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ANDLAUER HEALTHCARE GROUP INC. $54 is a hold. The company (Toronto symbol AND; Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 39.2 million; Market cap: $2.1 billion; Dividend yield: 0.8%; Takeover Target Rating: Highest; www.andlauerhealthcare.com) provides supply chain services for a range of products. These include pharmaceuticals, vaccines, biologics, blood products, narcotics, health and beauty aids, and medical devices. The company has accepted a $55.00-a-share all-cash takeover from United Parcel Service Inc. (New York symbol UPS). CEO Michael Andlauer, who owns 53.2% of its outstanding stock and 82% of its votes, plans to support the deal. UPS aims to complete the transaction in the second half of 2025. Andlauer’s shareholders should tender to the takeover offer. Note, however, that even if you do tender, you will still get any higher offer that may emerge. POLLARD BANKNOTE LTD. $20 is a hold. The company (Toronto symbol PBL; Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 27.1 million; Market cap: $542.0 million; Dividend yield: 1.0%; Takeover Target Rating: Medium; www.pollardbanknote.com) is Canada’s largest provider of instant tickets and the second-largest producer…