TF Mergers & Acquisitions

SOUTH KOREA - Sajodaerim Corp acquired a ##.##% stake, or #. ### mil ordinary shares, in Sajo Oyang Co Ltd, a Seoul- based fish processing company, for KRW ##.# bil (USD ##.### mil), in a privately negotiated transaction.

HONG KONG - Project Giant Investments Ltd agreed to acquire warrants convertible into a ##.##% stake, or ### mil new ordinary shares, in Tack Hsin Holdings Ltd, an owner and operator of restaurants, for HKD #.# (USD #.###) per share, or a total value of HKD ## mil (USD ##. ### mil), in a privately negotiated transaction.

CANADA - envision Engineering & Contracting Inc signed a Letter of Intent {LoI} to acquire The Cannington Group Inc, a Gormley-based provider of environmental remediation services, from EnGlobe Corp.

HONG KONG - Allied Group Ltd, a provider of investment management and financial services, planned to launch a self-tender offer to repurchase up to ##.### mil ordinary shares, or ##% of its ordinary share capital, for HKD ##.# (USD #.###) in cash per share, or a total value of HKD ###.### mil (USD ##.### mil).

AUSTRALIA - Emergent Resources Ltd acquired two magnetite mining tenements, located in Beyondie.

US - Parkdale Mills Inc, a unit of Magnolia Manufacturing Co, agreed to acquire the yarn manufacturing operations of Hanesbrands Inc, a manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of branded apparel.

US - Webjet Ltd of Australia planned to acquire Farecrawler Inc, a Los Angeles-based provider of online flight booking services.

US - In September ####, Vivendi SA, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its ##% stake in NBC Universal Inc, a Universal City-based owner and operator of a television broadcasting station, from General Electric Co {GE}.

US - RuggedCom Inc of Canada definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of WiNetworks Ltd, a New York-based manufacturer of manufactures mobile broadband wireless equipment, for an estimated USD ## mil. The consideration was to consist of an estimated # mil in cash and up to an estimated USD # mil in liabilities.

CANADA - Taseko Mines Ltd planned to merge with Copper Mountain Mining Corp, a Vancouver-based a copper mining company.

CANADA - MPH Ventures Corp (MPH) agreed to acquire the Godfrey gold property, located in Timmins, Ontario, a gold mining property, for CAD #.## mil (USD #.### mil). The consideration was to consist of CAD #.## mil (USD #.### mil) and the issuance of #.# mil common shares valued at CAD #.## mil (USD #. ### mil). The shares were valued based on MPH's closing stock price of CAD #.## (USD #.###) on ## September ####, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.

CANADA - Secor Group acquired the entire share capital of RPO Management Consultants Ltd, a Vancouver-based provider of management services.

COLOMBIA - Amerisur Exploracion Colombia Ltda, a wholly-owned unit of Amerisur Resources Plc, agreed to acquire the remaining ##% stake, which it did not already own, in Platanillo Block, a Putomayo-based oil and gas exploration and production company, from Colombian state-owned Empresa Colombiana de Petroleos SA {Ecopetrol}. Terms were not disclosed.

SOUTH KOREA - Dongsung Yoo agreed to acquire a ##.##% stake, or #.### mil ordinary shares, in Segye Tour Co Ltd, a Seoul-based travel agency, from Miju C&I Co Ltd, for KRW #,### (USD #.###) per share, or a total value of KRW #.### bil (USD #.### mil), in a privately negotiated transaction.

UK - Derek Claase, former owner of Imperial Hotel, acquired Nevis Bank Hotel, a Fort William-based owner and operator of hotels.

CANADA - BonTerra Resources Inc (BonTerra) acquired Long Lake claims, located in Stewart, British Columbia, a metal mining property, for CAD #.### mil (USD #.## mil). The consideration was to consist of CAD #.### mil (USD #.## mil) and # mil common shares valued at CAD #.## mil (USD #.## mil). The shares were valued based on BonTerra's closing stock price of CAD #.# (USD #.###) on ## September ####, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.

SWEDEN - Pod Venture Partners AB raised its stake to ##% by acquiring an undisclosed stake in Transmode Systems AB, a Stockholm-based provider of telecommunications services.

AUSTRALIA - Allied Gold Ltd (Allied) planned to launch a tender offer to acquire the entire share capital of Australian Solomons Gold Ltd (Australian), an Albion-based gold mining company, from Resource Capital Fund III LP (##.#%) and other shareholders, in a stock swap transaction valued at AUD ##. ### mil (USD ##.### mil). Allied offered #.## ordinary share for every Australian share. Based on Allied's closing stock price of AUD #. ## (USD #.###) on ## Sep ####, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Australian share was valued at AUD #.### (USD #. ###). The offer was conditioned upon at least ##. #% of Australian's shares being tendered.

AUSTRALIA - Washington Resources Ltd (Washington) agreed to merge with Ferrum Crescent Ltd, a Belmont-based iron ore mining company, in exchange for ### mil Washington new ordinary shares valued at AUD #.### mil (USD #.### mil), in a reverse takeover transaction. The shares were valued based on Washington's closing stock price of AUD #.### (USD #.###) on ## September ####, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.

UK Tangent Communications Plc (Tangent) acquired Snowball, the customer insight agency for a maximum consideration of GBP #.# mil in cash and shares. The acquisition of Snowball was effected through the purchase of all the shares of The DDG Network Limited and the business and assets of Double D Management LLP. The purpose of the transaction is that the acquisition transforms Tangent's skills and capabilities in the area of data insight and analytics.

JAPAN - Macromill Inc agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Brand Data Bank Inc, a Shibuya, Tokyo-based provider of marketing research services, from Hikaru Sakai (##.##%), the president of Brand Data Bank, Naoki Sakai (##.##%), Nippon Telenet Co Ltd (##.##%), and Jinichi Hatano (##.##%) for JPY ###.### mil (USD #.### mil). Concurrently, Macromill agreed to divest a ##.##% interest in AIP Corp to Mizuho Capital Co Ltd.

JAPAN - United Ventures Inc agreed to acquire a ##.##% stake, or #,### ordinary shares outstanding, in Techfirm Inc (Techfirm), a Shibuya, Tokyo-based developer of software and systems, from Techfirm shareholders Yuichiro Tsutsui (##.##%), and Masaoki Kobayashi (#.##%), in a privately negotiated transaction. Terms were not disclosed.

INDONESIA - Thelveton Global Asset Ltd of British Virgin Island, planned to acquire an undisclosed majority interest in Transpacific Railway Infrastructure PT, a Jakarta- based infrastructure development company. Terms were not disclosed.

JAPAN - Hotel Management International Co Ltd was rumored to be planning to acquire the Huis ten Bosch Co Ltd, a Saseho, Nagasaki-based operator of amusement park and a unit of Nomura Principal Finance Co Ltd.

THAILAND - Treemit Marketing Co Ltd raised its stake to ##. #% from ##.##%, by acquiring a further ##.##% stake, or ##. ### mil ordinary shares, in Bangkok Steel Industry PCL, a Bangkok-based manufacturer of steel products, in a privately negotiated transaction.

US - Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co agreed to acquire warrants convertible to a ##. ##% stake, or ## mil common shares, in Eastman Kodak Co, Rochester-based manufacturer and wholesaler of film and cameras, photo supplies, microfilm equipment, chemicals and synthetic organic fibers, in a privately negotiated transaction.

US - Syringa Exploration Inc (Syringa) signed a Letter of Intent {LoI} to acquire the Crescent Silver Mine, located in Idaho, of SNS Silver Corp (SNS), a Vancouver-based silver mining company, for USD #.## mil, to form a joint venture. Upon completion, Syringa Exploration was to own ##% and SNS the remaining ##% of the joint venture.

ARGENTINA - Pluna of Uruguay, a ##% owned-unit of LeadGate, was rumored to be planning to acquire a ##% interest in ARG Vip, a Cordova-based passenger airline.

COLOMBIA - Moto Plantas Bristol SA acquired seven property assets from Cia Suramericana de Financiamiento Comercial SA {Sufinanciamiento}, a Medellin-based provider of financing services and a wholly-owned unit of Bancolombia SA, for COP ### mil (USD #.### mil). The transaction included # premises and # garages.

US - Critigen, a unit of Golden Gate Capital, acquired the IT solutions division of CH#M Hill Inc, an Englewood- based provider of engineering, construction, operations, project management, and technical services. Terms were not disclosed.

SOUTH KOREA - Yangkuk Kim planned to acquire warrants convertible into a ##.##% stake, or #.### mil ordinary shares, in I-Components Co Ltd, a Gyeonggi-do-based manufacturer of optical plastic film, for KRW #,### (USD #.###) per share, or a total value of KRW #.## bil (USD #.### mil), in a privately negotiated transaction.

SWEDEN - Sparbanken Finn agreed to merge with Sparbanken Gripen AB, an Angelholm-based bank. Sparbanken Finn foundation will own ##% and Sparbanken Gripen AB foundation ##% of the new bank, respectively.

GERMANY - An investor group composed of Oliver Hoffmeister and Jens Hanfland acquired Hoffmeister Leuchten GmbH, a Schalksmuhle-based manufacturer and wholesaler of lighting equipment, from Philips Group.

NEW ZEALAND - In September ####, Hotel DU Vin, a Pokeno- based owner and operator of hotels, spa and gyms, announced that it was seeking a buyer for the company.

PANAMA - Cantrell Capital Corp (Cantrell) of Canada agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Free Traders Inc, an oil and gas exploration and production company, for PAB # mil (USD # mil). Concurrently, Cantrell agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Imore SA.

USA - Strategic Resource Acquisition Corp divested its Middle Tennessee mines, engaged in the exploration and development of zinc mines, to an undisclosed acquiror.

US - Cecil Bank definitively agreed to purchase Bel Air, Maryland branch office of K Bank, Owings Mills, Maryland. Cecil Bank will assume the customer deposits at this branch, as well as purchase the branch premises and furniture, fixtures and equipment but will not acquire any loans other than overdraft lines of credit.

UK - Deutsche Boerse AG of Germany was rumored to be planning to acquire London Stock Exchange PLC, a London- based securities brokerage firm, from London Stock Exchange Group PLC.

BRAZIL - JBS SA and Bertin SA agreed to merge operations in Brazil and create a new company called Novo Holdings.

PANAMA - Cantrell Capital Corp (Cantrell) of Canada agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Imore SA, an oil and gas exploration and production company, from Peninsula Corp, Next Ventures Corp and Knotsville Capital SA, in exchange for ## mil common shares valued at PAB #. ## mil (USD #.## mil), in a reverse takeover transaction. The shares were valued based on Cantrell's closing stock price of PAB #.### (USD #.###) on ## September ####, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. Concurrently, Cantrell agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Free Traders Inc.

CANADA - Elliott & Page Ltd, a wholly-owned unit of Manulife Financial Corp, agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Markland Street Asset Management Inc, a Toronto-based provider of financial services.

SOUTH KOREA - Jaeho Son and ## special parties acquired a #.##% stake, or #.### mil ordinary shares, in Polchem Inc, a Seoul-based manufacturer and wholesaler of rubber pads and chemicals, for KRW ###.### mil (USD #. ### mil), in a privately negotiated transaction.

CANADA - State-owned KGHM Polska Miedz SA of Poland planned to acquire an undisclosed minority stake in an undisclosed Canadian mining company, a copper mining company.

SPAIN - Caja de Ahorros de Salamanca y Soria {Caja Duero} planned to merge with Caja de Ahorros Municipal de Burgos, a Burgos-based provider of banking services.

CANADA - Fjordland Exploration Inc (Fjordland) acquired the entire share capital of the Moffat Property, a copper, molybdenum and gold mining property, in exchange for #.# mil Fjordland common shares valued at CAD #.### mil (USD #.### mil). The shares were valued based on Fjordland's closing stock price of CAD #. ## (USD #.###) on ## September ####, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.

US - Balfour Beatty PLC of the UK agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Parsons Brinckerhoff, a New York-based provider of strategic consulting, planning, engineering, and program and construction management services, for USD ### mil. The consideration was to consist of USD ### mil in cash and up to USD ## mil in profit-related payments.

US - Vane Minerals (US) LLC, a unit of VANE Minerals PLC, agreed to acquire a ##% interest in a uranium property, located in Arizona, of SAGE Associates Inc, a uranium mining company.

VIETNAM - Le Quang Su acquired a ##% stake in Vietnam Industry Securities Co {ISC}, a Ho Chi Minh-based securities brokerage firm, from Investment & Construction Development Corp {Investco} (#%), Nguyen Tien Thanh (#%), Han Duc Viet (##%) , and Nguyen Ngoc Hoang (#%).

IRELAND - SLA Networks, owned by technology entrepreneurs Ken Roulston and Stephen Gillespie acquired Ethos Information Solutions Limited, Belfast based provider of IT solutions from implementing and supporting networks with associated applications. Terms of the transaction was not disclosed.

FRANCE - INFRAVIA FCPR acquired a ##% stake in NGE Energie SAS, a Paris-based provider of energy services specialized in wind energy.

BRAZIL - In September ####, Aracruz Celulose SA, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its Guaiba unit, a Guaiba-based paper and pulp producer.

UK - Ontario Teachers Pension Plan{OTPP} of Canada agreed to acquire a ##.#% stake in Bristol International Airport Ltd, a Bristol-based provider of airport services, for GBP ### mil (USD ###.### mil), from Macquarie Airports{MAP}.

NORWAY - Norgro AS, a subsidiary of Felleskjopet Agri BA's unit Groent AS, acquired Gartnersenteret AS, a Lier-based wholesaler of agricultural equipment, from A/L Lier Fruktlager.

RUSSIA - OAO "SIBUR Kholding" launched a mandatory tender offer to acquire the remaining #.##% stake, which it did not already own, in Kemerovskoye OAO "Orton", a Kemerovo-based manufacturer of silk fabrics, for RUB #.## (USD #.###) per share.

BRAZIL - Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais{Cemig} planned to acquire a ##% stake in Itaocara hydroelectric power plant, a Itaocara-based power generation plant, from Itaocara Energia Ltda in a privately negotiated transaction.

INDIA - In September ####, Tata Motors Ltd, was rumored to seeking a buyer for its undisclosed stake in its Tata Motorfinance Ltd unit, a Mumbai-based provider of financing services. Terms were not disclosed but, according to sources close to the situation , the deal was valued at an estimated INR # bil (USD ##.### mil).

FRANCE- Ladreit de Lacharriere Marc acquired a ##% stake in Gilbert Coullier Productions SAS, a Paris- based provider of cultural and show business events services.

NORWAY - A.L Gartnerhallen acquired an undisclosed minority stake in Norgro AS, a Hamar-based wholesaler of garden products, subsidiary of Felleskjopet Agri BA's unit Groent AS.

UNITED STATES - Calypso Technology Inc acquired Green River Computing Services Inc, a Pinedale based treasury software development firm for undisclosed amount.

PERU - Minera Grenville SAC, a unit of Grenville Gold Corp, signed a Letter of Intent {LoI} to acquire sthe Silveria property, located in San Mateo, Lima, a silver and lead mining property, from Compania Minera Sunicancha SA, for PEN #.### mil (USD # mil) .

BRAZIL - In September ####, Equatorial Energia SA, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its ##% stake in Rio Minas Energia Participacoes SA, a electric utility company.

RUSSIA - In September ####, Russian state-owned Respublika Udmutrii announced that it was seeking a buyer for ##% stake and one share of itsOAO "Avtovokzaly Udmutrii", an Izhevsk-based provider of transportation services.

UK - Eurasian Natural Resources Corp PLC {ENRC} planned to launch a tender offer ot acquire the entire share capital of Central African Mining & Exploration Company PLC, a London-based copper and cobalt mining company.

RUSSIA - OAO SeverStal planned to acquire a ##% interest in Holding Gonvarri Russia SL, a manufacturer and wholesaler of steel products, from Corporacion Gestamp SL, to form a joint venture.

FRANCE GIE BNP Paribas Assurance acquired a ##.##% stake in an undisclosed shopping center from Klepierre SA, a listed real estate company.

FRANCE GIE BNP Paribas Assurance acquired a ##.##% stake in an undisclosed shopping center from Klepierre SA, a listed real estate company.

FRANCE-La Banque Postale SA, a unit of La Poste, acquired a controlling stake in Easybourse SA, a Paris-based provider of financial news services.

JAPAN - JOTO Sangyo Co Ltd agreed to acquire the entire equipment of Tanabe Kiko, a Koto, Tokyo-based provider of construction materials leasing services. Terms are not disclosed.

CHINA - Shanxi Loudong General Nice Coking & Gas Co Ltd, a majority-owned unit of Loudong General Nice Resources (China) Holdings Ltd, signed a Memorandum of Understanding {MoU} to acquire a ##% stake in Shanxi Linxian Taiye Coal Mining Co Ltd, a provider of technical development services and a majority-owned unit of Shanxi Loujun Mining Co Ltd, from Zhang Li Rong (##%), Xin Jian Bin (##%), and Ma Sheng Ping (#%).

THAILAND - Ratchaburi Energy Co Ltd (the Company), a majority owned subsidiary of Ratchaburi Electricity Holding PCL (RATCH) acquired a ##% stake, or # mil ordinary shares in Sustainable Energy Corporation Co Ltd, a Bangkok- based owner and operator of cogeneration plant, from RATCH, for THB ## mil (USD #. ### mil) in cash.

UK - General Physics(UK)Ltd, a unit of GP Strategies Corp's General Physics Corp subsidiary, acquired Milsom Industrial Designs Ltd, a Bath-based provider of technical services.

ZAMBIA - Kiwara PLC of the UK agreed to raise its interest to ##% from ##%, by acquiring a #% stake, in Kalumbila Minerals Ltd, a cobalt, nickel and copper mining company, from LM Engineering Ltd, for ZMK ##.### bil (USD #.### mil). The consideration was to consist of ZMK #.### bil (USD #.### mil) in cash and the issuance of #.# mil shares valued at ZMK #.### bil (USD #.### mil). The shares were valued based on Kiwaras closing stock price of ZMK ####.## (USD #.###) on September ##, ####, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. Concurrently, Kiwara was granted an option to raise its interest to ##% from ##%, by acquiring a #% stake in Kalumbila.

UK - In ## September ####, Lloyds Banking Group PLC was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its Halifax Bank of Scotland PLC{HBOS}, an Edinburgh-based provider of bankings services.

SWEDEN - Almroths Express & Akeri AB acquired Norrkoping- based JK Frakt AB, a provider of transport and courier services. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

ZAMBIA - Kiwara PLC of the UK was granted an option to raise its interest to ##% from ##%, by acquiring a #% stake in Kalumbila Minerals Ltd, a cobalt, nickel and copper mining company, for ZMK ##.### bil (USD #.### mil) . The consideration was to consist of ZMK ##.### bil (USD #.### mil) and the issuance of #.# mil shares valued at ZMK #.### bil (USD #.### mil). The shares were valued based on Kiwaras closing stock price of ZMK ####.## (USD #.###) on September ##, ####, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. Concurrently, Kiwara agreed to raise its interest to ##% from ##%, by acquiring a #% stake, in Kalumbila.

CANADA - Terra Ventures Inc (Terra) was granted an option to acquire a ##% interest in the REN Property, located in Yellowknife, of Novus Gold Corp (Novus), a Vancouver- based gold mining company, for CAD #.# mil (USD #.### mil) in expenditures. Upon completion, Terra was to own a ##.#% stake in Novus.

NEW ZEALAND - In September ####, Daniel Schuster Wines Ltd, a Waipara Valley-based manufacturer and wholesaler of wine, announced that it was seeking a buyer for the company.

UK - Portsmouth Football Club Ltd acquired The Quay Radio, a Portsmouth-based owner and operator of a radio station.

SOUTH KOREA - M&M Corp (M&M) agreed to merge with M&M Games Co Ltd, a Seoul-based developer of mobile games, in exchange for #.### mil new ordinary shares valued at KRW #.### bil (USD #.### mil). The shares were valued based on M&M's closing stock price of KRW ### (USD #.###) on ## Sep ####, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.

SPAIN - Agencia De Innovacion y Desarrollo De Andalucia {IDEA} planned to acquire the assets of Santana Motor SA, a Linares-based manufacturer and wholesaler of motor vehicles.

RUSSIA - OAO "Energetik" acquired a ##% interest in OAO "Yarolsavskaya energosetevaya kompaniya", located in Russia, an electric utilty.

FRANCE Casino Guichard- Perrachon SA acquired an undisclosed subsdiary of Fonciere Euris SA owning a commercial center project in Grenoble. No terms were disclosed.

FRANCE Casino Guichard- Perrachon SA acquired an undisclosed subsdiary of Fonciere Euris SA owning a commercial center project in Orleans. No terms were disclosed.

SWEDEN - Ledstiernan AB raised its interest to ##% from ##% by acquiring a ##% stake in Wazoo Holding AB, a Halmstad-based retailer of mobile phones, from Bjorn Pihl.

MEXICO - Aurion Resources Ltd (Aurion) signed a Letter of Intent {LoI} to acquire the La Bandera Property from La Cuesta International SA de CV. A Durango-based gold and silver mining property, and a unit of La Cuesta International Inc, for MXN #. ### mil (USD #.### mil).The consideration was to consist of MXN #.### mil (USD #.### mil) and the issuance of #.## mil Aurion common shares valued at MXN #.## mil (USD #. ### mil). The shares were valued based on Aurion's closing stock price of MXN #. ### (USD #.###) on ## September ####, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. Concurrently, Aurion agreed to acquire the Tango Property from Minera Camargo SA de CV.

US - Laughlin/Constable Inc plans to merge with Partners & Jeary, a New York-based advertising agency. Terms were not disclosed.

US - Critical Signal Technologies Inc (CST) acquired the stock and assets of GTL Inc, dba as Link to Life, a Pittsfield, Massachusetts-based provider of Personal Emergency Response Services (PERS) to the elderly and medically at- risk.

SOUTH KOREA - Korea Express Co Ltd acquired the entire share capital of Kumho Terminal Co Ltd, a Gwangju- based provider of bus terminal services, from Kumho Industrial Co Ltd, for KRW ###.## bil (USD ###.### mil).

HONG KONG - Chevalier Pacific Holdings Ltd, a majority- owned unit of Chevalier International Holdings Ltd, agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Great Dragon Petroleum Ltd, a wholesaler of crude oil, from Fan Amy Lizhen and Cheung Ka Heng Frankie, for HKD # mil (USD #. ### mil).

CANADA - In ## September ####, the board of BPO Properties Ltd (BPO), a Ontario-based real estate investment firm, authorized the repurchase of up to #.### mil common shares, or about #% of the company's entire share capital, in open market transactions. Based on BPO's closing stock price of CAD ##.### (USD ##.###) on ## September ####, the last full trading day prior to the announcement of the board's approval, the buyback had an indicated value of up to CAD ##.### (USD ##.###) mil in cash.

UK - Local Radio Co PLC, a unit of UKRD Group Ltd, acquired a ##% stake in Quadrant Media Ltd, a Buckinghamshire-based owner and operator of a radio station, for GBP #.### mil (USD #.### mil), from Portsmouth Football Club Ltd.

SOUTH KOREA - Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd (Hanjin), a Seoul- based shipping company, agreed to spin off its shipping & relevant business, to its shareholders. Upon competion, Hanjin was to be renamed Hanjin Holdings.

CHINA - China Nickel Resources Holdings Co Ltd agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Undisclosed Ferro Nickel Manufacturing Co, a manufacturer and wholesaler of ferro nickel alloys, for CNY ### mil (USD ##.### mil). The consideration was to consist of CNY ## mil (USD #.### mil) in cash and the assumption of CNY ### mil (USD ##.### mil) in liabilities.

CANADA - Champlain Resources Inc (Champlain) signed a Letter of Intent {LoI} to acquire a ##% interest in the Gordon Lake Gold Project, from Boxxer Gold Corp, a Calgary-based gold mining property, for CAD #.### mil (USD #.### mil). The consideration was to consist of CAD #.# mil (USD #.### mil) in cash, and the issuance of #.## mil Champlain common shares valued at CAD #.### mil (USD #.### mil). The shares were valued based on Champlain's closing stock price of CAD #.## (USD #.###) on ## September ####, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.

CANADA - Air Liquide Canada Inc, a unit of the Air Liquide Group subsidiary of Air Liquide SA's Air Liquide America Corp unit, acquired Tri-County Welding Supplies Ltd, a Kitchener-based wholesaler of welding supplies.

GERMANY - CRV NV acquired the entire share capital of Meggle Besamungsstation Rottmoos GmbH based in Wasserburg, a milk products producer. The Meggle company will change its name to CRV Meggle. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

NEW ZEALAND - Green Gate Ltd planned to acquire the remaining ##.#% interest, which it did not already own, in PEP #####, a petroleum property, located in Taranaki, from joint venture partner GB Energy Ltd.

US - Block Imaging International Inc acquired Benchmark Radiology LLC, a Albion-based wholesaler of medical equipment. Terms were not disclosed.

US - TexCom Inc agreed to raise its interest to ##% from ##.#%, by acquiring a ##. #% stake in MB Energy LLC, a Lafayette-based provider of waste disposal services.

CHINA - M Friend Gaon Co Ltd of Singapore planned to acquire the blueberry garden of Dalian Yuexi Technology Co Ltd, a Zhuanghe City-based owner and operator of berry gardens.