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Smith Micro Completes ISM Connect Acquisition

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Aliso Viejo-based Smith Micro Software said Wednesday afternoon that it has completed its acquisition of ISM Connect , a developer of software which provides on-screen, interactive demos for wireless carriers and retailers. Smith Micro said the acquisition would provide it with a "new growing and profitable" revenue stream.

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Illumina Acquires GRAIL For $8 Billion

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San Diego-based life sciences equipment maker Illumina announced this morning that it has acquired Menlo Park-based GRAIL , a developer of cancer early detection technology. GRAIL is developing a multi-cancer screening test. Illumina and GRAIL said the acquisition is split between $3.5 billion in cash and $4.5

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OSI Systems Buys American Science and Engineering For $269M

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Hawthorne-based OSI Systems , the developer of X-ray and other screening equipment for the homeland security, defense, aerospace, and healthcare industries, has acquired American Science and Engineering, Inc. , in a deal worth $269M. OSI Systems said it paid $37.00 OSI Systems said it paid $37.00 OSI Systems is led by Deepak Chopra.

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Illumina Buys BlueGnome

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San Diego-based Illumina , the developer of life sciences tools, said this morning that it has acquired BlueGnome , a UK-based provider of in-vitro fertilization and cytogenetics screening products. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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OSI Systems Acquires American Science and Engineering

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Hawthorne-base OSI Systems , which develops electronics systems for the homeland security, healthcare, and other markets, said this morning that it has acquired American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E), per share in cash for A&E, which makes backscatter X-ray inspection equipment used for screening cargo, parcel, and personnel.

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Snapchat Buys Looksery To Make You Look Thinner, More Attractive

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Venice, California-based instant messaging app developer Snapchat launched a new feature, "Lenses" Tuesday, allowing users to overlay cute selfie filters and overlays on snaps. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced, but the deal has been reported to be worth around $150M. Looksery was based in San Francisco.

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Yardi Buys RentGrow

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Santa Barbara-based Yardi Systems , a developer of real estate investment management and property management software, said late Tuesday that it has acquired RentGrow , a developer of resident screening services for the property management industry. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.