Siebel Systems (SEBL) to acquire Janna Systems

   *  Amount:         $975 million

   *  Terms:            100% stock

   *  Premium:        n/a

   *  Industry:        Performance software

   *  Scorecard:      B

SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 11--Siebel Systems , a leading worldwide supplier of e-business application software, announced an agreement to acquire Janna Systems, a provider of e-business solutions for the financial services industry. Siebel Systems intends to integrate Janna's technology into its e-business applications, thereby enhancing solutions for financial services institutions in the retail banking and brokerage, institutional finance and insurance industries. The stock swap transaction is valued at approximately $975 million.

 

 Diamond Technology Partners (DTPI) to acquire Cluster Consulting

   *  Amount:         $930 million

   *  Terms:            13.9 million shares/$44 million cash

   *  Premium:        n/a

   *  Industry:        Consultants/Designers

   *  Scorecard:      B+

CHICAGO, Sept 11--Internet business services firm Diamond Technology Partners said it would buy European consulting firm Cluster Consulting for $930 million, expanding Diamond's reach into wireless consulting and strategies. Diamond is expected to pay $44 million in cash, plus 13.9 million shares and options for class B common shares for Cluster, totalling $930 million. The combined company will be called DiamondCluster International Inc.

 

 Cabletron Systems (CS) acquires Network Security Wizards

   *  Amount:         Undisclosed

   *  Terms:            n/a

   *  Premium:        n/a

   *  Industry:        Security

   *  Scorecard:      B

ROCHESTER, N.H., Sept. 11--Cabletron Systems announced that it has acquired, on behalf of Enterasys Networks who is the only provider of total network solutions singularly focused on enterprise-class customers, Baltimore-based Network Security Wizards. The addition of Network Security Wizards gives Enterasys access to key Intrusion Detection System (IDS) technology that will be integrated into its industry leading switching, routing and VPN platforms as well as providing a complete range of standalone best of breed high-speed enterprise security solutions. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

 

 internet.com (INTM) acquires ClickZ.com

   *  Amount:         $16 million

   *  Terms:            $6 million stock/$10 million cash

   *  Premium:        n/a

   *  Industry:        Content/Communities

   *  Scorecard:      n/a

NEW YORK, Sept. 11--internet.com, the Internet Industry Portal, announced that it has acquired the ClickZ Network of Web sites and related Internet advertising and marketing properties and the ClickZ conferences. The ClickZ.com Internet media properties will be integrated into internet.com's Ecommerce/Marketing Channel. The consideration for this acquisition totals $16.0 million in a combination of $10.0 million in cash and $6.0 million in restricted common stock, with additional cash and restricted common stock consideration to be paid based on future performance.

 

 eMerge Interactive (EMRG) acquires McMahon Order Buying, Robert Thigpen Livestock

   *  Amount:         $8.6 million

   *  Terms:            stock and cash

   *  Premium:        n/a

   *  Industry:        E-commerce enablers

   *  Scorecard:      A-

SEBASTIAN, Fla., Sept. 11--eMerge Interactive , a business-to-business Value Chain Integrator serving the $40-billion U.S. beef-production industry, has acquired the cattle-marketing capabilities of two more organizations in Texas, McMahan Order Buying Company, a livestock brokerage based in Austin, and Robert Thigpen Livestock Company of Chilton, which markets approximately 250,000 to 300,000 calves and yearlings per year throughout the Southwest. The acquisitions expand eMerge's presence among hundreds of additional buyers throughout the cattle belt. The transactions are valued at approximately $8.6 million in the form of stock and cash.

 

 Satyam Infoway (SIFY) acquires e-Chem.com stake

   *  Amount:         Undisclosed

   *  Terms:            n/a

   *  Premium:        n/a

   *  Industry:        Content/Communities

   *  Scorecard:      C

CHENNAI, India, Sept. 11--Satyam Infoway Limited , India's premier Internet and eCommerce company, announced the acquisition of a 54% stake in e-Chem.com, a B2B portal focused on facilitating transactions in the chemical industry. e-Chem.com will issue Satyam Infoway 3.5 million equity shares each in return for SIFY providing the technology platform and support. E-Chem.com is expected to be launched within the next few weeks.

 

 Homestore.com (HOMS) acquires Senior Alternatives for Living

   *  Amount:         Undisclosed

   *  Terms:            n/a

   *  Premium:        n/a

   *  Industry:        Content/Communities

   *  Scorecard:      B-

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Sept. 11--Homestore.com , an online home and real estate network, announced that it has acquired the Senior Alternatives For Living Web site, one of the leading online senior housing directories. The Senior Alternatives acquisition provides access to a significant content resource for Homestore.com's new senior living area, which is designed to serve prospective home buyers over 55 years of age. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

 

 Tidalwave Holdings (TDWV) acquires MobileHomeTrader.com

   *  Amount:         $2.7 million

   *  Terms:            n/a

   *  Premium:        n/a

   *  Industry:        Content/Communities

   *  Scorecard:      D

FORT LAUDERDALE, Sept. 11--Tidalwave Holdings announced that they have acquired the remaining 90% of MobileHomeTrader.com for $2.7 million. Tidalwave Holdings acquired 10% of MobileHomeTrader.com for $300,000 last month.

 

 Grand Slam Treasures (GRST) acquires Intz.com

   *  Amount:         Undisclosed

   *  Terms:            n/a

   *  Premium:        n/a

   *  Industry:        Content/Communities

   *  Scorecard:      C+

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 11--Grand Slam Treasures , a content-based entertainment holding company, announced that it has acquired Intz.com, Korea's largest entertainment portal. Combining Intz.com with its recently announced acquisition of KimVision Holdings, Grand Slam expects to become a powerhouse in Korea, Asia's fastest-growing Internet market.