Today’s Deals: AOL Buys Web App Developer iAMAZE

 TeleTech (TTEC) acquires Contact Center Holding,
SA

  
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Amount:         $100
million

  
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Terms:           
3.26 million shares

  
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Premium:        n/a

  
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Industry:        Performance
software

  
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Scorecard:      B

DENVER, Sept. 5–TeleTech Holdings , a
fast-growing global provider of customer management and B2B infrastructure
services, announced the acquisition of Contact Center Holding, SA,
one of Spain’s largest privately held customer management companies. The
acquisition strengthens TeleTech’s
global reach, while capturing market share in rapidly growing European
countries such as Spain. TeleTech purchased CCH for stock, valued at
approximately $100 million via the issuance of 3.264 million common
shares.




 

 THQ Inc. (THQI) acquires Volition

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Amount:         $19
million

  
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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

CALABASAS HILLS, Calif., Sept. 5–THQ Inc. announced that it has acquired game developer Volition,
located in Champaign, Ill. and a leading high-technology game developer for
next-generation console systems and PC. As consideration for the
transaction, THQ issued approximately
890,100 shares of common stock, assumed existing Volition stock options providing for
the future issuance of approximately 109,900 shares of THQ common stock,
and assumed approximately $500,000 in net liabilities.




 

 America Online (AOL) acquires iAMAZE

  
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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:        Internet
services

  
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Scorecard:      A-

DULLES, Va., Sept. 5–America Online , a
leading interactive services company, announced its acquisition of
iAMAZE, a San Francisco-based Internet technology company
specializing in Web-based applications created in DHTML, or “Dynamic” HTML.
AOL said that iAMAZE will help further strengthen its
services by providing Web-based applications from this platform with the
speed and functionality of traditional client-side desktop applications,
like online slideshows, a Web-based word processor and calendar. Terms of
the acquisition were not disclosed.




 

 Network Appliance (NTAP) to acquire WebManage
Technologies

  
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Amount:         $75
million

  
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Terms:           
cash and stock

  
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Premium:        n/a

  
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Industry:        Performance
software

  
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Scorecard:      B+

SUNNYVALE, Sept. 5–Network Appliance ,
the leading provider of network-attached data access and content management
solutions, announced a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held
WebManage Technologies of Chelmsford, Mass., a developer of content
management, distribution, and analysis software solutions. With the WebManage acquisition, Network Appliance is positioned to provide
end-to-end solutions for enterprises and service providers. Network
Appliance will acquire WebManage for approximately $75 million in common
stock, assumed options, and cash.




 

 Digital Bridge (DGBI) to acquire
n2Plus

  
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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:        Performance
software

  
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Scorecard:      C+

BURLINGAME, Calif., Sept. 5–Digital Bridge , a global e-business builder, announced the signing of an
agreement to acquire n2Plus, a business-to-business application
service provider. n2Plus’ flagship
product will complement Digital
Bridge’s suite of Internet Business Applications, enabling business
aggregators, portals and Web developers to better serve, monetize and
retain their customers. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.