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TNS, Inc. (TNS) to be Acquired by an Affiliate of

TNS, TNS, Inc.

** TNS reported that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by an investor group led by Siris Capital Group in a transaction valued at approximately $862 million.

Siris will acquire all of the outstanding common shares of TNS for $21.00 per share in cash, representing a premium of approximately 44% over the closing price on December 10, 2012 and 47% over TNS ' volume weighted average share price during the 30 days ended December 10, 2012.

The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2013.

TNS is a leading global provider of data communications and interoperability solutions.

More about TNS at www.tnsi.com .

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Merit Medical Systems (MMSI) Obtains 510(k) Cleara

MMSI, Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

** MMSI reported that it has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for the ONE Snare(TM) Endovascular Snare System.

The ONE Snare(TM) Endovascular Snare System is a single-loop snare designed to provide both accuracy and reliability for effective foreign body manipulation and retrieval.

MMSI expects to launch the ONE Snare(TM) in January 2013.

MMSI is engaged in the development, manufacture and distribution of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional and diagnostic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology and endoscopy.

More about MMSI at www.merit.com

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TeleCommunication Systems (TSYS) Receives $ Fu

TSYS, TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.

** TSYS reported that it has received funding of $2.8 million from the U.S. Army for X- and Ku-Band MICRO VSAT satellite communications equipment.

The U.S. Army Project Manager for the Warfighter Information Network - Tactical (PM WIN-T) Commercial Satellite Terminal Program is funding this procurement through the Army's $5 billion World-Wide Satellite Systems (WWSS) contract vehicle.

TSYS has established a proven track record for more than two decades as a trusted provider of communication technology solutions to solve the government's toughest technical challenges, under conditions that demand the highest level of reliability, availability and security.

TSYS is a world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication technology.

More about TSYS at www.telecomsys.com .

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Alliant Techsystems (ATK) Awarded Production Contr

ATK, Alliant Techsystems Inc.

** ATK reported that it received a five-year, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Army Contracting Command for the production of the MK 437 Multi-Option Fuze, Navy (MOFN).

The contract has a maximum total value of $84.1 million. ATK has received the first order on this contract, for approximately $13 million. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in November 2013.

ATK is an aerospace, defense, and commercial products company with operations in 21 states, Puerto Rico, and internationally.

More about ATK at www.atk.com .

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Caterpillar (CAT) and Ariel Corporation Create 50-

CAT, Caterpillar Inc.

** CAT and Ariel Corporation reported the formation of a 50-50 joint venture that will provide well service pressure pumping products for customers in the global oil and gas industry.

The combined venture, Black Horse LLC, also announced the acquisition of pump manufacturer ProSource of Houston, Texas.

The acquisition of ProSource, which designs and manufactures reciprocating pressure pumps, enables Black Horse LLC to serve the well service market.

Black Horse LLC will leverage CAT and Ariel engineering and manufacturing expertise to expand ProSource's existing product line to better serve global oil and gas customers. Frac pumps sold through the combined venture will be branded and sold under the Cat name and distributed through the Cat dealer network.

CAT is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.

More about CAT at www.caterpillar.com .

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