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         <title><![CDATA[Withdrawn Deals Greater Than $50M]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Target: Rio Algom Mining LLC (1094)Uranium mining coUBS Investment BankAcquiror: Uranium Resources Inc (1094)Uranium mining coCIBC World Markets Deal InformationValue:Type:161.5Merger |  | Announced:Withdrawn:10/12/0706/26/08US - Uranium Resources Inc withdrew its definitive agreement to acquire all the outstanding stock of Rio Algom Mining LLC, a uranium mining company, a unit of BHP Billiton Ltd's Rio Algom Ltd subsidiary, for $161.5 mil. The consideration was to consist of $110 mil in cash, assumption of $35 mil in…]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Summary of U.S. Merger Activity Between $10 and $50M]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Target NameTarget StateTarget Primary SIC CodeAcquiror NameAcquiror StateAcquiror Primary SIC Code$ milAcquisition Technique Aaha Services CorpNEO742MWI Veterinary Supply IncIDO74210.0Not Applicable Ddjet Ltd LLPTX1311Cinco County Barnett Shale LLCTX131136.0Not Applicable Capital Printing Systems IncNY2752Bowne &amp; Co IncNY738913.0Not Applicable Tecumseh Prod Co - MP Pumps OpMI3561MP Pumps Acquisition CorpPA671914.6Divestiture Ergo 2000 IncCA3577Avocent CorpAL357727.5Not Applicable PTI SportsCA3751Pacific Cycle LLCWI375128.1Not Applicable Blueshift Biotechnologies IncCA3826MDS Analytical TechnologiesCA382613.0Not Applicable OTC International LtdNY3911Dialuck CorpNY509423.0Bankruptcy Acquisition Helio LLCCA4812Virgin Mobile USA IncNJ481238.9Divestiture XtremeMac Accessories LLCFL5045Imation CorpMN357219.0Not Applicable Celebrate Express IncWA5961Liberty Media CorpCO484131.0Not Applicable Open E Cry LLCOH6211OptionsXpress Holdings IncIL621118.0Not Applicable Metcare Health Plans IncFL6324Humana IncKY632414.0Divestiture Prime Outlets…]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[U.S. Public M&amp;A Activity Greater Than $50M]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Target: Smithfield Foods Inc (2011)Acquiror: Cofco Ltd (2041)VirginiaProduce, whl pork meat prod ForeignProduce, whl cereals, food oilsMorgan StanleyDeal InformationValue:Price:Type:Announced:Sales:Cash Flow:139.019.85Acq. Part. Int.06/30/0811,351.2128.9 |  |  |  |  |  | Earnings:EPS Growth (5Yr):Total Assets:L-T Debt:Deprec/Amort:Enterprise Value:613.2-8.1308,849.53,474.4264.26,493.9US - Chinese state-owned Cofco Ltd agreed to acquire a 4.95% stake, or 7 mil common shares, in Smithfield Foods Inc, a producer and wholesaler of meat products, for $19.85 per share, or a total value of…]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Private Targets Greater Than $50M]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Target: Seadrift Coke LP (2911)Produce needle cokeUnited States Acquiror: GrafTech International Ltd (3624)Mnfr graphite prodUnited States Deal InformationValue:Type:Announced:135.0Acq. Part. Int.07/01/08US - GrafTech International Ltd acquired an 18.9% stake in Seadrift Coke LP, a producer of needle coke, from Falcon Mezzanine Partners LP, for $135 mil. Target: Shapes/Arch Holdings LLC (3089)Mnfr plastic, aluminum prod…]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Foreign Targets Greater Than $100M]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Target: Silver Fern Farms Ltd (O751)Pvd meat processing svcsNew Zealand Acquiror: PGG Wrightson Ltd (O723)Pvd agricultural svcsNew Zealand Deal InformationValue:Type:Announced:167.6Acq. Maj. Int.06/30/08NEW ZEALAND - PGG Wrightson Ltd, a unit of Pyne Gold Corp Ltd, agreed to acquire a 50% interest in Silver Fern Farms Ltd, a meat processing services provider, for 220 mil New Zealand dollars ($167.552 mil US). The transaction was subject to regulatory approval.…]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Divestitures Greater Than $50M]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Target: Plum Creek Timber Co LP - Montana Forestland (O831)ForestlandsUnited States Acquiror: Investor Group (6799)Investor groupUnited States Deal InformationValue:Type:Announced:510.0Acq. of Assets06/30/08US - An investor group comprised of Nature Conservancy and Trust for Public Land, agreed to acquire the Montana forestlands from Plum Creek Timber Co LP, an owner and operator of timberlands, for $510 mil.…]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Completed Transactions]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Target NameTarget StateTarget Primary SIC CodeAcquiror NameAcquiror StateAcquiror Primary SIC Code$ milAcquisition Technique Countrywide Financial CorpCA6035Bank of America CorpNC60214,143.9Rumored Deal Molson Coors Brewing CoCO2082SABMiller PLC - US &amp; Puerto RicoDE20822,600.0Joint Venture CNET Networks IncCA3571CBS CorpNY48411,808.2Tender Offer Celera Genomics CorpMD8731ShareholdersUN6799910.4Divestiture Learning Care Group IncMI8351Morgan Stanley Private EquityNY6799723.2Leveraged Buyout Mobile Storage Group IncCA4225Mobile Mini IncAZ4225716.0Divestiture BE&amp;K IncAL1522KBR IncTX1629550.0Not Applicable Crusader Energy CorpOK1311Westside Energy CorpTX1311329.7Stock Swap Scpie Holdings IncCA6399Doctors CoCA6311294.1Going Private Moldflow CorpMA7372Autodesk IncCA7372276.9Tender Offer Danka Office Imaging CoFL5044Konica Minolta Bus SolutionsNJ7373240.0Divestiture Kosan Biosciences IncCA8731Bristol-Myers Squibb CoNY2834234.3Tender Offer Diners Club International LtdSD6141Discover Financial Services IL6141165.0Divestiture HealthSouth CorpAL8093JP Morgan Securities IncNY6211150.0Privately…]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Volume &amp; Value for U.S. M&amp;A]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Date$ milNumber of Deals 06/24/08 - 06/30/08 10,433.4165 01/01/08 - 06/30/08 588,304.54,664 01/01/07 - 06/30/07 997,178.15,820…]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[U.S. Public M&amp;A Activity Greater Than $50M]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Target: Corn Products International Inc (2046)Acquiror: Bunge Ltd (2075)IllinoisProduce processed corn prodLazard; JP MorganNew YorkProduce, whl agri prodMorgan Stanley; Credit Suisse Deal InformationValue:Price:Type:Announced:Sales:Cash Flow:4,706.256.00Merger06/23/083,560.0212.3 |  |  |  |  |  | Earnings:EPS Growth (5Yr):Total Assets:L-T Debt:Deprec/Amort:Enterprise Value:481.925.1703,253.0513.0126.04,692.3US - Bunge Ltd definitively agreed to acquire all the outstanding common stock of Corn Products International Inc, a producer large variety of food ingredients and industrial products, for $56 per share, or a total…]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Private Targets Greater Than $50M]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Target: Martin Electronics Inc (3483)Mnfr 40MM ammunition devicesUnited States Acquiror: Chemring Group PLC (3483)Mnfr, whl countermeasures prodUnited Kingdom Deal InformationValue:Type:Announced:70.0Merger06/24/08US - Chemring Group PLC agreed to acquire all the outstanding stock of Martin Electronics Inc, a manufacturer of 40MM ammunition devices, for $70 mil. Target: Financial Management Advisors LLC (6282)Pvd investment management svcs…]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Divestitures Greater Than $50M]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Target: Publications International Ltd - Children's Publishing Div (2731)Children's Publishing divUnited StatesJP MorganAcquiror: RC2 Corp (3944)Mnfr, whl games, toys prodUnited States Deal InformationValue:Type:Announced:163.0Acq. of Assets06/23/08US - RC2 Corp definitively agreed to acquire the Children's Publishing division of Publications International Ltd, a publisher of electronic books, for $163 mil in cash. The transaction was subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.…]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Foreign Targets Greater Than $100M]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Target: Indophil Resources NL (1021)Copper, gold miningAustraliaGryphon Partners; Gresham PartnersAcquiror: Indophil Resources NL SPV (6799)Special purpose acq vehicleAustralia Deal InformationValue:Type:Announced:463.5Merger06/20/08AUSTRALIA - Indophil Resources NL SPV, a company formed by Mr. Richard Laufmann, Alsons Consolidated Resources Inc and Crosby Capital Ltd, planned to launch a challenging tender offer to acquire the entire ordinary share capital of Indophil Resources NL (IR), a copper and gold mining company, for 1.28 Australian dollars (53.81 Philippine pesos/9.492 Hong Kong dollars/$1.216…]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Withdrawn Deals Greater Than $50M]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Target: Cost Plus Inc (5719)Ret home furnishingsPeter J. Solomon Acquiror: Pier 1 Imports Inc (5719)Ret home furnishingsJP MorganDeal InformationValue:Type:88.4Merger |  | Announced:Withdrawn:06/09/0806/24/08US - Pier 1 Imports Inc (PI) planned to acquire all the outstanding common stock of Cost Plus Inc (CP), a retailer of home furnishings, in a stock swap transaction valued at $88.395 mil. PI offered 0.6 common shares per CP share. Based on PI's closing stock price of June 6, the last…]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Summary of U.S. Merger Activity Between $10 and $50M]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Target NameTarget StateTarget Primary SIC CodeAcquiror NameAcquiror StateAcquiror Primary SIC Code$ millionAcquisition Technique ImmunoGen IncMA2834Ziff Asset Management LPFL679925.0Not Applicable Diamond Glass IncPA3231Belron USOH753650.0Bankruptcy Acquisition Mesa Manufacturing IncTX3498Weir Group PLCFF356140.0Not Applicable Trion IncNC3699Tomkins PLCFF399925.0Divestiture LTX CorpMA3825Credence Systems CorpCA382548.2Stock Swap CyberOptics CorpMN3827CyberOptics CorpMN382715.0Self-Tender DIC Entertaiment Holdings IncCA4841CJ Acquisition IncFF484131.0Reverse Takeover Atlas Pipeline Partners LPPA4922Atlas America IncPA131140.0Privately Negotiated Purchase Oregano's Pizza Bistro IncAZ5812Restaurant AcquisitionFL672625.5Not Applicable Sheraton JFK Airport HotelNY7011Hersha Hospitality TrustPA679834.0Not Applicable Insightful CorpWA7372TibcoI Software IncCA737224.3Not Applicable Dolphin EntertainmentFL7812Logica Holdings IncFF737524.1Stock Swap Patient Care IncNJ8082Almost Family IncKY808246.5Not Applicable Shaw Energy Delivery Services IncLA8711Pike Electric IncNC173124.0Divestiture Common Knowledge IncTX8732ToLuna PLCFF737510.7Not Applicable…]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Completed Transactions]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Target NameTarget StateTarget Primary SIC CodeAcquiror NameAcquiror StateAcquiror Primary SIC Code$ millionAcquisition Technique ConAgra Trade GroupNE6289Ospraie Special OpportunitiesNY67262,750.0Divestiture Consolidated Edison-Gen ProjNJ4911North American Energy AllianceNY67991,477.0Divestiture Financial Management AdvisorsCA6282First Western Trust BankCO6000700.0Not Applicable Imagine Schools IncVA8211Entertainment Properties TrustMO679882.0Not Applicable NetManage IncCA7372Micro Focus International PLCFF737273.4Not Applicable Moreno Valley Community HospCA8062Kaiser PermanenteCA632453.0Not Applicable Auburn MerchandiseMA5141Core-Mark Holding Co IncCA541128.0Not Applicable Protech Systems IncNY3634Simpson Dura-Vent Co IncCA36349.8Not Applicable Diomed IncMA3841AngioDynamics IncNY38418.0Divestiture Hanalei Bay Rest Group IncCA5812Westmoore Holdings IncCA28367.9Stock Swap Platinum Club IITX5812Rick's Cabaret International Inc TX58127.5Not Applicable SVI Media IncIL4813Maximus Multimedia International LLC DE73756.0Bankruptcy Acquisition MXL Industries IncPA3089Investor GroupFF67995.2Divestiture Undisclosed Producing OilNM1311Enhanced Oil…]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Volume &amp; Value for U.S. M&amp;A]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Date$ millionDeals 06/17/08 - 06/23/08 25,341.1140 01/01/08 - 06/23/08 579,978.54,417 01/01/07 - 06/23/07 947,784.25,548…]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Withdrawn Deals Greater Than $50M]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Target: BAE Systems Inc - Flight Systems Business (3724)Flight sys busHoare Govett Acquiror: Calspan Corp (8748)Pvd engineering, consulting svc Deal InformationValue:Type:62.5Acq. of Assets |  | Announced:Withdrawn:03/05/0806/13/08US - Calspan Corp, a unit of ArvinMeritor Inc, withdrew its definitive agreement to acquire the Flight Systems business of BAE Systems Inc, a manufacturer, designer and developer of a wide range of electronic systems and subsystems for both military and commercial applications, a unit of BAE Systems PLC,…]]></description>
         <link>http://www.mergersunleashed.com/madb/2008_22/183060-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS</link>
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         <title><![CDATA[Summary of U.S. Merger Activity Between $10 and $50M]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Target NameTarget StateTarget Primary SIC CodeAcquiror NameAcquiror StateAcquiror Primary SIC Code$ milAcquisition Technique Lancaster Colony-AutomotiveIA3714Investor GroupFF679927.5Divestiture Colorado Mountain ExpressCO4724Vail Resorts IncCO799940.5Not Applicable PFF Bancorp IncCA6035FBOP CorpIL602130.5Going Private Cash Systems IncNV6099Global Cash Access Hldg IncNV609930.2Not Applicable Wilshire Enterprises IncNJ6513Metals Creek Resources CorpFF109430.7Going Private Engineous Software IncNC7372Dassault Systemes SAFF737640.0Not Applicable Princeton Review of OrangeCA8299Princeton Review IncNY829931.0Not Applicable Immunicon CorpPA8731Veridex LLCNJ873131.0Bankruptcy Acquisition Prologue Research International Inc OH8731Encorium Group IncPA873113.0Not Applicable Applied Energy Management IncNC8748Lime Energy CoIL874814.4Not Applicable…]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[U.S. Public M&amp;A Activity Greater Than $50M]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Target: Transmeridian Exploration Inc (1311)Acquiror: United Energy Group Ltd (6552)TexasOil, gas expl, prodn coJefferies; CitiForeignRE dvlp firm Deal InformationValue:Price:Type:Announced:Sales:Cash Flow:215.0 Acq. Part. Int.06/11/0842.1-53.2 |  |  |  |  |  | Earnings:EPS Growth (5Yr):Total Assets:L-T Debt:Deprec/Amort:Enterprise Value:5.4 402.2274.819.6npUS - United Energy Group Ltd agreed to acquire redeemable preferred stock convertible to an undisclosed minority stake in Transmeridian Exploration Inc, an oil and gas exploration and production company, for $215 mil, in a…]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Private Targets Greater Than $50M]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Target: Undisclosed Drilling Co (1381)Pvd drilling svcsUnited States Acquiror: Savanna Energy Services Corp (1381)Pvd drilling, well svcsCanada Deal InformationValue:Type:Announced:59.0Acq. of Assets06/16/08US - Savanna Energy Services Corp acquired an undisclosed drilling company, a provider of drilling services, for $59 mil. Target: LipoSonix Inc (2835)Mnfr body contouring techUnited States Acquiror: Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp (2834)…]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Foreign Targets Greater Than $100M]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Target: Pingdingshan Coal (Group) Co Ltd (1221)Coal miningChina Acquiror: Wuhan Iron &amp; Steel Co Ltd (3312)Mnfr iron, steel prodChina Deal InformationValue:Type:Announced:217.6Acq. Part. Int.06/13/08CHINA - Wuhan Iron &amp; Steel Co Ltd, a 63.82%-owned unit of Chinese state-owned Wuhan Iron &amp; Steel Group Corp, agreed to acquire a 11.55% stake in Pingdingshan Coal (Group) Co Ltd, a coal mining company and a 65.81%-owned unit of Chinese state-owned Coal Industry Admins Bureau of Henan Province, for 1.5 bil…]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Divestitures Greater Than $50M]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Target: WesTower Corp (1731)Pvd installation svcsUnited States Acquiror: Prestige Telecom Inc (4899)Pvd networking engineering svcCanadaBlackmont Capital; Dundee Securities; GMP Securities; Versant Partners Deal InformationValue:Type:Announced:80.0Acq. of Assets06/12/08US - Prestige Telecom Inc (PT) definitively agreed to acquire all the outstanding shares of WesTower Corp, a provider of wireless communications facilities installation services, from SpectraSite Inc, a unit of American Tower Corp, for an estimated $80 mil. The consideration was to consist of $55 mil in cash, $20…]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Completed Transactions]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Target NameTarget StateTarget Primary SIC CodeAcquiror NameAcquiror StateAcquiror Primary SIC Code$ milAcquisition Technique Ipsco Tubulars IncAR3317TMKFF33171,200.0Divestiture GMH Communities TrustPA6798American Campus Comm IncTX6798230.3Stock Swap Iberdrola Renovables SA - PlantUT4911Constellation Energy Group IncMD491187.5Divestiture West Valley - Power PlantUT4911Constellation Energy PartnersTX131187.5Divestiture DCT Industrial Trust Inc - AssetsTX6512Undisclosed AcquirorUN679964.5Divestiture Undisclosed Drilling CoDE1381Savanna Energy Services CorpFF138159.0Not Applicable ProLogic IncWV7376Ultra Electronics Holdings PLCFF381258.0Not Applicable Xanthus Pharmaceuticals IncMA2834Antisoma PLCFF283653.2Stock Swap Undisclosed OutpatientTX8069US Physical Therapy IncTX80699.5Not Applicable SkyTel CorpMS4812Velocita Wireless LLCNJ36638.0Divestiture Patrick Industries IncCA2431Undisclosed AcquirorUN67995.6Divestiture Dose Shield CorpIN3824Positron CorpTX38455.4Divestiture Casa PalmsNV6513Siegel Group Nevada IncNV65525.0Not Applicable Dominion Homes IncOH1531Investor GroupFF67993.0Leveraged Buyout Pioneer Natural Resources CoTX1311FieldPoint Petroleum CorpTX13111.3Not…]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Volume &amp; Value for U.S. M&amp;A]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[DateNumber of Deals $ mil 06/10/08 - 06/16/08 17077,891.4 01/01/08 - 06/16/08 4,193553,728.8 01/01/07 - 06/16/07 5,302915,781.3…]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Summary of U.S. Merger Activity Between $10 and $50M]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Target NameTarget StateTarget Primary SIC CodeAcquiror NameAcquiror StateAcquiror Primary SIC Code$ millionAcquisition Technique Credo Petroleum CorpCO1311RCH Energy Opportunity Fund IITX672626.6Privately Negotiated Purchase Hydra-Walk IncOK1799Key Energy Services IncTX138912.0Not Applicable Vernalis PLC - Apokyn &amp; Coml OpsNY2834Ipsen SAFF283417.5Divestiture Innovive Pharmaceuticals IncNY2834CytRx CorpCA283425.0Not Applicable Global Wire Inc - PlantsCT3357International Wire Group IncNY335728.6Divestiture NeuLion IncNY4841JumpTV IncFF484138.4Stock Swap Parametric Portfolio AssocWA6282Eaton Vance CorpMA628221.5Not Applicable Breakwater &amp; Edison HotelsFL7011Nakashi HoldingsFL655225.0Bankruptcy Acquisition TechnoCom Corp - Mobility SolutiionsCA7372Kapsch TrafficCom IncCA366915.0Divestiture Intergy CorpCA8748Willdan Group IncCA871116.5Not Applicable…]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[U.S. Public M&amp;A Activity Greater Than $50M]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Target: Grey Wolf Inc (1381)Acquiror: Precision Drilling Trust (1381)TexasPvd oil, gas drilling svcs ForeignPvd contract drilling svcsDeutsche Bank; RBC Capital MarketsDeal InformationValue:Price:Type:Announced:Sales:Cash Flow:1,609.69.00Merger06/10/08866.1142.6 |  |  |  |  |  | Earnings:EPS Growth (5Yr):Total Assets:L-T Debt:Deprec/Amort:Enterprise Value:329.0 1,259.7275.0103.71,597.3US - Precision Drilling Trust (PD) planned to launch an unsolicited offer to acquire all the outstanding common stock of Grey Wolf Inc (GW), a provider of oil and gas land drilling services, for $9…]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Private Targets Greater Than $50M]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Target: Undisclosed Producing Property (1311)Oil, gas expl, prodn pptyUnited States Acquiror: Cabot Oil &amp; Gas Corp (1311)Oil, gas expl, prodn coUnited States Deal InformationValue:Type:Announced:602.8Acq. of Assets06/04/08US - Cabot Oil &amp; Gas Corp definitively agreed to acquire an undisclosed producing property, an oil and gas exploration and production property located in the Minden area in Texas, for $602.8 mil. The transaction was to include infrastructure such as pipelines, compression equipment and four water disposal wells.…]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Foreign Targets Greater Than $100M]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Target: Eurasian Natural Resources Corp (1061)Ferro nickel miningUnited Kingdom Acquiror: Kazakhmys PLC (1021)Copper ore mining coUnited KingdomJP Morgan CazenoveDeal InformationValue:Type:Announced:2,575.2Acq. Part. Int.06/10/08UK - Kazakhmys PLC (KP) agreed to raise its stake to 22.24% from 14.59%, by acquiring a 7.66% stake, or 98.608 mil ordinary shares, in Eurasian Natural Resources Corp {ENRC}, a London-based ferro nickel mining company, from the Government of Kazakhstan, in exchange for 80.169 mil new KP ordinary shares, valued at 1.304 bil…]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Divestitures Greater Than $50M]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Target: Folgers Coffee (2095)Produce coffeeUnited StatesMorgan Stanley; Blackstone Group Acquiror: JM Smucker Co (2033)Produce, whl jams, jelliesUnited StatesBanc of America Securities; William Blair Deal InformationValue:Type:Announced:3,300.0Merger06/04/08US - JM Smucker Co (JM) definitively agreed to merge with Folgers Coffee, a producer of coffee, and a unit of Procter &amp; Gamble Co, for an estimated $3.3 bil, in a reverse takeover transaction. The consideration was to consist of $2.95 bil in cash plus the assumption of an estimated…]]></description>
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