Hot off the presses, it seems that the recent rumors of Stratasys buying up MakerBot Inc. is now confirmed. A press event to officially announce this is supposed to take place tomorrow.
Source: http://www.fastcompany.com/3013280/fast-feed/stratasys-announces-purchase-of-makerbot
Update: http://www.makerbot.com/blog/2013/06/19/makerbot-and-stratasys-announce-merger/
Official New Release: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130619006431/en/Stratasys-Acquire-MakerBot-Merging-Global-3D-Printing