11/19, GWG Holdings Inc.: GWG Holdings Inc., a provider of liquidity to consumers owning life insurance policies and developer of epigenetic technology

for the life insurance industry, said its board of directors has approved the repurchase of $1.5 million of its common shares.

11/19, Pearson's Candy Co.-Spell Capital: Private-equity firm Spell Capital Partners has acquired Pearson's Candy Co., the maker of Salted Nut Rolls, Nut Goodie Bars, Mint MinneapolisPatties and Bun Bars.

11/21, E2M Technologies B.V.-MTS Systems Corp.: MTS Systems Corp. has acquired E2M Technologies B.V., a maker of electrically driven motion systems primarily for entertainment and training simulations markets.