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What: Shares of blood-screening systems specialist Immucor
So what: The all-cash deal values Immucor at $27 per share and represents a 30% premium to its Friday closing price. According to Immucor Chairman Joseph Rosen, the move will allow shareholders "to realize significant, immediate value while at the same time allowing Immucor to remain well-positioned to continue pursuing growth opportunities."
Now what: When you make 30% in one morning, taking at least some dough off the table seems like the prudent thing to do. Under the terms of the agreement, Immucor may "shop" for better proposals until Aug. 15, but holding out for a dramatically better offer seems risky. After all, with high-quality rival Bio-Rad Labs
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