BEA Systems (NASDAQ: BEAS), Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) announced it will acquire all outstanding shares of BEAS for $19.75 in cash, an $8.5 billion deal.
BEAS board of directors unanimously approved the transaction.
BEAS option volume was heavy with 54,526 contracts trading on January 15, 2007. BEAS January straddle was priced at $1.10. BEAS February option implied volatility of 55 is above its 26-week average of 40 according to Track Data, suggesting larger price movement.
Options Update is provided by Stock Specialist Paul Foster of theflyonthewall.com
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