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DECEMBER 2, 2014

Aliso Viejo-based Avanir Pharmaceuticals said today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Japanese company Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., avanir pharmaceuticals merger acquisition otsuka biotech lifescience pharma' in a deal worth approximately $3.5 per share in cash for the company. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013

In a related move, Omnitracs said it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Roadnet Technologies , a provider of fleet management software. Financial details of the Roadnet Technologies acquisition were not announced. The deal was worth approximately $800M in cash. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 3, 2023

San Diego-based Blacksmith Medicines and Forge Therapeutics said Monday that the two companies are in a definitive merger agreement. Financial details of the merger were not announced.

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JANUARY 6, 2014

The LABJ reports the acquisition price was "below $1 million". Laubach had hoped to make Crash into the definitive place to find photo-worthy, tourist attractions close to you. oversee crashworks crash city guides photo merger acquisition idealab' READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Many entrepreneurs I know are confused by the definition and need for an Advisory Board versus a Board of Directors. By definition, Advisory Boards are voluntary and have no fiduciary responsibility. I suggest a few simple considerations will clarify the alternatives. How much are you willing to spend on your board?

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JULY 2, 2012

Calabasas-based Ixia , the developer of network testing equipment and software, announced this morning that it is in a definitive agreement to acquire BreakingPoint Systems , a developer of security testing tools. Ixia has been in an acquisitive mood lately, most recently acquiring network monitoring equipment firm Anue Systems in May.

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JULY 26, 2010

Non-organic growth would include OEM relationships, finding strategic partners, “coopetition,” as well as acquisitions. Even mergers and acquisitions (M&A) came early. In many cases business opportunities with competitors (coopetition) will open up a new marketing channel, and definitely give you the cost advantages of scale.

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MAY 20, 2013

San Diego-based security software developer Websense announced this morning that it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by private equity firm Vista Equity Partners. websense merger acquisition security software vista equity partners private' The deal is worth approximately $1 billion. per share in cash for the company.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

It looks things are definitely growing at financial software firm Blackline Systems , as the firm clarified that it actually did just over $25M in revenues in 2012, and is on track to have $40M plus in revenues for 2013. blackline systems accounting software expansion merger acquisition silver lake' READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 21, 2013

Los Angeles-based fashion sites JustFab and ShoeDazzle said Wednesday that the two are in a definitive agreement to merger bringing together two of LA''s most watched fashion and subscription e-commerce sites. justfab shoedazzle merger acquisition fashion ecommerce subscription' Financial details of the merger deal were not disclosed.

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OCTOBER 20, 2016

Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. CEC said it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Siemer & Associates. Santa Monica-based investment banking firm Siemer & Associates , which has focused on the technology and media sector, has been acquired by Chinese investor CEC Capital Group.

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OCTOBER 26, 2021

According to ClearLake, nThrive has signed a definitive acquire TransUnion Healthcare, Inc., Santa Monica-based private equity investor Clearlake Capital says that one if its portfolio companies, healthcare software developer nThrive, is acquiring TransUnion Healthcare. Financial details of the deal were not announced.

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Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Then there’s the compass or cardinal definitions model for marketers : N=needs, W=wants, S=security, and E=education. Existing customers have low acquisition costs, addressing the “D” in the equation. Then there is the four C’s, the consumer-oriented marketing model (2). The four Cs: Consumer, cost, communication and convenience.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Broadcom said it has entered into a definitive merger agreement where it will pay $50 per share for NetLogic. Broadcom explained that the acquisition would extend its infrastructure portfolio with new product lines and technology, including knowledge-based processors, multi-core embedded processors, and digital front-end processors.

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APRIL 8, 2010

San Diego-based Fate Therapeutics , a developer of stem cell therapeutics, announced this morning that it is in a definitive agreement to acquire Canadian biotechnology firm Verio Therapeutics. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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JANUARY 11, 2010

San Diego-based Quidel , a developer of diagnostic tests, said today that it is in a definitive agreement to acquired Diagnostic Hybrids , a manufacturer of in-vitro diagnostic assays, in a deal worth approximately $130M in cash. According to Quidel, the acquisition will broaden its current portfolio of diagnostic tests.

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MAY 20, 2010

Rakuten said late Wednesday evening that it is in a definitive agreement to acquired Buy.com for $250M. The firm said that the Buy.com acquisition will help the firm expands its e-commerce business globally. Tags: retail ecommerce rakuten japan acquisition merger buy.com. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 14, 2010

Carlsbad-base d Life Technologies , a manufacturer of scientific equipment for the life sciences market, said Wednesday that it is in a definitive agreement to acquire AcroMetrix , a provider of molecular and serological diagnostic quality control products. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced.

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JULY 26, 2010

Woodland Hills-based CrowdGather , which operates an online network of discussions groups and forums, said today that it is in a definitive agreement to buy the technical assets of Lefora , a firm which operates online user forums. Crowdgather said the acquisition it its third major buy this year.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Of course, every lifestyle entrepreneur wants their business to be “successful,” but I find that the definition of success and the expectations along the way differs from that usually associated with what I call “growth startups.” If your passion is customers, you definitely will be happier as a lifestyle entrepreneur.

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DECEMBER 21, 2020

Carlsbad-based satellite communictions provider Viasat announced this morning that it is in a definitive agreement to acquired RigNet , a provider of communications and connectivity services for the oil and gas industry. Accrding to ViaSat, the deal is worth aproximately $222M, and was an all-stock deal. RigNet was based in Houston, Texas.

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JANUARY 14, 2010

San Diego-based SAIC said today that it is in a definitive agreement to acquired CloudShield Technologies , a provider of information security products. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Tags: inspection packet tools software security acquisition merger cloudshield saic. federal government and commercial markets.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010

San Diego-based Novatel Wireless , the developer of wireless broadband modems for connecting PCs to cell phone networks, said today that it is in a definitive agreement to acuiqre Enfora , a developer of wireless, machine-to-machine (M2M) communications products. Tags: novatel wireless enfora broadband telecom merger acquisition.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Valencia-based Advanced Bionics , a manufacturer of cochlear implants, said Monday that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Sonova Holdings AG. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. Tags: advanced bionics sonova merger acquisition lifescience cochlear implants medical device.

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JANUARY 12, 2010

Simi Valley-based Xavient Information Systems , a provider of IT outsourcing services, and Virginia-based Vision360 , a provider of custom software development, testing, and other services for the telecommunications industry, said today that they are in a definitive merger agreement, where Xavient will acquired Vision360.

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JUNE 14, 2010

Santa Ana-based MP Biomedicals , a diversified manufacturer of life sciences products, said this morning that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire New Zealand firm ICPbio International LTD, in an asset deal. Tags: biomedicals merger acquisition lifescience icpbio international. ICPbio is a manufacturer of protein biologics.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Carlsbad-based Life Technologies said today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BioTrove, a developer of a high throughput gene expression and genotyping analysis system. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. Tags: gene genotype lifescience acquisition merger biotrove technologies life.

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JUNE 4, 2010

Pasadena-based Jacobs Engineering Group announced today that it is in a definitive agreement to acquire information technology firm TechTeam Government Solutions, Inc. Tags: jacobs engineering group merger acquisition techteam government information technology consulting. The deal is worth $59.0M

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 2, 2012

Hiring seems to be the preferred use of seed funds (by investors and founders), whereas I'd prefer a focus on customer acquisition. These companies are very early-stage and definitely have not shown product/market fit. The startup founder is definitely not ready to hire a CTO. Far from it. They are very early.

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DECEMBER 15, 2010

According to Cypress, it is in a definitive merger agreement with Ramius V&O Acquisition LLC, an affiliate of Ramius LLC and affilaites of Royalty Pharma, in a deal worth approximately $255M in cash. Ramius will pay $6.50 per share in cash for Cypress.

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OCTOBER 13, 2010

Gilat said Wednesday that it is in a definitive agreement to acquire Wavestream in an all-cash deal, to further enhance its market position in the government sector. Tags: semiconductor amplifier power satellite acquisition merger gilat wavestream. an Israeli firm in the satellite broadband communications product market. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

First of all, a definition. Obviously this definition is generic, so my first recommendation is that you take the lead in defining traction metrics for your startup, and then selling your results convincingly to investors. Customer acquisition cost.

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OCTOBER 7, 2009

San Diego-based Gen-Probe said Tuesday that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Prodesse, a provider of molecular testing for influenza and other infection diseases. Tags: gen-probe prodesse molecular testing merger acquisition lifescience. Prodesse was based in Waukesha, WI, and was privately funded.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Irvine-based Broadcom , the developer of networking and communications semiconductors, announced this morning that it has signed a definitive agreement to buy Gigle Networks , a provider of systems-on-a-chip for home networking over power lines. Tags: broadcom gigle networks merger acquisition semiconductor. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 31, 2012

For ThinkNear , it looks like the whole process paid off in less than two years, after the Los Angeles company went from the TechStars accelerator just last June, to a healthy acquisition by TeleNav earlier this month for $22.5M. Congrats on the acquisition! How did the acquisition come about?

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OCTOBER 13, 2010

According to Ulticom, it is in a definitive merger agreement with affiliates of Platinum Equity, which will take Ulticom private. Tags: hardware telecom acquisition merger ulticom equity platinum. Los Angeles-based private equity firm Platinum Equity is acquiring a New Jersey provider of telecommunications products, Ulticom Inc. ,

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DECEMBER 22, 2017

According to the two, they are in a definitive merger agreement, where Roche will acquire Ignyta for $27.00 San Diego-based precision medicine developer Ignyta has agreed to be acquired by biopharmaceuticals giant Roche , in a $1.7 billion deal, the two said late Thursday evening. per share in cash, or $1.7

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