November 16, 2009 (FinancialWire) — Partnerships, Mergers and Acquisitions news last week included Compuware Corp. (NASDAQ: CPWR), — Green Star Alternative Energy, Inc. (OTC: GSAE, Bluestar Financial Group, Inc. (OTCBB: BSFG) and others:

Competitive To Buy Voice Vision:  November 9, 2009 (FinancialWire) — Competitive Cos. Inc. (OTCBB: CCOP) said it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Voice Vision, Inc., a provider of video communication solutions through the internet. The company said that the planned acquisition is consistent with its strategic business plan, designed to build enterprise value through organic growth and acquisition… (continued at http://www.financialwire.net/2009/11/09/competitive-to-buy-voice-vision/).

Ameris Bancorp Buys United Security Bank In FDIC-Brokered Deal:  November 9, 2009 (FinancialWire) — Ameris Bancorp (NASDAQ: ABCB) said that its Ameris Bank unit has entered into a definitive agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. to assume all of the deposits and acquire certain assets of United Security Bank. Sparta, Georgia-based United Security operates an office in Sparta and an additional banking office in… (continued at http://www.financialwire.net/2009/11/09/ameris-bancorp-buys-united-security-bank-in-fdic-brokered-deal/).

Compuware Completes Acquisition Of Gomez; Customers And Analysts Applaud Strategic Union:  November 11, 2009 (FinancialWire) — Compuware Corp. (NASDAQ: CPWR) completed its acquisition of Gomez, Inc. Together, Compuware and Gomez deliver an unmatched and unified solution for optimizing application performance across the Enterprise and the Internet. Customers and industry analyst firms have been enthusiastic and positive in their evaluation of the acquisition. “At AutoTrader.com, we’re committed to… (continued at http://www.financialwire.net/2009/11/11/compuware-completes-acquisition-of-gomez-customers-and-analysts-applaud-strategic-union/).

Green Star Alternative Energy Eyes Buyout Of JV Partner:  November 11, 2009 (FinancialWire) — Green Star Alternative Energy, Inc. (OTC: GSAE) said it is negotiating to acquire privately-held Notos d.o.o. Notos. The two firms are currently joint venture partners on several wind energy projects in the Republic of Serbia. In a statement, Green Star said it expects the acquisition to be completed with the issuance… (continued at http://www.financialwire.net/2009/11/11/green-star-alternative-energy-eyes-buyout-of-jv-partner/).

Bluestar Financial To Buy YouChange:  November 12, 2009 (FinancialWire) — Bluestar Financial Group, Inc. (OTCBB: BSFG) said it has entered into a letter of intent to purchase all of the outstanding shares of YouChange, Inc., a “re-commerce” firm, in a stock for stock transaction. YouChange has created a one-stop online platform for consumers and businesses to dispose of their used electronics… (continued at http://www.financialwire.net/2009/11/12/bluestar-financial-to-buy-youchange/).

Occidental Petroleum, Mubadala And NOGA Form Joint Operating Company In Bahrain:  November 12, 2009 (FinancialWire) — Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: OXY), Mubadala Development Company (Mubadala) and the National Oil and Gas Authority of Bahrain  announced the creation of a new joint operating company, Tatweer Petroleum-Bahrain Field Development Company (Tatweer Petroleum), which will serve as the operator for the Bahrain Field. The company will operate under the Development… (continued at http://www.financialwire.net/2009/11/12/occidental-petroleum-mubadala-and-noga-form-joint-operating-company-in-bahrain/).

Validian Enters World’s 2nd Largest Market With Major Partner And Its First License:  November 12, 2009 (FinancialWire) — Validian Corp., (OTCBB: VLDI), a worldwide leader in the protection of digital assets, announced a partnership with IOL Netcom Ltd., a major Internet Service Provider in India, who also has licensed Validian Protect technology and product. Validian has two sales channels: direct and partner sales. The company supports its channel partner… (continued at http://www.financialwire.net/2009/11/12/validian-enters-worlds-2nd-largest-market-with-major-partner-and-its-first-license/).

Cinnabar Ventures, Inc. To Acquire Yippy, Inc.:  November 12, 2009 (FinancialWire) — Cinnabar Ventures, Inc. (OTCBB: CNBR) is in the final stages of acquiring Yippy, Inc., a private Delaware corporation, prior to January 14, 2010, per the agreement set forth in the shell acquisition between Richard Granville and Belmont Partners, LLP. Joseph Meuse, the Managing director for Belmont Partners, LLP, remained on… (continued at http://www.financialwire.net/2009/11/12/cinnabar-ventures-inc-to-acquire-yippy-inc/).

Kratos Sponsors Huntsville Madison County Veterans Memorial Park:  November 12, 2009 (FinancialWire) — Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), a national security and information technology solutions provider, is sponsoring the Veterans Memorial Park in Huntsville, Alabama. Kratos is honored to have pledged the American Flag that flies at the center of the Memorial. On Tuesday, November 10, 2009, there will be… (continued at http://www.financialwire.net/2009/11/12/kratos-sponsors-huntsville-madison-county-veterans-memorial-park/).

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