By Catalytica Inc. and spinoff

Catalytica Inc. (Nasdaq: CTAL) announced that it expected to close the acquisition by DSM N.V. and spinoff Catalytica Energy Systems last week.

For each share of Catalytica Inc. owned on Dec. 15, stockholders are expected to receive between $9.26 and $10.44 as the cash consideration to be paid in the acquisition and between .13 to .18 shares of the spinoff, Catalytica Energy Systems.

CanDo.com names VP

CanDo.com, of Mountain View, the premiere online resource for people with mobility disabilities and their support communities, named Ben Wilson senior vice president for marketing and business development. A 13-year health-care industry veteran, Mr. Wilson will oversee advertising, public relations and other marketing initiatives as well as create and manage relations with strategic partners.