Target | Acquirer | Value ($millions) | Synopsis |
L3 Technologies Inc | Harris Corp | 16,006.6 | Harris Corp agreed to merge with in L3 Technologies Inc, a New York- based manufacturer of electronic components, for $16.007 billion via a stock swap transaction. Harris offered 1.3 common shares for every L3 Technologies common share. Based on Harris's closing stock price of $154.87 on 12 October 2018, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each L3 Technologies share was valued at $201.331. Upon completion of the deal, the merged entity will be renamed as L3 Harris Technologies Inc. Shareholders of Harris will own a 54% interest in the enlarged entity, while shareholders of L3 Technologies will hold the remaining 46% stake. |
OppenheimerFunds Inc | Invesco Ltd | 5,715.0 | Invesco Ltd definitively agreed to acquire OppenheimerFunds Inc, a New York-based provider of investment management services, for $5.715 billion from Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp, ultimately owned by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. The consideration will consist of the issuance of 81.9 million common shares valued at $1.715 billion and $4 billion in preferred shares. The shares were valued based on Invesco's closing stock price of $20.940 on 17 October 2018, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. Originally, In August 2018, Mass was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its OppenheimerFunds Inc unit. |
IM Flash Technologies LLC | Micron Technology Inc | 2,500.0 | Micron Technology Inc exercised its option to acquire the remaining 49% stake it does not already own in IM Flash Technologies LLC, a Lehi-based manufacturer of semiconductors and related devices, from its joint venture partner Intel Corp for an estimated $2.5 billion. The consideration will consist of $1.5 billion in cash and the assumption of $1 billion in liabilities. |
Endocyte Inc | Novartis AG | 2,092.2 | Novartis AG of Switzerland agreed to merge with Endocyte Inc, a West Lafayette-based biopharmaceutical company, for $24 in cash per share or a total of $2.092 bil. |
SendGrid Inc | Twilio Inc | 1,970.7 | Twilio Inc definitively agreed to merge with SendGrid Inc, a Denver-based developer of digital communications software, from Bain Capital Venture Partners LLC, Deer Management Co LLC, and other shareholders, via a stock swap transaction valued at $1.971 billion. Twilio offered 0.485 Class A common share per SendGrid common share. The shares were valued based on Twilio's closing stock price of $75 on 12 October 2018, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Twilio share was valued at $36.375. |
Greencore Usa Inc | Hearthside Food Solutions LLC | 1,075.0 | Hearthside Food Solutions LLC, jointly owned by Partners Group AG and Charlesbank Capital Partners LLC, definitively agreed to acquire Greencore USA Inc, a Downers Grove-based manufacturer of perishable prepared foods, from Greencore Group PLC, for about $1.075 billion in cash. |
Valero Energy Partners LP | Valero Energy Corp | 950.4 | Valero Energy Corp definitively agreed to acquire the remaining 32.476% stake or 22.493 million common units it does not already own in Valero Energy Partners LP, a San Antonio-based provider of pipeline transportation services of crude oil, for $42.25 in cash per share or a total of $950.35 million. |
InfraREIT Inc | Oncor Electric Delivery Co LLC | 923.2 | Oncor Electric Delivery Co LLC, a unit of Energy Future Holdings Corp, ultimately owned by Sempra Energy, definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of InfraREIT Inc, a Dallas-based lessor of real estate investment trust, for $21 in cash per share or a total of $923.206 million. Concurrently, Sharyland Distribution & Transmission Services LLC (SDTC) definitively agreed to exchange its South Texas Assets with Sharyland Utilities LP's Golden Spread Electric Cooperative interconnection. |
Cambium Learning Group Inc | Veritas Capital Management LLC | 707.9 | Veritas Capital Management LLC, a unit of Veritas Capital Partners LP, definitively agreed to merge with Cambium Learning Group Inc, a Dallas-based book publisher, for $14.50 in cash per share or a total of $707.888 million in cash via a leveraged buyout transaction. |
Sabalo Energy LLC | Earthstone Energy Inc | 676.0 | US-based Earthstone Energy Inc, a unit of EnCap Investments LP, definitely agreed to acquire Sabalo Energy LLC and Sabalo Energy Inc, a producer of crude petroleum and natural gas, for $1.091 billion from Sabalo Energy LLC, ultimately owned by Sabalo Holdings LLC. The consideration will consist of $650 million in cash, and the issuance of 32.316 million common shares valued at $441.303 million. The shares were valued based on Earthstone's closing stock price on 16 October 2018, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. |
Magnum Oil Tools International Ltd | Nine Energy Service Inc | 536.9 | Nine Energy Service Inc (NES) definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Magnum Oil Tools International Ltd, a Corpus Christi-based manufacturer of oil and gas field machinery and equipment, for an estimated $536.944 million. The consideration will consist of around $334.494 million in cash plus 5 million NES common shares valued at $177.45 million plus up to $25 million in profit-related payments. The shares were valued based on NES' closing stock price of $35.49 on 12 October 2018, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. |
Lansing Trade Group LLC | The Andersons Inc | 471.0 | The Andersons Inc agreed to acquire the remaining 67.5% interest it does not already own in Lansing Trade Group LLC, an Overland Park-based wholesaler of farm products and raw materials, for around $471 million. The consideration will consist of $175 million in cash, the issuance of $130 million common shares, and the assumption of $166 million in liabilities. |
ebbu LLC | Canopy Growth Corp | 334.1 | Canopy Growth Corp of Canada agreed to acquire ebbu LLC, an Evergreen-based manufacturer of medicinals and botanicals, for an estimated $334.138 million. The consideration will consist of $19.2 million in cash, 6.221 million in Canopy common shares valued at $238.139 mil, and up to $76.799 million in profit-related payments. The shares were valued based on Canopy's closing stock price of $49.853 on 12 October 2018, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. |
Baggage Airline Guest Services Inc | SP Plus Corp | 275.0 | SP Plus Corp (SP) definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Baggage Airline Guest Services Inc, an Orlando-based provider of airport operation related services. Concurrently, SP definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Home Serv Delivery LLC. Both transactions are expected to have a combined value of $275 million in cash. |
Advanced Fresh Concepts Corp | Zensho Holdings Co Ltd | 257.1 | Zensho Holdings Co Ltd of Japan agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Advanced Fresh Concepts Corp, a Rancho Dominguez-based firm that makes and supplies sushi products to supermarkets in the United States and Canada, for $257.1 mil. |
Boral Ltd-US Block Business | Quikrete Holdings Inc | 156.0 | Quikrete Holdings Inc agreed to acquire US block business of Boral Ltd, a Sydney, New South Wales-based manufacturer and wholesaler of building and construction materials, for $156 mil. |
Triton Digital Inc | EW Scripps Co | 150.0 | EW Scripps Co planned to acquire Triton Digital Inc, a Sherman Oaks-based software publisher, from Vector Capital Management LP, for $150 million in cash. |
Sharyland Utilities LP | Sempra Energy Inc | 98.0 | Sempra Energy Inc definitively agreed to acquire a 50% interest in Sharyland Utilities LP (Sharyland), a Dallas-based electric power distributor, for an estimated $98 million. The transaction is conditional to the completion of Sharyland Distribution & Transmission Services LLC's asset exchange with Sharyland. |
William Charles Construction Co LLC | Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives Inc | 90.0 | Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives Inc definitively agreed to acquire William Charles Construction Co LLC, a Rockford-based provider of heavy civil, electric power, buildings, environmental and rail construction services, from William Charles Ltd for $90 million. The consideration will consist of $85 million in cash and $5 million in common shares. The transaction will include Ragnar Benson Construction LLC. |
Mountain Valley Spring Co | DS Services of America Inc | 78.5 | DS Services of America Inc, a unit of Cott Corp, acquired Mountain Valley Spring Co, a Hot Springs National Park-based manufacturer of bottled water, from Great Range Capital for $78.5 million. |
Rentlytics Inc | RealPage Inc | 57.0 | RealPage Inc agreed to acquire Rentlytics Inc, a San Francisco-based developer of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) data analytics platforms to the multifamily real estate industry, for $57 million in cash. |
Strabala+architects LLC | China Design Group Co Ltd | 56.0 | China Design Group Co Ltd of China plansto raise its stake from 20% to 51% by acquiring an additional 31% stake in Strabala+architects LLC, a Chicago-based provider of architectural services, from Marshall Strabala, Edward Jiang and Linhao. Concurrently, China Design Group Co Ltd plans to acquire a 20% stake in Strabala+architects LLC. Both transactions are expected to have a combined value of around $56 million. |
Elysium Fourteen Apartments | Snell Construction Corp | 43.0 | Snell Construction Corp planned to acquire Elysium Fourteen Apartments, a Washington DC-based residential property manager, from Madison Investment Holdings Inc for $43 million. |
Brookfield Apartments,Virginia Beach,Virginia | Investor Group | 37.8 | An investor group, comprising Scharf Group LLC and Besyata Investment Group Inc, acquired the Brookfield Apartments in Virginia Beach from Bonaventure Realty Group LLC for $37.75 million. |
Pelican Pointe Apartments,Slidell,LA | Carter Multifamily Growth & Income Fund LLC | 28.6 | Carter Multifamily Growth & Income Fund LLC acquired the Pelican Pointe Apartments in Slidell for $28.6 mil. |
SPG Energy Group LLC | Direct Energy Business LLC | 27.0 | Direct Energy Business LLC, a unit of Centrica PLC, agreed to acquire SPG Energy Group LLC (SPG), a Sugar Land- based electric power generation facility operator, from ERM Power Ltd for $27 million. Originally, in August 2018, ERM announced that it was seeking a buyer for SPG. |
Canary Connect Inc | Smartfrog Ltd | 25.0 | Smartfrog Ltd of Republic of Ireland acquired an undisclosed majority interest in Canary Connect Inc, a New York City-based manufacturer of communications equipment, for $25 million. |
HBH Enterprises LLC | PetIQ Inc | 14.8 | PetIQ Inc acquired HBH Enterprises LLC, a Springville-based manufacturer of specialty pet supplements and treats, for $14.752 million. The consideration was to consist of $0.5 million in cash, 0.4 million Class B common shares valued at $14.252 million and the assumption of undisclosed amount in liabilities. The shares were valued based on PetIQ's closing stock price of $35.63 on 16 October 2018, the last full trading day before the announcement. |
Specialized Rail Service Inc | Universal Logistics Holdings Inc | 12.3 | Universal Logistics Holdings Inc acquired Specialized Rail Service Inc, a Clearfield-based provider of local and regional intermodal drayage services, for $12.3 million. |
Boston AI INC | Entermate Co Ltd | 12.2 | Entermate Co Ltd of South Korea agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Boston AI INC, manufacturer of electronic computers, from Play Labs LLC and shareholders for $12.153 million. The consideration will consist of convertible bonds converted into 2.57 million newly issued ordinary shares valued at $5.974 million plus $6.179 million in cash. The shares were valued based on EM's closing stock price of KRW 2,630 (USD 2.325) on 15 Oct 2018, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. |
CareSpeak Communications Inc | OptimizeRx Corp | 9.0 | OptimizeRx Corp acquired the entire share capital of CareSpeak Communications Inc, an East Brunswick-based software publisher, from United HealthCare Services Inc, a unit of Savvysherpa LLC, for around $9 million. The consideration consisted of around $5.5 million in cash plus $0.5 million in common shares plus up to $3 million in profit-related payments. |
Autumn Ridge,Stone Mountain,Georgia | Investor Group | 5.9 | An investor group, comprised of Auerbach Funds and Nicas Group Capital Inc acquired Autumn Ridge, a Stone Mountain-based 134-unit multifamily apartment community, for $5.9 million. Concurrently, the investor group acquired Pine Hill and Timber Hollow. |
Pine Hill,Riverdale,Georgia | Investor Group | 4.0 | An investor group, comprised of Auerbach Funds and Nicas Group Capital Inc acquired Pine Hill, a Riverdale-based 106-unit multifamily apartment community, for $4 million. Concurrently, the investor group acquired Autumn Ridge and Timber Hollow. |
Timber Hollow,Greensboro,North Carolina | Investor Group | 3.9 | An investor group, comprised of Auerbach Funds and Nicas Group Capital Inc acquired Timber Hollow, a Greensboro-based lessor of residential buildings and dwellings, for $3.85 million. Concurrently, the investor group acquired Autumn Ridge and Pine Hill. |
Oakland Vision Project Inc | Sunniva Inc | 3.0 | Sunniva Inc of Canada signed a letter of intent to acquire the entire share capital of Oakland Vision Project Inc, an Alameda-based manufacturer of medicinals and botanicals, for an estimated $3 million. The consideration will consist of an estimated $1 million in common shares plus up to $2 million in profit-related payments. The transaction was to include Oakland Vision Project Leasing LLC and Vision Alchemy LLC. |
Loud Seeds LLC | Next Green Wave Holdings Inc | 2.0 | Next Green Wave Holdings Inc of Canada signed a letter of intent to acquire the entire share capital of Loud Seeds LLC, a San Ramon- based manufacturer of medicinals and botanicals, in exchange for $2 million common shares. |
Nichols Publishing Co Inc | NUGL Inc | 1.0 | NUGL Inc entered into a binding letter of intent to acquire Nichols Publishing Co Inc, an Asbury-based publication company specializes in business to business print & digital niche magazines, for $1 million in common shares. Its magazines include Garden & Greenhouse and Professional Marijuana Grower. |
Centurion Service Group LLC | 1315 Capital LLC | | 1315 Capital LLC acquired an undisclosed majority interest in Centurion Service Group LLC, a Franklin Park-based retailer, via a leveraged buyout transaction. |
Sandream Impact LLC | Aakash Chemicals & Dye Stuffs Inc | | Aakash Chemicals & Dye Stuffs Inc acquired Sandream Impact LLC, a Fairfield-based cosmetics retailer. |
TargetST8 Consulting | Accenture PLC | | Accenture LTD of Bermuda, a unit of Accenture PLC, acquired TargetST8 Consulting, a New York City-based provider of management consulting services. |
P3C Media LLC | Access Intelligence LLC | | Access Intelligence LLC, a unit of VS&A CommunicationsPartners III LP, acquired P3C Media LLC, an Irvine-based business-to-business media company. |
Alliqua BioMedical Inc | Adynxx Inc | | Adynxx Inc definitively agreed to merge with Alliqua BioMedical Inc, a Yardley-based manufacturer of surgical appliance and supplies. |
WorldFresh Express Inc | AIT Worldwide Logistics Inc | | AIT Worldwide Logistics Inc acquired WorldFresh Express Inc, a Los Angeles-based provider of freight transportation arrangement services. |
Four Twenty Inc | Alternate Health Corp | | Alternate Health Corp of Canada agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Four Twenty Inc, a drugs wholesaler. |
Asaii Inc | Apple Inc | | Apple Inc is rumored to be planning to acquire Asaii Inc, a Berkeley-based operator of an automated machine learning A&R and music management platform. |
Dynamis Software Corp | Applied Systems Inc | | Applied Systems Inc, a unit of Hellman & Friedman LLC, acquired Dynamis Software Corp, a Milwaukee-based software publisher. |
Cad Technology Center Inc | Applied Technology Group LLC {ATG} | | Applied Technology Group LLC{ATG}, a unit of Aderant Holdings Inc, acquired Cad Technology Center Inc, a Bloomington-based provider of custom computer programming services. |
Wellington Associates Inc | Arthur J Gallagher & Co | | Arthur J Gallagher & Co acquired Wellington Associates Inc, a Flowood-based insurance agency. |
Tyler Insurance Agency | Arthur J Gallagher & Co | | Arthur J Gallagher & Co acquired Tyler Insurance Agency, an El Centro-based insurance agency. |
ESOP Economics Inc | Ascensus Inc | | Ascensus Inc, jointly owned by Genstar Capital LLC and Aquiline Capital Partners LLC, acquired ESOP Economics Inc, a Philadelphia-based provider of administrative management and general management consulting services. |
La Corona Del Norte Aparments | Bascom Group LLC | | Bascom Group LLC acquired the La Corona Del Norte Apartments in Torrance, via a leveraged buyout transaction for about $6.3 mil. |
Mobilligy Inc | BillGO Inc | | BillGO Inc acquired Mobilligy Inc, a Fairmont-based software publisher, from PayNearMe Inc. |
365 Wireless LLC | Brighlink Communications LLC | | Brighlink Communications LLC acquired 365 Wireless LLC, an Atlanta-based wired telecommunications carrier. |
Lemco LLC | Builtrite LLC | | Builtrite LLC acquired Lemco LLC, a Two Harbors-based provider of machinery and equipment rental and leasing services. |
Oak Park River Forest Bankshares LLC | Byline Bancorp Inc | | Byline Bancorp Inc planned to acquire Oak Park River Forest Bankshares LLC, a commercial bank. |
Phantom Venture Group LLC | C21 Investments Inc | | C21 Investments Inc of Canada planned to acquire Phantom Venture Group LLC, a Portland-based crop farming establishment. Concurrently acquirer also acquired Phantom Brands LLC and SDP Development Group LLC. |
Phantom Brands LLC | C21 Investments Inc | | C21 Investments Inc of Canada plans to acquire Phantom Brands LLC, a Fayetteville-based provider of consumer goods rental services, for $8.01 million. Concurrently, C21 also acquired SDP Development Group LLC and Phantom Venture Group LLC. |
Sdp Property Group LLC | C21 Investments Inc | | C21 Investments Inc of Canada plans to acquire Sdp Property Group LLC, a Los Angeles-based lessor of residential buildings and dwellings. Concurrently acquirer also acquired Phantom Brands LLC and Phantom Venture Group LLC. |
Rvr Distribution | CannaRoyalty Corp | | CannaRoyalty Corp of Canada acquired Rvr Distribution, a provider of ambulatory health care services. |
inHealth Medical Services Inc | Cardiex Ltd | | Cardiex Ltd of Australia agreed to raise its interest to 50.497%, from 41. 03%, by acquiring convertible notes convertible into a 9.467% stake in inHealth Medical Services Inc, a Studio City- based provider of ambulatory health care services. Concurrently, Cardiex acquired a 7.7% stake and agreed to raise its stake to 41.03% from 7.7%, by acquiring an additional 33.33% stake in inHealth. |
Applied Logic Inc | Censis Technologies Inc | | Censis Technologies Inc, a unit of The Riverside Co, acquired Applied Logic Inc, a St. Louis-based software publisher. |
Americas Advanced Wellness Centers LLC | China Infrastructure Construction Corp | | China Infrastructure Construction Corp of China acquired Americas Advanced Wellness Centers LLC, a Houston-based medical practice. |
DataWing Software LLC | Citra Health Solutions Inc | | Citra Health Solutions Inc acquired DataWing Software LLC, a Portland-based software reproducer. |
Dunbar Security Solutions Inc | ControlScan Inc | | ControlScan Inc, a unit of ECG Holding Co, acquired Dunbar Security Solutions Inc, a Hunt Valley-based provider of cybersecurity services and technologies. |
Aquiire Inc | Coupa Software Inc | | Coupa Software Inc acquired Aquiire Inc, a Cincinnati-based software publisher. |
Elo TouchSystems Inc | Crestview Partners LP | | Crestview Partners LP plans to acquire Elo TouchSystems Inc, a Menlo Park-based manufacturer of electronic components, from The Gores Group LLC via a leveraged buyout transaction. |
Social Tables Inc | Cvent Inc | | Cvent Inc, a unit of Vista Equity Partners LLC, acquired Social Tables Inc, a Washington DC-based software publisher. |
CompUSA Inc | DealCentral LLC | | DealCentral LLC acquired CompUSA Inc, a Dallas-based computer and software retailer. |
NovoEd Inc | Devonshire Investors LLC | | Devonshire Investors LLC, a unit of Fidelity Investments, acquired NovoEd Inc, a San Francisco-based online learning software company, via a leveraged buyout transaction. |
Fleet Technology & Maintenance Corp | Dickinson Fleet Services LLC | | Dickinson Fleet Services LLC, a unit of Ridgemont Partners Management LLC, acquired Fleet Technology & Maintenance Corp, a Miami-based provider of automotive repair services. |
Truck City Body Co | Dickinson Fleet Services LLC | | Dickinson Fleet Services LLC, a unit of Ridgemont Partners Management LLC, acquired Truck City Body Co, a Medley-based provider of automotive repair and maintenance services. |
Conversant Bio | Discovery Life Sciences | | Discovery Life Sciences (Discovery) merged with Conversant Bio, a Huntsville-based manufacturer of biological products. Concurrently, Discovery merged with Folio Biosciences LLC and Phylogeny Inc. |
Folio Biosciences LLC | Discovery Life Sciences | | Discovery Life Sciences merged with Folio Biosciences LLC, a Powell-based manufacturer of biological products. Concurrently, Discovery merged with Conversant Bio and Phylogeny Inc. |
Phylogeny Inc | Discovery Life Sciences | | Discovery Life Sciences merged with Phylogeny Inc, a Powell-based manufacturer of biological products. Concurrently, Discovery merged with Conversant Bio and Folio Biosciences LLC. |
Integrated Marketing Services Inc | Dodge Data & Analytics Inc | | Dodge Data & Analytics Inc acquired Integrated Marketing Services Inc, a San Diego-based provider of marketing research and opinion polling services. |
Outline Systems LLC | Duck Creek Technologies Inc | | Duck Creek Technologies Inc, a unit of Apax Partners LLP, acquired Outline Systems LLC, an insurance agency. |
eMerge | Elm Street Technology LLC | | Elm Street Technology LLC acquired eMerge, a New Orleans-based provider of direct mail advertising services. |
Boutique Design New York | Emerald Expositions Events Inc | | Emerald Expositions Events Inc acquired Boutique Design New York, a New York-based building finishing contractor. |
Brooks Highway Group Inc | Employee Stock Ownership Plan | | Brooks Highway Group Inc ESOP acquired Brooks Highway Group Inc. |
Decatur Radiology Physicians | Envision Healthcare Corp | | Envision Healthcare Corp, a unit of Envision Healthcare Holdings Inc, acquired Decatur Radiology Physicians, a Decatur-based medical practice. |
Starwin Industries Inc | ETI Mission Controls LLC | | ETI Mission Controls LLC acquired Starwin Industries Inc, a Dayton-based machine shop operator. |
ITN International Corp | Etouches Inc | | Etouches Inc, a unit of HGGC LLC, acquired ITN International Corp, a Bethesda-based software publisher. |
Biomatrica Inc | Exact Sciences Corp | | Exact Sciences Corp acquired Biomatrica Inc, a San Diego-based manufacturer of biological products. |
KAROT | Fact & Fiction LLC | | Fact & Fiction LLC acquired KAROT, a Boulder-based producer of motion pictures and videos. |
Gaylord Chemical Co LLC | Gaylord Chemical Co LLC SPV | | Gaylord Chemical Co LLC SPV, a special acquisition vehicle formed by Farol Asset Management LP, Alberta Teachers' Retirement Fund Board and EagleTree Capital LP, acquired an undisclosed majority interest in Gaylord Chemical Co LLC, a Slidell-based manufacturer of dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), via a leveraged buyout transaction. |
Photo File Inc | Globe Photos Inc | | Globe Photos Inc acquired Photo File Inc, a Mount Kisco-based photography studio operator. |
EZ-CLONE Enterprises Inc | Growlife Inc | | Growlife Inc acquired an undisclosed majority interest in EZ-CLONE Enterprises Inc, a Sacramento-based provider of crop production services. |
Guggenheim Real Estate LLC | GWL Realty Advisors US Inc | | GWL Realty Advisors US Inc, a unit of GWL Realty Advisors Inc, agreed to acquire Guggenheim Real Estate LLC, a Boston-based real estate private equity firm, from Guggenheim Partners LLC. |
Infant-Driven Feeding LLC | Handi-Craft Co | | Handi-Craft Co acquired Infant-Driven Feeding LLC, a Cincinnati-based provider of educational services related to oral feeding. |
Rivertowne Brewing Co | Helltown Brewing LLC | | Helltown Brewing LLC acquired Rivertowne Brewing Co, an Export-based brewery. |
Planet Gas USA Inc | High Peak Royalties Ltd | | High Peak Royalties Ltd of Australia, a unit of Torrens Energy Ltd, agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Planet Gas USA Inc, a Dallas-based producer of crude petroleum and natural gas, from Planet Gas Ltd for a nominal consideration of $1. |
West-Tech Communications Corp | High Point Networks LLC | | High Point Networks LLC plans to acquire West-Tech Communications Corp, a Golden-based wireless telecommunications carrier. |
Jones Retirement Plan Advisors LLC-Retirement Plan Consulting & Financial Services Business | Hub International Investment Services Inc | | Hub International Investment Services Inc, a unit of Hub International Ltd, acquired retirement plan consulting & financial services business of Jones Retirement Plan Advisors LLC, a Tulsa-based investment advisor. |
RMG Networks Holding Corp | Investor Group | | An investor group, comprised of Gregory H Sachs and Virgo Capital LLC acquired RMG Networks Holding Corp, a Dallas-based provider of advertising related services. |
ElectSolve Technology Solutions & Services Inc | IPKeys Power Partners | | IPKeys Power Partners acquired the entire share capital of ElectSolve Technology Solutions & Services Inc, a Shreveport-based electronics retailer. |
S3 Aero Specialists | Jet Support Services Inc | | Jet Support Services Inc acquired S3 Aero Specialists, a Portsmouth-based aircraft manufacturer. |
Mai Mechanical Corp | Jr Hobbs Co | | JR Hobbs Co, a unit of Gladstone Investment Corp, acquired Mai Mechanical Corp, a Commerce City-based plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor. |
Pinsight Media+ | Karama Hydropower Plant | | Karama Hydropower Plant of Indonesia acquired Pinsight Media+, a provider of advertising material distribution services, from Sprint Nextel Corp, owned by Sprint Communications Inc. |
Keystone Bank | Keystone Bancshares Inc | | Keystone Bancshares Inc, a unit of River Financial Corp, acquired Ballinger National Bank, an Austin-based commercial bank. |
Quadion Corp | KKR & Co LP | | KKR & Co LP planned to acquire Quadion Corp, a Minneapolis-based manufacturer of resilient floor coverings, from Norwest Equity Partners via a leveraged buyout transaction. |
Planet Venture Inc | Kyjen Co LLC | | Kyjen Co LLC, a unit of JW Childs Associates LP, acquired Planet Venture Inc, a Portland-based manufacturer of dog toys. |
AdvantageTec Inc | LivePerson Inc | | LivePerson Inc acquired AdvantageTec Inc, a San Rafael-based software publisher. |
Micron Optics Inc | Luna Innovations Inc | | Luna Innovations Inc acquired Micron Optics Inc, an Atlanta-based manufacturer of optical sensing and tunable filter products. |
Regenerative Medicine Solutions LLC-pulmonary biomedical services | Medovex Corp | | Medovex Corp definitively agreed to acquire pulmonary biomedical services of Regenerative Medicine Solutions LLC (RMS LLC), a Tampa-based medical firm. The transaction will include the patient delivery platform of RMS LLC. |
MyWebGrocer Inc | Mi9 Retail Inc | | Mi9 Retail Inc agreed to acquire MyWebGrocer Inc, a Winooski-based provider of custom computer programming services, from HGGC LLC. |
MdotLabs Inc | MongoDB Inc | | MongoDB Inc acquired MdotLabs Inc, a Madison-based software publisher, from comScore Inc. |
Laundry Locker Inc | Mulberrys LLC | | Mulberrys LLC acquired Laundry Locker Inc, a San Francisco-based laundry and drycleaner operator. |
Convergence Investment Partners LLC | Nile Capital Group LLC | | Nile Capital Group LLC acquired an undisclosed majority interest in Convergence Investment Partners LLC, a Grafton-based provider of financial investment services, from Montage Investments, ultimately owned by Mariner Wealth Advisors LLC. |
Magnum Oil Tools International Ltd | Nine Energy Service Inc | | Nine Energy Service Inc acquired Magnum Oil Tools International Ltd, a Corpus Christi-based manufacturer of power, distribution and specialty transformers. |
AFF Global Logistics | Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corp | | Odyssey Logistics & TechnologyCorp plans to acquire AFF Global Logistics, a Fife-based provider of logistics consulting services, from The Resolute Fund II LP, ultimately owned by The Jordan Co LP. |
Paradigm Group LLC | Onedigital Health & Benefits | | Onedigital Health & Benefits, a unit of New Mountain Capital LLC, acquired Paradigm Group LLC, a Nashville-based insurance agency. |
goBalto Inc | Oracle Corp | | Oracle Corp agreed to acquire goBalto Inc, a San Francisco-based provider of custom computer programming services. |
Amtec Less Lethal Systems Inc | Pacem Solutions International LLC | | Pacem Solutions International LLC acquired Amtec Less Lethal Systems Inc, a Perry-based manufacturer of explosives. |
Bottle & Bottega | Painting With A Twist | | Painting With A Twist planned to acquire Bottle & Bottega, a Chicago-based art and wine concept with 20 studios in nine states. |
SEM Products Inc | PPG Industries Inc | | PPG Industries Inc definitively agreed to acquire SEM Products Inc, a Rock Hill-based manufacturer of coatings. |
Apocell Inc | Precision For Medicine Inc | | Precision For Medicine Inc acquired Apocell Inc, a Houston-based provider of biotechnology research and development services. |
Regenerative Medical Technologies Inc | Predictive Technology Group Inc | | Predictive Technology Group Inc acquired Regenerative Medical Technologies Inc, an operator of outpatient mental health and substance abuse center. |
Selene Holdings LLC | Pretium Partners LLC | | Pretium Partners LLC definitively agreed to acquire Selene Holdings LLC, a Houston-based provider of credit intermediation services. |
AAIS Corp | Prism Spectrum Holdings LLC | | Prism Spectrum Holdings LLC acquired AAIS Corp, a West Haven-based site preparation contractor. |
Sherman Oaks Newsstand Inc | PureSpectrum Inc | | PureSpectrum Inc, a unit of Purespectrum Inc, acquired Sherman Oaks Newsstand Inc, a Sherman Oaks-based news dealer. |
Recovery Logistics LLC | QualTek USA LLC | | QualTek USA LLC, a unit of Brightstar Capital Partners LP, acquired Recovery Logistics LLC, an Apex-based provider of business continuity and disaster recovery services, from H&N Holdings LLC. The transaction included Site Resources LLC. |
tCell.io Inc | Rapid7 Inc | | Rapid7 Inc acquired tCell.io Inc, a San Francisco-based manufacturer of electrical equipment. |
JC Hunt Co Inc | RelaDyne LLC | | RelaDyne LLC, a unit of Audax Group LP, acquired JC Hunt Co Inc, a Blanding-based provider of specialized freight trucking services. |
HempHub | RushNet Inc | | RushNet Inc acquired HempHub, a small business focused on developing the Hemp industry in South Africa. |
Wheel House Designs Inc | SABG Inc | | SABG Inc, a unit of Huron Capital Partners LLC, acquired Wheel House Designs Inc, a Morristown-based hosiery and sock mill operator. |
Sharyland Utilities LP-Golden Spread Electric Cooperative Interconnection | Sharyland Distribution & Transmission Services LLC-South Texas Assets | | Sharyland Distribution & Transmission Services LLC (SDTC), a unit of InfraREIT Inc, definitively agreed to acquire the Golden Spread Electric Cooperative interconnection of Sharyland Utilities LP (Sharyland), a Dallas-based electric power distributor, in exchange for SDTC's South Texas assets. The asset swap transaction is conditional upon the completion of Sempra Energy Inc's acquisition of a 50% interest in Sharyland. Concurrently, Oncor Electric Delivery Co LLC definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of InfraREIT Inc. |
Bellwright Manufacturing LLC | Skyway Precision Inc | | Skyway Precision Inc acquired Bellwright Manufacturing LLC, a Summerville-based manufacturer of computer numerical control machined components. |
TDO Software Inc | Sonendo Inc | | Sonendo Inc acquired TDO Software Inc, a San Diego-based provider of software services. |
Home Serv Delivery LLC | SP Plus Corp | | SP Plus Corp definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Home Serv Delivery LLC, an Orlando-based provider of airport operation related services. Concurrently, SP definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Baggage Airline Guest Services Inc. Both transactions are expected to have a combined value of $275 million in cash. |
Sky Unlimited LLC | Sugarmade Inc | | Sugarmade Inc signed a letter of intent to acquire Sky Unlimited LLC, a Santa Fe Springs-based drugs wholesaler. |
Musco Fuel & Propane Llp-Propane Assets | Superior Plus Corp | | Superior Plus Corp of Canada planned to acquire Musco Fuel & Propane Llp-Propane Assets, a Wolcott-based petroleum wholesaler. |
Vicinity Enterprises LLC | Surf LLC | | Surf LLC acquired Vicinity Enterprises LLC, a Phoenix-based internet portal operator, from InMedia Co LLC. |
AFS Technologies Inc | Symphony Technology Group LLC | | Symphony Technology Group LLC acquired an undisclosed majority interest in AFS Technologies Inc, a Phoenix-based software publisher, from Court Square Capital Partners LP, in a secondary buyout transaction. Originally, Court Square Capital Partners LP acquired an undisclosed majority interest in AFS via a primary buyout transaction. |
Falcon Analytical Systems & Technologies LLC | Teledyne Instruments Inc | | Teledyne Instruments Inc, a unit of Teledyne Technologies Inc, acquired Falcon Analytical Systems & Technologies LLC, a Lewisburg-based manufacturer of measuring, displaying and controlling variables instruments and related products. |
Coalition For Innovative Media Measurement | The Advertising Research Foundation | | The Advertising Research Foundation acquired Coalition for Innovative Media Measurement, a New York-based advertising agency. |
Apollo Aviation Group LLC | The Carlyle Group LP | | The Carlyle Group LP agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Apollo Aviation Group LLC, a Miami-based investment advisor, via a leveraged buyout transaction. Upon completion of deal, Apollo will be renamed as Carlyle Aviation Partners Ltd. |
Keela LLC | The Flex Co | | The Flex Co acquired Keela LLC, an Oakland-based manufacturer of plastics products. |
Nature's Eye Llc-Media Business | The Journey Magazine | | The Journey Magazine planned to merge with the media business of Natures Eye Llc, a Lufkin-based provider of land subdivision services. |
UPGRADED Inc | Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc | | Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc, a unit of Live Nation Entertainment Inc, acquired UPGRADED Inc, a firm that provides tech that converts traditional tickets into digital assets protected by blockchain. |
Heart International | Touch Medical Media Ltd | | Touch Medical Media Ltd of the UK acquired Heart International, a provider of biotechnology research and development services. |
Gene Juarez Salons & Spas | Transom Capital Group LLC | | Transom Capital Group LLC acquired Gene Juarez Salons & Spas, a Bellevue- based beauty salon operator, from Evergreen Pacific Partners LLC, in a leveraged buyout transaction. |
Alderson Reporting Co Inc | Trustpoint.One | | Trustpoint.One acquired Alderson Reporting Co Inc, a Washington DC-based provider of legal services. |
CryptoTrading Holdings Inc | UC Resources Ltd | | UC Resources Ltd of Canada agreed to acquire the entire share capital of CryptoTrading Holdings Inc, a provider of cryptocurrency trading platform. Upon completion of the deal, UC will be renamed as Voyager CryptoTrading (Canada) Inc. |
Southern Diversified Technologies Inc | UniTek Global Services Inc | | UniTek Global Services Inc acquired Southern Diversified Technologies Inc, a Brookhaven-based provider of telecommunications services. |
Medac Health Services PA | Urgent Care Group LLC | | Urgent Care Group LLC acquired Medac Health Services PA, a Wilmington-based provider of emergency services. |
Adhesion Wealth Advisor Solutions Inc | Vestmark Inc | | Vestmark Inc acquired Adhesion Wealth Advisor Solutions Inc, a Charlotte-based investment advisor. |
X-IO Technologies-X-IO Storage Division | Violin Memory Inc | | Violin Memory Inc, a unit of Quantum Partners LP, signed a letter of intent to acquire the X-IO Storage Division of X-IO Technologies, a Colorado Springs-based manufacturer of computer storage devices. |
Xitron Technologies Inc | Vitrek Corp | | Vitrek Corp, a unit of Branford Castle Partners LP, acquired Xitron Technologies Inc, a San Diego-based manufacturer of electrical signals measuring and testing instruments, from ImpediMed Ltd. |
Bareweb Inc | Walmart Inc | | Walmart Inc acquired Bareweb Inc, an Edison-based clothing accessories retailer. |
prIME Oncology LLC | WebMD Health Corp | | WebMD Health Corp, a unit of Internet Brands Inc, acquired prIME Oncology LLC, an Atlanta-based medical education provider. |
Reckless Love Wines | Wx Brands | | Wx Brands acquired Reckless Love Wines, a Novato-based winery. |
Code SixFour LLC | Zywave Inc | | Zywave Inc acquired Code SixFour LLC, a Chicago-based provider of custom computer programming services. |
US M&A Deals Announced October 12 to 18, 2018 | | | |
Source: Thomson Reuters | | | |