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ARIUS Research Inc.

10:45 AM EST - ARIUS Research Inc. : said it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Roche Holding AG in an all-cash transaction for about $191 million. The acquisition, which is subject to customary closing conditions including regulatory approvals, is expected to close in the third quarter of 2008. ARIUS Research Inc. shares T.ARI are trading up 27 cents at $2.40.