Benzinga's M&A Chatter for Wednesday February 29, 2012

The following are the M&A deals, rumors and chatter circulating on Wall Street for Wednesday February 29, 2012: Hearing Samsung in Talks to Acquire Research in Motion The Rumor:
Hearing Samsung (SSNLF) is in advanced talks to acqure Research in Motion RIMM for $27 per share, according to sources. This same pairing was rumored previously on January 18, when it was tweeted by BGR.com. A Samsung spokesperson quickly denied that rumor. A representative for Research in Motion would not comment on the speculated deal. A Samsung spokesperson could not be reached for comment. Research in Motion closed at $14.17 Wednesday, a loss of 2.31% on 65% of the average daily volume. Hearing Stec Could be a Takeover Target The Rumor:
Stec STEC could be a takeover target at current price level, according to FBN Securities. Stec has fallen from a high of $41.75 in September 2009, to its current level near $10. A Stec spokesperson was not available for comment. Stec closed at $9.69 Wednesday, a gain of 3.97% on 4 times the average daily volume. Hearing Dell May be Targeting Opnet Technologies The Rumor:
Dell DELL may be considering a purchase of Opnet Technologies OPNT, according to dealReporter. Dell acquired AppAssure on February 24 and is reported to be seeking other acquisitions. Representatives of Dell and Opnet were not available for comment. Opnet closed at $28.55 Wednesday, a loss of 2.59% on 59% of the average daily volume.