TargetAcquirerValue ($millions)Synopsis
CareCore National LLCExpress Scripts Holding Co3,600.0Express Scripts Holding Co definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of CareCore National LLC, a Bluffton-based provider of medical benefit management services, for $3.6 billion from TA Associates Management LP, General Atlantic LLC and Ridgemont Partners Management LLC.
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals IncNanjing Xinjiekou Department Store Co Ltd905.9Nanjing Xinjiekou Department Store Co Ltd of China signed a letter of intent to acquire the entire share capital of Dendreon Pharmaceuticals Inc, a Union City-based pharmaceutical preparations manufacturer, from Sanpower Group Co Ltd for about $905.868 mil.
Radial IncBpost SA820.0The Belgian state-owned Bpost NV agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Radial Inc, a King of Prussia-based computer related services provider, from Sterling Capital Ltd for $820 mil.
Chicago Bar Co LLCKellogg Co600.0Kellogg Co agreed to acquire Chicago Bar Co LLC, a Chicago-based protein bars producer, for $600 million.
New York REIT-Office Buildings(2),New York City,New YorkColumbia Property Trust Inc514.1Columbia Property Trust Inc acquired the 2 office buildings from New York REIT, a New York-based lessor of nonresidential buildings, for $514.1 million. The office buildings comprise 245-249 West 17th Street and 218 West 18th Street.
Omega Protein CorpCooke Inc501.0Cooke Inc of Canada definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Omega Protein Corp, a Houston-based seafood processor, for $22 per share or a total of $501.017 million.
Cyence IncGuidewire Software Inc233.6Guidewire Software Inc definitively agreed to acquire Cyence Inc, a San Mateo-based software publisher, for about $233.592 million. The consideration would consist of $110 million in cash and issuance of 1.6 million common shares collectively valued at $123.592 million. The shares were valued based on Guidewire's closing stock price of $77.47 on 5 October 2017, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
Symbiomix Therapeutics LLCLupin Pharmaceuticals Inc150.0Lupin Ltd's unit Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc acquired Symbiomix Therapeutics LLC, a Newark-based pharmaceutical preparations manufacturer, for about $150 million in cash and an undisclosed amount in profit-related payments.
Reliance Marcellus II LLC-Certain Upstream Assets,PennsylvaniaBKV Chelsea LLC126.0Kalnin Ventures LLC's unit BKV Chelsea LLC agreed to pay about $126 million to acquire certain upstream assets in Pennsylvania from Reliance Marcellus II, a producer of crude petroleum and natural gas ultimately owned by Reliance Industries Ltd. Concurrently, BKV agreed to acquire the Marcellus Shale assets of Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc.
Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc-Marcellus Shale AssetsBKV Chelsea LLC84.0Kalnin Ventures LLC's unit BKV Chelsea LLC agreed to acquire the Marcellus Shale assets of Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc, a Houston-based producer of crude petroleum and natural gas, for $84 million in cash. Concurrently, BKV agreed to acquire certain upstream assets from Reliance Marcellus II LLC.
Minden Bancorp IncBusiness First Bancshares Inc75.5Business First Bancshares Inc definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Minden Bancorp Inc, a Minden-based commercial bank, for $30.50 in cash per share or a total of $75.503 million.
Bridge FTL LLC -Distribution CenterDuke Realty Corp54.8Duke Realty Corp acquired the distribution center of Bridge FTL LLC, an Itasca-based provider of land subdivision services, for $54.83 million.
HRM Resources II LLC-Borie Oil FieldIncremental Oil & Gas Ltd0.9Incremental Oil & Gas Ltd of Australia agreed to acquire a 94% stake in the Borie Oil Field from HRM Resources II LLC, a Denver-based producer of crude petroleum and natural gas, for $0.9 million.
Active Fashion Group12 Retech Corp12 Retech Corp of Dominican Republic signed a letter of intent to acquire Active Fashion Group, a Denver-based clothing retailer.
Nominum IncAkamai Technologies IncAkamai Technologies Inc plans to acquire Nominum Inc, a Redwood City-based internet service provider.
ITS Technologies & Logistics LLCAMP Capital Investors LtdAMP Asset Management Australia Ltd's unit AMP Capital Investors Ltd of Australia acquired ITS Technologies & Logistics LLC, a Darien-based provider of rail transportation support services, for around $500 million from Carlyle Infrastructure Partners LP, owned by The Carlyle Group LLC.
Ecolab Inc-Equipment Care BusinessAudax Group LPAudax Group LP agreed to acquire the Equipment Care business of Ecolab Inc, a St. Paul-based detergents manufacturer, via a leveraged buyout transaction.
S&E Specialty PolymersAurora Plastics LlcAurora Plastics LLC acquired S&E Specialty Polymers, a Lunenburg-based manufacturer of plastics products.
Carena IncAvizia IncAvizia Inc acquired Carena Inc, a Seattle-based hospital operator.
Prognosis Innovation HealthcareAzalea Health Innovations IncAzalea Health Innovations Inc merges with Houston-based Prognosis Innovation Healthcare, a leading provider of electronic health records (EHR) to rural and community hospitals.
Local Restaurant Delivery Cos17Bitesquad.com LLCBitesquad.com LLC acquired 17 local restaurant delivery companies, namely Aloha2Go, Ashley’s Food, Café Courier Ohio, Chef Shuttle, Delicious Deliveries, Doorstep Delivery, Foodie Call, FoodNow, Gainesville2Go, Goodybag, Grub Cab, Restaurants Express, Room Service in Paradise, Takeout Taxi Maryland, 2 Dollar Delivery, 256ToGo, and 864ToGo.
Callon Petroleum Co-Natural Gas Gathering SystemBrazos Midstream Holdings LLCBrazos Midstream Holdings LLC acquired the natural gas gathering system of Callon Petroleum Co, a Natchez-based producer of crude petroleum and natural gas.
Center Coast Capital Holdings LlcBrookfield Asset Management IncBrookfield Asset Management Inc of Canada definitively agreed to acquire Center Coast Capital Holdings LLC, a Houston-based investment advisor.
Rocket Code LLCBvaccelBvaccel agreed to acquire Rocket Code LLC, a Columbus-based provider of data processing and hosting services.
Stanley Industrial TiresCamso LtdCamso Ltd of Canada acquired Stanley Industrial Tires, a Gladewater-based tires manufacturer.
Madison Cypress LakesCapreit IncCapreit Inc acquired Madison Cypress Lakes, a 1,002-unit apartment community in the Tennessee suburbs of Memphis.
Undsiclosed Prime Timberlands,GeorgiaCatchMark Timber Trust IncCatchMark Timber Trust Inc acquired 14,923 acres of prime timberlands near the southeast coast of Georgia for around $43.3 mil.
Nielsen-Kellerman IncClearview Capital LLCVia a leveraged buyout transaction, Clearview Capital LLC acquired Nielsen-Kellerman Inc, a Boothwyn-based manufacturer of measuring and controlling devices.
Progressive Employer Management Co IncCoAdvantage CorpMorgan Stanley Global Private Equity's unit CoAdvantage Corp acquired Progressive Employer Management Co Inc, a Sarasota-based provider of human resource, payroll, employee benefits, and workers' compensation services, from Tenex Capital Management LLC.
Constructionreports.comConstruction Journal IncConstruction Journal Inc acquired ConstructionReports.com, a Phoenix-based provider of data processing and hosting services.
Ambrosi Cutlery LtdCozzini Bros IncCozzini Bros Inc, a unit of Birch Hill Equity Partners Management Inc, acquired Ambrosi Cutlery Ltd, a North Salem-based provider of appliance repair and maintenance services.
McCrillis & Eldredge Insurance IncCross InsuranceCross Financial Corp's unit Cross Insurance definitively agreed to acquire McCrillis & Eldredge Insurance Inc, a Newport-based direct life insurance carrier, from Lake Sunapee Bank Group.
Blue Water Communications LlcDavid James GroupDavid James Group acquired Blue Water Communications LLC, a Bradenton-based public relations agency.
Web Chalet IncDigital Arbitrage IncDigital Arbitrage Inc acquired Web Chalet Inc, a San Francisco-based software publisher.
Congo Ltd-Certain AssetsDigitalTown IncDigitalTown Inc agreed to acquire certain assets of Congo Ltd, an Austin-based internet portal operator.
Geofields IncEmerson Electric CoEmerson Electric Co acquired Geofields Inc, an Atlanta-based provider of data management solutions.
Newbridge Securities CorpEuropean Wealth Group LtdEuropean Wealth Group Ltd of the UK plans to acquire Newbridge Securities Corp, a Boca Raton-based investment bank.
Anchorops IncFast Pay Partners LLCFast Pay Partners LLC acquired Anchorops Inc, a Westborough-based software publisher.
Commercial Bancshares IncFirst Financial Bankshares Inc,Abilene,TexasFirst Financial Bankshares Inc plans to acquire Kingwood-based Commercial Bancshares Inc for around $59.4 mil.
Q10 Capital LLCFirst Horizon National CorpFirst Horizon National Corp acquired Q10 Capital LLC, a Greenville-based loan broker.
South Coast Surety Insurance Services LLCGeneral Indemnity Group LLCBoston Omaha Corp's unit General Indemnity Group LLC (GIG) was granted an option to acquire the remaining stake it does not already own in South Coast Surety Insurance Services LLC (SCS), a San Clemente-based carrier of direct property and casualty insurance. Concurrently, GIG agreed to acquire a majority interest in SCS.
South Coast Surety Insurance Services LLCGeneral Indemnity Group LLCBoston Omaha Corp's unit General Indemnity Group LLC (GIG) agreed to acquire a majority interest in South Coast Surety Insurance Services LLC (SCS), a San Clemente-based carrier of direct property and casualty insurance. Concurrently, GIG was granted an option to acquire the remaining stake it does not already own in SCS.
Strobe IncGeneral Motors CoGeneral Motors Co acquired Strobe Inc, a San Francisco-based provider of computer systems design services, from Facebook Inc.
Relay Media IncGoogle IncAlphabet Inc's unit Google Inc acquired Relay Media Inc, a Palo Alto-based internet portal operator.
ReadyCart IncGrapevine Logic IncGrapevine Logic Inc acquired ReadyCart Inc, a Chattanooga-based company that operates a cart of bundled products that can be linked to or embedded in content.
Washington Builders Supply CoGypsum Management & Supply IncGypsum Management & Supply Inc acquired Washington Builders Supply Co, a Meadow Lands-based building material dealer.
Delphi Behavioral Health Group LLCHalifax Group LLCHalifax Group LLC acquired Delphi Behavioral Health Group LLC, a Fort Lauderdale-based operator of residential mental health and substance abuse facility, from Blue Ox Healthcare Partners LLC via a leveraged buyout transaction.
Elite Medical Scribes LlcHealthchannelsHealthchannels acquired Elite Medical Scribes LLC, a Minneapolis-based provider of ambulatory health care services.
Banyan Consulting Group IncHub International LtdHellman & Friedman LLC's unit Hub International Ltd acquired Banyan Consulting Group Inc, a Greensboro-based provider of employee benefit consulting services.
Kenneth A Murray Insurance IncHub International LtdHub International Ltd, a unit of Hellman & Friedman LLC, acquired Fairbanks-based Kenneth A. Murray Insurance Inc.
Marwil & Associates LLCHub International LtdHub International Ltd, a unit of Hellman & Friedman LLC, acquired Marwil & Associates LLC, a Farmington Hills-based insurance agency.
ioSafe IncIDdriven IncIDdriven Inc signed a letter of intent to acquire the entire share capital of ioSafe Inc, an Auburn-based wholesaler of computers, software and peripheral equipment.
Clark Jeary Retirement CommunityImmanuelImmanuel acquired Clark Jeary Retirement Community, a 122-apartment senior living community in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Dupont Teijin Films US LPIndorama Netherlands BVIndorama Ventures PCL's unit Indorama Netherlands BV agreed to acquire DuPont Teijin Films US LP, a Chester-based plastics materials manufacturer jointly owned by DuPont and Teijin Ltd. The transaction would include manufacturing and R&D operations. Concurrently, Indorama agreed to acquire DuPont Teijin Films Luxemburg SA, DuPont Teijin Films UK Ltd, and DuPont Teijin Films China Ltd.
Linden Cogen Holdings LLCJera Power USA IncJera Co Inc's unit Jera Power USA Inc plans to acquire a 50% interest in Linden Cogen Holdings LLC, a Linden-based alternative energy sources establishment, from Oaktree Capital Group LLC and Ares EIF Management LLC.
Ganeden IncKerry Group PLCKerry Group PLC of Republic of Ireland acquired Ganeden Inc, a Mayfield Heights-based provider of biotechnology research and development services.
VHS of Illinois IncLoyola University Health SystemTrinity Health Corp's unit Loyola University Health System definitively agreed to acquire VHS of Illinois Inc, a Berwyn-based hospital operator, from Tenet Healthcare Corp. The transaction would include operations affiliated with VHS of Illinois Inc.
Wiley Oil CoLykins Oil CoLykins Cos Inc's unit Lykins Oil Co acquired Wiley Oil Co, a Dayton-based heating oil dealer.
American Tank Cleaning IncMajestic Oil & Gas IncMajestic Oil & Gas Inc signed a letter of intent to acquire the entire share capital of American Tank Cleaning Inc, a Palatka-based provider of septic tank services.
Bristolat Sunset Apartments,Henderson,NevadaMG Properties GroupMG Properties Group acquired Bristol at Sunset Apartments in Henderson, NV for around $58.25 million.
Universal Entertainment Group LLC-Online Gaming AssetsMonster IncMonster Inc acquired the online gaming assets of Universal Entertainment Group LLC, a Miami-based developer of proprietary online casino free-play and real-money-play software and intellectual property.
Tenmast Software IncMRI Software LLCGI Partners LLP's unit MRI Software LLC acquired Tenmast Software Inc, a Lexington-based software publisher.
Global Institute Of Forensic Research IncMulti-Health Systems IncMulti-Health Systems Inc of Canada acquired Global Institute of Forensic Research Inc, a Great Falls-based provider of research and development services.
Workflex Solutions LLCNICE LtdNICE Ltd of Israel acquired Workflex Solutions LLC, a Cincinnati-based software publisher.
Genesis Capital LLCOaktree Capital Management LPVia a leveraged buyout transaction, Oaktree Capital Group LLC's unit Oaktree Capital Management LP plans to acquire Genesis Capital LLC, a Woodland Hills-based provider of consumer lending services.
Williams Electric CoincParsons Infrastructure & Technology Group IncParsons Infrastructure & Technology Group Inc acquired Williams Electric Co Inc, a Fort Walton Beach-based electrical contractor.
Fiberplex Technologies LLC-Certain AssetsPatton Electronics CoPatton Electronics Co acquired certain assets of Fiberplex Technologies LLC, an Annapolis Junction-based manufacturer of telephone apparatuses.
Maurice Sporting Goods IncPeak Global Holdings LLCPeak Global Holdings LLC signed a letter of intent to acquire Maurice Sporting Goods Inc, a Northbrook-based wholesaler of sporting and recreational goods and supplies.
Silverback Social LlcPerformline LlcPerformline LLC acquired Silverback Social LLC, an Albany-based provider of computer systems design services.
Stephanie Promenade,Henderson,NevadaPrecision Equity LLCPrecision Equity LLC acquired Stephanie Promenade, a 105,500 sq ft retail complex in Henderson, Nevada.
Promed Pharmacy IncPrecision Healthcare IncPrecision Healthcare Inc, a unit of Universal Healthcare Co LLC, plans to acquire Promed Pharmacy Inc, an East Meadow-based drug store operator.
Telluride Health CoPriority Aviation IncPriority Aviation Inc acquired Telluride Health Co, a Telluride-based provider of home health care services.
World Dryer CorpRexnord CorpApollo Global Management LLC's unit Rexnord Corp acquired World Dryer Corp, a Berkeley-based electronic appliances wholesaler, from Newcastle Partners LP, owned by Newcastle Capital Management LP.
Honeywell International Inc-Non Core AssetsShareholdersHoneywell International Inc is rumored to be planning to spin off its non-core assets to its shareholders.
Wytec International IncShareholdersCompetitive Cos Inc completed a spin-off of Wytec International Inc, an internet service provider, to its shareholders.
Four Oceans Holdings IncSharing Services IncSharing Services Inc of Thailand acquired Four Oceans Holdings, a travel agency operator.
Capshare LLCSolium Capital IncSolium Capital Inc of Canada acquired Capshare LLC, a Sandy-based provider of custom computer programming services.
Handup PbcSouth Oakl& ShelterSouth Oakland Shelter acquired HandUp PBC, a San Francisco-based provider of custom computer programming services.
Rocana Inc-AssetsSplunk IncSplunk Inc acquired the assets of Rocana Inc, a San Francisco-based provider of data processing and hosting services.
Summit Behavioral Healthcare LLCSummit Behavioral Healthcare LLC SPVVia a leveraged buyout transaction, Summit Behavioral Healthcare LLC SPV, a special purpose acquisition vehicle jointly owned by Lee Equity Partners LLC and Friedman Fleischer & Lowe LLC, definitively agreed to acquire a majority interest in Summit Behavioral Healthcare LLC, a Franklin-based specialty hospital operator, from Flexpoint Ford LLC.
Talent FunctionTalent SonarTalent Sonar acquired Talent Function, a San Diego-based provider of management consulting services.
Tekk Supply IncThe Nefco CorpThe Nefco Corp acquired Tekk Supply Inc, a Pompano Beach-based wholesaler of industrial machinery and equipment.
BCC Software IncThompson Street Capital Partners LPThompson Street Capital Partners LP acquired BCC Software Inc, a Rochester-based software publisher, from Versa Capital Management LLC and Versa Capital Management LLC via a leveraged buyout transaction.
Precision It Group LLCThrive Networks IncThrive Networks Inc, a unit of Manhattan Telecommunications Corp, acquired Precision IT Group LLC, a New York City-based provider of IT consulting services.
DTX International IncTrademark Global LLCTrademark Global LLC, a unit of Bertram Capital Management LLC, acquired DTX International Inc, an Otsego-based retailer.
Neurensic IncTrading Technologies International IncTrading Technologies International acquired Neurensic LLC, an Illinois-based commodity contracts dealing platform.
Superlift LLCTruck Hero IncCCMP Capital Advisors LLC's unit Truck Hero Inc acquired Superlift LLC, a West Monroe-based manufacturer of motor vehicle steering and suspension components.
HCMS Group LLCUPMC WorkPartnersUPMC Health Plan Inc's unit UPMC WorkPartners acquired HCMS Group LLC, a Cheyenne-based provider of health information services.
DXC Technology Co-US Public Sector BusinessVeritas Capital Partners LPVia a leveraged buyout transaction, Veritas Capital Partners LP plans to acquire the entire share capital of US Public Sector business of DXC Technology Co, a Tysons-based provider of technology consulting, outsourcing and support services.
Jamf Software LLCVista Equity Partners LLCVista Equity Partners LLC definitively agreed to acquire a majority interest in Jamf Software LLC, a Minneapolis-based software publisher, via a leveraged buyout transaction.
Tepel Brothers Printing CoVomela Specialty CoVomela Specialty Co acquired Tepel Brothers Printing Co, a Troy-based provider of quick printing services.
Arkoma Water Resources LLCWaterBridge Resources LLCWaterBridge Resources LLC acquired Arkoma Water Resources LLC, an Oklahoma City-based provider of oil and gas pipeline construction services, from USG Surface Facilities I LLC.
Elite Global Logistics Network LLCWca LtdWCA Ltd agreed to acquire a majority interest in Elite Global Logistics Network LLC, a Morganville-based freight airline.
Fortner Engineering & Manufacturing IncWencor Group LLCWarburg Pincus LLC's unit Wencor Group LLC acquired Fortner Engineering & Manufacturing Inc, a Glendale-based aircraft manufacturer.
Joseph Eve & CoWipfli LLPWipfli LLP acquired Joseph Eve & Co, a Great Falls-based accounting services provider.
Energy Equity Funding LLCYgrene Energy Fund IncYgrene Energy Fund Inc acquired Energy Equity Funding LLC, a St. Louis-based financial vehicle.
HR 360 IncZywave IncZywave Inc acquired HR 360 Inc, a Norwalk-based software publisher.
US M&A Deals Announced October 6 to October 12, 2017
Source: Thomson Reuters