TargetAcquirerValue ($millions)Synopsis
Bioverativ IncSanofi SA11,363.4Sanofi SA of France definitively agreed to launch a tender offer to acquire the entire share capital of Bioverativ Inc, a Boston-based biopharmaceutical company, from Blackrock Inc and other shareholders for $105 in cash per share or a total of $11.363 billion. The offer is conditional upon at least a majority of Bioverativ's shares being tendered. Originally, in January 2018, Sanofi is rumored to be planning to acquire Bioverativ.
Juno Therapeutics IncCelgene Corp9,615.9Celgene Corp definitively agreed to acquire the remaining 90.27% stake or 103.064 million common shares it does not already own in Juno Therapeutics Inc, a Seattle-based biopharmaceutical company, for $87 in cash per share or a total of $9.616 billion via a tender offer. Originally, in January 2018, Celgene is rumored to be planning to acquire the remaining 90.27% stake or 103.064 million common shares it does not already own in Juno.
Liberty Life Assurance Co of BostonLincoln National Life Insurance Co3,269.0Lincoln National Corp's unit Lincoln National Life Insurance Co definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Liberty Life Assurance Co, a Boston-based direct life insurance carrier, for $3.269 billion in cash from Liberty Mutual Insurance Co, ultimately owned by Liberty Mutual Holding Co Inc.
Liberty Life Assurance Co of Boston-Individual Life & Annuity BusinessProtective Life Corp1,200.0Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc's unit Protective Life Corp agreed to pay about $1.2 billion to acquire the individual life & annuity business of Liberty Life Assurance Co, a Boston-based direct life insurance carrier owned by Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
Nelson Fastener Systems CoStanley Black & Decker Inc440.0Stanley Black & Decker Inc agreed to acquire Nelson Fastener Systems Co, an Elyria-based manufacturer and distributor of weld stud fasteners and application equipment, for $440 million from Doncasters Group Ltd, owned by Dubai International Capital LLC.
Idera Pharmaceuticals IncBioCryst Pharmaceuticals Inc437.4BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Inc definitively agreed to merge with Idera Pharmaceuticals Inc, a Cambridge-based biotechnology company, to form a new company via a stock swap transaction valued at $437.44 million. Idera common shareholders will receive 0.2 common shares in the new firm, while BioCryst common stockholders will receive 0.5 common shares per share held. Based on BioCryst's closing stock price of $5.59 on 19 January 2018, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Idera share was valued at $2.236. Upon completion of the deal, BioCryst and Idera would respectively own 51.6% and 48.4% of the new company.
Main Street Hub IncGoDaddy Inc175.0GoDaddy Inc plans to acquire Main Street Hub Inc, an Austin-based provider of marketing consulting services, for about $175 million. The consideration would consist of $125 million in cash and up to $50 million profit-related payments.
Key Technology IncDuravant LLC173.3Odyssey Investment Partners LLC's unit Duravant LLC agreed to acquire the remaining stake it does not already own in Key Technology Inc, a Walla Walla-based manufacturer of food product machinery, for $26.75 in cash per share or a total of $173.318 million in cash.
Rimports IncSterno Products LLC170.0Compass Diversified Holdings' unit Sterno Products LLC definitively agreed to acquire Rimports Inc, a Provo-based nondurable goods wholesaler, for $170 million. The consideration will consist of $145 million cash and up to $25 million in profit-related terms.
Atrenne Integrated Solutions IncCelestica Inc139.0Onex Corp's unit Celestica Inc of Canada definitively agreed to acquire Atrenne Integrated Solutions Inc, a New Hope-based manufacturer of ruggedized electromechanical solutions, for $139 million.
Veolia North America Inc-US Industrial Cleaning Services DivisionClean Harbors Inc120.0Clean Harbors Inc definitively agreed to pay $120 million in cash to acquire the US Industrial Cleaning Services Division of Veolia North America Inc, a Boston-based water supply system operator ultimately owned by Veolia Environnement SA.
X2 Blockchain Games CorpSeaway Energy Services Inc100.0Seaway Energy Services Inc of Canada signed a letter of intent to acquire the entire share capital of X2 Blockchain Games Corp, a Santa Monica-based video game publisher, for 100 million common shares or a total of $100 million. The shares were valued based on Seaway's closing stock price of $1 on 19 January 2018, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
NewDominion Bank,Charlotte,NCPark National Corp,Newark,Ohio76.4Park National Corp definitively agreed to acquire the remaining 91.45% stake it does not already own in NewDominion Bank, a Charlotte-based commercial bank, for about $76.4 million via a stock swap transaction. The consideration would consist of $30.56 million in cash and $45.84 million in common shares.
Zig Apartments,Seattle,WAGreystar Real Estate Partners LLC68.5Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC acquired the 170-unit Zig Apartments in Seattle for $68.5 million.
Samson Oil & Gas Ltd-Foreman Butte ProjectFirehawk Oil & Gas LLC41.5Firehawk Oil & Gas LLC signed a letter of intent to acquire the Foreman Butte Project of Samson Oil & Gas Ltd, a Perth-based producer of crude petroleum and natural gas, for $41.5 million.
Sylvin Technologies IncMexichem SAB de CV39.0Mexichem SAB de CV of Mexico acquired Sylvin Technologies Inc, a Denver-based manufacturer of organic chemicals, for $39 million.
Particle Sizing Systems LLCEntegris Inc37.0Entegris Inc acquired Particle Sizing Systems LLC, a Port Richey-based manufacturer of electrical signals measuring and testing instruments, from Agilent Technologies Inc, for about $37 million.
Sentel CorpVectrus Inc36.0Vectrus Inc acquired Sentel Corp, an Alexandria-based provider of engineering services, from WC Holding Inc for $36 million in cash.
HT Sweeney & Son IncNapec Inc18.0Napec Inc of Canada plans to acquire HT Sweeney & Son Inc, a Brookhaven-based provider of a full range of construction services, for $18 million.
Links & Kings LLCAcushnet Holdings CorpAcushnet Holdings Corp plans to acquire Links & Kings LLC, an Alpine-based sporting goods retailer.
Adtech Optics IncAdtech Photonics IncAdtech Photonics Inc acquired AdTech Optics Inc, an Industry-based manufacturer of semiconductors and related devices.
Maval Industries LLC-Original Equipment Steering BusinessAllied Motion Technologies IncAllied Motion Technologies Inc acquired the original equipment steering business of Maval Industries LLC, a Twinsburg-based manufacturer of motor vehicle steering and suspension components.
Sqrrl Data IncAmazon Web Services IncAmazon.com Inc's unit Amazon Web Services Inc acquired Sqrrl Data Inc, a Cambridge-based provider of computer related services. Originally, in December 2017, Amazon was rumored to be planning to acquire Sqrrl.
Chesapeake Medical Staffing LLCAmerican Surgical Assistants IncAmerican Surgical Holdings Inc's unit American Surgical Assistants Inc acquired Chesapeake Medical Staffing LLC, a Timonium-based operator of an outpatient care center.
Bunge LtdArcher Daniels Midland CoArcher Daniels Midland Co is rumored to be planning to acquire the entire share capital of Bunge Ltd, a White Plains-based soybean processor.
Polycomp Trust CoAscensus IncAscensus Inc agreed to acquire Polycomp Trust Co, a Sioux Falls-based fiduciary services provider.
FiberLight LLCAtlantic Broadband Group LLCAtlantic Broadband Group LLC, a unit of Cogeco Communications Inc, plans to acquire FiberLight LLC, an Alpharetta-based manufacturer of fiber optic cables.
WorkMarket IncAutomatic Data Processing IncAutomatic Data Processing Inc acquired WorkMarket Inc, a New York-based provider of an online platform and marketplace for businesses to manage freelancers, contractors, and consultants.
Patron Spirits International AGBacardi LtdBacardi & Co Ltd's unit Bacardi Ltd of Bermuda definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Patron Spirits International AG, a Las Vegas-based distillery, for around $5.1 bil.
Kingdom TrustBitgo IncBitgo Inc acquired Kingdom Trust, a Murray-based provider of fiduciary services.
ClubReady LLCClubessential LLCClubessential LLC acquired ClubReady LLC, an Ellisville-based provider of fitness and wellness club management software.
Atlantic Imaging Group LLCConcordia Care IncConcordia Care Inc acquired Atlantic Imaging Group LLC, a Whippany-based operator of a medical diagnostic imaging center, from Healthcare Integrated ServicesInc.
Kiely & Associates LLCDavid A Noyes & CoDavid A. Noyes & Co acquired Kiely & Associates LLC, a Chicago-based provider of tax preparation services.
Atadata LLC-AssetsDeloitte Consulting LLPDeloitte Consulting LLP, a unit of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC, acquired the assets of Atadata LLC, a Peachtree City-based software publisher.
Kodiak Trailer ComponentsDexko Global IncKPS Capital Partners LP's unit DexKo Global INC acquired Kodiak Trailer Components, a Fort Worth-based travel trailers manufacturer.
Accelerated Concepts IncDigi International IncDigi International Inc acquired Accelerated Concepts Inc, a Tampa-based provider of cellular networking equipment services.
Diamond Heights Shopping CenterDonahue Schriber Realty GroupDonahue Schriber Realty Group acquired the 75,630 sq ft Diamond Heights Shopping Center in San Francisco, California.
Wyatt Brand IncElizabeth Christian Public RelationsElizabeth Christian Public Relations acquired Wyatt Brand Inc, an Austin-based public relations agency.
Fragrance Design LLCEurofragance SLEver Smarter WW SL's unit Eurofragance SL of Spain acquired a majority interest in Fragrance Design LLC, a Marietta-based toilet preparations manufacturer.
Gorilly GoodsEvolve Brands LLCEvolve Brands LLC agreed to acquire Gorilly Goods, a Jackson-based manufacturer of organic snack products. Concurrently, Evolve Brands LLC agreed to acquire Supernola.
SupernolaEvolve Brands LLCEvolve Brands LLC agreed to acquire Supernola, a Harrisburg-based manufacturer of snack products. Concurrently, EVOLVE Brands LLC agreed to acquire Gorilly Goods.
Confirm IncFacebook IncFacebook Inc agreed to acquire Confirm Inc, a Boston-based provider of security systems services.
Integrated Fire ProtectionFire & Life Safety America IncBlue Point Capital Partners LP's unit Fire & Life Safety America Inc acquired Integrated Fire Protection, a Norcross-based service-focused provider of fire and life safety solutions.
And Co Ventures IncFiverr International LtdFiverr International Ltd of Israel acquired AND Co Ventures Inc, a New York-based software publisher.
AutonomicFord Smart Mobility LLCFord Smart Mobility LLC, a unit of Ford Motor Co, plans to acquire Autonomic, a Palo Alto-based software publisher.
Marsh Consulting GroupFoster & Foster Consulting Actuaries IncFoster & Foster Consulting Actuaries Inc acquired Marsh Consulting Group, a Paso Robles-based provider of administrative management and general management consulting services.
IQMax IncFusion Telecommunications International IncFusion Telecommunications International Inc acquired IQMax Inc, a Charlotte-based software publisher.
Only Tool CoGeneral Carbide CorpGeneral Carbide Corp acquired Only Tool Co, a Ypsilanti-based non-ferrous metals processor.
Entropy Resins IncGougeon Brothers IncGougeon Brothers Inc acquired Entropy Resins Inc, a Hayward-based plastics materials manufacturer.
MatrixOneSource IncGPB Capital Holdings LLCGPB Capital Holdings LLC acquired a majority interest in MatrixOneSource Inc, a Jacksonville-based provider of human resources and executive search consulting services, via a leveraged buyout transaction.
Maestro Healthcare Technology IncGroupe AXAGroupe AXA acquired Maestro Healthcare Technology Inc, a Highland Park-based carrier of direct health and medical insurance, for around $155 million.
East Coast Hydroponic Warehouse IncGrowGeneration CorpGrowGeneration Corp acquired East Coast Hydroponic Warehouse Inc, a Warwick-based wholesaler of farm and garden machinery and equipment.
EaglePicher Technologies LLCGTCR LLCGTCR LLC definitively agreed to acquire EaglePicher Technologies LLC, a Joplin-based primary batteries manufacturer, via a leveraged buyout transaction from Vectra Co, ultimately owned by Apollo Global Management LLC.
Melick-Tully & Associates PcGZA GeoEnvironmental IncGZA GeoEnvironmental Technologies Inc's unit GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc acquired Melick-Tully & Associates PC, a South Bound Brook-based provider of engineering services.
Plant Design SolutionsHexagon PPMHexagon PPM, a unit of Hexagon AB, acquired Plant Design Solutions, a Houston-based provider of professional services.
PCA Industrial & Paper Supplies IncImperial DadeImperial Dade acquired PCA Industrial & Paper Supplies Inc, a Willow Grove-based wholesaler of paper and cleaning supplies and facility maintenance products.
JT Neal Insurance Agency IncInsurica IncInsurica Inc acquired the entire share capital of JT Neal Insurance Agency Inc, a Lawton-based direct property and casualty insurance carrier.
Insurance Marketing Group LLCIntegrity Marketing Group LLCIntegrity Marketing Group LLC, a unit of HGGC LLC, acquired Insurance Marketing Group LLC, a Clinton-based provider of life and health insurance.
Solutions Thru Software IncIntellectual Technology IncIntellectual Technology Inc, a unit of Vicente Capital Partners LLC, acquired Solutions Thru Software Inc, a Las Vegas-based provider of custom computer programming services.
ProShot Golf IncIzon Network IncIzon Network Inc plans to acquire ProShot Golf Inc, an Irvine-based provider of custom computer programming services, from Inforetech Wireless Technology Inc, ultimately owned by GPS Industries Inc.
Watts Capital LlcKarbone IncKarbone Inc acquired Watts Capital LLC, a New York-based securities brokerage.
Island Marine Center LlcMarineMax IncMarineMax Inc acquired Island Marine Center LLC, an Ocean View-based boat dealer.
Integra Service Group IncMC Sign CoMC Sign Co, a unit of Caltius Capital Management LP, acquired Integra Service Group Inc, a Schenectady-based provider of computer facilities management services.
Morse Industries IncM-D Building Products IncM-D Building Products Inc acquired Morse Industries Inc, a Kent-based metal wholesaler.
Medtrandirect IncMediware Information Systems IncMediware Information Systems Inc, a unit of TPG Capital LP, acquired Medtrandirect Inc, a Nixa-based software publisher.
RedX Medical LLCMeridian Waste Solutions IncMeridian Waste Solutions Inc acquired RedX Medical LLC, a Marietta-based provider of hazardous waste treatment and disposal services.
John Crane Inc-Bearing BusinessMiba AGMitterbauer Beteiligungs AG's unit Miba AG of Austria plans to acquire the bearing business of John Crane Inc, a Chicago-based manufacturer of packing devices ultimately owned by Smiths Group PLC.
Northeast MechanicalMJ Mechanical Services IncComfort Systems USA Inc's unit MJ Mechanical Services Inc acquired Northeast Mechanical, a Depew-based contractor for plumbing, heating and air-conditioning.
FogChain IncMukuba Resources LtdMukuba Resources Ltd of Canada signed a letter of intent to acquire the entire share capital of FogChain Inc, a San Carlos-based software publisher.
Randon Enterprises IncNationwide Trailers LLCNationwide Trailers LLC acquired Randon Enterprises Inc, a Cabot-based wholesaler of truck trailer.
SMG Holdings IncNorthlane Capital Partners LLCNorthlane Capital Partners LLC plans to acquire SMG Holdings Inc, a West Conshohocken-based event promoter, from Onex Corp via a leveraged buyout transaction.
Horizon Telcom IncNovacapNovacap of Canada plans to acquire Horizon Telcom Inc, a Chillicothe-based wireless telecommunications carrier, via a leveraged buyout transaction.
Rizing LLCOne Equity Partners LPOne Equity Partners LP, a unit of One Equity Partners LLC, acquired RIZING LLC, a Stamford-based software publisher.
US Geothermal IncOrmat Technologies IncOrmat Technologies Inc plans to acquire the remaining stake it does not already own in US Geothermal Inc, a Boise-based electric power generation facility operator.
LandWorks IncPandell Technology CorpPandell Technology Corp of Canada acquired LandWorks Inc, a Houston-based software publisher.
Atlantic Plywood CorpParksite IncParksite Inc acquired Atlantic Plywood Corp, a Woburn-based millwork wholesaler.
Epoch Universal Inc-Certain AssetsPCM IncPCM Inc acquired certain assets of Epoch Universal Inc, an Irvine-based software publisher.
Ef&I Services CorpPearce Services IncPearce Services Inc, a unit of Willcrest Partners LLC, acquired the entire share capital of EF&I Services Corp, a Tampa-based provider of professional services.
Columbus Regional Healthcare SystemPiedmont Healthcare IncPiedmont Healthcare Inc plans to merge with Columbus Regional Healthcare System, a Columbus-based provider of ambulatory health care services.
Cameo Wealth & Creative Management IncPrager Metis International LLCPrager Metis International LLC acquired the entire share capital of Cameo Wealth & Creative Management Inc, a New York City-based provider of office administrative services. Concurrently, Prager Metis International LLC acquired the entire share capital of The Asteri Group Ltd.
The Asteri Group LtdPrager Metis International LLCPrager Metis International LLC acquired the entire share capital of The Asteri Group Ltd, a provider of office administrative services. Concurrently, Prager Metis International LLC acquired the entire share capital of Cameo Wealth & Creative Management Inc.
Growprocess IncProtext Mobility IncProtext Mobility Inc signed a letter of intent to acquire the entire share capital of Growprocess Inc, a blockchain and cannabis compliance advisory firm.
Noblett Inc-Propane gas distribution businessQuarles Petroleum IncQuarles Petroleum Inc acquired the propane gas distribution business of Noblett Inc, a Kilmarnock-based wholesaler of plumbing and heating equipment and supplies.
Mobile Medical Examination Services IncQuest Diagnostics IncQuest Diagnostics Inc definitively agreed to acquire Mobile Medical Examination Services Inc, a Santa Ana-based provider of health care services.
Referral Key IncRefer.Com IncRefer.Com Inc acquired Referral Key Inc, a Boston-based software publisher.
The District At MetuchenRegency Centers CorpRegency Centers Corp acquired The District at Metuchen, a 66,000 sq ft shopping center in Metuchen, with major tenant Whole Foods Market. The property was acquired from Renaissance Properties Inc.
Benefits Network Insurance Agency IncRisk Strategies Co IncRisk Strategies Co Inc, a unit of Kelso & Co, acquired Cincinnati-based Benefits Network Insurance Agency Inc.
Aware Software LLCSageNet LLCSageNet LLC acquired Aware Software LLC, an Atlanta-based software publisher.
SRS Acquisition CorpSeeking BuyerIn January 2018, Berkshire Partners LLC announced that it is seeking a buyer for its SRS Acquisition Corp unit, a McKinney-based wholesaler of roofing, siding and insulation material. According to sources, the deal is expected to be valued at around $3 bil.
Etelligent Solutions IncSHI International CorpSHI International Corp acquired Etelligent Solutions Inc, a St. Petersburg-based software publisher, from BDO Canada LLP, ultimately owned by BDO International Ltd.
AM-AG LLCSigma Agriscience IncSigma Agriscience Inc acquired AM-AG LLC, a Pharr-based manufacturer of pharmaceutical preparations.
411 LoftsSmartStop Asset Management LLCSmartStop Asset Management LLC acquired 411 Lofts, a 90 unit, 345-bed purpose-built student housing community in Ann Arbor, for around $43.8 million.
Plan Rocket Consulting LlcSpaulding RidgeSpaulding Ridge agreed to acquire Plan Rocket Consulting LLC, a Chicago-based provider of administrative management and general management consulting services.
Spectra Energy Partners (DE) GP LLCSpectra Energy Partners LPEnbridge Inc's unit Spectra Energy Partners LP acquired the entire share capital of Spectra Energy Partners (DE) GP LLC, a provider of natural gas pipeline transportation services, from Enbridge via an internal reorganization.
BioNeva Innovations of Carson City LLCSSGW LLCMaple Leaf Green World Inc's unit SSGW LLC acquired the entire share capital of BioNeva Innovations LLC, a Carson City-based manufacturer of medicinals and botanicals.
Alliance Fire Protection CoSummit Fire Protection CoCI Capital Partners LLC's unit Summit Fire Protection Co acquired Alliance Fire Protection Co, a Tempe-based contractor for plumbing, heating and air-conditioning. Concurrently, Summit Fire acquired Alliance Fire Protection Special Systems Inc.
Alliance Fire Protection Special Systems IncSummit Fire Protection CoCI Capital Partners LLC's unit Summit Fire Protection Co acquired Alliance Fire Protection Special Systems Inc, a Tempe-based electrical contractor. Concurrently, Summit Fire acquired Alliance Fire Protection Co.
Factorchain IncSumo Logic IncSumo Logic Inc acquired Factorchain Inc, a Los Angeles-based provider of security systems services.
Seven & i Holdings Co Ltd-Retail Fuel Outlets(26)Sunoco LPSunoco LP plans to acquire 26 retail fuel outlets of Seven & I Holdings Co Ltd, a Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo-based convenience store operator.
Santa Rosa Insulation & Fireproofing LLCTopBuild CorpTopBuild Corp, a unit of Masco Corp, acquired Santa Rosa Insulation & Fireproofing LLC, a Miami-based flooring contractor.
Paragon Financial Group IncTrade Finance Solutions IncTrade Finance Solutions Inc of Canada, a unit of One Holdings Corp, acquired Paragon Financial Group Inc, a Fort Lauderdale-based provider of financial investment services.
Palm Beach Integrative MedicineTurnKey Capital IncTurnKey Capital Inc agreed to acquire Palm Beach Integrative Medicine, a Plantation-based provider of ambulatory health care services.
Ando Food IncUber EatsUber Eats, a unit of Uber Technologies Inc, acquired Ando Food Inc, a San Francisco-based online restaurant owner and operator.
Insurance Services Group IncUSI Insurance Services LLCUSI Insurance Services LLC, jointly owned by KKR & Co LP and Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec, acquired Insurance Services Group Inc, an Edmonds-based insurance agency.
Maryland Pennysaver GroupValassis Communications IncHarland Clarke Holdings Corp's unit Valassis Communications Inc acquired Maryland Pennysaver Group, a Hanover-based publisher of database and directory, from CEA Capital Partners USA LP.
GeistVertiv CoVertiv Co, a unit of Platinum Equity LLC, agreed to acquire Geist, a Lincoln-based electrical equipment manufacturer.
Rite Aid Corp-Stores(43)Walgreens Boots Alliance IncWalgreens Boots Alliance Inc acquired 43 stores of Rite Aid Corp, a Camp Hill-based drug store operator, for around $715 million.
Integrate AgencyWellington Group Marketing & PRWellington Group Marketing & PR acquired Integrate Agency, a Houston-based public relations agency.
Lodgenuity IncWowio IncWowio Inc plans to acquire the remaining stake it does not already own in Lodgenuity Inc, a provider of office administrative services.
Mydent International CorpYoung Innovations IncLinden LLC's unit Young Innovations Inc acquired Mydent International Corp, a Hauppauge-based manufacturer of dental equipment and supplies.
US M&A Deals Announced January 19 to January 25, 2018
Source: Thomson Reuters