Mergers & Acquisitions, The Dealmaker's Journal

UPDATED: Today's Transactions

– A compilation of the most recently announced middle-market deals and other M&A developments, updated continuously throughout the day

Barclays Talks Price on $370M Acco TL

– Proceeds will go towards its acquisition of MeadWestvaco assets

The Weekly Wrap

– A wrap-up of acquisitions from the past week; includes deals by Gores Group, Screen Actors Guild, WageWorks and Godfather Media

Today's Transactions

– A compilation of the most recently announced middle-market deals and other M&A developments, updated continuously throughout the day

JPMorgan Sets Price Talk on Summit TL

– Lender commitments are due Feb. 10

Today's Transactions

– A compilation of the most recently announced middle-market deals and other M&A developments, updated continuously throughout the day

PRIVATE EQUITY PERSPECTIVE: The RLJ Rule

– In this Q&A, Robert L. Johnson, founder of Black Entertainment Television and Carlyle-backed RLJ Equity Partners, talks about efforts to create opportunities for minorities in businesses.

JPMorgan Talks Price on Valeant TL

– Proceeds could also be used for future acquisitions

Today's Transactions

– A compilation of the most recently announced middle-market deals and other M&A developments, updated continuously throughout the day

EXCLUSIVE: Sun Capital Sells ThermaSys

– Wellspring Capital emerges as the winning bidder, concluding an auction that began last summer

Janney Expands Capital Markets Group

– The Philadelphia financial services firm makes new hires while planning to open an office in Dallas

Today's Transactions

– A compilation of the most recently announced middle-market deals and other M&A developments, updated continuously throughout the day

People Moves of the Week

– The most recent hires from investment banks, law firms, private equity groups and corporations

Gores Gets Finance Commitment to Buy Pep Boys

– The automotive aftermarket service agreed to be acquired by Gores Group for roughly $1B

Russian Direct Investment Fund Buys Stake in Stock Exchange

– Spokesman says price was in the ballpark of $50M