Hoover’s Powers Up

  
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Amount:        
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Terms:           
100% cash

  
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Premium:        n/a

  
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Industry:        Performance
software

  
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Scorecard:      B

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  EDEN PRAIRIE, July 12–IntraNet Solutions, a leading provider of Web content management software for the
  enterprise, announced a strategic acquisition of InfoAgent Solutions
  BV, an authorized integrator of IntraNet Solutions’ software
  products for Continental Europe. IntraNet Solutions will gain experienced
  sales and support staff and have access to InfoAgent’s extensive
  international client base which includes resellers and system integrators
  in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Italy, Spain, Germany,
  Switzerland and Austria. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Amount:        
Undisclosed

  
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Terms:           
n/a

  
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Premium:        n/a

  
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Industry:       
Content/Communities

  
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Scorecard:      B+

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  REDMOND, Wash., July 12–Microsofthas
  increased its commitment to online gaming by acquiring Kansas-based
  NetGames USA, a leading developer of scoring, matchmaking and other
  enhancements for retail and Web-based games. The acquisition will enhance
  the competitiveness of games on Microsoft’s Zone.com and further solidify the site as
  the Internet’s best location to play games with players from around the
  globe.
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Amount:         $4
million

  
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Terms:           
$3.6 million in stock/$400,000 cash

  
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Premium:        n/a

  
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Industry:        Performance
software

  
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Scorecard:      C+

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  REDWOOD CITY, July 12–NetObjects
  announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire
  privately-held Rocktide, a provider of the next generation
  application service provider (ASP) technology and wireless e-Services that
  will help Web-enable businesses worldwide. This acquisition furthers NetObjects’ objective to be number one
  in reach through large-scale distribution with partners and to offer the
  industry’s leading integrated B2B e-Services by building and acquiring key
  ASP technologies and e-Services. NetObjects will acquire all of Rocktide’s
  stock for $3.6 million of NetObjects common stock and $400,000 cash.
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Amount:         $17
million

  
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Terms:           
1.48 million shares/$2.42 million cash

  
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Premium:        n/a

  
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Industry:       
Content/Communities

  
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Scorecard:      C+

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  AUSTIN, July 12–Hoover’sannounced that
  it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Powerize.com,
  a developer of content integration and syndication technology, and operator
  of a business research Web site with more than 600,000 registered members.
  Hoover’s will use Powerize.com’s technology to syndi
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  its tools and Hoover’s content and services to Web sites, including
  corporate intranets, enterprise information portals and
  business-to-business vertical and content sites, including Hoover’s Online.
  Under the terms of the agreement, Hoover’s will pay approximately $17.1
  million in cash and stock, including 1.48 million shares and $2.42 million
  in cash.
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