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What: Shares of radio equipment maker CPI International
So what: The defense contractor agreed to a buyout offer at $19.50 per share, so the stock jump simply reflects the price premium. A buyout bid from Comtech Telecommunications
Now what: CPI International's share price has now doubled in the past 12 months and more than tripled since the spring of 2009. Despite these gains and the tremendous overnight pop, at least two lawsuits say the company isn't getting full value out of the sale. Don't hold your breath waiting for a bidding war, but do keep in mind that rival L-3 Communications Holdings
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