Micronas responds to Chapter 11 filing by Trident Microsystems. The sales and EBIT guidance given by Micronas for the 2011 financial year is not affected by the insolvency announcement (Chapter 11) made yesterday by Trident Microsystems. Link: Click Here

Transocean Ltd. Announces Senior Management Changes. Transocean today announced that Ricardo Rosa will step down as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective January 9, 2012. After a transition period, Mr. Rosa is expected to retire from Transocean effective April 30, 2012. Link: Click Here

SGS completes acquisition of CIMM T&S in Chile. SGS is pleased to announce the completion of the acquisition of "CIMM Tecnologías y Servicios S.A." (CIMM T&S), a subsidiary of "Centro de Investigación Minera y Metalúrgica" (CIMM) in Chile for a cash consideration equivalent to US$ 37 million. Link: Click Here