

SAP, still waiting for EU clearance of acquisition, extends Sybase tender offer

NEW YORK (AP) — German business software maker SAP AG said Friday that it has extended its $5.8 billion tender offer for U.S. database software maker Sybase Inc. because the deal hasn't yet been cleared by European ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-02T12:49:24Z)

Goalie no longer a priority

One by one, the Flyers plucked defensemen off the list yesterday. First it was trading for Andrej Meszaros. Then it was re-signing Braydon Coburn. Free agent Sean O'Donnell signed shortly thereafter. As those players ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-02T11:37:49Z)

Velo chic starring Cycle Style

Like our Nic in BMX bandits, we love riding bikes here at TheVine. Unlike our Nic in BMX bandits, we're a ridiculously stylish bunch. So we were glad to stumble upon Cycle Style , the super stylish online bike shop and its lovely owner, Joyce Watts. Joyce says "If you're a stylish person off the ... (Source: The Vine 2010-06-28T23:59:52Z)

SAP Extends $5.8B Sybase Bid, Awaits EU Approval

NEW YORK (AP) -- German business software maker SAP AG said Friday that it has extended its $5.8 billion tender offer for U.S. database software maker Sybase Inc. because the deal hasn't yet been cleared by European ... (Source: Industrial Distribution 2010-07-02T14:00:59Z)

Canucks sign sought after D Hamhuis to 6-year deal

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Highly sought after free agent defenseman Dan Hamhuis has finally found a home with the Vancouver Canucks. Twice traded since the end of the season to teams hoping to sign the talented defenseman, Hamhuis reached a six-year, $27 million deal with the Canucks on ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-07-01T21:11:40Z)

Sanofi looking at U.S. deals; stocks jump

PHILADELPHIA/CHICAGO, July 2 (Reuters) - French drugmaker Sanofi-Aventis is looking at several U.S. acquisitions, including one or two that could be worth at least $15 billion, a source familiar with the situation said ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-02T15:34:03Z)

Clock Ticking: Penguins Don't Have Deals Yet With Gonchar, Hamhuis

THE PITTSBURGH CHANNEL.com With the start of NHL free agency approaching, the Pittsburgh Penguins have not reported any progress in negotiations with defensemen Sergei Gonchar and Dan Hamhuis. Free agency begins Thursday. Gonchar and Hamhuis will be free to sign with any team if the Penguins don't ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-01T14:45:07Z)

Watson Pharma Closes Acquisition Of Crinone And Prochieve Product Line And Shares Of Columbia Labs - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. (WPI: News ) announced that it completed the acquisition of the U.S. rights to Columbia Laboratories' Crinone and Prochieve progesterone gel product line and 11.20 million shares of Columbia common stock. As per the terms of the deal, Watson paid Columbia an ... (Source: RTT News 2010-07-02T13:39:31Z)

Shares jump for potential targets of Sanofi deal

Rumors French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi-Aventis SA is chasing a big U.S. acquisition have driven up shares of companies investors think might be a target. Shares of Allergan Inc. jumped as much as 9 percent, while ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-02T15:12:34Z)

Insanity ruling for mom who dismembered baby

DALLAS (AP) — A San Antonio woman who told authorities the devil made her mutilate and dismember her newborn has been found not guilty by reason of insanity in a plea deal with prosecutors. The Thursday ruling means 33-year-old Otty Sanchez will be committed to a state mental institution rather ... (Source: Middletown Press 2010-07-01T22:08:56Z)

SAP Extends Sybase Bid, Awaits EU Clearance

German business software maker SAP AG said Friday that it has extended its $5.8 billion tender offer for U.S. database software maker Sybase Inc. because the deal hasn't yet been cleared by European regulators. SAP said the offer of $65 per share, which was scheduled to expire July 1, has now been ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-02T12:49:24Z)

San Jose Sharks sign Antero Niittymaki to 2-year deal to replace longtime G Evgeni ...

The San Jose Sharks moved swiftly to replace longtime goalie Evgeni Nabokov on Thursday, signing veteran Finnish goalie Antero Niittymaki to a two-year, $4 million deal. Sharks general manager Doug Wilson targeted ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-02T07:12:58Z)

Survey finds FDR best president

The New Deal still enchants. It even outdoes Mount Rushmore. For the fifth time in five surveys, Franklin D. Roosevelt tops a Siena College survey of the best U.S. presidents, the school said Thursday. Abraham Lincoln ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-07-01T16:11:01Z)

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