Midday Gainers From Thursday, September 4

Mitek Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MITK) +45% - The company announced a settlement of litigation with USAA.

Bolt Technology Corp. (NASDAQ: BOLT) +36% - Teledyne Technologies announced its plans to acquire Bolt for $22 per share or roughly $171 million.

Methode Electronics Inc. (NYSE: MEI) +15% - The company reported first quarter 2015 earnings, with EPS of $0.55 from $0.36 for the same quarter 2014. Net sales also increased by 30 percent to $218.1 million, representing a $50.8 million increase.

Mattress Firm Holding Corp (NASDAQ: MFRM) +12% - The company reported earnings on Thursday; beat on both top and bottom line estimates by a narrow margin.

PVH Corp (NYSE: PVH) +10% - The retailer reported earnings afterhours Wednesday, beating EPS estimates by $0.09.