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</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/242592201</link><srp:docid>242592201</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/242592201</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:company>242592201</srp:company><srp:cusip>781295100</srp:cusip><pubDate>16 Nov 2009 08:35:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>rue21_inc_RUE_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>rue21, inc.</title><srp:ticker>RUE</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Apparel And Accessory Stores). There are ## eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

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</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/886763512</link><srp:docid>886763512</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/886763512</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:company>886763512</srp:company><srp:cusip>032803108</srp:cusip><pubDate>09 Nov 2009 08:28:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Ancestry_com_Inc_ACOM_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Ancestry.com Inc.</title><srp:ticker>ACOM</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Business Services). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/411128544</link><srp:docid>411128544</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/411128544</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001336644</srp:cik><srp:company>411128544</srp:company><srp:cusip>91388Q202</srp:cusip><pubDate>02 Nov 2009 08:32:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Universal_Travel_Group_UTA_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Universal Travel Group</title><srp:ticker>UTA</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Transportation Services). There are ## eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/26332</link><srp:docid>26332</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/26332</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001032863</srp:cik><srp:company>26332</srp:company><srp:cusip>345203202</srp:cusip><pubDate>02 Nov 2009 08:31:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Force_Protection_Inc_FRPT_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Force Protection, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>FRPT</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Transportation Equipment). There are ## eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/116145345</link><srp:docid>116145345</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/116145345</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:company>116145345</srp:company><srp:cusip>92849E101</srp:cusip><pubDate>02 Nov 2009 08:31:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Vitamin_Shoppe_Inc_VSI_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>VSI</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Food Stores). There are # eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/189335365</link><srp:docid>189335365</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/189335365</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:company>189335365</srp:company><srp:cusip>006739106</srp:cusip><pubDate>02 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Addus_HomeCare_ADUS_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Addus HomeCare Corporation</title><srp:ticker>ADUS</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Health Services). There are ## eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/957371418</link><srp:docid>957371418</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/957371418</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001421419</srp:cik><srp:company>957371418</srp:company><srp:cusip>008368102</srp:cusip><pubDate>26 Oct 2009 08:33:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>AGA_Medical_Holdings_Inc_AGAM_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>AGA Medical Holdings, Inc.</title><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Measuring, Analyzing, And Controlling Instruments; Photographic, Medical And Optical Goods; Watches And Clocks). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><srp:ticker>AGAM</srp:ticker><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/21264</link><srp:docid>21264</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/21264</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0000018169</srp:cik><srp:company>21264</srp:company><srp:cusip>256603101</srp:cusip><pubDate>26 Oct 2009 08:32:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Dole_Food_Inc_DOLE_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Dole Food Company, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>DOLE</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Agricultural Production Crops). There are # eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/977355234</link><srp:docid>977355234</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/977355234</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001403794</srp:cik><srp:company>977355234</srp:company><srp:cusip>98878T208</srp:cusip><pubDate>26 Oct 2009 08:32:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>ZST_Digital_Networks_Inc_ZSTN_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>ZST Digital Networks, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>ZSTN</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Electronic And Other Electrical Equipment And Components, Except Computer Equipment). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/934947289</link><srp:docid>934947289</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/934947289</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0000887637</srp:cik><srp:company>934947289</srp:company><srp:cusip>750753402</srp:cusip><pubDate>19 Oct 2009 08:31:10 EST</pubDate><srp:file>RailAmerica_Inc_RA_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>RailAmerica, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>RA</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Railroad Transportation). There are # eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/845985528</link><srp:docid>845985528</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/845985528</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001436126</srp:cik><srp:company>845985528</srp:company><srp:cusip>60649T107</srp:cusip><pubDate>12 Oct 2009 08:34:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Mistras_Group_Inc_MG_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Mistras Group, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>MG</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management, And Related Services). There are ## eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/479062065</link><srp:docid>479062065</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/479062065</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001426945</srp:cik><srp:company>479062065</srp:company><srp:cusip>27875T101</srp:cusip><pubDate>12 Oct 2009 08:34:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Echo_Global_Logistics_Inc_ECHO_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Echo Global Logistics, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>ECHO</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Transportation Services). There are ## eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/966255978</link><srp:docid>966255978</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/966255978</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001285819</srp:cik><srp:company>966255978</srp:company><srp:cusip>682143102</srp:cusip><pubDate>12 Oct 2009 08:33:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Omeros_OMER_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Omeros Corporation</title><srp:ticker>OMER</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Chemicals And Allied Products). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/21738</link><srp:docid>21738</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/21738</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0000876523</srp:cik><srp:company>21738</srp:company><srp:cusip>302301106</srp:cusip><pubDate>12 Oct 2009 08:32:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>EZCORP_Inc_EZPW_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>EZCORP, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>EZPW</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Miscellaneous Retail). There are ## eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/876111300</link><srp:docid>876111300</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/876111300</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001442145</srp:cik><srp:company>876111300</srp:company><srp:cusip>92345Y106</srp:cusip><pubDate>12 Oct 2009 08:31:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Verisk_Analytics_Inc_VRSK_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Verisk Analytics, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>VRSK</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Business Services). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/559131642</link><srp:docid>559131642</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/559131642</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001447051</srp:cik><srp:company>559131642</srp:company><srp:cusip>88145X108</srp:cusip><pubDate>05 Oct 2009 08:29:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Territorial_Bancorp_Inc_TBNK_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Territorial Bancorp, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>TBNK</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Holding And Other Investment Offices). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/40002307</link><srp:docid>40002307</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/40002307</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001303330</srp:cik><srp:company>40002307</srp:company><srp:cusip>16939V103</srp:cusip><pubDate>05 Oct 2009 08:28:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>China_Housing_&amp;_Land_Development_Inc_CHLN_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>China Housing &amp; Land Development, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>CHLN</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Real Estate). There are ## eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/21444</link><srp:docid>21444</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/21444</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0000880059</srp:cik><srp:company>21444</srp:company><srp:cusip>28140M103</srp:cusip><pubDate>05 Oct 2009 08:27:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Education_Management_EDMC_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Education Management Corporation</title><srp:ticker>EDMC</srp:ticker><description>...owner of ##% of the voting shares) for a period of five years unless the transaction is approved by board of directors prior to the date the person became an interested shareholder or the transaction is approved by a majority of shareholders not including the interested shareholder, at the time of the vote the interested shareholder beneficially owns ##% of the voting stock, and fair price requirements are met. The provision also does not apply to business combinations unanimously approved by shareholders. Business combinations include various merger, consolidation, division, exchange or sale transactions, including transactions utilizing the company's assets for purchase price amortization or refinancing purposes. After the five-year period, a business combination may only take place if it's approved by a majority of shareholders not including the interested shareholder or if certain fair price requirements are met. The company has opted out of this provision. ("Freezeout with fair price...

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/341246863</link><srp:docid>341246863</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/341246863</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001399521</srp:cik><srp:company>341246863</srp:company><srp:cusip>532352101</srp:cusip><pubDate>05 Oct 2009 08:26:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Lihua_International_Inc_LIWA_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Lihua International, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>LIWA</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Primary Metal Industries). There are ## eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/737396594</link><srp:docid>737396594</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/737396594</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001467027</srp:cik><srp:company>737396594</srp:company><srp:cusip>226553105</srp:cusip><pubDate>28 Sep 2009 08:36:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>CreXus_Investment_CXS_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>CreXus Investment Corp.</title><srp:ticker>CXS</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Holding And Other Investment Offices). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/791047009</link><srp:docid>791047009</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/791047009</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001419178</srp:cik><srp:company>791047009</srp:company><srp:cusip>04315B107</srp:cusip><pubDate>28 Sep 2009 08:35:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Artio_Global_Investors_Inc_ART_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Artio Global Investors Inc.</title><srp:ticker>ART</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Security And Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges, And Services). There are ## eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/808798698</link><srp:docid>808798698</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/808798698</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001320414</srp:cik><srp:company>808798698</srp:company><srp:cusip>81619Q105</srp:cusip><pubDate>28 Sep 2009 08:34:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Select_Medical_Holdings_SEM_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Select Medical Holdings Corporation</title><srp:ticker>SEM</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Health Services). There are ## eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/41850649</link><srp:docid>41850649</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/41850649</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001467076</srp:cik><srp:company>41850649</srp:company><srp:cusip>19624R106</srp:cusip><pubDate>28 Sep 2009 08:33:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Colony_Financial_Inc_CLNY_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Colony Financial, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>CLNY</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Holding And Other Investment Offices). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/710220306</link><srp:docid>710220306</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/710220306</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001467760</srp:cik><srp:company>710220306</srp:company><srp:cusip>03762U105</srp:cusip><pubDate>28 Sep 2009 08:33:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Apollo_Commercial_Real_Estate_Finance_Inc_ARI_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>ARI</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Holding And Other Investment Offices). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/52714186</link><srp:docid>52714186</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/52714186</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001401688</srp:cik><srp:company>52714186</srp:company><srp:cusip>92847A200</srp:cusip><pubDate>28 Sep 2009 08:33:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Vitacost_com_Inc_VITC_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Vitacost.com, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>VITC</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Miscellaneous Retail). There are ## eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/345758065</link><srp:docid>345758065</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/345758065</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001167178</srp:cik><srp:company>345758065</srp:company><srp:cusip>03739T108</srp:cusip><pubDate>28 Sep 2009 08:33:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>A123_Systems_Inc_AONE_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>A123 Systems, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>AONE</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Electronic And Other Electrical Equipment And Components, Except Computer Equipment). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/21751</link><srp:docid>21751</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/21751</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0000791963</srp:cik><srp:company>21751</srp:company><srp:cusip>683797104</srp:cusip><pubDate>28 Sep 2009 08:32:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Oppenheimer_Holdings_Inc_OPY_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Oppenheimer Holdings Inc.</title><srp:ticker>OPY</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Security And Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges, And Services). There are ## eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/21944</link><srp:docid>21944</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/21944</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0000946673</srp:cik><srp:company>21944</srp:company><srp:cusip>06652V109</srp:cusip><pubDate>14 Sep 2009 08:30:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Banner_BANR_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Banner Corporation</title><srp:ticker>BANR</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Holding And Other Investment Offices). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/162881318</link><srp:docid>162881318</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/162881318</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001457543</srp:cik><srp:company>162881318</srp:company><srp:cusip>14170T101</srp:cusip><pubDate>07 Sep 2009 08:28:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>CareFusion_CFN_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>CareFusion Corporation</title><srp:ticker>CFN</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Measuring, Analyzing, And Controlling Instruments; Photographic, Medical And Optical Goods; Watches And Clocks). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/23146</link><srp:docid>23146</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/23146</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0000894738</srp:cik><srp:company>23146</srp:company><srp:cusip>277858106</srp:cusip><pubDate>07 Sep 2009 08:26:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>EasyLink_Services_International_ESIC_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>EasyLink Services International Corporation</title><srp:ticker>ESIC</srp:ticker><description>...Other Key Provisions Permitted Offer: No Limited Threshold Reduction: No Exchange Feature: Yes Chewable: No Sunset Provision: No Tide Provision: No Pill History Original Plan filed on ##-##-#### in a #-K effective ##-##-#### State Statutes Section ### of Title ## of the Delaware Code provides for the continuation of labor contacts after a business combination. Under the provision no labor contracts can be terminated as a result of a business combination unless agreed upon by the parties to the contract. Section ### of the Delaware General Corporation Law provides that a stockholder acquiring more than ##% of the outstanding voting shares of the corporation (an "Interested Stockholder") but less than ##% of such shares may not engage in certain Business Combinations with the corporation for a period of three years subsequent to the date on which the stockholder became an Interested Stockholder unless prior to such date, the board of directors of the corporation approves either the business...

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/539987137</link><srp:docid>539987137</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/539987137</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001452384</srp:cik><srp:company>539987137</srp:company><srp:cusip>81201R107</srp:cusip><pubDate>31 Aug 2009 08:29:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Seahawk_Drilling_Inc_HAWK_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Seahawk Drilling, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>HAWK</srp:ticker><description>... of, an Acquiring Person or the person making the offer, after receiving advice from one or more investment banking firms, to be (a) at a price and on terms that are fair to stockholders (taking into account all factors that such members of the Board deem relevant including, without limitation, prices that could reasonably be achieved if the Company or its assets were sold on an orderly basis designed to realize maximum value) and (b) otherwise in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders. Limited Threshold Reduction: Yes Exchange Feature: Yes Chewable: No Sunset Provision: No Tide Provision: No Pill History Original Plan filed on ##-##-#### in a S-# effective ##-##-#### State Statutes Section ### of Title ## of the Delaware Code provides for the continuation of labor contacts after a business combination. Under the provision no labor contracts can be terminated as a result of a business combination unless agreed upon by the...

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/432064007</link><srp:docid>432064007</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/432064007</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001084226</srp:cik><srp:company>432064007</srp:company><srp:cusip>812224202</srp:cusip><pubDate>31 Aug 2009 08:29:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Searchlight_Minerals_SRCH_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Searchlight Minerals Corp.</title><srp:ticker>SRCH</srp:ticker><description>...Exchange Feature: Yes Chewable: No Sunset Provision: No Tide Provision: Yes Pill History Original Plan filed on ##-##-#### in a #-A effective ##-##-#### State Statutes Sections ##.### to ##.#### of the Nevada General Corporation Law ("NGCL") provides that voting rights of shares of a covered corporation acquired by a stockholder at ownership levels of ##%, ## #/#% and ##% of the voting power are denied unless the acquiring person delivers an offeror's statement to the company and a majority of the outstanding shares not including shares held by the acquiring person, officers, directors, or employees of the corporation authorize the voting rights at a special meeting requested by and paid for by the acquiring person. If the company's charter or bylaws provide for it, the control shares may be redeemed by the company at the average price paid for the control shares if no offeror's statement is delivered or stockholders of the corporation do not authorize voting rights for the shares. In addition,...

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/183255885</link><srp:docid>183255885</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/183255885</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001396446</srp:cik><srp:company>183255885</srp:company><srp:cusip>23281A307</srp:cusip><pubDate>24 Aug 2009 08:30:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Cypress_Sharpridge_Investments_Inc_CYS_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Cypress Sharpridge Investments, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>CYS</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Holding And Other Investment Offices). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/1034072491</link><srp:docid>1034072491</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/1034072491</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001087294</srp:cik><srp:company>1034072491</srp:company><srp:cusip>230770109</srp:cusip><pubDate>24 Aug 2009 08:30:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Cumberland_Pharmaceuticals_Inc_CPIX_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.</title><srp:ticker>CPIX</srp:ticker><description>...Sections ##-###-### to ##-###-### of the TBCA (the "Tennessee Business Combination Act") provides that a covered corporation can not engage in any business combinations with an interested shareholder (beneficial owner of ##% of the voting power) for five years unless the transaction resulting in a person becoming an interested shareholder, or the business combination, is approved by the board of directors of the corporation prior to that person becoming an interested shareholder. After the five-year restricted period, the interested shareholder may effect a business combination if the combination is approved by #/# of the outstanding voting stock not beneficially owned by the interested stockholder or if certain fair price requirements are met. The company has not opted out of this provision. ("Freezeout with fair price provision") Section ##-##-### of the TBCA endorses the use of shareholder rights plans ("poison pills") for in-state companies....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/950515254</link><srp:docid>950515254</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/950515254</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001444598</srp:cik><srp:company>950515254</srp:company><srp:cusip>29084T104</srp:cusip><pubDate>24 Aug 2009 08:29:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Emdeon_Inc_EM_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Emdeon Inc.</title><srp:ticker>EM</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Business Services). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/261188295</link><srp:docid>261188295</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/261188295</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001437071</srp:cik><srp:company>261188295</srp:company><srp:cusip>46131B100</srp:cusip><pubDate>24 Aug 2009 08:29:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Invesco_Mortgage_Capital_Inc_IVR_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc.</title><srp:ticker>IVR</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Holding And Other Investment Offices). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/254591927</link><srp:docid>254591927</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/254591927</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001465128</srp:cik><srp:company>254591927</srp:company><srp:cusip>85571B105</srp:cusip><pubDate>24 Aug 2009 08:28:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Starwood_Property_Trust_Inc_STWD_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Starwood Property Trust, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>STWD</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Holding And Other Investment Offices). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/23126</link><srp:docid>23126</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/23126</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0000913760</srp:cik><srp:company>23126</srp:company><srp:cusip>459028106</srp:cusip><pubDate>24 Aug 2009 08:26:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>International_Assets_Holding_IAAC_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>International Assets Holding Corporation</title><srp:ticker>IAAC</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Security And Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges, And Services). There are ## eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/503890079</link><srp:docid>503890079</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/503890079</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001335249</srp:cik><srp:company>503890079</srp:company><srp:cusip>42982Y109</srp:cusip><pubDate>17 Aug 2009 08:28:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Highbury_Financial_Inc_HBRF_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Highbury Financial Inc.</title><srp:ticker>HBRF</srp:ticker><description>...Exchange Feature: Yes Chewable: No Sunset Provision: Yes Review Years: # Tide Provision: No Pill History Original Plan filed on ##-##-#### in a #-A effective ##-##-#### State Statutes Section ### of Title ## of the Delaware Code provides for the continuation of labor contacts after a business combination. Under the provision no labor contracts can be terminated as a result of a business combination unless agreed upon by the parties to the contract. Section ### of the Delaware General Corporation Law provides that a stockholder acquiring more than ##% of the outstanding voting shares of the corporation (an "Interested Stockholder") but less than ##% of such shares may not engage in certain Business Combinations with the corporation for a period of three years subsequent to the date on which the stockholder became an Interested Stockholder unless prior to such date, the board of directors of the corporation approves either the business combination or the transaction which resulted in the...

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/72976792</link><srp:docid>72976792</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/72976792</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001389072</srp:cik><srp:company>72976792</srp:company><srp:cusip>422368100</srp:cusip><pubDate>17 Aug 2009 08:27:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Heartware_International_Inc_HTWR_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Heartware International, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>HTWR</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Measuring, Analyzing, And Controlling Instruments; Photographic, Medical And Optical Goods; Watches And Clocks). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/244799483</link><srp:docid>244799483</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/244799483</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001383571</srp:cik><srp:company>244799483</srp:company><srp:cusip>37954N206</srp:cusip><pubDate>10 Aug 2009 08:28:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Globe_Specialty_Metals_Inc_GSM_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Globe Specialty Metals, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>GSM</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Primary Metal Industries). There are ## eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/840771157</link><srp:docid>840771157</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/840771157</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001464423</srp:cik><srp:company>840771157</srp:company><srp:cusip>70931T103</srp:cusip><pubDate>10 Aug 2009 08:28:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>PennyMac_Mortgage_Investment_Trust_PMT_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust</title><srp:ticker>PMT</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Holding And Other Investment Offices). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/202770568</link><srp:docid>202770568</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/202770568</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0000786947</srp:cik><srp:company>202770568</srp:company><srp:cusip>00509L703</srp:cusip><pubDate>10 Aug 2009 08:26:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Acura_Pharmaceuticals_Inc_ACUR_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>ACUR</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Chemicals And Allied Products). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/300007157</link><srp:docid>300007157</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/300007157</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001405037</srp:cik><srp:company>300007157</srp:company><srp:cusip>911360105</srp:cusip><pubDate>03 Aug 2009 08:26:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>United_Refining_Energy_URX_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>United Refining Energy Corp.</title><srp:ticker>URX</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Holding And Other Investment Offices). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/362983897</link><srp:docid>362983897</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/362983897</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:company>362983897</srp:company><srp:cusip>04519U109</srp:cusip><pubDate>03 Aug 2009 08:25:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Asia_Time_ATYM_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Asia Time Corporation</title><srp:ticker>ATYM</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Measuring, Analyzing, And Controlling Instruments; Photographic, Medical And Optical Goods; Watches And Clocks). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/224905929</link><srp:docid>224905929</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/224905929</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001048685</srp:cik><srp:company>224905929</srp:company><srp:cusip>591176102</srp:cusip><pubDate>27 Jul 2009 08:36:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Metalico_Inc_MEA_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Metalico, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>MEA</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Primary Metal Industries). There are ## eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/22239</link><srp:docid>22239</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/22239</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0000314606</srp:cik><srp:company>22239</srp:company><srp:cusip>372910307</srp:cusip><pubDate>27 Jul 2009 08:33:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Geokinetics_Inc_GOK_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Geokinetics, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>GOK</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Oil And Gas Extraction). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/269738403</link><srp:docid>269738403</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/269738403</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001375063</srp:cik><srp:company>269738403</srp:company><srp:cusip>871628103</srp:cusip><pubDate>06 Jul 2009 08:27:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Synthesis_Energy_Systems_Inc_SYMX_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>SYMX</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Petroleum Refining And Related Industries). There are ## eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/27713</link><srp:docid>27713</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/27713</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001022368</srp:cik><srp:company>27713</srp:company><srp:cusip>806693107</srp:cusip><pubDate>06 Jul 2009 08:26:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Schiff_Nutrition_International_Inc_WNI_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Schiff Nutrition International, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>WNI</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Wholesale Trade-non-durable Goods). There are ## eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/405524352</link><srp:docid>405524352</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/405524352</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001420302</srp:cik><srp:company>405524352</srp:company><srp:cusip>54142L109</srp:cusip><pubDate>06 Jul 2009 08:26:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>LogMeIn_Inc_LOGM_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>LogMeIn, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>LOGM</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Business Services). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/74987455</link><srp:docid>74987455</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/74987455</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001459450</srp:cik><srp:company>74987455</srp:company><srp:cusip>62856H107</srp:cusip><pubDate>06 Jul 2009 08:26:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Myriad_Pharmaceuticals_Inc_MYRX_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Myriad Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>MYRX</srp:ticker><description>...Exchange Feature: Yes Chewable: No Sunset Provision: No Tide Provision: No Pill History Original Plan filed on ##-##-#### in a #-A effective ##-##-#### State Statutes Section ### of Title ## of the Delaware Code provides for the continuation of labor contacts after a business combination. Under the provision no labor contracts can be terminated as a result of a business combination unless agreed upon by the parties to the contract. Section ### of the Delaware General Corporation Law provides that a stockholder acquiring more than ##% of the outstanding voting shares of the corporation (an "Interested Stockholder") but less than ##% of such shares may not engage in certain Business Combinations with the corporation for a period of three years subsequent to the date on which the stockholder became an Interested Stockholder unless prior to such date, the board of directors of the corporation approves either the business combination or the transaction which resulted in the stockholder becoming...

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/-1249922527</link><srp:docid>-1249922527</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/-1249922527</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0000705432</srp:cik><srp:company>-1249922527</srp:company><srp:cusip>84470P109</srp:cusip><pubDate>06 Jul 2009 08:26:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Southside_Bancshares_Inc_SBSI_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Southside Bancshares, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>SBSI</srp:ticker><description>This Thomson Financial Investext report contains business intelligence generated by analysts at leading research organizations worldwide. Information provided may include trends, sales and earnings forecasts, market share projections, and research and development expenditures. The database supplements and extends the data found in annual and quarterly reports and is particularly useful for market research, corporate development, competitive analysis, business planning, and financial forecasting.</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/661293120</link><srp:docid>661293120</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/661293120</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001160165</srp:cik><srp:company>661293120</srp:company><srp:cusip>823213103</srp:cusip><pubDate>06 Jul 2009 08:25:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>ShengdaTech_Inc_SDTH_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>ShengdaTech, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>SDTH</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Chemicals And Allied Products). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/20515</link><srp:docid>20515</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/20515</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0000880115</srp:cik><srp:company>20515</srp:company><srp:cusip>969490101</srp:cusip><pubDate>29 Jun 2009 08:30:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Clayton_Williams_Energy_Inc_CWEI_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Clayton Williams Energy, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>CWEI</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Oil And Gas Extraction). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/1002665054</link><srp:docid>1002665054</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/1002665054</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001453814</srp:cik><srp:company>1002665054</srp:company><srp:cusip>58471A105</srp:cusip><pubDate>29 Jun 2009 08:28:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Medidata_Solutions_Inc_MDSO_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Medidata Solutions, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>MDSO</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Business Services). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/578217708</link><srp:docid>578217708</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/578217708</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001282648</srp:cik><srp:company>578217708</srp:company><srp:cusip>75130P109</srp:cusip><pubDate>29 Jun 2009 08:27:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>RAM_Energy_Resources_Inc_RAME_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>RAM Energy Resources, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>RAME</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Oil And Gas Extraction). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/19427</link><srp:docid>19427</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/19427</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0000008063</srp:cik><srp:company>19427</srp:company><srp:cusip>046433108</srp:cusip><pubDate>22 Jun 2009 08:38:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Astronics_ATRO_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Astronics Corporation</title><srp:ticker>ATRO</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Transportation Equipment). There are ## eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/27476</link><srp:docid>27476</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/27476</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001044777</srp:cik><srp:company>27476</srp:company><srp:cusip>92230Y104</srp:cusip><pubDate>15 Jun 2009 05:49:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>VASCO_Data_Security_International_Inc_VDSI_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>VASCO Data Security International, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>VDSI</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Business Services). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/117488501</link><srp:docid>117488501</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/117488501</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001174228</srp:cik><srp:company>117488501</srp:company><srp:cusip>67059Q200</srp:cusip><pubDate>15 Jun 2009 05:48:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>NuRx_Pharmaceuticals_Inc_NUXP_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>NuRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>NUXP</srp:ticker><description>... Price: $#.### Redemption Window: ## Days Director Requirement: Continuing Other Key Provisions Permitted Offer: No Limited Threshold Reduction: No Director Requirement to Amend: Continuing Exchange Feature: Yes Chewable: No Sunset Provision: Yes Review Years: # Tide Provision: No Pill History Original Plan filed on ##-##-#### in a #-A effective ##-##-#### State Statutes Sections ##.### to ##.#### of the Nevada General Corporation Law ("NGCL") provides that voting rights of shares of a covered corporation acquired by a stockholder at ownership levels of ##%, ## #/#% and ##% of the voting power are denied unless the acquiring person delivers an offeror's statement to the company and a majority of the outstanding shares not including shares held by the acquiring person, officers, directors, or employees of the corporation authorize the voting rights at a special meeting requested by and paid for by the acquiring person. If the company's charter...

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/22089</link><srp:docid>22089</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/22089</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001209028</srp:cik><srp:company>22089</srp:company><srp:cusip>041356205</srp:cusip><pubDate>15 Jun 2009 05:47:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Arlington_Asset_Investment_AI_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Arlington Asset Investment Corp.</title><srp:ticker>AI</srp:ticker><description>...Flip-in Flip-over Status Flip-in: #.#% Bargain Factor upon Flip-in: ##% Flip-over: % Redemption Redemption Price: $#.## No Redemption after Threshold Passed Other Key Provisions Permitted Offer: No Limited Threshold Reduction: No Exchange Feature: Yes Chewable: No Sunset Provision: Yes Review Years: # Tide Provision: No Pill History Original Plan filed on ##-##-#### in a #-K effective ##-##-#### Pill Amendment History ##-##-#### - Exercise price increased to $## from $# as a result of ##-#-#### #-for-## reverse stock split State Statutes Article ## of the Virginia Stock Corporation Act prohibits a covered corporation from engaging in a business combination with an interested shareholder (beneficial owner of ##% of the voting shares) for a period of three years after the date of the transaction in which the person became an interested shareholder, unless the transaction in which the person became an interested shareholder is approved in advance by a majority of the disinterested directors...

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/372343533</link><srp:docid>372343533</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/372343533</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001428669</srp:cik><srp:company>372343533</srp:company><srp:cusip>83416B109</srp:cusip><pubDate>03 Jun 2009 06:05:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>SolarWinds_Inc_SWI_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>SolarWinds, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>SWI</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Business Services). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/1042318368</link><srp:docid>1042318368</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/1042318368</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001125914</srp:cik><srp:company>1042318368</srp:company><srp:cusip>68372A104</srp:cusip><pubDate>03 Jun 2009 06:01:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>OpenTable_Inc_OPEN_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>OpenTable, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>OPEN</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Business Services). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/23557</link><srp:docid>23557</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/23557</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001005286</srp:cik><srp:company>23557</srp:company><srp:cusip>514766104</srp:cusip><pubDate>03 Jun 2009 06:01:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Landec_LNDC_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Landec Corporation</title><srp:ticker>LNDC</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Chemicals And Allied Products). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/217541467</link><srp:docid>217541467</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/217541467</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001208208</srp:cik><srp:company>217541467</srp:company><srp:cusip>25389M877</srp:cusip><pubDate>18 May 2009 08:32:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>DigitalGlobe_Inc_DGI_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>DigitalGlobe, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>DGI</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Communications). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/356827190</link><srp:docid>356827190</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/356827190</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001341843</srp:cik><srp:company>356827190</srp:company><srp:cusip>73174C100</srp:cusip><pubDate>18 May 2009 08:29:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>PolyMedix_Inc_PYMX_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>PolyMedix, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>PYMX</srp:ticker><description>...Pepper Hamilton LLP Legal Other Key Provisions Permitted Offer: No Limited Threshold Reduction: No Exchange Feature: Yes Chewable: No Sunset Provision: No Tide Provision: No Pill History Original Plan filed on ##-##-#### in a #-A effective ##-##-#### State Statutes Section ### of Title ## of the Delaware Code provides for the continuation of labor contacts after a business combination. Under the provision no labor contracts can be terminated as a result of a business combination unless agreed upon by the parties to the contract. Section ### of the Delaware General Corporation Law provides that a stockholder acquiring more than ##% of the outstanding voting shares of the corporation (an "Interested Stockholder") but less than ##% of such shares may not engage in certain Business Combinations with the corporation for a period of three years subsequent to the date on which the stockholder became an Interested Stockholder unless prior to such date, the board of directors of the corporation...

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/476708326</link><srp:docid>476708326</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/476708326</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0000066649</srp:cik><srp:company>476708326</srp:company><srp:cusip>603432105</srp:cusip><pubDate>11 May 2009 10:26:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Mines_Management_Inc_MGN_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Mines Management, Inc.</title><description>...Permitted Offer: No Limited Threshold Reduction: No Exchange Feature: Yes Chewable: No Sunset Provision: No Tide Provision: No Pill History Original Plan filed on ##-##-#### in a #-K effective ##-##-#### State Statutes Poison pill endorsement Sections ##-####, ##-#### of the Idaho Code Expanded constituency provision Sections ##-####, ##-#### of the Idaho Code Control share acquisition Title ##, Chapter ## of the Idaho Code Freezeout (# year) with fair price provision Title ##, Chapter ## of the Idaho Code...

</description><srp:ticker>MGN</srp:ticker><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/874625495</link><srp:docid>874625495</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/874625495</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0000909108</srp:cik><srp:company>874625495</srp:company><srp:cusip>25264R207</srp:cusip><pubDate>11 May 2009 08:28:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Diamond_Hill_Investment_Group_Inc_DHIL_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>DHIL</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Security And Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges, And Services). There are ## eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/560206906</link><srp:docid>560206906</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/560206906</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001409171</srp:cik><srp:company>560206906</srp:company><srp:cusip>88830R101</srp:cusip><pubDate>04 May 2009 10:01:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Titan_Machinery_Inc_TITN_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Titan Machinery Inc.</title><srp:ticker>TITN</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Wholesale Trade-durable Goods). There are ## eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/140883395</link><srp:docid>140883395</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/140883395</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001355096</srp:cik><srp:company>140883395</srp:company><srp:cusip>53071M500</srp:cusip><pubDate>04 May 2009 10:01:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Liberty_Media_-_Liberty_Entertainment_LMDIA_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Entertainment</title><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Communications). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><srp:ticker>LMDIA</srp:ticker><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/27802</link><srp:docid>27802</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/27802</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0000895450</srp:cik><srp:company>27802</srp:company><srp:cusip>969203108</srp:cusip><pubDate>27 Apr 2009 08:30:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Willbros_Group_Inc_WG_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Willbros Group, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>WG</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Oil And Gas Extraction). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/1724343507</link><srp:docid>1724343507</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/1724343507</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001115055</srp:cik><srp:company>1724343507</srp:company><srp:cusip>72346Q104</srp:cusip><pubDate>27 Apr 2009 08:29:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Pinnacle_Financial_Partners_Inc_PNFP_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>PNFP</srp:ticker><description>... of the TBCA (the "Tennessee Business Combination Act") provides that a covered corporation can not engage in any business combinations with an interested shareholder (beneficial owner of ##% of the voting power) for five years unless the transaction resulting in a person becoming an interested shareholder, or the business combination, is approved by the board of directors of the corporation prior to that person becoming an interested shareholder. After the five-year restricted period, the interested shareholder may effect a business combination if the combination is approved by #/# of the outstanding voting stock not beneficially owned by the interested stockholder or if certain fair price requirements are met. The company has not opted out of this provision. ("Freezeout with fair price provision") Section ##-##-### of the TBCA endorses the use of shareholder rights plans ("poison pills") for in-state companies....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/20916</link><srp:docid>20916</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/20916</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0000277924</srp:cik><srp:company>20916</srp:company><srp:cusip>225439207</srp:cusip><pubDate>20 Apr 2009 08:28:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>CREDO_Petroleum_CRED_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>CREDO Petroleum Corporation</title><srp:ticker>CRED</srp:ticker><description>...Tide Provision: No Pill History Replacement Plan filed on ##-##-#### in a #-K effective ##-##-#### Amendment filed on ##-##-#### in a #-K effective ##-##-#### Amendment filed on ##-##-#### in a #-K effective ##-##-#### Amendment filed on ##-##-#### in a ##-Q effective ##-##-#### Original Plan effective ##-##-#### Pill Amendment History ##-##-#### - Replacement plan adds grandfather provision ##-##-#### - Replacement plan reduces flip-in to ##% from ##% ##-##-#### - Replacement plan reduces Acquiring Person and Percent to Separate to ##% from ##% ##-##-#### - Replacement plan extends expiration date to #-##-#### from #-##-#### ##-##-#### - Replacement plan reduces redemption price to $.### from $.# ##-##-#### - Replacement plan removes exemption for RCH Energy Opportunity Fund II, LP ##-##-#### - Expiration date amended to include the effective time of the company's reincorporation in Delaware from Colorado (plan would have expired #-##-####) ##-##-#### - RCH Energy Opportunity Fund II,...

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/899265643</link><srp:docid>899265643</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/899265643</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001351285</srp:cik><srp:company>899265643</srp:company><srp:cusip>777780107</srp:cusip><pubDate>20 Apr 2009 08:27:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Rosetta_Stone_Inc_RST_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Rosetta Stone Inc.</title><srp:ticker>RST</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Business Services). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/630104111</link><srp:docid>630104111</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/630104111</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001305323</srp:cik><srp:company>630104111</srp:company><srp:cusip>10807M105</srp:cusip><pubDate>20 Apr 2009 08:27:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Bridgepoint_Education_Inc_BPI_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Bridgepoint Education, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>BPI</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Education Services). There are ## eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/24001</link><srp:docid>24001</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/24001</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0000748270</srp:cik><srp:company>24001</srp:company><srp:cusip>58449L100</srp:cusip><pubDate>13 Apr 2009 08:33:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Medical_Action_Industries_Inc_MDCI_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Medical Action Industries Inc.</title><srp:ticker>MDCI</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Measuring, Analyzing, And Controlling Instruments; Photographic, Medical And Optical Goods; Watches And Clocks). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/27934</link><srp:docid>27934</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/27934</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0000814055</srp:cik><srp:company>27934</srp:company><srp:cusip>987413101</srp:cusip><pubDate>13 Apr 2009 08:31:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Youbet_com_Inc_UBET_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Youbet.com, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>UBET</srp:ticker><description>...Redemption Redemption Price: $#.### No Redemption after Threshold Passed Other Key Provisions Permitted Offer: No Limited Threshold Reduction: No Exchange Feature: Yes Chewable: No Sunset Provision: Yes Review Years: # Tide Provision: No Pill History Amendment filed on ##-##-#### in a #-K effective ##-##-#### Original Plan filed on ##-##-#### in a #-K effective ##-##-#### Pill Amendment History ##-##-#### - Churchill Downs Incorporated made exempt in connection with its agreement to acquire the company State Statutes Section ### of Title ## of the Delaware Code provides for the continuation of labor contacts after a business combination. Under the provision no labor contracts can be terminated as a result of a business combination unless agreed upon by the parties to the contract. Section ### of the Delaware General Corporation Law provides that a stockholder acquiring more than ##% of the outstanding voting shares of the corporation (an "Interested Stockholder") but less than ##% of such...

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/27292</link><srp:docid>27292</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/27292</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0000883948</srp:cik><srp:company>27292</srp:company><srp:cusip>905399101</srp:cusip><pubDate>30 Mar 2009 08:28:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Union_Bankshares_UBSH_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Union Bankshares Corporation</title><srp:ticker>UBSH</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Depository Institutions). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/27252</link><srp:docid>27252</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/27252</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0000914156</srp:cik><srp:company>27252</srp:company><srp:cusip>902673102</srp:cusip><pubDate>30 Mar 2009 08:27:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>UFP_Technologies_Inc_UFPT_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>UFP Technologies, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>UFPT</srp:ticker><description>...Redemption Price: $#.## No Redemption after Threshold Passed Other Key Provisions Permitted Offer: No Limited Threshold Reduction: No Exchange Feature: Yes Chewable: No Sunset Provision: No Tide Provision: No Pill History Replacement Plan filed on ##-##-#### in a #-K effective ##-##-#### Original Plan filed on ##-##-#### in a #-K effective ##-##-#### Pill Amendment History ##-##-#### - Replacement plan extends expiration date to #-##-#### from #-#-#### ##-##-#### - Replacement plan removes exceptions for William Shaw and Richard Bailly ##-##-#### - Replacement plan adds exception for Jeff Bailly and modifies grandfather provision to except ##% shareholders at current stake ##-##-#### - Replacement plan reduces exercise price to $## from $## ##-##-#### - Replacement plan increases redemption price to $.## from $.### State Statutes Section ### of Title ## of the Delaware Code provides for the continuation of labor contacts after a business combination. Under the provision no labor contracts...

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/973695063</link><srp:docid>973695063</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/973695063</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001286181</srp:cik><srp:company>973695063</srp:company><srp:cusip>91239R102</srp:cusip><pubDate>23 Mar 2009 08:29:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>U_S_Precious_Metals_Inc_USPR_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>U.S. Precious Metals, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>USPR</srp:ticker><description>...Sunset Provision: Yes Review Years: # Tide Provision: No Pill History Original Plan filed on ##-##-#### in a #-K effective ##-##-#### State Statutes Section ### of Title ## of the Delaware Code provides for the continuation of labor contacts after a business combination. Under the provision no labor contracts can be terminated as a result of a business combination unless agreed upon by the parties to the contract. Section ### of the Delaware General Corporation Law provides that a stockholder acquiring more than ##% of the outstanding voting shares of the corporation (an "Interested Stockholder") but less than ##% of such shares may not engage in certain Business Combinations with the corporation for a period of three years subsequent to the date on which the stockholder became an Interested Stockholder unless prior to such date, the board of directors of the corporation approves either the business combination or the transaction which resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested...

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/24408</link><srp:docid>24408</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/24408</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0000913616</srp:cik><srp:company>24408</srp:company><srp:cusip>63563H109</srp:cusip><pubDate>23 Mar 2009 08:28:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>National_Dentex_NADX_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>National Dentex Corporation</title><srp:ticker>NADX</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Health Services). There are ## eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/25707</link><srp:docid>25707</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/25707</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0000930236</srp:cik><srp:company>25707</srp:company><srp:cusip>758075402</srp:cusip><pubDate>23 Mar 2009 08:27:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Redwood_Trust_Inc_RWT_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Redwood Trust, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>RWT</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Holding And Other Investment Offices). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/20205</link><srp:docid>20205</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/20205</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0000708781</srp:cik><srp:company>20205</srp:company><srp:cusip>14808P109</srp:cusip><pubDate>16 Mar 2009 08:18:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Cass_Information_Systems_Inc_CASS_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Cass Information Systems, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>CASS</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Business Services). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/530091943</link><srp:docid>530091943</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/530091943</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0001391390</srp:cik><srp:company>530091943</srp:company><srp:cusip>09746Y105</srp:cusip><pubDate>16 Mar 2009 08:17:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Boise_Inc_BZ_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Boise Inc.</title><srp:ticker>BZ</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Paper And Allied Products). There are ## eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/24251</link><srp:docid>24251</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/24251</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0000926423</srp:cik><srp:company>24251</srp:company><srp:cusip>606501104</srp:cusip><pubDate>02 Mar 2009 09:27:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>Mitcham_Industries_Inc_MIND_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>Mitcham Industries, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>MIND</srp:ticker><description>...(#) Percentages are based upon the number of eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database. For the Poison Pill In Force calculation by index, non-US companies are included. (#) Supermajority vote requirement (e.g., ##.##%, ##%, ##%) for shareholders to amend/repeal at least one charter or bylaw provision. (#) SIC Group is defined as the first two digits of this company's primary SIC code (##: Industrial And Commercial Machinery And Computer Equipment). There are ### eligible and active companies in the SharkRepellent.net database in this SIC group. (#) The FactSet Bullet Proof Rating is a weighted average index comprised of significant components that impact takeover defenses. The rating scale is from # to ## with a ## representing the most formidable defenses. The rating system is a relative measurement and is not intended to measure the probability of a successful defense....

</description><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>SharkRepellent.net</alacra:ip></item><item xmlns:srp="http://www.alacra.com/srp"><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/22914</link><srp:docid>22914</srp:docid><guid isPermaLink="false">srp/22914</guid><srp:index_mode>norm</srp:index_mode><srp:cik>0000855654</srp:cik><srp:company>22914</srp:company><srp:cusip>45253H101</srp:cusip><pubDate>02 Mar 2009 09:27:00 EST</pubDate><srp:file>ImmunoGen_Inc_IMGN_Defense_Analytics_Profile.pdf</srp:file><title>ImmunoGen, Inc.</title><srp:ticker>IMGN</srp:ticker><description>...the state, region and nation, community and societal considerations, and the long-term and short-term interests of the corporation and its stockholders, including the possibility that these interests may be best served by the continued independence of the corporation. ("Expanded constituency")...

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