B&D acquisitions

Safeguard Scientifics builds value in high-growth, revenue-stage information technology and life sciences businesses. The company provides growth capital, as well as a wide range of strategic, operational and management resources to strategic partners. It participates in expansion financings, management buyouts, recapitalizations, industry consolidations and early-stage activities. Safeguard Scientifics has established strategic relationships with Cambridge Technology Partners, Novell and Internet Capital Group. The company focuses on time-to-volume entities. It maintains interests in Acsis, Alliance Consulting, Clarient, Emerge Interactive, Laureate Pharma, Mantas, Neuronyx, NexTone Communications and Ventaira Pharmaceutical. Safeguard Scientifics has operated for more than 50 years and is headquartered in Wayne, Pa.

Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation and its affiliates. The group had consolidated assets of $125 billion as of December 31, 2005, and had consolidated revenues of $5.5 billion in 2005. Through its wealth accumulation, retirement income and wealth protection businesses, the company provides annuities, life insurance, 401k and 403b plans, savings plans, mutual funds, managed accounts, institutional investment, and financial planning and advisory services. Lincoln National Corporation is headquartered in Philadelphia.

Balfour Beatty Communities is involved in providing homes on bases for military members and their families throughout the United States. The organization offers development and construction services that include analysis and assessment procedures. It provides installation solutions for carpets, floors, new kitchens and bathrooms. Balfour Beatty Communities also upgrades plumbing and electric projects. The organization offers landscaping and lighting services, as well as interior and exterior painting options. In addition, it provides the LifeWorks Balfour Beatty Communities program, which helps residents and their families to share social activities. The organization additionally offers financing solutions. It handles projects for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army. Balfour Beatty Communities is a part of Balfour Beatty.