The Risk Arbitrage Report for Nov 28, 2011

New Deals:

• Gilead Sciences Inc (GILD) to acquire Pharmasset Inc (VRUS).
• Pearson plc to acquire Global Education & Technology Group Ltd (GEDU).
• Alleghany Corp (Y) to acquire Transatlantic Holdings Inc (TRH).
• Premium Lead Company Limited & New Era Investment Holding Ltd. to acquire Shanda Interactive Entertainment Ltd (SNDA).

Closed Deals:

• Arris Group Inc (ARRS) completes acquisition of BigBand Networks Inc (BBND).

Updated Deals:

• Netlogic Microsystems Inc (NETL) shareholders approve acquisition by Broadcom Corp (BRCM).

To Read:

• Mergers&Acquisitions: Why Conmed’s Deal Got Canned