NFP to be Acquired by Madison Dearborn Partners for $25.35 per Share in Cash

Equity Value of Transaction is Approximately $1.3 Billion
Substantial Value for Shareholders; A Strong Financial Partner to Support NFP's Evolution and Growth

National Financial Partners Corp. (NFP), a leading provider of benefits, insurance and wealth management services, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC, a private equity investment firm, under which a controlled affiliate of Madison Dearborn will acquire NFP.

Published: 15 April 2013

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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - April 8, 2013 (Investorideas.com Mining Stocks Newswire) SilverCrest Mines Inc. (TSX.V:SVL) ( NYSE MKT: SVLC) (CW5.F) ("SilverCrest" or the "Company") is pleased to announce results of further delineation drilling at the Santa Elena Mine in Sonora, Mexico. Since mid 2012, 132 drill holes have been completed to further expand underground resources and reserves (see attached Figure - http://media3.marketwire.com/ docs/ svl408-LS.pdf). This drill program continues to be extremely successful with the most recent holes identifying additional bonanza grades (as defined below) and providing further intercepts in the El Cholugo Zone. To date, resources at Santa Elena have been delineated along a strike length of over 1,200 metres and to a depth of 600 metres. The results of all holes included in this news release will be part of the ongoing resource expansion and reclassification to be included in the Pre-Feasibility Study for the Santa Elena Expansion Project which is nearing completion.

Published: 08 April 2013

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BGC Announces Sale of its Platform for the Fully Electronic Trading of Benchmark, on-the-Run U.S. Treasuries to NASDAQ OMX

BGC Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: BGCP) ("BGC Partners," "BGC," or "Company"), today announced that it has entered into an agreement pursuant to which it will sell its benchmark, on-the-run, U.S. Treasury fully electronic trading platform to NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) ("NASDAQ OMX"). Total consideration for this transaction is up to $1.234 billion, consisting of $750 million in cash plus an earn-out of up to $484 million of NASDAQ OMX common stock[1] to be paid ratably over 15 years.

Published: 02 April 2013

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Security National Financial Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2012

Security National Financial Corporation (SNFC) (NASDAQ symbol "SNFCA") announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2012.

SNFC announced revenues of $234,260,000 for the year ending December 31, 2012. Pre-tax earnings from operations increased from a gain of $1,237,000 in 2011 to a gain of $21,351,000 in 2012. Net after tax earnings for the twelve month period increased 1,187% from $1,299,000 to $16,713,000.

Scott Quist, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of SNFC, noted: “The 4^th quarter marked continued improvement in all of our segments, which is reflected in our nearly 1,200% improvement in year end after tax earnings.

Published: 01 April 2013

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Shepard Announces a Tender Offer for 962,636 Shares of Class B Common Stock of Donegal Group Inc. ("DGICB") at $30 per Class B Share in Cash

Gregory M. Shepard ("Mr. Shepard") today announced a tender offer for 962,636 of the outstanding shares of Class B Common Stock of Donegal Group Inc. ("DGI") at a price of $30 per Class B share (the "Offer"). The Offer represents approximately a 42% premium to the closing price of DGI Class B shares on NASDAQ on March 19, 2013 – the last full trading day prior to the commencement of the Offer.

The Offer is not subject to any financing contingency. Other conditions apply to the Offer, including the tender of at least 925,000 Class B shares, insurance and bank regulatory approvals, expiration or early termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period, and no litigation involving the Offer.

Published: 20 March 2013

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National Financial Partners Corp ( NFP )

NFP to be Acquired by Madison Dearborn Partners for $25.35 per Share in Cash

Mining Stock News: SilverCrest (TSX.V: SVL) (NYSE MKT: SVLC) Continues to Expand Santa Elena Deposit More High Grade Intercepts; 21.6m @ 1.46 gpt Au and 169.1 gpt Ag Including 0.60m @ 5.2 gpt Au and 1,840 gpt Ag

BGC Partners Inc ( BGCP )

BGC Announces Sale of its Platform for the Fully Electronic Trading of Benchmark, on-the-Run U.S. Treasuries to NASDAQ OMX

Security National Financial Corp. ( SNFC )

Security National Financial Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2012

Donegal Group Inc ( DGICB )

Shepard Announces a Tender Offer for 962,636 Shares of Class B Common Stock of Donegal Group Inc. ("DGICB") at $30 per Class B Share in Cash