TargetAcquirerValue ($millions)Synopsis
International Paper Co-North America Consumer Packaging BusinessGraphic Packaging Holding Co1,800.3Graphic Packaging Holding Co definitively agreed to acquire the North America consumer packaging business of International Paper Co (IP), a Memphis-based manufacturer and wholesaler of paper packaging products, for $1.8 billion. The consideration would consist of $660 million in cash and the issuance of 79.916 million common shares valued at $1.14 billion. The shares were valued based on Graphic's closing stock price of $14.27 on 23 October 2017, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. Upon completion of the deal, Graphic and IP would respectively own 79.5% and 20.5% of the merged entity.
BroadSoft IncCisco Systems Inc1,771.1Cisco Systems Inc definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of BroadSoft Inc, a Gaithersburg-based software publisher, for $55 in cash per share or a total of $1.771 billion. Originally, on October 22, 2017, Cisco Systems was rumored to be planning to acquire BroadSoft.
Aetna Inc-US Group Life & Disability BusinessHartford Life & Accident Insurance Co1,450.0The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc's unit Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Co definitively agreed to acquire the US Group Life & Disability business of Aetna Inc, a Hartford-based provider of health maintenance organization services, for $1.45 billion in cash. Originally, in April 2017, Aetna was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its Group Benefits Unit.
Gigamon IncElliott Management Corp1,360.2Elliott Management Corp definitively agreed to acquire the remaining 34.788 million common shares or 92.97 stake it does not already own in Gigamon Inc, a Santa Clara-based provider of data processing and hosting services, for $38.5 in cash per share or a total of $1.36 billion via a leveraged buyout transaction. Originally, in September 2017, Elliot was rumored to be planning to acquire Gigamon.
Deltic Timber CorpPotlatch Corp1,165.1Potlatch Corp definitively agreed to merge with Deltic Timber Corp, an El Dorado-based manufacturer of timber and wood products, via a stock swap transaction valued at $1.165 billion. Potlatch offered 1.8 common shares per Deltic share. Based on Potlatch's closing stock price of $53 on 20 October 2017, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. Each Deltic share was valued at $95.4. Upon completion of the deal, Potlatch and Deltic would respectively own 65% and 35% of the merged entity named PotlatchDeltic Corp.
Hudson's Bay Co-Lord & Taylor Fifth Avenue BuildingWeWork Property Advisors LLC850.0WeWork Property Advisors LLC, jointly owned by WeWork Cos Inc and Rhone Capital LLC, agreed to acquire the Lord & Taylor Fifth Avenue Building of Hudson's Bay Co, a Brampton-based owner and operator of department stores, for about $850 million.
BluePay Processing LLCFirst Data Corp760.0First Data Corp, a unit of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co LP, definitively agreed to acquire BluePay Processing LLC, a Naperville-based provider of data processing and hosting services, from TA Associates Management LP for about $760 million in cash. Earlier this month, First Data was rumored to be planning to acquire BluePay.
US Healthworks IncConcentra Inc753.0Concentra Inc, a unit of MJ Acquisition Corp, ultimately owned by Select Medical Holdings Corp and Welsh Carson Anderson & Stowe, definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of US Healthworks Inc, a Valencia-based physician's office operator, from Dignity Health for about $753 million. The consideration would consist of $515 million in cash and $238 million in shares of the newly combined entity.
Carter Validus Mission Critical REIT Inc-Data Center Portfolio(14)Mapletree Redwood Data Centre Trust750.0Mapletree Redwood Data Centre Trust of Singapore, jointly owned by Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd and Mapletree Industrial Trust, definitively agreed to acquire the portfolio of 14 data center from Carter Validus Mission Critical REIT Inc, a Tampa-based lessor of real estate property, for an estimated $750 mil.
Exactech IncTPG Capital LP623.5TPG Capital LP definitively agreed to merge with Exactech Inc, a Gainesville-based manufacturer of navigational, measuring, electromedical and control Instruments, for $42 cash per share or a total of $623.456 million.
Noble Americas CorpVitol US Holding Co582.0Euromin Inc's unit Vitol US Holding Co agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Noble Americas Corp, a Stamford-based wholesaler of crude and refined oil products, from Noble Resources UK Holdings Ltd, ultimately owned by Noble Group Ltd, for about $582 million in cash.
nuTonomy IncDelphi Automotive PLC450.0Delphi Automotive PLC of the UK agreed to acquire nuTonomy Inc, a Cambridge-based software developer for self-driving vehicles, for $450 million. The consideration would consist of $400 million and up to $50 million in profit-related payments.
Virtu Financial-BondpointIntercontinental Exchange Inc400.0Intercontinental Exchange Inc definitively agreed to acquire the bondpoint of Virtu Financial, a New York-based provider of financial investment services, for $400 mil.
Carter Validus Mission Critical REIT Inc-Chicago Data Center,ILDigital Realty Trust LP315.0Digital Realty Trust Inc's unit Digital Realty Trust LP definitively agreed to acquire the Chicago data center from Carter Validus Mission Critical REIT Inc, a Tampa-based lessor of real estate property, for an estimated $315 million.
O-Tex Holdings IncC&J Energy Services Inc245.4Nabors Industries Ltd's unit C&J Energy Services Inc agreed to acquire O-Tex Holdings Inc, a Duncan-based intermediator, for $245.431 million. The consideration would consist of cash and common share.
Rotation Medical IncSmith & Nephew PLC210.0Smith & Nephew PLC of the UK definitively to acquire Rotation Medical Inc, a Plymouth-based wholesaler of medical equipment and supplies, for about $210 million. The consideration would consist of $125 million in cash and $85 million profit-related payments.
CorsearchAudax Group LP140.0Via a leveraged buyout transaction, Audax Group LP agreed to acquire Corsearch, a New York City-based provider of clearance and protection services for trademarks, for $140 million in cash from Wolters Kluwer Governance, Risk & Compliance, ultimately owned by Wolters Kluwer NV.
Inventure Foods IncUtz Quality Foods Inc79.1Utz Quality Foods Inc agreed to merge with Inventure Foods Inc, a Phoenix-based producer and wholesaler of specialty snacks, for $4 in cash per share or a total of $79.144 million. The offer was conditioned upon at least more than 50% of Inventure's shares being tendered.
VMC Consulting CorpKeywords Studios PLC66.4Keywords Studios PLC of Republic of Ireland plans to acquire the entire share capital of VMC Consulting Corp, a Redmond-based provider of logistics consulting services, for an estimated $66.4 million. The transaction would include Volt Canada Inc.
Multi-Family Apartment Community Phoenix AZPure Multi-Family REIT LP59.0Pure Multi-Family REIT LP of Canada agreed to acquire a multi-family apartment community in Phoenix, Arizona for $59 million.
Cutters Group Management IncThe Wireline Group, LLC55.1The Wireline Group, LLC, a unit of Tong Oil Tools Co Ltd's Tong Petrotech Inc subsidiary, plans to acquire the entire share capital of Cutters Group Management Inc, a Houston-based provider of financial investment services, a unit of PetroNet Inc subsidiary of Dongzheng Rongcheng Capital Management Co Ltd's Shenzhen Dongzheng Tongyuan Oversea Oil Industry Investment Fund LP unit, from PetroNet Inc (66.64%), Gary Cain (2.97%), Kent Brown (2.97%), Ronnie Anderson (1.19%), Donnie Anderson (1.19%) and Justin Anderson (1.19%) for $55.117 million via an internal reorganization. Concurrently, The Wireline Group, LLC plans to acquire the entire share capital in API Holdings LLC.
Plastic Water Tanks IncGrupo Rotoplas SAB de CV32.2Grupo Rotoplas SAB de CV of Mexico acquired a majority interest in Plastic Water Tanks Inc, a Compton-based plastics products manufacturer, for $32.21 million.
Residence Inn by Marriott Salt Lake City MurrayApple Hospitality REIT Inc25.5Apple Hospitality REIT Inc acquired the 179-room Residence Inn by Marriott Salt Lake City Murray from Marriott International Inc for about $25.5 million.
API Holdings LLCThe Wireline Group, LLC7.6The Wireline Group LLC, a unit of Tong Oil Tools Co Ltd's Tong Petrotech Inc subsidiary, plans to acquire the entire share capital of API Holdings LLC, an Albany-based producer of crude petroleum and natural gas and a unit of Tong Well Service LLC, ultimately owned by Tong Oil Tools Co Ltd. The stake would be acquired from Tong Well Service LLC (88.84%), a unit of WellChase Energy Inc subsidiary of Tong Oil Tools Co Ltd's Xi'an Huacheng Petroleum Technology Service Co Ltd, Ronnie Anderson (3.79%), Donnie Anderson (3.79%) and Justin Anderson (3.58%), Concurrently, The Wireline Group LLC plans to acquire the entire share capital of Cutters Group Management Inc.
1480 NW 94th Avenue,Doral,FLTerreno Realty Corp6.8Terreno Realty Corp acquired 1480 NW 94th Avenue, an industrial property in Doral, Florida, for about $6.8 mil.
K12 EnterpriseSerenic Software Inc3.5Sylogist Ltd's unit Serenic Software Inc acquired K12 Enterprise, a provider of data processing and hosting services. Concurrently, Serenic acquired Sunpac Systems. The two transactions have a combined value of $3.482 million. The consideration consisted of $1.426 in cash and the assumption of $2.056 million in liabilities.
Hopp Cos IncHalitron Inc0.7Halitron Inc acquired Hopp Cos Inc, a New Hyde Park-based signs manufacturer, for $0.7 mil.
MDR HealthCare LLCAscendo Resources LLCAscendo Resources LLC acquired MDR HealthCare LLC, a Coral Gables-based executive search services provider.
Polycomp Administrative Services IncAscensus IncAscensus Inc acquired Polycomp Administrative Services Inc, a Roseville-based pension fund.
American Insulated Glass LlcAv Capital Holdings Management LLCAv Capital Holdings Management LLC acquired American Insulated Glass LLC, a Conley-based building material dealer, via a leveraged buyout transaction.
Granite BankBangor Savings Bank,Bangor, MaineBangor Bancorp's unit Bangor Savings Bank plans to acquire the entire share capital of Colebrook-based Granite Bank. According to sources, the deal is expected to be valued at around $45 mil.
Morphick IncBooz Allen Hamilton Holding CorpThe Carlyle Group LP's unit Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp agreed to acquire Morphick Inc, a Cincinnati-based provider of security systems services.
mProve Health LLCBracket IncGenstar Capital LLC's unit Bracket Inc acquired mProve Health LLC, an Arlington-based provider of data processing and hosting services.
Tech Info Group LLCCapitas Partners LLCCapitas Partners LLC acquired Tech Info Group LLC, a Los Angeles-based software publisher, via a leveraged buyout transaction.
Prime Motor GroupCapstone Automotive GroupGPB Capital Holdings LLC's unit Capstone Automotive Group acquired a majority interest in Prime Motor Group, a Westwood-based new car dealer.
Diamond V Mills IncCargill IncCargill Inc agreed to acquire Diamond V Mills Inc, a Cedar Rapids-based provider of natural solutions and technologies services.
LP Health Services LLCCCHN Group Holdings IncFrazier Healthcare Partners' unit CCHN Group Holdings Inc agreed to acquire LP Health Services LLC, a Waltham-based provider of administrative management and general management consulting services, from Lifeplans Inc, owned by Munich American Reassurance Co, ultimately owned by Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellscha AG.
St. Vincent HealthCareCentury Ambulance Service IncCentury Ambulance Service Inc, a unit of ProTransport-1 LLC, acquired St. Vincent HealthCare, a Billings-based provider of ambulance services.
Total HR ManagementCoAdvantage CorpMorgan Stanley Global Private Equity's unit CoAdvantage Corp acquired Total HR Management, a La Crescenta-based provider of human resources and executive search consulting services.
Walter Investment Management CorpCreditorsWalter Investment Management Corp, a Fort Washington-based real estate investment trust, agreed a debt restructuring transaction with creditors, who will receive common shares, second lien notes due in December 2024 and convertible preferred stock in exchange for outstanding debt. Upon completion of the deal, creditors will hold an interest in the restructured Walter. The book value of the existing debt that will be exchanged amounts to $700 million.
Aetna IncCVS Health CorpCVS Health Corp is rumored to be planning to acquire the entire share capital of Aetna Inc, a Hartford-based direct health and medical insurance carrier, for around $66 billion.
No Magic IncDassault Systemes SADassault Systemes SA of France definitively agreed to acquire No Magic Inc, an Allen-based software publisher.
Conexiam SolutionsDelegata CorpDelegata Corp acquired Conexiam Solutions, a Wilmington-based provider of administrative management and general management consulting services.
TempAlert LLCDigi International IncDigi International Inc acquired TempAlert LLC, a Boston-based monitoring initiative platform provider.
Bluetext LLCEastport Holdings LLCEastport Holdings LLC acquired Bluetext Llc, a Washington-based advertising agency.
AJ Silberman & Co LLCEby-Brown Co LLCEby-Brown Co LLC definitively agreed to acquire AJ Silberman & Co LLC, a Cheswick-based line grocery wholesaler.
Triad Financial Services IncECN Capital CorpECN Capital Corp of Canada definitively agreed to acquire Triad Financial Services Inc, a Jacksonville-based sales financing services provider. The deal had a reported value of $100 million.
Frenkel & Co IncEdgewood Partners Insurance CenterThe Carlyle Group LP's unit Edgewood Partners Insurance Center plans to acquire the remaining stake it does not already own in Frenkel & Co Inc, a New York-based insurance agency.
Return Path Inc-Consumer Insights BusinessEdison Software IncEdison Software Inc acquired the consumer insights business of Return Path Inc, a New York-based software publisher.
AgEagle Aerial Systems IncEnerJex Resources IncEnerJex Resources Inc definitively agreed to merge with AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc, a Neodesha-based automobiles manufacturer.
SDJ Trading LLCEnson Group LLCEnson Group LLC acquired SDJ Trading LLC, a Philadelphia-based wholesaler of fish and seafood.
ExtremeTix IncEtixEtix acquired ExtremeTix Inc, a Houston-based personal services provider.
TicketBiscuit LLCEtixEtix acquired TicketBiscuit LLC, a Birmingham-based event promoter.
Shop-All GroceryGood Day PharmacyGood Day Pharmacy acquired Shop-All Grocery in Yuma.
Henley City LivingHenley USA LLCHenley USA LLC, a unit of Henley Investment Management Ltd, acquired Henley City Living in Manhattan.
Primescape Solutions IncHighPoint Global LLCHighPoint Global LLC acquired Primescape Solutions Inc, a Herndon-based marketing consulting services provider.
Victoria's Kitchen LLCHispanica International Delights of America IncHispanica International Delights of America Inc agreed to acquire Victoria's Kitchen LLC, a Los Angeles-based grocery products wholesaler.
Premier Medical CorpHospice Source LLCTransition Capital Partners Ltd's unit Hospice Source LLC acquired Premier Medical Corp, a Denver-based provider of respiratory equipment, liquid oxygen, and durable medical equipment rental services, from The Riverside Co. Concurrently, Hospice acquired certain assets of Specialized Medical Services Inc.
Specialized Medical Services Inc-Certain AssetsHospice Source LLCTransition Capital Partners Ltd's unit Hospice Source LLC (Hospice) acquired certain assets of Specialized Medical Services Inc, a Milwaukee-based provider of oxygen and respiratory therapy and health consulting services ultimately owned by The Riverside Co. Concurrently, Hospice acquired Premier Medical Corp.
Manairco IncHughey & Phillips LLCHughey & Phillips LLC plans to acquire the remaining stake it does not already own in Manairco Inc, a Mansfield-based lighting equipment manufacturer.
Appleton Coated LLCIndustrial Assets CorpIndustrial Assets Corp acquired Appleton Coated LLC, a Combined Locks-based paper mill operator, from Virtus Holdings LLC.
Chagrin Safety Supply IncInnovest Global IncInnovest Global Inc of Canada acquired Chagrin Safety Supply Inc, a Chagrin Falls-based apparels manufacturer.
Bullhorn IncInsight Venture Partners LLCInsight Venture Partners LLC definitively agreed to acquire Bullhorn Inc, a Boston-based software reproducer, from Vista Equity Partners LLC via a leveraged buyout transaction.
Royce Carlton IncInternational Creative Management Partners LLCInternational Creative Management Partners LLC acquired a majority interest in Royce Carlton Inc, a New York City-based professional services provider.
Exactor IncIntuit IncIntuit Inc plans to acquire Exactor Inc, a Wynnewood-based software publisher.
Gibraltar Cable Barrier Systems LPInvestor GroupAn investor group, comprising Framework Capital Partners LLC and Tecum Capital Partners II LP, agreed to acquire Gibraltar Cable Barrier Systems LP, a Marble Falls-based provider of security systems services, via a leveraged buyout transaction.
Core Clinical IncInvicro LlcInvicro LLC acquired Core Clinical Inc, a Doylestown-based diagnostic imaging center operator.
Design Rails IncInvisionapp IncInvisionapp Inc acquired Design Rails Inc, a software publisher.
ExamForce-CramMaster Certification Preparation SolutionI-Qubed Solutions LtdI-Qubed Solutions Ltd of the UK acquired the CramMaster Certification Preparation Solution of ExamForce, a Largo-based provider of exam preparation and tutoring services ultimately owned by LearnForce Partners LLC.
Pinnacle Midstream LlcISQ Global Infrastructure Fund II LPI Squared Capital Advisors LLC's unit ISQ Global Infrastructure Fund II LP definitively agreed to acquire Pinnacle Midstream LLC, a Houston-based producer of crude petroleum and natural gas, from BP Energy Partners LLC via a leveraged buyout transaction.
TransMedia LLCiTeknik Holding CorpiTeknik Holding Corp plans to acquire the entire share capital of TransMedia LLC, a Boca Raton-based public relations agency.
Short Bark Industries IncJLL PB Holding LLCJLL Partners Inc's unit JLL PB Holding LLC acquired the bankrupt Short Bark Industries Inc, a Vonore-based apparels manufacturer, via an auction.
The Original Sprout LLCKahnalytics IncConcierge Technologies Inc's unit Kahnalytics Inc agreed to acquire The Original Sprout LLC, a manufacturer of hair care and skin products.
Rhein Medical IncKatena Products IncKatena Products Inc acquired Rhein Medical Inc, a St Petersburg-based medical instruments manufacturer.
Warn Industries Inc-Aftermarket BusinessKeystone Automotive Operations IncLKQ Corp's unit Keystone Automotive Operations Inc agreed to acquire the aftermarket business of Warn Industries Inc, a Clackamas-based engine parts manufacturer and a unit of Dover Resources Inc, ultimately owned by Dover Corp.
Waste Oil Recyclers IncMahoney Environmental IncMahoney Environmental Inc acquired Waste Oil Recyclers Inc, a Modena-based waste management services provider.
Logi Analytics IncMarlin Equity Partners LLCMarlin Equity Partners LLC acquired Logi Analytics Inc, a Mclean-based software publisher, via a leveraged buyout transaction.
Mitchell Actuarial Recruiting LLCMcgrath Technical Staffing IncMcgrath Technical Staffing Inc acquired Mitchell Actuarial Recruiting LLC, a Yardley-based provider of human resources and executive search consulting services.
New Beginnings MinnesotaMeridian Behavioral HealthMeridian Behavioral Health, a unit of Audax Group LP, acquired New Beginnings Minnesota, a Waverly-based psychiatric and substance abuse hospital operator.
Clean Energy Collective-5.4 Mw Community Solar PortfolioNautilus Solar Energy LLCStarwood Energy Group LLC's unit Nautilus Solar Energy LLC acquired the portfolio of 5.4 mw community solar from Clean Energy Collective, a Louisville-based alternative energy sources establishment.
Gooding Co IncNosco IncHolden Industries Inc's unit Nosco Inc acquired Gooding Co Inc, a Lockport-based provider of packaging and labeling services.
Arimo IncPanasonic CorpPanasonic Corp of Japan plans to acquire Arimo Inc, a Mountain View-based provider of data processing and hosting services.
Neos Therapeutics IncPDL Biopharma IncPDL Biopharma Inc plans to acquire the entire share capital of Neos Therapeutics Inc, a Grand Prairie-based pharmaceutical preparations manufacturer.
ASB Financial CorpPeoples Bancorp Inc,Marietta, OhioPeoples Bancorp Inc plans to acquire the remaining stake it does not already own in ASB Financial Corp, a Portsmouth-based savings institution, for around $39.6 million.
Resource Navigation PartnersPhh Investments LtdPhh Investments Ltd merged with Resource Navigation Partners, a Seattle-based investment advisor.
Gunn, Steers & Company LLCPrime Risk Partners IncPrime Risk Partners Inc acquired Gunn, a Manhattan-based insurance agency.
MyIAD CorpPyramidion Technology Group IncPyramidion Technology Group Inc acquired MyIAD Corp, a San Juan-based provider of security systems services.
COBAN Technologies IncSafe Fleet Investments LLCSterling Group LP's unit Safe Fleet Investments LLC acquired COBAN Technologies Inc, a Houston-based wholesaler of photographic equipment and supplies.
Williams & Associates InsuranceSeeman Holtz Property & Casualty IncSeeman Holtz Property & Casualty Inc acquired Indianapolis-based Williams & Associates Insurance.
Confimex Services InsuranceSeeman Holtz Property & Casualty IncSeeman Holtz Property & Casualty Inc acquired Tomball-based Confimex Services Insurance.
Top It Off IncSelect Sports Outfitters LLCSelect Sports Outfitters LLC acquired the entire share capital of Top It Off Inc, a Boston-based apparel cutting and sewing contractor. On completion of the deal, the merged entity would be named as 1818 Apparel Co.
Btp Systems LlcSerco IncSerco Group PLC's unit Serco Inc definitively agreed to acquire BTP Systems LLC, a Ludlow-based engineering services provider.
Sunpac SystemsSerenic Software IncSylogist Ltd's unit Serenic Software Inc acquired Sunpac Systems, a provider of data processing and hosting services. Concurrently, Serenic acquired K12 enterprise. The two transactions have a combined value of $3.482 million.
TelStrat International LtdSerenova LLCMarlin Equity Partners LLC's unit Serenova LLC acquired TelStrat International Ltd, an Allen-based wired telecommunications carrier.
North Mill Capital LLCSolar Senior Capital LtdSolar Senior Capital Ltd acquired North Mill Capital LLC, a Princeton-based provider of sales financing services.
Dental Technology Designs INCSunset Dental TechnologiesSunset Dental Technologies acquired the entire share capital of Dental Technology Designs INC, a De Pere-based provider of computer systems design services.
Car-Mercial LLCTeam Velocity Marketing LLCTeam Velocity Marketing LLC acquired Car-Mercial LLC, a Hendersonville-based provider of marketing consulting services.
DoubleTree Hotel,Wilmington,DelawareThe Buccini/Pollin Group, IncThe Buccini/Pollin Group Inc acquired the 244-room DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Wilmington.
Parkway Pipeline LLCValero Energy Partners LPVia an internal reorganization, Valero Energy Corp's unit Valero Energy Partners LP plans to acquire Parkway Pipeline LLC, a provider of pipeline transportation services of natural gas, from Valero Terminaling & Distribution Co, ultimately owned by Valero Energy Corp. The deal would include Port Arthur terminal assets.
Datto IncVista Equity Partners LLCVista Equity Partners LLC definitively agreed to acquire Datto Inc, a Norwalk-based provider of computer facilities management services, via a leveraged buyout transaction.
Revolutionary Medical Devices IncVyaire Medical IncVyaire Medical Inc, jointly owned by Apax Partners LLP and Becton Dickinson & Co, acquired Revolutionary Medical Devices Inc, a Tucson-based provider of research and development services.
US M&A Deals Announced October 20 to October 26, 2017
Source: Thomson Reuters