NEW YORK (AP) – VeraSun Energy Corp.'s deal Thursday to acquire US BioEnergy Corp. is likely to be the first step toward consolidation in an industry that has seen its profits squeezed by high corn costs and low ethanol prices. VeraSun's all-stock acquisition of its smaller competitor will boost its annual production capacity to 1.6 […]
Dynamic Physical Therapy & Aquatic Rehabilitation Centers, a provider of physical and occupational therapy in Delaware, has acquired Progress Physical Therapy, a provider of outpatient physical therapy in and around Philadelphia. No financial terms were disclosed. Dynamic is a portfolio company of Lake Capital. PRESS RELEASE Dynamic Physical Therapy & Aquatic Rehabilitation Centers, a Delaware-based […]
Sierra Systems Group Inc., a Vancouver
Webroot Software Inc., a Boulder, Colo.-based provider of SpySweeper security software, has acquired Email Systems, a UK
There’s some new research out contradicting PE industry claims that buyout firms create more jobs than they eliminate. And it comes from some of the most respected academics who study such things, including Steve Davis of the University of Chicago and Josh Lerner of Harvard Biz School. Preliminary info was presented yesterday at the American […]
eInstruction, a provider of a real-time feedback solution for students and instructors, has agreed to acquire Interwrite Learning, a provider of a mobile teacher slate. No financial terms were disclosed. eInstruction is a portfolio company of Leeds Equity Partners. PRESS RELEASE eInstruction and Interwrite Learning, both leaders and innovators in interactive instructional and assessment technology, […]
InsideView Inc., a San Bruno, Calif.-based provider of on-demand sales intelligence services, has acquired Southborough, Mass.
GuildCafe Entertainment Inc., a Cambridge, Mass.-based social media site for online gamers, has acquired UberGuilds, a network of online gaming communities and fansites. No financial terms were disclosed. GuildCafe earlier this year raised $600,000 in seed funding from IDG Ventures Boston. www.guildcafe.com www.uberguilds.org
Advanced Health Media, a Bridgewater, N.J.-based provider of regulatory compliance management systems and sales logistics services to the life sciences sector, has acquired the operations of Embryon, a Somerville, N.J.
PSI, a Burbank Calif.-based based provider of professional testing services and talent assessment solutions, has acquired LaserGrade LP, a network of computer-based testing centers. No financial terms were disclosed. PSI is a portfolio company of ABRY Partners. PRESS RELEASEPSI, an industry-leading provider of professional testing services and talent assessment solutions, announced today the acquisition […]