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The following are the M&A deals, rumors and chatter circulating on Wall Street for Tuesday September 3, 2013:
Microsoft to Acquire Nokia's Devices & Services Business, License Nokia's Patents and Mapping Services for $7.2BThe Deal:
The Boards of Microsoft
MSFT and Nokia
NOK announced late Monday that have agreed that Microsoft will purchase substantially all of Nokia's Devices & Services business, license Nokia's patents, and license and use Nokia's mapping services. The purchase price is $7.2 billion.
The deal is expected to close in the Q1 2014.
Nokia closed at $5.12 Tuesday, a gain of 31%, while Microsoft closed at $31.88, a loss of 4.5%.
Report Ellie Mae Hires Morgan Stanley to Help Find Buyer:
Shares of Ellie Mae
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surged higher late Tuesday on a report from
Reuters that the company had hired Morgan Stanley as an advisor to help locate a buyer, according to sources. Several private equity firms are reportedly looking at the company.
Ellie Mae and Morgan Stanley declined comment on the rumor.
Ellie Mae closed at $29.96 Tuesday, a gain of 3%.
Post Holdings Acquires Premier Nutrition The Deal:
Post Holdings
POST announced Tuesday it has completed the previously announced acquisition of the branded food and beverage business of Premier Nutrition, effective September 1, 2013.
Post Holdings closed at $41.91 Tuesday, a loss of almost 2%.
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