Revere Copper & Brass said the independent...

Revere Copper & Brass said the independent committee of its board of directors studying the merger offer from Smith-Vasilou Co. has received a sweetened offer of $23 a share, up from $20 a share . . . In an SEC filing, New York investor Ivan F. Boesky reported that he holds 9.8% of Sperry Corp.’s common stock.