TargetAcquirerValue ($millions)Synopsis
Arris International PlcCommScope Holding Co Inc7,400.0CommScope Holding Co Inc, a unit of Carlyle-CommScope Holdings LP, agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Arris International Plc, a Suwanee-based manufacturer of wireless communications equipment, for an estimated $7.4 billion. The consideration will consist of $31.75 in cash per share or a total of $5.725 billion and the assumption of estimated $1.675 billion in liabilities. Originally, Commscope is rumored to be planning to acquire the entire share capital of Arris.
Western Gas Partners LPWestern Gas Equity Partners LP5,157.2Western Gas Equity Partners LP (WGP), a unit of Anadarko Petroleum Corp, definitively agreed to acquire the remaining 67.15% interest or 102.477 million common LP units it does not already own in Western Gas Partners LP (WES), a provider of pipeline transportation services of natural gas based in The Woodlands, from Anadarko and other shareholders for $5.157 billion via a stock swap transaction. WGP offered 1.525 common LP units per WES common LP unit. Based on WGP's closing stock price of $33 on 7 November 2018, each WES common LP unit was valued at $50.325.
Anadarko Petroleum Corp-Midstream AssetsWestern Gas Partners LP4,015.0Western Gas Partners LP agreed to acquire the midstream assets of Anadarko Petroleum Corp, a producer of crude petroleum and natural gas based in The Woodlands, for $4.015 billion. The consideration will consist of $2.0075 billion in cash and $2.0075 billion worth of common shares.
QEP Energy Co-Williston Basin assetsVantage Acquisition Operating Co LLC1,711.5Vantage Acquisition Operating Co LLC, a unit of Vantage Energy Acquisition Corp (VEAC), definitively agreed to acquire Williston Basin Assets of QEP Energy Co, a Denver-based producer of crude petroleum and natural gas ultimately owned by QEP Resources Inc, for an estimated $1.711 billion. The consideration will consist of $1.65 billion in cash and $61.48 million in profit-related payments.
Jostens IncPlatinum Equity LLC1,300.0Platinum Equity LLC definitively agreed to acquire Jostens Inc, a Minneapolis-based manufacturer of jewelry for an estimated $1.3 billion in cash via a leveraged buyout transaction from Visant Corp, owned by Visant Holding Corp. Originally, in October 2018, Platinum was rumored to be planning to acquire Jostens.
Pure Fishing IncSycamore Partners LLC1,300.0Sycamore Partners LLC definitively agreed to acquire Pure Fishing Inc, a Spirit Lake-based manufacturer of sporting and athletic goods, for an estimated $1.3 billion in cash via a leveraged buyout transaction from Jarden Corp, ultimately owned by Newell Brands Inc.
Elite Comfort Solutions IncLeggett & Platt Inc1,250.0Leggett & Platt Inc definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Elite Comfort Solutions Inc, a Newnan-based manufacturer of foam products, from Arsenal Capital Partners LP for an estimated $1.25 billion in cash.
Investment Technology Group IncVirtu Financial Inc1,002.4Virtu Financial Inc definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Investment Technology Group Inc, a New York City-based securities brokerage firm, for $30.3 in cash per share or a total of $1.002 bil.
USAA Asset Management CoVictory Capital Holdings Inc1,000.0Victory Capital Holdings Inc, a unit of Crestview Partners II LP, definitively agreed to acquire USAA Asset Management Co, a San Antonio-based provider of investment management services, from United Services Automobile Association for $1 billion. The consideration consists of $850 million in cash and up to $150 million in profit-related payments.
Veracode IncThoma Bravo LLC950.0Thoma Bravo LLC definitively agreed to acquire Veracode Inc, a Burlington-based software publisher, for $950 million in cash via a leveraged buyout transaction from CA Inc, ultimately owned by Broadcom Inc.
ConvergeOne Holdings IncCVC Capital Partners VII LP946.7CVC Capital Partners VII LP of the UK, a unit of CVC Capital Partners Ltd, definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of ConvergeOne Holdings Inc, an Eagan-based provider of information technology and managed services, from Clearlake Capital Group LP and other shareholders, ultimately owned by Reservoir Capital Group LLC, for $12.50 in cash per share or a total of $946.731 million via a leveraged buyout transaction. Originally, in October 2018, ConvergeOne was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the entire share capital of the company.
MatrixCare Holdings IncResMed Inc750.0ResMed Inc definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of MatrixCare Holdings Inc, a Bloomington-based software publisher, from OMERS Private Equity Inc, ultimately owned by Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System, for $750 mil.
Quadrant Real Estate Advisors LLC-US Real Estate Debt BusinessAXA Real Estate Investment Managers SA658.0AXA Real Estate Investment Managers SA of France, a unit of AXA Investment Managers SA, agreed to acquire the debt fund business of Quadrant Real Estate Advisors LLC, an Atlanta-based investment advisor, for about $658 million. The deal was valued based on the 7% standard capitalization rate.
Mankato Energy Center LLCNorthern States Power Co650.0Northern States Power Co, a unit of Xcel Energy Inc, agreed to acquire Mankato Energy Center LLC, a Mankato-based electrical contractor, for an estimated $650 million in cash from Southern Power Co, ultimately owned by Southern Co. Concurrently, NSP acquired Mankato Energy Center II LLC.
PeroxyChem LLCEvonik Industries AG625.0Germany-based Evonik Industries AG, a unit of RAG-Stiftung, agreed to acquire PeroxyChem LLC, a Philadelphia-based manufacturer of inorganic chemicals, for $625 million from One Equity Partners LLC, ultimately owned by OEP Parent LLC.
Bojangles' IncInvestor Group617.2An investor group, comprising The Jordan Co LP and Durational Capital Management LP, agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Bojangles' Inc, a Charlotte-based fast food restaurant operator, from Advent International Corp for $16.1 in cash per share or a total of $617.21 million via a leveraged buyout transaction.
Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc-Anti Vibration Systems BusinessContiTech USA Inc265.5ContiTech USA Inc, a unit of ContiTech AG, definitively agreed to acquire anti vibration systems business of Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc, a manufacturer of automobiles ultimately owned by Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc, for $265.5 million in cash.
CaseStack IncHub Group Inc255.0Hub Group Inc agreed to acquire CaseStack Inc, a Santa Monica-based provider of technology-enabled logistics platform, for $255 million in cash.
Canyon Bakehouse LLCFlowers Foods Inc205.0Flowers Foods Inc definitively agreed to acquire Canyon Bakehouse LLC, a Johnstown-based gluten-free baking company, for $205 million. The consideration will consist of $200 million and up to $5 million in profit-related payments.
Owens Realty Mortgage IncReady Capital Corp185.8Ready Capital Corp definitively agreed to merge with Owens Realty Mortgage Inc, a Walnut Creek-based lessor of real estate property, for $185.773 million via a stock swap transaction. Ready offered 1.441 new common shares for every Owens common share held, or a total of 12. 385 million new common shares. The shares were valued based on Ready's closing stock price of $15 on 6 November 2018, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. Upon completion of the deal, Ready and Owens will respectively own 72% and 28% of the merged entity. The common shares of Owens will also be delisted and the merged entity will resume trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol RC.
Movie TavernMarcus Theatres Corp126.0Marcus Theatres Corp, a unit of Marcus Corp, agreed to acquire Movie Tavern, a Dallas-based motion picture theater operator, from VSS Southern Theatres LLC, ultimately owned by Veronis Suhler Stevenson Partners LLC, for an estimated $126 mil.
Agility Fuel Solutions LLCHexagon Composites Asa124.2Hexagon Composites Asa of Norway agreed to acquire the remaining 50% interest it did not already own in Agility Fuel Solutions LLC, a Costa Mesa-based manufacturer of measuring and controlling devices, for $124.2 mil.
Genesis Systems GroupIPG Photonics Corp115.0IPG Photonics Corp definitively agreed to acquire Genesis Systems Group, a Davenport-based manufacturer of robotic welding systems, for an estimated $115 million in cash.
FPB Financial CorpFirst Bancshares Inc,Hattiesburg,MS86.1First Bancshares Inc in Hattiesburg, MS definitively agreed to merge with FPB Financial Corp, a Hammond-based commercial bank, for $86.143 million via a stock swap transaction. First offered 0. 83 common shares per FBP share. Based on First's closing stock price of $37. 14 on 5 November 2018, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each FBP share was valued at $30.826.
Siena Apartments,Plantation,FloridaSiena Apartments AL LP62.0Siena Apartments AL LP, a unit of American Landmark Apartments, paid $62 million to acquire Siena Apartments in Plantation from Fairfield Southern Pointe LLC, ultimately owned by Fairfield Residential LLC.
Hidden Harbour Apartments,Royal Palm Beach,FloridaAmerican Landmark Apartments43.5American Landmark Apartments acquired Hidden Harbour Apartments in Royal Palm Beach from Fairfield Hidden Harbor LLC for $43.5 million.
Theravance Biopharma Inc-VIBATIVCumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc25.0Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc agreed to acquire VIBATIV of Theravance Biopharma Inc, a South San Francisco-based manufacturer of pharmaceutical preparations, for $25 mil.
Martin Healthcare GroupHospitalists Now Inc25.0Hospitalists Now Inc acquired Martin Healthcare Group, a Cleveland-based hospital operator, for $25 million.
Bridgewater Wholesalers Inc-Operating AssetsMasonite International Corp23.0Masonite International Corp acquired operating assets of Bridgewater Wholesalers Inc, a Branchburg-based millwork wholesaler for $23 million.
SharedLabs IncGlowpoint Inc19.3Glowpoint Inc signed a letter intent to acquire the entire share capital of SharedLabs Inc, a Jacksonville-based software publisher, in exchange for issuance of 112.802 million common shares valued at $19.312 million. The shares were valued at closing stock price of $0.1712 on 02 November 2018, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
Toshiba America LNG CorpENN Ecological Holdings Co Ltd15.0ENN Ecological Holdings Co Ltd of China agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Toshiba America LNG Corp, a Houston-based provider of transportation support services, for $15 million from Toshiba America Inc, ultimately owned by Toshiba Corp.
Telerhythmics LLCG Medical Innovations USA Inc2.0G Medical Innovations USA Inc, a unit of G Medical Innovations Holdings Ltd, acquired the entire share capital of Telerhythmics LLC, a Collierville-based provider of cardiac monitoring services, from Digirad Corp for an estimated $1.95 million in cash.
ANGLE North America IncAngle PLC0.6Angle PLC of the UK agreed to acquire the remaining 9.47% stake it does not already own in ANGLE North America Inc, a King of Prussia-based diagnostic imaging center operator, from Georgi Hvichia for $0.606 mil.
Intrigo Systems IncAccenture PLCAccenture PLC of Republic of Ireland acquired Intrigo Systems Inc, a Fremont-based provider of computer facilities management services.
General Electric Co-Gasification BusinessAir Products & Chemicals IncAir Products & Chemicals Inc agreed to acquire the gasification business of General Electric Co, a Boston-based manufacturer and wholesaler of power generation, transmission, distribution and control equipment.
Lubbock National BankAmarillo National BankAmarillo National Bank plans to acquire Lubbock National Bank, a Lubbock-based commercial bank.
Current,powered by GEAmerican Industrial Partners LPAmerican Industrial Partners LP, a unit of American Industrial Partners Management Co Inc, plans to acquire Current, a Boston-based electrical contractor, from General Electric Co via a leveraged buyout transaction.
John R. Sharry IncArthur J Gallagher & CoArthur J Gallagher & Co acquired John R. Sharry Inc, an Auburn-based provider of health care consulting services.
Erickson Construction Co IncAsahi Kasei Homes CorpAsahi Kasei Homes Corp of Japan, a unit of Asahi Kasei Corp, definitively agreed to acquire Erickson Construction Co Inc, a Chandler-based framing contractor, from Atlas Holdings LLC.
JS Clark Agency IncAssuredPartners IncAssuredPartners Inc, a unit of Apax Partners LP, plans to acquire JS Clark Agency Inc, a Southfield-based provider of insurance and pension funds administration services.
Interactive Solutions IncAVI-SPL IncAVI-SPL Inc, a unit of Hig Capital LLC, acquired Interactive Solutions Inc, a Memphis-based provider of grade audio visual and videoconferencing systems integration and unified communications services.
G&W Laboratories Inc-Extended Topicals & Dermatology Business UnitAvista Capital Holdings LPAvista Capital Holdings LP definitively agreed to acquire the extended topicals & dermatology business unit of G&W Laboratories Inc, a South Plainfield-based manufacturer and wholesaler of pharmaceutical products, via a leveraged buyout transaction.
Audio Precision IncBattery Ventures LPBattery Ventures LP acquired Audio Precision Inc (AP), a Beaverton-based manufacturer of audio and video equipment, from Hanover Partners Inc via a secondary buyout transaction. Originally, Hanover acquired AP in a primary buyout transaction.
McNair Law FirmBurr & Forman LLPBurr & Forman LLP plans to acquire Columbia-based McNair Law Firm.
Trojan Battery CoC&D Technologies IncC&D Technologies Inc, a unit of KPS Capital Partners LP, agreed to acquire Trojan Battery Co, a Santa Fe Springs-based manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, from Charlesbank Capital Partners LLC.
O'Fallon Lakes ApartmentsCapreit IncCapreit Inc acquired the O'Fallon Lakes Apartments. Concurrently, CAPREIT acquired Peine Lakes Apartments.
Peine Lakes ApartmentsCapreit IncCapreit Inc acquired Peine Lakes Apartments in Wentzville. Concurrently, CAPREIT acquired the O'Fallon Lakes Apartments.
Clarfeld Financial Advisors IncCitizens Bank National AssociationCitizens Bank National Association, a unit of Citizens Financial Group Inc, definitively agreed to acquire Clarfeld Financial Advisors Inc, a Tarrytown-based investment advisor.
Bioagilytix Labs LLCCompagnie Benelux Participations SACompagnie Benelux Participations SA of Belgium, a unit of Cobehold SA, agreed to acquire Bioagilytix Labs LLC, a Durham-based provider of molecule bioanalytical testing services, from Riverside Partners LLC and other shareholders, via a leveraged buyout transaction.
Cozy Services LtdCostar Group IncCostar Group Inc has acquired Cozy Services Ltd, a Portland-based lessor of residential buildings and dwellings, for $68 mil.
RIK IncDrilling Tools InternationalDrilling Tools International, a unit of Hicks Equity Partners LLC, acquired RIK Inc, a Casper-based provider of machinery and equipment rental and leasing services.
Pinnacle Midstream LLCEagleclaw Midstream Services LLCEagleclaw Midstream Services LLC, a unit of Blackstone Energy Partners LP, acquired Pinnacle Midstream LLC, a Houston-based producer of crude petroleum and natural gas, from ISQ Global Infrastructure Fund II LP, ultimately owned by I Squared Capital Advisors LLC.
CSI Enterprises IncEdenred SAEdenred SA of France plans to acquire CSI Enterprises Inc, a Bonita Springs-based provider of financial transactions services.
Northern Oak Wealth Management IncFirst Midwest Bancorp Inc, Itasca,IllinoisFirst Midwest Bancorp Inc in Itasca, Illinois plans to acquire Northern Oak Wealth Management Inc, a Milwaukee-based investment advisor.
Condominium Concepts Management IncFirstService CorpFirstService Corp of Canada acquired Condominium Concepts Management Inc, an Atlanta-based lessor of residential buildings and dwellings.
Vector Solutions IncGolden Gate Capital IncGolden Gate Capital Inc definitively agreed to acquire Vector Solutions Inc, a Tampa-based provider of eLearning and software as a service performance support services, from Providence Equity Partners LLC, via a leveraged buyout transaction.
Radix Wire Co IncHigh Road Capital Partners Fund II LPHigh Road Capital Partners Fund II LP, a unit of High Road Capital Partners LLC, acquired Radix Wire Co Inc, a Euclid-based manufacturer of high-temperature and fire-resistant wires and cables.
Insurance Management Associates LLCHub International LtdHub International Ltd, a unit of Hellman & Friedman LLC, acquired Insurance Management Associates LLC, an Annapolis-based insurance agency.
Coleman Floor Co IncInterior Logic Group IncInterior Logic Group Inc, a unit of Platinum Equity LLC, acquired Coleman Floor Co Inc, a Schaumburg-based flooring contractor, from Stock Building Supply, owned by Stock Building Supply Holdings Inc.
IDI Logistics LLCIvanhoe Cambridge IncIvanhoe Cambridge Inc of Canada, a unit of Caisse De Depot Et Placement Du Quebec, is rumored to be planning to acquire IDI Logistics LLC, an Atlanta-based provider of land subdivision services, from Brookfield Property Partners LP, ultimately owned by Brookfield Asset Management Inc. Sources expect the deal to be valued at around $3.05 bil.
Cardinal Energy Group IncJames Monroe Capital CorpJames Monroe Capital Corp plans to merge with Cardinal Energy Group Inc, a Dublin-based oil and gas exploration and production company.
Domek Logistics LLCMagnate Worldwide LLCMagnate Worldwide LLC, jointly owned by Magnate Capital Partners LLC and CIVC Partners LP, acquired Domek Logistics LLC, a Crystal Lake-based provider of asset-light freight forwarding and customs house brokerage services.
Carol P Rummel Insurance AgencyMeadowbrook Insurance Group IncMeadowbrook Insurance Group Inc, a unit of Fosun International Ltd, acquired Carol P Rummel Insurance Agency.
Upability IncMemberClicks LLCMemberClicks LLC acquired Upability Inc, an Indianapolis-based provider of professional and management development training services.
Beacon Wealth Management LLCMercer Advisors IncMercer Advisors Inc, a unit of Genstar Capital LLC, acquired Beacon Wealth Management LLC, a Hackensack- based portfolio manager.
Caesars Entertainment CorpMGM Resorts InternationalMGM Resorts International is rumored to be planning to merge with Caesars Entertainment Corp, a Las Vegas-based casino hotel operator.
Chardon Surgery CenterMontecito Medical Investment CoMontecito Medical Investment Co acquired the Chardon Surgery Center.
Innovative Medical Technology CoNatcore Technology IncNatcore Technology Inc plans to acquire Innovative Medical Technology Co, a provider of biotechnology research and development services.
Mankato Energy Center II LLCNorthern States Power CoNorthern States Power Co (NSP), a unit of Xcel Energy Inc, agreed to acquire Mankato Energy Center II LLC, a Mankato-based electric power distributor, from Southern Power Co, ultimately owned by Southern Co. Concurrently, NSP acquired Mankato Energy Center LLC.
Uplift Data PartnersPrecisionHawk IncPrecisionHawk Inc acquired Uplift Data Partners, a Chicago-based software publisher.
Growlabs IncSemantic Sugar IncSemantic Sugar Inc plans to acquire Growlabs Inc, a software publisher.
JaRay Software IncServiceTitan IncServiceTitan Inc acquired JaRay Software Inc, a Wichita-based software publisher.
Zayo Group Holdings Inc-Enterprise Services BusinessShareholdersZayo Group Holdings Inc plans to spin off its enterprise services business to its shareholders.
Fibermesh IncSika CorpSika Corp, a unit of Sika AG, acquired Fibermesh Inc, a Chattanooga-based manufacturer of chemical products, from Propex Operating Co LLC.
Eliassen Group LLCStone Point Capital LLCStone Point Capital LLC acquired Eliassen Group LLC, a Wakefield-based provider of temporary help services, from Riverside Partners LLC via a leveraged buyout transaction.
8415 Queenston Boulevard,Houston,TexasStrategic Storage Trust IV IncStrategic Storage Trust IV Inc, a unit of SmartStop Asset Management LLC, acquired a 540-unit self-storage facility at 8415 Queenston Boulevard in Houston.
Appthority IncSymantec CorpSymantec Corp acquired Appthority Inc, a San Francisco-based software publisher.
Jushi IncTanzania Minerals CorpTanzania Minerals Corp of Canada agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Jushi Inc, a Boca Raton-based manufacturer of medicinals and botanicals.
Symantec CorpThoma Bravo LLCThoma Bravo LLC was rumored to be planning to acquire the entire share capital of Symantec Corp, a Mountain View-based developer of security, storage and system management solutions software, in a leveraged buyout transaction. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed, but according to sources close to the transaction, the value was estimated at $15 bil.
Spectrum Intelligence Communication Agency LLCUpco INternational IncUpco International Inc of Canada entered into a binding letter of intent to acquire Spectrum Intelligence Communication Agency LLC, a Miami Beach- based wired telecommunications carrier.
Pacific Union Financial LLCWMIH CorpWMIH Corp plans to acquire Pacific Union Financial LLC, a Farmers Branch-based provider of real estate credit services.
Midland Metals IncWynnchurch Capital LLCWynnchurch Capital LLC acquired Midland Metals Inc, an Oskaloosa-based manufacturer of prefabricated metal buildings and components, via a leveraged buyout transaction.
US M&A Deals Announced November 2 to 8, 2018
Source: Thomson Reuters