The Risk Arbitrage Report for Aug 13, 2012

New Deals:

• Home Depot Inc (HD) to acquire U.S. Home Systems Inc (USHS).
• SCBT Financial Corp (SCBT) to acquire Savannah Bancorp Inc (SAVB).
• HiSoft Technology International Ltd (HSFT) to acquire VanceInfo Technologies Inc (VIT).
• Customers Bancorp Inc (CUUU) to acquire CMS Bancorp Inc (CMSB).

Closed Deals:

• The Linde Group  completes acquisition of Lincare Holdings Inc (LNCR).
• Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (BMY) completes acquisition of Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc (AMLN).
• Mercury Computer Systems Inc (MRCY) completes acquisition of Micronetics Inc (NOIZ).