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Worth Watching Stocks to Keep Your Eyes on: VASCO Data Security International, Inc. (NASDAQ:VDSI), Platform Specialty Products Corp (NYSE:PAH), Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK), Callon Petroleum Company (NYSE:CPE)

On Friday, VASCO Data Security International, Inc. (NASDAQ:VDSI)’s shares inclined 4.49% to $18.63.

VASCO Data Security International, Inc. (VDSI), a global leader in authentication, electronic signatures, and identity administration, declared that KBC has integrated the VASCO DIGIPASS for Apps security solution into its mobile banking application. The move allows KBC Bank Ireland customers to use the TouchID functionality of their iPhones instead of a PIN code for transparent security and improved convenience.

DIGIPASS for Apps is a software development kit (SDK) that allows mobile application developers to easily integrate advanced security solutions into their mobile applications. The solution comprises two-factor authentication, electronic transaction signing, one-time passwords, device binding and many other features that strengthen security while improving user convenience.

VASCO Data Security International, Inc., together with its auxiliaries, designs, develops, markets, and supports hardware and software security systems that manage and secure access to information assets worldwide.

Platform Specialty Products Corp (NYSE:PAH)’s shares dropped -2.35% to $16.62.

Platform Specialty Products Corporation (PAH) declared that it had received antitrust clearance from the Federal Cartel Office in Germany in connection with its formerly-declared recommended offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Alent plc in a cash and stock transaction for about $2.1 billion1 (the “Alent Acquisition”) by way of a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement under the U.K. Companies Act 2006 (the “Scheme”).

The Alent Acquisition remains subject to the sanction of the U.K. court and certain other closing conditions and approvals set forth in the Scheme, counting, among others, regulatory approvals in certain other foreign jurisdictions. As of recently, in addition to the approval in Germany, Platform has received notice of the early termination of the antitrust waiting period under the U.S. Hart-Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act and approval from the South Korean regulatory authorities. The Alent Acquisition is predictable to close in late 2015 or early 2016. Following closing of the Alent Acquisition, Platform will remain a New York Stock Exchange listed company domiciled in the United States.

Platform Specialty Products Corporation produces and sells specialty chemical products in the Americas, Asia, and Europe. The company’s Performance Materials segment manufactures and markets plating products that are used to plate holes; final finishes, which are used on printed circuit boards; circuit formation products to promote adhesion and form circuit patterns; oxides that are used in the fabrication of multilayer circuit boards; and pre-treatment and cleaning solutions.

At the end of Friday’s trade, Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK)‘s shares surged 1.15% to $52.11.

The Board of Directors of Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) declared on Friday, August 21, 2015, a dividend of $0.1815 per share, an enhance of 10% from the $0.165 per share paid in the second quarter of 2015. The dividend will be payable on September 22, 2015, to stockholders of record on September 4, 2015.

This is the 44th successive quarterly dividend that Westlake has declared since concluding its initial public offering in August 2004.

Westlake Chemical Corporation manufactures and markets basic chemicals, vinyls, polymers, and fabricated building products. It operates through two segments, Olefins and Vinyls. The Olefins segment offers ethylene, polyethylene, styrene monomer, and various ethylene co-products, such as chemical grade propylene, crude butadiene, pyrolysis gasoline, and hydrogen.

Callon Petroleum Company (NYSE:CPE), ended its Friday’s trading session with -5.53% loss, and closed at $8.71.

Callon Petroleum Company (CPE) declared that senior administration plans to take part in the forthcoming investor event:

Johnson Rice Energy Conference

The Company will present at the Energy Conference hosted by Johnson Rice & Company LLC in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 11:00 am Central Time.

The live and archived webcast for this event will be accessible on Callon’s website at www.callon.com in the “Investors” section.

Callon Petroleum Company engages in the exploration, development, acquisition, and production of oil and natural gas properties in the Permian Basin in West Texas. As of December 31, 2014, its estimated net proved reserves totaled 32.8 million barrel of oil equivalent, counting 25.7 million barrels of oil and 42.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas.

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