Progress Software Corporation http://www.alacrastore.com/company-snapshot/Progress_Software_Corporation-1056098 Sunday, October 12, 2008 4:31:56 AM 1056098 Progress Software Corporation en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/B1968953ccbn/B1968953norm...$#.#m for professional services fees associated with investigation and shareholder derivative lawsuits related to Co.'s historical stock option grant practices. ... 9/18/2008 12:05:00 PMProgress Software Corp.54.0000EditedProgress Software Corp. Q3 2008 Earnings Conference Call SummaryPRGS9:00am ETBriefB1968953Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1968953ccbn/T1968953norm...Good day, everyone. Welcome to the Progress Software Corporation third quarter earnings conference call. At this time, I would like to turn the conference over to your host, Mr. Bud Robertson. Please go ahead, sir. ... 9/18/2008 10:07:00 AMProgress Software Corp.54.0000FinalProgress Software Corp. Q3 2008 Earnings Conference Call TranscriptPRGS9:00am ETTranscriptT1968953Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/BW-0001-28136312newstex/BW-0001-28136312xml Sep. ##, #### (Business Wire) -- Progress Software Corporation (NASDAQ: PRGS), a provider of leading application infrastructure software to develop, deploy, integrate and manage business applications, today announced results for its...130000001301000009000000090150000400000004003000040030050401600004016001040160480401605204016005040160030401601804010000040100010400900004009002040060000400600513002000130020139/18/2008 8:24:24 AM180000001800400018016000180080001802000018023000Business WireBW-0001-28136312PROGRESS SOFTWARE CORPJOSEPH WRIGHT ALSOPPRGSNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/BW-0001-27946334newstex/BW-0001-27946334xml Sep. #, #### (Business Wire) -- Progress Software Corporation (NASDAQ: PRGS), a global supplier of application infrastructure software used to develop, deploy, integrate and manage business applications, will hold its quarterly conference...040000000400300004003005040160000401601804016048040160019/8/2008 10:22:01 AM180000001800400018008000Business WireBW-0001-27946334PROGRESS SOFTWARE CORPTORONTO DOMINION BANKYAHOO INCPRGSTDYHOONewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/bir/213726bir/213726normProgress Software Corp.Persistence Software Inc.eXcelon Corp.Apptivity Corp.Apama Inc.United StatesServices: Developer of application development software.737251121017FIPRGS8/26/2008 6:21:39 AM213726Company Profiles & FinancialsGale Company Profileshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/BW-0001-27480897newstex/BW-0001-27480897xml Aug. ##, #### (Business Wire) -- IONAA® Technologies (NASDAQ: IONA), a world leader in distributed service-oriented architecture (SOA) infrastructure solutions for performance-demanding IT environments, today announced that Institutional...04000000040030000400300504016000040160050200000002002000020020068/18/2008 10:19:05 AM180000001801600019000000190020001900201819002007Business WireBW-0001-27480897IONA TECHNOLOGIES PLCPROGRESS SOFTWARE CORPRISKMETRICS GROUP INCIONAPRGSRMGNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/PRN-0002-26687085newstex/PRN-0002-26687085xml SINGAPORE, Jul. ##, #### (Xinhua-PRNewswire delivered by Newstex) -- Progress Software Corporation (Nasdaq: PRGS), a provider of application infrastructure software to develop, deploy, integrate and manage business applications, today...040000000400900004003000040030057/15/2008 10:15:39 PM18000000180220001900000019002000190020041900201319002009PR Newswire AsiaPRN-0002-26687085PROGRESS SOFTWARE CORPPRGSNewsNewstexUS - Progress Software Corp acquired Mindreef Inc, a provider of website development services.7/1/2008 11:39:58 AM74331260271K74331260271KProgress Software CorpMindreef IncProgress Software CorpMindreef Inchttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Progress_Software_Corp_acquires_Mindreef_Inc-1992103020sdc/19921030201992103020Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedNasdaqPrepackaged SoftwareUnited StatesPrepackaged Software7372MAMassachusettsPublicPRGS5045:Computers and peripheral equipment and software7372:Prepackaged Software5045:Computers and peripheral equipment and software7372:Prepackaged SoftwarePrepackaged SoftwareUnited StatesPrepackaged Software7372NHNew HampshirePrivate166220001Dvlp,whl softwarePvd website dvlp svcsUnspecifiedAssets1026225001Jul 1 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.00000Progress Software Corp,located in Bedford,Massachusetts, develops andwholesales applicationdevelopment, deployment andintegration software tobusiness, industry andgovernment worldwide. Thecompany was founded in 1981.Progress Software Corp, located in Bedford, Massachusetts,develops and wholesales application development, deploymentand integration software to business, industry andgovernment worldwide. The company was founded in 1981.Progress Software Corp, located in Bedford, Massachusetts, develops and wholesales application development, deployment and integration software to business, industry and government worldwide. The company was founded in 1981.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.00000Mindreef Inc, located inHollis New Hampshire, provideswebsite development services.Their products are marketedunder the Mindreef SOAPscopeServer product family, whichincludes Mindreef SOAPscopeServer, Mindreef SOAPscopeArchitect, Mindreef SOAPscopeTester, and Mindreef SOAPscopeDeveloper.Mindreef Inc, located in Hollis New Hampshire, provideswebsite development services. Their products are marketedunder the Mindreef SOAPscope Server product family, whichincludes Mindreef SOAPscope Server, Mindreef SOAPscopeArchitect, Mindreef SOAPscope Tester, and Mindreef SOAPscopeDeveloper.Mindreef Inc, located in Hollis New Hampshire, provides website development services. Their products are marketed under the Mindreef SOAPscope Server product family, which includes Mindreef SOAPscope Server, Mindreef SOAPscope Architect, Mindreef SOAPscope Tester, and Mindreef SOAPscope Developer.0.000000.000000.000000.00000N30 Jun 08Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 06/30/200830 Jun 08Date Effective: 06/30/200830 Jun 08Acq. of AssetsFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.00000100.00000100.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.00000US - Progress Software Corpacquired Mindreef Inc, aprovider of websitedevelopment services.US - Progress Software Corp acquired Mindreef Inc, a provider of website development services.US - Progress Software Corp acquired Mindreef Inc, a provider of website developmentservices.US - Progress Software Corp acquired Mindreef Inc, a provider of website development services.US - Progress Software Corp acquired Mindreef Inc, a provider of website development services.Completed0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Completed-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000007372:Prepackaged Software7375:Information retrieval services166220001NasdaqUnited States7372MassachusettsPublicPRGS7372:Prepackaged Software7375:Information retrieval services1026225001United States7372New HampshirePrivate0.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationTF Mergers & AcquisitionsUS - Scalable Software Inc acquired the WinINSTALL desktop management business of Attachmate Corp, a provider of cost connectivity services. Terms were not disclosed.7/1/2008 11:39:55 AM80607K04978Q74331204962AScalable Software IncAttachmate Corp-WinINSTALL Desktop Management BusinessProgress Software CorpAttachmate Corphttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Scalable_Software_Inc_acquires_Attachmate_Corp_WinINSTALL_Bus_from_Attachmate_Corp-1992017020sdc/19920170201992017020Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedBusiness ServicesUnited StatesComputer facilities management services7376TXTexasSubsidiary7372:Prepackaged Software7374:Data processing services7376:Computer facilities management services7379:Computer related services,nec5045:Computers and peripheral equipment and software7372:Prepackaged SoftwareBusiness ServicesUnited StatesComputer facilities management services7376WAWashingtonSubsidiary733104002Dvlp,whl softwarePvd host connectivity svcsUnspecifiedAssets1026128001Jul 1 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.00000Scalable Software Inc locatedin Houston, Texas, is aprovider of IT asset lifecyclemanagement solutions. Itmanages and controls expensesof different organizationswith their IT estates. Thecompany was founded in 1999.Scalable Software Inc located in Houston, Texas, is aprovider of IT asset lifecycle management solutions. Itmanages and controls expenses of different organizationswith their IT estates. The company was founded in 1999.Scalable Software Inc located in Houston, Texas, is a provider of IT asset lifecycle management solutions. It manages and controls expenses of different organizations with their IT estates. The company was founded in 1999.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.00000WinINSTALL desktop managementbusiness of Attachmate Corp.It provides desktop managementthat enables organizations todeploy, update, and managesoftware or security fordesktops, servers, andnotebook computers. Itscustomers includes Bon SecoursHealth System, BAE Systems,Washington Division of URSCorp, Royal Borough ofKensington and Chelsea.WinINSTALL desktop management business of Attachmate Corp.It provides desktop management that enables organizations todeploy, update, and manage software or security fordesktops, servers, and notebook computers. Its customersincludes Bon Secours Health System, BAE Systems, WashingtonDivision of URS Corp, Royal Borough of Kensington andChelsea.WinINSTALL desktop management business of Attachmate Corp. It provides desktop management that enables organizations to deploy, update, and manage software or security for desktops, servers, and notebook computers. Its customers includes Bon Secours Health System, BAE Systems, Washington Division of URS Corp, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.0.000000.000000.000000.00000N30 Jun 08Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 06/30/200830 Jun 08Date Effective: 06/30/200830 Jun 08Acq. of AssetsFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.00000100.00000100.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.00000US - Scalable Software Incacquired the WinINSTALLdesktop management business ofAttachmate Corp, a provider ofcost connectivity services.Terms were not disclosed.US - Scalable Software Inc acquired the WinINSTALL desktop management business of Attachmate Corp, a provider of cost connectivity services. Terms were not disclosed.US - Scalable Software Inc acquired the WinINSTALL desktop management business ofAttachmate Corp, a provider of cost connectivity services. Terms were not disclosed.US - Scalable Software Inc acquired the WinINSTALL desktop management business of Attachmate Corp, a provider of cost connectivity services. Terms were not disclosed.US - Scalable Software Inc acquired the WinINSTALL desktop management business of Attachmate Corp, a provider of cost connectivityservices. Terms were not disclosed.Completed0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Completed-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000007372:Prepackaged Software7374:Data processing services7376:Computer facilities management services7379:Computer related services,nec166220001NasdaqUnited States7372MassachusettsPublicPRGS7371:Computer programming services7372:Prepackaged Software7373:Computer integrated systems design7379:Computer related services,nec158624001United States7371WashingtonPrivate0.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationTF Mergers & AcquisitionsIRELAND - SPK Acquisitions Ltd (SPK), a new company formed by Progress Software Corp, for the purpose of making an acquisition, agreed to launch a challenging tender offer to acquire the remaining ##.##% interest or ##.### mil ordinary shares, which it did not already own, in IONA Technologies PLC (IT), a Dublin-based developer of systems software, for #.#### euros ($#.## US) in cash, or a total value of ##.### mil euros ($###.### mil), via a scheme of arrangement. SPK received irrevocable undertakings to accept the offer with respect to #.#% of the companys ordinary share capital. Upon effectivity of the scheme, SPK was to exercise its rights to compulsorily acquire all remaining shares not tendered pursuant to the offer and apply for the delisting of IT shares from the Irish Stock Exchange and NASDAQ. The transaction was subject to regulatory and shareholders approvals. Previously, Alltracel Pharmaceuticals PLC planned to launch an unsolicited tender offer to acquire the entire ordinary share capital of IT.6/26/2008 12:00:20 PM78264T46206P74331246206PSPK Acquisitions LtdIONA Technologies PLCProgress Software CorpIONA Technologies PLChttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/SPK_Acquisitions_Ltd_acquires_IONA_Technologies_PLC-1990213040sdc/19902130401990213040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedInvestment & Commodity Firms,Dealers,ExchangesIreland-RepInvestors, nec6799FFForeignSubsidiary6799:Investors, nec5045:Computers and peripheral equipment and software7372:Prepackaged SoftwareNasdaqPrepackaged SoftwareIreland-RepPrepackaged Software7372FFForeignPublicIONA1024942001Dvlp,whl softwareDvlp systems softwareCashCash OnlyOrdinary Share265070003Jun 26 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.00000SPK Acquisitions Ltd, locatedin Dublin, Ireland, is aspecial purpose acquisitionvehicle formed by ProgressSoftware Corp, created for thepurpose of making an offer forIONA Technologies PLC. Thecompany was founded in 2008.SPK Acquisitions Ltd, located in Dublin, Ireland, is aspecial purpose acquisition vehicle formed by ProgressSoftware Corp, created for the purpose of making an offerfor IONA Technologies PLC. The company was founded in 2008.SPK Acquisitions Ltd, located in Dublin, Ireland, is a special purpose acquisition vehicle formed by Progress Software Corp, created for the purpose of making an offer for IONA Technologies PLC. The company was founded in 2008.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.0000019.0000020.0000021.0000022.0000023.0000024.0000025.0000026.0000027.0000028.0000029.0000030.0000031.0000032.0000033.0000034.0000035.0000036.0000037.0000038.0000039.0000040.0000041.0000042.0000043.0000044.0000045.0000046.00000IONA Technologies PLC, locatedin Dublin, developsstandard-based middlewaresolutions, used byorganizations and assistsbusinesses in buildingenterprise portals, Internetcommerce sites, and anassortment of large-scaledistributed applications. TheGroup's principal activity isproviding enterpriseintegration software. It alsoprovides professionalservices, consisting ofcustomer consulting andtraining, productcustomization and enhancement,as well as customer technicalsupport. Products include,Artix, Orbix and Orbacusaddressing the enterpriseintegration needs usingstandards-based technology tosupport critical applicationsand provide criticalinfrastructure. The companycaters the Computing andSoftware, Logistics, Finance,Manufacturing,Telecommunications, Transportand Healthcare. Clientsinclude, Credit Suisse Group,Bell South, JPMorgan Chase,SBC, Lehman Brothers, AT&T,Winterthur Insurance, Nokia,Reuters, Marconi, NASA andSprint. The Group operates inIreland, the United Kingdom,the United States of America,Australia, the Cayman Island,China, Germany, France,Singapore, Japan, Italy,Belgium, the Netherlands andSpain. The company was foundedin 1991.IONA Technologies PLC, located in Dublin, developsstandard-based middleware solutions, used by organizationsand assists businesses in building enterprise portals,Internet commerce sites, and an assortment of large-scaledistributed applications. The Group's principal activity isproviding enterprise integration software. It also providesprofessional services, consisting of customer consulting andtraining, product customization and enhancement, as well ascustomer technical support. Products include, Artix, Orbixand Orbacus addressing the enterprise integration needsusing standards-based technology to support criticalapplications and provide critical infrastructure. Thecompany caters the Computing and Software, Logistics,Finance, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Transport andHealthcare. Clients include, Credit Suisse Group, BellSouth, JPMorgan Chase, SBC, Lehman Brothers, AT&T,Winterthur Insurance, Nokia, Reuters, Marconi, NASA andSprint. The Group operates in Ireland, the United Kingdom,the United States of America, Australia, the Cayman Island,China, Germany, France, Singapore, Japan, Italy, Belgium,the Netherlands and Spain. The company was founded in 1991.IONA Technologies PLC, located in Dublin, develops standard-based middleware solutions, used by organizations and assists businesses in building enterprise portals, Internet commerce sites, and an assortment of large-scale distributed applications. The Group's principal activity is providing enterprise integration software. It also provides professional services, consisting of customer consulting and training, product customization and enhancement, as well as customer technical support. Products include, Artix, Orbix and Orbacus addressing the enterprise integration needs using standards-based technology to support critical applications and provide critical infrastructure. The company caters the Computing and Software, Logistics, Finance, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Transport and Healthcare. Clients include, Credit Suisse Group, Bell South, JPMorgan Chase, SBC, Lehman Brothers, AT&T, Winterthur Insurance, Nokia, Reuters, Marconi, NASA and Sprint. The Group operates in Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Australia, the Cayman Island, China, Germany, France, Singapore, Japan, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain. The company was founded in 1991.0.000000.000000.0000036.54000YEURO25 Jun 08Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 06/25/2008Date Effective:MergerFriendlyPending0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000002.60100Price/Share0.0000091.308 EURO91.3080095.0510091.308 EURO91.308000.000000.000004.050004.0500091.3080091.308 EURO1.55700N72.136000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000142.15800142.158000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000003.9480096.052000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.0000019.0000020.0000021.0000022.0000023.0000024.0000025.0000026.0000027.0000028.0000029.0000030.0000031.0000032.0000033.0000034.0000035.0000036.0000037.0000038.00000IRELAND - SPK Acquisitions Ltd(SPK), a new company formed byProgress Software Corp, forthe purpose of making anacquisition, agreed to launcha challenging tender offer toacquire the remaining 96.05%interest or 35.101 milordinary shares, which it didnot already own, in IONATechnologies PLC (IT), aDublin-based developer ofsystems software, for 2.6013euros ($4.05 US) in cash, or atotal value of 91.308 mileuros ($142.158 mil), via ascheme of arrangement. SPKreceived irrevocableundertakings to accept theoffer with respect to 9.8% ofthe companys ordinary sharecapital. Upon effectivity ofthe scheme, SPK was toexercise its rights tocompulsorily acquire allremaining shares not tenderedpursuant to the offer andapply for the delisting of ITshares from the Irish StockExchange and NASDAQ. Thetransaction was subject toregulatory and shareholdersapprovals. Previously,Alltracel Pharmaceuticals PLCplanned to launch anunsolicited tender offer toacquire the entire ordinaryshare capital of IT.IRELAND - SPK Acquisitions Ltd (SPK), a new company formed by Progress Software Corp, for the purpose of making an acquisition, agreed to launch a challenging tender offer to acquire the remaining 96.05% interest or 35.101 mil ordinary shares, which it did not already own, in IONA Technologies PLC (IT), a Dublin-based developer of systems software, for 2.6013 euros ($4.05 US) in cash, or a total value of 91.308 mil euros ($142.158 mil), via a scheme of arrangement. SPK received irrevocable undertakings to accept the offer with respect to 9.8% of the companys ordinary share capital. Upon effectivity of the scheme, SPK was to exercise its rights to compulsorily acquire all remaining shares not tendered pursuant to the offer and apply for the delisting of IT shares from the Irish Stock Exchange and NASDAQ. The transaction was subject to regulatory and shareholders approvals. Previously, Alltracel Pharmaceuticals PLC planned to launch an unsolicited tender offer to acquire the entire ordinary share capital of IT.IRELAND - SPK Acquisitions Ltd (SPK), a new company formed by Progress Software Corp, forthe purpose of making an acquisition, agreed to launch a challenging tender offer toacquire the remaining 96.05% interest or 35.101 mil ordinary shares, which it did notalready own, in IONA Technologies PLC (IT), a Dublin-based developer of systems software,for 2.6013 euros ($4.05 US) in cash, or a total value of 91.308 mil euros ($142.158 mil),via a scheme of arrangement. SPK received irrevocable undertakings to accept the offerwith respect to 9.8% of the companys ordinary share capital. Upon effectivity of thescheme, SPK was to exercise its rights to compulsorily acquire all remaining shares nottendered pursuant to the offer and apply for the delisting of IT shares from the IrishStock Exchange and NASDAQ. The transaction was subject to regulatory and shareholdersapprovals. Previously, Alltracel Pharmaceuticals PLC planned to launch an unsolicitedtender offer to acquire the entire ordinary share capital of IT.IRELAND - SPK Acquisitions Ltd (SPK), a new company formed by Progress Software Corp, for the purpose of making an acquisition, agreed to launch a challenging tender offer to acquire the remaining96.05% interest or 35.101 mil ordinary shares, which it did not already own, in IONA Technologies PLC (IT), a Dublin-based developer of systems software, for 2.6013 euros ($4.05 US) in cash, or atotal value of 91.308 mil euros ($142.158 mil), via a scheme of arrangement. SPK received irrevocable undertakings to accept the offer with respect to 9.8% of the companys ordinary share capital. Uponeffectivity of the scheme, SPK was to exercise its rights to compulsorily acquire all remaining shares not tendered pursuant to the offer and apply for the delisting of IT shares from the Irish StockExchange and NASDAQ. The transaction was subject to regulatory and shareholders approvals. Previously, Alltracel Pharmaceuticals PLC planned to launch an unsolicited tender offer to acquire the entireordinary share capital of IT.IRELAND - SPK Acquisitions Ltd (SPK), a new company formed by Progress Software Corp, for the purpose of making an acquisition, agreed tolaunch a challenging tender offer to acquire the remaining 96.05% interest or 35.101 mil ordinary shares, which it did not already own,in IONA Technologies PLC (IT), a Dublin-based developer of systems software, for 2.6013 euros ($4.05 US) in cash, or a total value of91.308 mil euros ($142.158 mil), via a scheme of arrangement. SPK received irrevocable undertakings to accept the offer with respect to9.8% of the companys ordinary share capital. Upon effectivity of the scheme, SPK was to exercise its rights to compulsorily acquire allremaining shares not tendered pursuant to the offer and apply for the delisting of IT shares from the Irish Stock Exchange and NASDAQ.The transaction was subject to regulatory and shareholders approvals. Previously, Alltracel Pharmaceuticals PLC planned to launch anunsolicited tender offer to acquire the entire ordinary share capital of IT.$ 142.158 - Goodbody Corporate Finance - Adv0.00000Goodbody Corporate Finance1.00000Lehman BrothersDavy Corporate Finance1.000002.00000$ 142.158 - Lehman Brothers - Adv,F Opin$ 142.158 - Davy Corporate Finance - Adv0.000000.00000Pending0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Pending-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000007372:Prepackaged Software7373:Computer integrated systems design7375:Information retrieval services7379:Computer related services,nec166220001NasdaqUnited States7372MassachusettsPublicPRGS7372:Prepackaged Software7373:Computer integrated systems design7375:Information retrieval services7379:Computer related services,nec265070003NasdaqIreland-Rep7372ForeignPublicIONA142.1580091.30800142.1580072.13600Deal InformationTF Mergers & Acquisitionshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/B1885693ccbn/B1885693norm...On ##/##/##, PRGS announced it has signed a definitive agreement under which Co. has agreed to acquire IONA for $#.## per share in cash. ... 6/25/2008 2:04:00 PMProgress Software Corp.54.0000EditedProgress Software Corporation to Acquire IONA Technologies SummaryPRGS9:00am ETBriefB1885693Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1885693ccbn/T1885693norm...Good day, everyone and welcome to the Progress Software Corporation conference call. Today's conference is being recorded. At this time, I would like to turn the conference over to Mr. Bud Robertson, Chief Financial Officer. ... 6/25/2008 10:04:00 AMProgress Software Corp.54.0000FinalProgress Software Corporation to Acquire IONA Technologies TranscriptPRGS9:00am ETTranscriptT1885693Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/B1873501ccbn/B1873501norm...$#.#m for professional services fees associated with investigation and shareholder derivative lawsuits related to Co.'s historical stock option grant practices. ... 6/19/2008 1:04:00 PMProgress Software Corp.54.0000EditedQ2 2008 Progress Software Corp. Earnings Conference Call SummaryPRGS9:00am ETBriefB1873501Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1873501ccbn/T1873501norm...Good day, everyone and welcome to the Progress Software Corporation second quarter earnings conference call. At this time, I would like to turn the conference over to Mr. Bud Robertson. Please go ahead, sir. ... 6/19/2008 10:06:00 AMProgress Software Corp.54.0000FinalQ2 2008 Progress Software Corp. Earnings Conference Call TranscriptPRGS9:00am ETTranscriptT1873501Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/B1793455ccbn/B1793455norm...Had approx. $##m in investments related to municipal and student loans option rate securities, classified as non-current. ... 3/20/2008 11:07:00 AMProgress Software Corp.54.0000EditedQ1 2008 Progress Software Corp. Earnings Conference Call SummaryPRGS9:00am ETBriefB1793455Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1793455ccbn/T1793455norm...Good day and welcome to the Progress Software Corporation first quarter earnings conference call. At this time, I would like to turn the conference over to Mr. Bud Robertson. Please go ahead, sir. ... 3/20/2008 10:06:00 AMProgress Software Corp.54.0000FinalQ1 2008 Progress Software Corp. Earnings Conference Call TranscriptPRGS9:00am ETTranscriptT1793455Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1720623ccbn/T1720623norm12/31/2007 5:21:00 PMProgress Software Corp.54.0000FinalQ4 2007 Progress Software Corp. Earnings Conference Call TranscriptPRGS9:00am ET...Good day, everyone and welcome to the Progress Software Corporation fourth quarter earnings results conference. To get us started I'm pleased to go live to Mr. Bud Robertson, CFO of Progress Software Corp. Please go ahead, sir.. ... TranscriptT1720623Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/B1720623ccbn/B1720623norm12/31/2007 5:21:00 PMProgress Software Corp.54.0000EditedQ4 2007 Progress Software Corp. Earnings Conference Call SummaryPRGS9:00am ET...$#.#m for professional services fees associated with the investigation and shareholder derivative lawsuits related to Co.'s historical stock option grant practices. ... BriefB1720623Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/25478srp/25478norm...Address:## Oak Park, Bedford, Massachusetts ##### Incorporated:MassachusettsWeb Site: www.progress.comSIC Classification: Prepackaged Software (####) Business Description: Progress Software Corporation develops, markets and distributes software to simplify and accelerate the development, deployment, integration and management of business applications software. The company's products include development tools, databases, application servers, messaging servers, application management tools, data connectivity products and integration products for distributed and Web-based applications as well as for client/server applications. 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