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Tempur-Pedic International Inc. (NYSE: TPX) is spiking approximately 5% after sources are saying private-equity firm Advent International has emerged as the likely buyer of National Bedding Co., a maker of Serta brand mattresses, for around $3 billion, according to Dow Jones. Sources are also...

SkillSoft plc (Nasdaq: SKIL) announced on Friday morning that its board of directors had approved a deal for the software company to be acquired by a private equity consortium. SkillSoft will be acquired for $10.80 per share in cash, or about $1.1 billion, by a new company formed by funds sponsored...