The Risk Arbitrage Report for Apr 9, 2012

New Deals:

• Viasystems Group Inc (VIAS) to acquire DDi Corp (DDIC).
• Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc (SPPI) to acquire Allos Therapeutics Inc (ALTH).

Closed Deals:

• Ventas Inc (VTR) completes acquisition of Cogdell Spencer Inc (CSA).
• Express Scripts Inc (ESRX) completes acquisition of Medco Health Solutions Inc (MHS).

Updated Deals:

• Apollo Global Management LLC (APO) increases offer for Great Wolf Resorts Inc (WOLF) to $6.75 from $5.00.
• TBC Corp receives early HSR termination in merger with Midas Inc (MDS).
• Swank Inc (SNKI) announces alternative proposal falls through.  Back to original deal with Randa Accessories.