U.S. Software developer BroadSoft exploring options, which include a divestiture

Faced with increased competition from its peers, BroadSoft has been under pressure from shareholders who are behaving like activists. According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, BroadSoft Inc, a U.S. software provider which helps companies with cloud-based communications services, is exploring its options, which includes its potential sale. The moves comes midst BroadSoft…

Veritas Capital to divest Excelitas Technologies Corp & Anaren Inc in a combined deal worth $2.8 billion

Given the sensitive nature of the technologies involved at both companies, bankers expect intense antitrust scrutiny by U.S authorities. According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, New York-based private equity firm Veritas Capital is exploring the divestiture of two of its high-tech portfolio companies which have a combined worth of around $3 billion.…