Brocade Communications (0.9%) (BRCD – $12.49 – NASDAQ) (NASDAQ:BRCD) is a San Jose, California-based computer networking company. Brocade supplies networking hardware and software in addition to servicing to a wide variety of business across the world. On November 2, 2016, Brocade entered into a $12.75 cash per share merger with Broadcom. This values the company at $5.9 billion and the deal is subject to customary regulatory approvals and a shareholder vote. We expect the deal to close by the end of October 2017.
From Mario Gabelli (Trades, Portfolio)'s ABC Fund fourth quarter 2016 commentary.
