Clients in the News - Connelly Roberts & McGivney

Dr. Kenneth Beer, guest on the Martha Stewart Show
Congratulations to our client, Dr. Kenneth Beer, on his recent guest appearance on the Martha Stewart Show. Click on the following link to hear Dr. Beer tell about his new skin care product, Cinderella Serum. Well done Ken! View the show here

Next Generation Holdings acquired by Hudson Holdings
Congratulations to our client, Next Generation Holding LLC on its acquisition by Hudson Holding Corporation. Next Generation is a Chicago-based boutique investment bank and research provider. They provide research on small to mid-cap energy, industrials, materials and utilities companies for institutional investors. Hudson Securities is an institutionally focused trading firm. The transaction is an example that adding a research division makes good business sense. www.hudsonholdingcorp.com

DRW Ventures LLC takes ownership in NYSE LIFFE U.S.

Congratulations to our client, DRW Ventures, on obtaining minority ownership in the U.S. futures exchange, NYSE LIFFE U.S. This successful transaction was led by Michael Roberts. For more information please view the:
Business Wire article

North American Energy Credit and Clearing acquired by NASDAQ OMX
Congratulations to our client, North American Energy Credit and Clearing Corp. (NECC) on its recent acquisition by NASDAQ OMX. NECC is a Chicago-based clearinghouse for the over the counter power and gas markets. The successful deal was led by Nicholas Zagotta and Michael Roberts. To find out more, please click on the link:
GlobeNewswire via COMTEX News Network Release

DynaVox files registration statement for Initial Public Offering
Congratulations to our client, DynaVox, Inc., on their recent announcement that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial offering of its Class A common stock. In the quarter ended October 2, 2009, DynaVox reported a profit of $1.7 million, up 73% from a year earlier. Revenue climbed 26%. read more ...

Triple Point Technology acquires Softmar and Enerbility Software
Congratulations to our client, Triple Point Technology, Inc., on their recent acquisitions of Softmar (January 2010) and Enerbility Software GmbH (January 2010). Triple Point is the leading provider of multi-market commodity and enterprise risk management software solutions. For more information on either of these acquisitions click on the following links:
Earthtimes' Article
Marketwire Press Release

Congratulations to our client, Dr. Angelo Calvello, on the publication of his book
For our clients who are interested in learning more about the inner workings of the markets and the effect the current economic challenges will have on it, they should pick up a copy of Angelo Calvello’s book “Environmental Alpha. Institutional Investors and Climate Change”. Well done Angelo.

Congratulations to our client, Wideload Games Inc., on its recent transaction with Disney
With the acquisition of Wideload Games, Disney is well on its way to become a major force in the video game market. Wideload Games has been our client since its formation in 2003 by Alex Seropian. Alex was the co-founder of Bungie Software, the creator of Halo™ and another client of ours until its acquisition by Microsoft in 2000. Mr. Seropian has also joined Disney to oversee creative development across their in-house video game development teams. read more ...

Lucas Glover
Congratulations to our client, professional golfer Lucas Glover, for his victory at the 2009 U.S. Open. Well done, Lucas.

DynaVox announces its release of the DynaVox Xpress, a handheld speech device
A product manufactured by our client, DynaVox, has been making headline news. The DynaVox Xpress is an innovative, sleek and extremely portable speech device. It delivers powerful communication capabilities for individuals living with stroke, autism, Down syndrome, traumatic brain injury, aphasia, ALS, and apraxia of speech. read more ...