TargetAcquirerValue ($millions)Synopsis
Grifols Diagnostic Solutions IncShanghai RAAS Blood Products Co Ltd5,000.0Shanghai RAAS Blood Products Co Ltd (RAAS) of China signed a letter of intent to acquire the entire share capital of Grifols Diagnostic Solutions Inc, an Emeryville-based manufacturer and wholesaler of medical instruments and supplies, from Grifols SA in exchange for $5 billion. in new RAAS ordinary shares. The transaction would include Grifols subsidiaries.
DJO Global IncColfax Corp3,150.0Colfax Corp definitively agreed to acquire DJO Global Inc, a Vista-based manufacturer and wholesaler of orthopedic products, for $3.15 billion. in cash from DJO Inc, owned by Blackstone Capital Partners V LP. Originally, in August 2018, Blackstone was rumored to be seeking a buyer for DJO.
Cylance IncBlackberry Ltd1,400.0BlackBerry Ltd of Canada definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Cylance Inc, an Irvine-based cybersecurity software developer, for $1.4 billion. in cash. Originally, in November 2018, BlackBerry is rumored to be planning to acquire Cylance.
Trans Bay Cable LLCNextera Energy Transmission LLC1,000.0NextEra Energy Inc's unit Nextera Energy Transmission LLC agreed to acquire Trans Bay Cable LLC, a San Francisco-based electric power distributor, for about $1 billion. and the assumption of amount in liabilities from SteelRiver Infrastructure Fund North America LP.
PlanGrid IncAutodesk Inc875.0Autodesk Inc definitively agreed to acquire PlanGrid Inc, a San Francisco-based software publisher, for $875 million.
Resolute Energy CorpCimarex Energy Co832.0Cimarex Energy Co definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Resolute Energy Corp, a Denver-based oil and gas exploration and production company, for $832.005 million. Cimarex offered a choice of $35 in cash, 0.3943 Cimarex common shares per Resolute share, or a combination of $14 in cash and 0.2366 Cimarex common shares per Resolute share, subject to proration whereby 60% of the total consideration will be paid in cash and the remaining 40% in Cimarex common shares. Based on Cimarex' closing stock price of $88.76 on 16 November 2018, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Resolute share was valued at $34.998. Upon completion of the deal, Cimarex and Resolute will respectively own 94.4% and 5.6% of the merged entity.
Blommer Chocolate CoFuji Oil Holdings Inc750.0Fuji Oil Holdings Inc of Japan agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Blommer Chocolate Co, a Chicago-based manufacturer of chocolate and confectionery, for $750 mil.
Gamestop Corp-Spring Mobile BusinessPrime Communications LP700.0PRG Group Ltd's unit Prime Communications LP definitively agreed to acquire the Spring mobile business of Gamestop Corp, a Grapevine-based computer and software retailer, for about $700 million.
Pellepharm IncLEO Pharma A/S690.0Leo Fondet's unit LEO Pharma A/S of Denmark agreed to acquire the remaining stake it does not already own in Pellepharm Inc, a San Francisco-based provider of social sciences research and development services, from BridgeBio Pharma LLC for $690 million.
EMC Insurance Group IncEmployers Mutual Casualty Co291.8Employers Mutual Casualty Co plans to acquire the remaining 45% stake or 9.725 million in common shares it does not already own in EMC Insurance Group Inc, a Des Moines-based provider of property and casualty insurance products and services, for $30 in cash per share or a total of $291.754 million via an unsolicited offer,
Avista Pharma Solutions IncCambrex Corp252.0Cambrex Corp definitively agreed to acquire Avista Pharma Solutions Inc, a Durham-based pharmaceutical preparations manufacturer, for $252 million in cash.
VantaCore Partners LLCSun Capital Partners Inc205.0Sun Capital Partners Inc plans to acquire VantaCore Partners LLC, a Philadelphia-based limestone quarry operator, from Natural Resource Partners LP for $205 million via a leveraged buyout transaction.
FirstEnergy Generation Corp-West Lorain FacilityVermillion Power LLC144.0Starwood Energy Group Global LLC's unit Vermillion Power LLC agreed to acquire the West Lorain Facility of the bankrupt FirstEnergy Generation Corp, an Akron-based electric power distributor ultimately owned by FirstEnergy Corp, for $144 million via an auction.
Biscayne Bancshares IncFirst Citizens Bank & Trust Co Inc,Raleigh,North Carolina115.0First Citizens Bancshares Inc's unit First Citizens Bank & Trust Co Inc plans to acquire the entire share capital of Biscayne Bancshares Inc, a Coconut Grove-based commercial bank, for about $115 million.
Columbia Vista CorpWestern Forest Products Inc30.5Western Forest Products Inc of Canada agreed to acquire Columbia Vista Corp, a Vancouver-based sawmill operator, for $30.5 million.
National Holdings CorpB Riley Financial Inc22.9B Riley Financial Inc agreed to acquire a 56.34% majority stake or 7.037 million common shares in National Holdings Corp, a New York-based securities brokerage, from Fortress Biotech Inc for $3.25 per share or a total of $22.872 million.
Ludomade IncShareroot Ltd0.5Shareroot Ltd of Australia acquired Ludomade Inc, a San Francisco-based provider of computer systems design services, for $0.5 million.
United Seating & Mobility LLCAEA Investors LPAEA Investors LP acquired United Seating & Mobility LLC, a Rocky Hill-based manufacturer of surgical appliance and supplies, via a leveraged buyout transaction from Assistive Technology Group Inc, ultimately owned by Audax Group LP. Originally, in September 2018, AEA was rumored to be planning to acquire United Seating & Mobility.
QEP Resources Inc-Northwest Louisiana Natural Gas AssetsAethon Energy Management LLCAethon Energy Management LLC definitively agreed to acquire the assets of Northwest Louisiana natural gas from QEP Resources Inc, a Denver-based producer of crude petroleum and natural gas.
CPM Holdings IncAmerican Securities LLCAmerican Securities LLC acquired CPM Holdings Inc, a Waterloo-based industrial machinery manufacturer, from Gilbert Global Equity Partners LP (GGEP) via a secondary buyout transaction. Originally, GGEP acquired CPM.
PlayMonster LLCAudax Group LPAudax Group LP acquired PlayMonster LLC, a Beloit-based toys manufacturer, from Topspin Partners via a leveraged buyout transaction.
Vesta Housing Solutions LLCBalmoral Funds LLCBalmoral Advisors LLC's unit Balmoral Funds LLC acquired a majority interest in Vesta Housing Solutions LLC, a Birmingham-based modular building manufacturer, from Soaring Pine Capital Growth Fund I.
Poten & Partners IncBGC Partners IncBGC Partners Inc acquired the entire share capital of Poten & Partners Inc, a New York-based provider of freight transportation arrangement services.
White Construction Co IncCongruex LLCCrestview Partners LP's unit Congruex LLC acquired White Construction Co Inc, a Beaver Dam-based provider of telecommunication contracting services.
SOBA TOTTOCreate Restaurants NY IncCreate Restaurants Holdings Inc's unit Create Restaurants NY Inc plans to acquire the entire share capital of SOBA TOTTO, a full-service restaurant operator. Concurrently, Create Restaurants NY plans to acquire the entire share capital of ABURIYA KINNOSUKE.
ABURIYA KINNOSUKECreate Restaurants NY IncCreate Restaurants Holdings Inc's unit Create Restaurants NY Inc plans to acquire the entire share capital of ABURIYA KINNOSUKE, a full-service restaurant operator. Concurrently, Create Restaurants NY plan to acquire the entire share capital of SOBA TOTTO.
E H C Medical Offices PLLCCrossroads Holding LLCRevelstoke Capital Partners LLC's unit Crossroads Holding LLC acquired EHC Medical Offices PLLC, a Harriman-based provider of medical services.
Cretic Energy Services LLCForbes Energy Services LtdForbes Energy Services Ltd acquired Cretic Energy Services LLC, a Montgomery-based coiled tubing services provider, from Catapult Energy Services Group LLC.
Active Minerals International LLCGolden Gate Capital IncGolden Gate Capital Inc acquired Active Minerals International LLC, a Sparks-based mine operator for clay, ceramic and refractory minerals, via a leveraged buyout transaction.
Ultimus Fund Solutions LLCGtcr LLCGTCR LLC definitively agreed to acquire Ultimus Fund Solutions LLC, a Cincinnati-based portfolio manager, via a leveraged buyout transaction.
Silvergate Bank,San Marcos,CaliforniaHomeStreet Bank,Seattle,WAHomestreet Inc's unit HomeStreet Bank definitively agreed to acquire Silvergate Bank, a San Marcos-based commercial bank, from Silvergate Capital Corp, ultimately owned by Wescom Credit Union.
Jelli InciHeartMedia InciHeartMedia Inc, jointly owned by Thomas H. Lee Partners LP and Bain Capital Partners LLC, agreed to acquire Jelli Inc, a San Mateo-based radio network.
GeoStabilization International LLCKKR & Co IncKKR & Co Inc agreed to acquire GeoStabilization International LLC, a Grand Junction-based engineering services provider, from CAI Capital Management Co via a leveraged buyout transaction.
Best Market-stores(27)Lidl US LLCLidl US LLC acquired 27 stores of Best Market, a Bethpage-based supermarket operator.
Community Health Systems Inc-South Carolina Hospitals(4)Medical University Hospital AuthorityMedical University Hospital Authority definitively agreed to acquire 4 South Carolina hospitals of Community Health Systems Inc, a Franklin-based hospital operator.
Midori Auto Leather North America IncMidori Auto leather Co LtdMidori Auto Leather Co Ltd of Japan acquired an 87% stake in Midori Auto Leather North America Inc, a Novi-based leather goods manufacturer.
Advangelists LLCMobiquity Technologies IncMobiquity Technologies Inc plans to merge with Advangelists LLC, a Seattle-based provider of graphic design services.
ABA of North Texas LLCPharos Capital Group LLCPharos Capital Group LLC acquired ABA of North Texas LLC, a Plano-based owner and operator of behavioral services centers, via a leveraged buyout transaction.
USAA Real Estate Co-Troy Block Office BuildingsPontegadea Inmobiliaria SLPontegadea Inmobiliaria SL of Spain is rumored to be planning to acquire the Troy Block office buildings of USAA Real Estate Co, a San Antonio-based real estate agency ultimately owned by United Services Automobile Association. According to sources, the deal is expected to be valued at around $750 mil.
Nuance Communications Inc-Automotive BusinessShareholdersNuance Communications Inc plans to spinoff its automotive business to its shareholders.
Pearson's Candy CoSpell Capital Partners LLCSpell Capital Partners LLC acquired Pearson's Candy Co, a St. Paul-based manufacturer of chocolate and confectionery, via a leveraged buyout transaction.
General Electric Capital Corp-Healthcare Equipment Finance Business Loans PortfolioTIAA BankTIAA Bank, a unit of EverBank Financial Corp, ultimately owned by Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association, acquired the portfolio of healthcare equipment finance business loans from General Electric Capital Corp, a Norwalk-based savings and loan holding company ultimately owned by General Electric Co.
ST Products LLCWaybill USA IncWaybill USA Inc acquired ST Products LLC, a Duncansville-based manufacturer of steel pipes and tubes, from Quilvest USA Inc, ultimately owned by Quilvest SA.
US M&A Deals Announced November 16 to 22, 2018
Source: Thomson Reuters