The Risk Arbitrage Report for Aug 15, 2011

Closed Deals:

• Merge Healthcare Inc (MRGE) completes acquisition of Ophthalmic Imaging Systems (OISI).
• Leeds Equity Partners completes acquisition of Nobel Learning Communities Incorporated (NLCI).
• Insiders complete acquisition of Tiens Biotech Group (USA)  Inc (TBV).

Updated Deals:

• Randstad Holding announces that the HSR waiting period has expired in planned merger with SFN Group Inc (SFN).
• FPIC Insurance Group Inc (FPIC) shareholders approve acquisition by  The Doctors Company .
• Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates  Inc (VSEA) shareholders approve acquisition by  Applied Materials  Inc (AMAT).

To Read:

• Barrons: Market Drop Boosts Potential Merger-Arb Gains