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Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) Recommends that Material Sciences Corporation Stockholders Vote "FOR" the Proposed Merger at the Upcoming Special Meeting
Business Wire - Mon Mar 03, 3:05PM CST
Material Sciences Corporation (NASDAQ: MASC), a leading provider of material-based solutions for acoustical and coated applications ("MSC" or the "Company"), announced today that one of the leading independent institutional proxy advisory firms, Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS"), has recommended that MSC stockholders vote "FOR" the proposal to approve the merger (the "Merger") with Zink Acquisition Holdings Inc. ("Parent") and Zink Acquisition Merger Sub Inc. ("Merger Sub"), which are affiliates of New Star Metals Inc. ("New Star") and Insight Equity Holdings LLC ("Insight").
Syneron Medical Acquires New Star Lasers
PR Newswire - Thu Feb 20, 6:05AM CST
Syneron Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELOS), the leading global aesthetic device company, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire New Star Lasers, Inc., which conducts business as CoolTouch, Inc. ("CoolTouch"), for approximately $11 million in cash and earn out based on certain milestones of up to $4 million until end of 2015. New Star Lasers develops, manufactures and markets the CoolTouch family of aesthetic devices. CoolTouch's 2013 unaudited revenues were approximately $8.9 million. Syneron anticipates the acquisition, which is expected to close in March 2014, will be accretive to the Company's GAAP earnings per share starting in 2015.
Material Sciences provides updates to its merger proposal
M2 - Fri Feb 14, 7:08AM CST
Material Sciences Corporation (MSC) (NASDAQ:MASC), a provider of material-based solutions, provided an update on matters relating to its proposed merger with Zink Acquisition Holdings Inc (parent) and Zink Acquisition Merger Sub Inc, which are affiliates of New Star Metals Inc and Insight Equity Holdings LLC, a private equity firm in Southlake, Texas, the company disclosed on Thursday.
Material Sciences Corporation Announces Termination of HSR Antitrust Waiting Period and Expiration of "Go-Shop" Period
Business Wire - Thu Feb 13, 5:19PM CST
Material Sciences Corporation (NASDAQ: MASC), a leading provider of material-based solutions for acoustical and coated applications ("MSC" or the "Company"), today provided an update on certain matters relating to its proposed merger with Zink Acquisition Holdings Inc. ("Parent") and Zink Acquisition Merger Sub Inc. ("Merger Sub"), which are affiliates of New Star Metals Inc. and Insight Equity Holdings LLC, a private equity firm headquartered in Southlake, Texas.
'Time for Western Cluster' - Finance Minister - CU to Shipment 500,000 Tons of Iron
All Africa Global Media - Thu Feb 13, 6:05AM CST
One of Liberia's largest investments in the extractive sector, China Union is set to make its first shipment from Bong Mines of about 500,000 tons of iron ore through its newly constructed pier at the Freeport of Monrovia, Bushrod Island.
NewStar Reports Consolidated Net Income of $6.4 Million, or $0.12 Per Diluted Share for the Fourth Quarter and $24.6 Million, or $0.46 Per Diluted Share for 2013
GlobeNewswire - Wed Feb 12, 5:55AM CST
-- Loan Growth - Loans outstanding were $2.37 billion, up 15% from the prior quarter and 26% for the full year.
NewStar Financial Schedules Release of Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2013
GlobeNewswire - Wed Jan 29, 5:55AM CST
NewStar Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq:NEWS) announced today that it will report results for the fourth quarter of 2013 on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 before the markets open.
Coatings - Global Strategic Business Report
M2 - Wed Jan 15, 9:00AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mcxkqc/coatings_global) has announced the addition of the "Coatings - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, The Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Coatings in US$ Million and Thousand Gallons by the following Product Segments: - Architectural Coatings (Exterior Solvent Based Architectural Coatings, Exterior Water Based Architectural Coatings, Interior Solvent Based Architectural Coatings, Interior Water Based Architectural Coatings, Architectural Lacquers, & Other Architectural Coatings) - OEM Product Coatings (Automotive and Other Transportation Equipment Finishes, Appliances Finishes, Wood Finishes, Metal Finishes, Container Finishes, Machinery and Equipment Finishes, Non-Wood Finishes, Paper and Paperboard Finishes, Electrical Insulation Coatings, Powder Coatings, Other Industrial Product Coatings, and Other OEM Product Coatings) - Special Purpose Coatings (Industrial Maintenance Coatings, Automotive Finishes, and Other Special Purpose Coatings). The report profiles 295 companies including many key and niche players such as: - Akzo Nobel N.V. - Asian Paints Limited - Axalta Coating Sytems - BASF Coatings GmbH - Benjamin Moore & Co. - Chugoku Marine Paints, Ltd. - H.B. Fuller Company - Hempel A/S - Kansai Paint Co., Ltd. - Nippon Paint Co., Ltd. - PPG Industries, Inc. - Sherwin-Williams Company - The Jotun Group - Trimite Powders Inc. - Valspar Corporation Key Topics Covered: Click the link below to view the full extended table of contents I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 2. MARKET TRENDS AND ISSUES - Recovery in Construction Activity Spurs Market Growth - Focus On Green Construction Techniques to Boost Demand - Trend towards Pre-fabrication Bodes Well for the Market - Encouraging Gains in Global Manufacturing PMI Signals an Optimistic Outlook for OEM Product Coatings - Rebounding Automobile Production Fuels Coatings Demand - Automotive Finishes Market Led by Expanding Vehicle Fleet - Asia-Pacific- The Linchpin for Growth - Water-Borne Coatings Witness Growing Demand - Growing Demand for Metal Cans Boosts Usage of Packaging Coatings - BPA-Free Coatings to Alter the Competitive Dynamics in Packaging 3. COMPETITION 4. TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS - LPKF Laser & Electronics Researchers Develop LDS Compatible Powder Coating - Fraunhofer Institute Develops Anti-fouling Coatings - International Paint Develops New Hull Coatings - Intercept 8000 LPP and Intersleek 1100SR - Harvard Researchers Develop Slippery Liquid-Infused Porous Surfaces (SLIPS) - Texas A&M University Develops Flame Retardant Furniture Coating - Ultra-tech Unveils Ultra-Ever Dry Coating - The Netherlands' Eindhoven University of Technology Develops Self-Healing Vehicle Coating - Hebrew University of Jerusalem Develops New Coating Technology for Lithium-ion battery Anodes - Liquipel Develops a Water-proof Clear Coating for Smartphones 5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW - Coatings- Defined - Classification of Coatings - Architectural Coatings - Industrial/OEM Product Coatings - Automotive & Other Transportation Finishes - Appliance Finishes - Wood Coatings - Machinery and Equipment Finishes - Coil Coatings - Metal Container Coatings - Non-Wood Furniture, Fixture and Business Equipment Finishes - Paper & Paperboard Finishes - Electric Insulating Coatings - Powder Coatings - Packaging Coatings - Special Purpose Coatings - Industrial Maintenance Coatings 6. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/LAUNCHES - Intech Services Rolls Out DuPont Teflon? Industrial Coating 857G - Orbit Coatings Unveils Anti-Corrosive Heat Resistant Powder Coatings and Paints - Hempel Introduces Hempadur 47300 Epoxy Mid-Coat Low-Solvent Coating - PPG Industries Launches DRAGONHIDE Heavy-Duty Polyurea Protective Coatings - PPG Industries Unveils Sigmacover 580 Tiecoat/Anticorrosive - Hempel Unveils Hempacore Intumescent Coatings - Linde Gases Unveils S-COAT Anti-Reflection Solar Glass Coating - East Midland Coatings Introduces Excellube EC10 Electrophoretic Coating - Jotun Introduces Reveal Edge Powder Coating Product Range - Vermont Natural Coatings Launches Heirloom Wipe-On Poly Whey Furniture Finish - AkzoNobel Powder Coatings Rolls Out Interpon ACE Powder Coatings Line 7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY - H.B. Fuller Takes Over Plexbond Qu?mica - The Carlyle Group Completes Acquisition of DuPont Performance Coatings - Sherwin-Williams Acquires Business Operations of Consorcio Comex in US and Canada - Altana Takes Over Henkel's Specialty Coatings Operations - Valspar Acquires Inver Group - Fairmount Minerals to Acquire Resin-Coating Operations and Plants of FTSI - New Star Acquires Canfield Metal Coating - Hentzen Acquires CrossLink - Bonsal American Purchases Surface Coatings - Drytac? Inks Accord with AFT - Quest Specialty Chemicals Purchases U.S. Chemical & Plastics 8. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS 9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE III. MARKET 1. THE UNITED STATES 2. CANADA 3. JAPAN 4. EUROPE 5. ASIA-PACIFIC 6. THE MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 7. LATIN AMERICA IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Total Companies Profiled: 295 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 348) - The United States (122) - Canada (6) - Japan (5) - Europe (158) - - France (10) - - Germany (39) - - The United Kingdom (43) - - Italy (21) - - Spain (6) - - Rest of Europe (39) - Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (42) - Latin America (6) - Africa (4) - Middle East (5) For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mc...ngs_global
Material Sciences Shareholder Alert: Former SEC Attorney Willie Briscoe and Powers Taylor LLP Investigate Acquisition by New Star Metals
Business Wire - Fri Jan 10, 10:31AM CST
Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe and the securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor LLP are investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of Material Sciences Corp. ("Material Sciences") (NasdaqCM: MASC) related to the proposed acquisition by New Star Metals, Inc. for shareholders. Under the terms of the transaction, Material Sciences shareholders will only receive $12.75 in cash for each share of MASC stock owned.
Ryan & Maniskas, LLP Announces Investigation of Material Sciences Corporation
PR Newswire - Fri Jan 10, 10:18AM CST
Ryan & Maniskas, LLP is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Material Sciences Corporation ("Material Sciences" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MASC) concerning possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law related to the Company's entry into an agreement to be acquired by Zink Acquisition Holdings Inc. and Zink Acquisition Merger Sub Inc., which are affiliates of New Star Metals Inc. and Insight Equity Holdings LLC in a transaction valued at approximately $139 million.
Harwood Feffer LLP Announces Investigation of Material Sciences Corporation
PR Newswire - Thu Jan 09, 8:30PM CST
Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Material Sciences Corporation ("Material Sciences" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MASC) concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by New Star Metals, Inc. ("New Star").
Acquisition of Material Sciences Corporation by New Star Metals, Inc. May Not Be in Shareholders' Best Interests
PR Newswire - Thu Jan 09, 7:40PM CST
Shareholder rights attorneys at Robbins Arroyo LLP are investigating the acquisition of Material Sciences Corporation (NASDAQ: MASC) ("Material Sciences") by Zink Acquisition Holdings, Inc., and Zink Acquisition Merger Sub Inc., an affiliate of New Star Metals, Inc. and Insight Equity Holdings, LLC. On January 9, 2014, the companies announced the signing of a definitive agreement pursuant to which Zink Acquisition Holdings will acquire Material Sciences for $12.75 per share in cash.
MATERIAL SCIENCES CORPORATION INVESTOR ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Announces the Investigation of Material Sciences Corporation (MASC) Over the Proposed Sale of the Company to Zink Acquisition Holdings Inc.
Business Wire - Thu Jan 09, 6:14PM CST
Juan E. Monteverde, a partner at Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities firm headquartered in New York City, is investigating the Board of Directors of Material Sciences Corporation ("MSC" or the "Company") (NASDAG:MASC) for potential breaches of fiduciary duties in connection with their conduct related to the sale of the Company to Zink Acquisition Holdings Inc. and Zink Acquisition Merger Sub Inc., which are affiliates of New Star Metals Inc. and Insight Equity Holdings LLC. This is a cash deal valued at approximately $139 million. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, MSC's stockholders will receive $12.75 for each share of MSC common stock they own. However, according to Yahoo! Finance, MSC's book value per share plus cash per share is $13.25, approximately 4% higher than the amount MSC's stockholders will receive.
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims That the Merger May Not Be in the Best Interest of Investors of Material Sciences Corporation - MASC
PR Newswire - Thu Jan 09, 11:32AM CST
Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Material Sciences Corporation ("Material Sciences" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MASC) (ISIN: US5766741053) (CUSIP: 576674105) concerning the proposed acquisition of Material Sciences by affiliates of New Star Metals Inc.
Puerto Vallarta Vacation Rentals - Casa Playasola on Playa Las Animas is the New Star in Villa Experience Mexico's Luxury Vacation Villas Portfolio
PRWeb - Thu Jan 09, 9:03AM CST
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Shareholder Rights Law Firm Johnson & Weaver, LLP Announces Investigation of Material Sciences Corporation Proposed Merger with New Star Metals Inc.
Business Wire - Thu Jan 09, 8:30AM CST
Shareholder Rights Law Firm Johnson & Weaver, LLP is investigating whether members of the board of directors of Material Sciences Corporation (Nasdaq:MASC) breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the proposed merger with New Star Metals Inc.
Material Sciences Corporation to be Acquired by an Affiliate of New Star Metals for $12.75 Per Share
Business Wire - Thu Jan 09, 6:59AM CST
Material Sciences Corporation (NASDAQ:MASC), a leading provider of material-based solutions for acoustical and coated applications ("MSC" or the "Company"), announced today that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Zink Acquisition Holdings Inc. ("Parent") and Zink Acquisition Merger Sub Inc. ("Merger Sub"), which are affiliates of New Star Metals Inc. and Insight Equity Holdings LLC, a private equity firm headquartered in Southlake, Texas. Pursuant to the merger agreement, Parent will acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of MSC for $12.75 per share in cash, representing a fully diluted equity value of approximately $139 million. The $12.75 per share price represents a premium of approximately 13.6% over the closing price of $11.22 on January 8, 2014 and 27.6% over the volume-weighted average share price during the 90-day period prior January 8, 2014.
Material Sciences Announces Fiscal 2014 Third Quarter Financial Results
Business Wire - Thu Jan 09, 6:59AM CST
--Net sales increase slightly to $30.5 million
NewStar Increases Credit Facility by $100 Million to $275 Million
GlobeNewswire - Tue Dec 03, 3:15PM CST
-- Amended existing $175 million multi-year, non-recourse credit facility agented by Wells Fargo Securities LLC to support continued loan growth and provide flexibility to fund larger loans