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ENERFLEX LTD. $7.60 is a hold. The company (Toronto symbol EFX; Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares o/s: 89.7 million; Market cap: $681.7 million; Dividend yield: 1.2%; Takeover Target Rating: Medium; www.enerflex.com) serves natural gas producers by leasing and selling them equipment. That includes compression and processing systems, refrigeration gear, and power generators. Enerflex is now merging with Exterran Corp. (New York symbol EXTN). It’s a U.S.-based provider of similar products and services to those offered by Enerflex. The company shareholders will own 72.5% of the combined firm. Exterran shareholders will own the remaining 27.5%. The deal should immediately increase Enerflex’s cash flow and earnings per share. It also expects to find $40 million U.S. in annual cost savings within 12 to 18 months of the deal closing. However, big mergers like this always come with hidden risks. Enerflex is a hold. CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE INC. $122 is a hold. The company (Nasdaq symbol CBRL; Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 23.2 million; Market cap: $2.8 billion; Dividend yield: 4.4%; Takeover…