Bringing a flurry of recent speculation to a close, Mentor Graphics in October formally announced an agreement to acquire Valor Computerized Systems. According to a joint statement, the parties expect to close the deal early next quarter. To some, this is a significant deal, and rumors had been circulating for several months that it was coming. While details are stillrnsketchy, we do know that the small group of shareholders who own a majority of Valor's stock has agreed to the deal. I've also heard that Mentor plans to position Valor as a wholly-owned subsidiary. But the story is a lot more complicated than first meets the eye.
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