Clicksoftware Technologies Ltd (CKSW)

Discovery Group, ClickSoftware Technologies: According to recent SEC filing, Discovery Group I strengthened its activist position in ClickSoftware Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:CKSW), now holding 5.6% of...

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