The Risk Arbitrage Report for September 13, 2010

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New Deals:

• Bristol-Myers (BMY) to acquire ZymoGenetics (ZGEN). 
• Enterprise Products (EPD) to acquire Enterprise GP Holdings (EPE).
• Zoran (ZRAN) to acquire Microtune (TUNE).  
• Onex Corp (OCX) to acquire remaining 75% of ResCare (RSCR). 

Completed Deals:

• Merit Medical (MMSI) completes acquisition of BioSphere Medical (BSMD).

Terminated Deals:

• Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL) and CPI International (CPII) terminate plan of merger.
• JS Acquisition terminates tender for Emmis Communication (EMMS)

Deal Updates:

• Dynergy (DYN) and The Blackstone Group (BX) announce early termination of HSR.
• ATC Technology (ATAC) and GENCO Distribution announce HSR waiting period expires.
• Penwest Pharmaceutical (PPCO) and Endo Pharmaceutical (ENDP) announce HSR waiting period expires.
• Trubion Pharmaceuticals (TRBN) and Emergent Biosolutions (EBS) announce early termination of HSR.
• American Physicians (ACAP) and The Doctors Company announce early termination of HSR and set Oct 20 for shareholder meeting.
• Halliburton (HAL) and Boots & Coots (WEL) announce preliminary merger consideration elections.
• Vestar Capital Partners extends tender offer for Health Grades (HGRD) until Sep 16 to give it time to evaluate options in litigation ruling.

To Read:

• DealBook: Fast-Food Deal on a Fast Track