Barnes & Noble and Microsoft Form Strategic Partnership to Advance World-Class Digital Reading Experiences for Consumers

Newly Formed Subsidiary to Include NOOK® Digital and College Businesses

Barnes & Noble Inc. (NYSE: BKS - News) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT - News) today announced the formation of a strategic partnership in a new Barnes & Noble subsidiary, which will build upon the history of strong innovation in digital reading technologies from both companies. The partnership will accelerate the transition to e-reading, which is revolutionizing the way people consume, create, share and enjoy digital content.

Published: 30 April 2012
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Anderson Family Proposes Transaction to Acquire 100% of Public Interest in Books-A-Million, Inc.

Clyde B. Anderson announced on April 28, 2012, that the Anderson family has made a non-binding proposal to acquire all of the outstanding publicly-held shares of the common stock of Books-A-Million, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAMM - News) (the “Company”). Mr. Anderson is the Executive Chairman of the Company and Mr. Anderson and other members of the Anderson family currently directly or indirectly control shares of stock representing, in the aggregate, approximately 53 percent of the common stock of the Company.

According to the proposal, public shareholders would receive $3.05 per share in cash, representing a premium of approximately 20 percent over the closing price on April 27, 2012, and 13 percent over the average closing price of the Company’s common stock for the past 90 trading days. The proposal values the total equity of the Company at approximately $48.8 million.

Published: 30 April 2012
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Fanatics to Acquire Dreams for $3.45 per Share

Dreams, Inc. (NYSE Amex: DRJ), a technology-driven, multi-channel retailer focused on the licensed sports products industry, has signed a definitive merger agreement with Fanatics, Inc., a leading online seller of licensed sports products.

The agreement calls for Fanatics to acquire all the outstanding shares of the company for $3.45 per share in cash for an aggregate transaction value of approximately $183 million, taking into account $25 million of outstanding debt. The offer represents a premium of 32.0% over Dreams’ closing share price of $2.61 on April 13, 2012, the last trading day prior to this announcement.

Published: 16 April 2012
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Dollarama reports record results to close fiscal 2012 and increases dividend by 22%

Dollarama Inc. (TSX: DOL.TO - News) ("Dollarama" or the "Corporation") reported significant increases in sales and net earnings today for the quarter and fiscal year ended January 29, 2012. These strong results support the Board of Directors' initiative to return value to shareholders by increasing the quarterly dividend from $0.09 to $0.11 per common share, while retaining full financial flexibility to support Dollarama's growth strategy.

Published: 11 April 2012
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Mattress Firm Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results and Pending Acquisition of Mattress Giant

— Net Sales Increased 47.9% in the Fourth Quarter —

—Fourth Quarter Comparable-Store Sales Increased 24.8% —

— Expanded Store Count By 13.9% in the Fourth Quarter —

— Acquisition of Mattress Giant in 2012 Will Make Mattress Firm the Largest U.S. Specialty Sleep Retailer —

— Provides Financial Guidance For 2012 —

Published: 11 April 2012
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