Date
Announced
TargetIndustrySellerSynopsis
02/23/15PTC Therapeutics IncDrugsPTC Therapeutics Inc.In February 2015, PTC Therapeutics Inc., a South Plainfield-based biopharmaceutical company, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the entire share capital of the company. Shire Plc and BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. were named as rumored potential bidders.
02/23/15Computer Sciences Corp-ComlBusiness ServicesComputer Sciences Corp.In February 2015, Computer Sciences Corp., a Falls Church-based provider of information technology services, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its commercial business unit. CGI Group In.c was named as a rumored bidder.
02/23/15Precision Sys Mnfg IncMachineryAAR Corp.In February 2015, AAR Corp. announced that it was seeking a buyer for its Precision Systems Manufacturing Inc. unit, a Liverpool-based manufacturer of industrial machinery and equipment.
02/23/15Sitel Worldwide CorpBusiness ServicesOnex Corp.In February 2015, Onex Corp. was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its Sitel Worldwide Corp. unit, a Nashville-based provider of call center services. Terms were not disclosed, but according to people familiar with the transaction, the deal was valued at an estimated $1 billion.
02/24/15Cushman & Wakefield IncReal Estate; Mortgage Bankers and BrokersCushman & Wakefield Inc.In February 2015, Cushman & Wakefield Inc., a New York-based real estate agency, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company.
02/25/15Atkins Nutritionals IncFood and Kindred ProductsRoark Capital GroupIn February 2015, Roark Capital Group was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its Atkins Nutritionals Inc. unit, a Denver-based manufacturer of nutritional food products. Terms were not disclosed, but according to people familiar with the transaction, the deal was valued at an estimated $1 billion.
02/25/15Chassix Inc-US PlantsTransportation EquipmentChassix Inc.In February 2015, Chassix Inc., a Southfield-based manufacturer of utility vehicles, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its US plants.
02/25/15Pharmacyclics IncDrugsPharmacyclics Inc.In February 2015, Pharmacyclics Inc., a Sunnyvale-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. Terms were not disclosed, but according to the people familiar with the transaction, the deal was valued at an estimated $18 billion. Johnson & Johnson and Novartis AG were named potential bidders.
02/25/15Town Sports Int Holdings IncAmusement and Recreation ServicesTown Sports International Holdings Inc.In February 2015, Town Sports International Holdings Inc., a New York-based owner and operator of membership sports clubs, announced that it was seeking a buyer for the company.
02/26/15Cast & Crew Ent Svcs LLCBusiness ServicesCast & Crew Entertainment Services LLCIn February 2015, Cast & Crew Entertainment Services LLC, a Burbank-based provider of payroll services, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company.
02/27/15Penn Virginia CorpOil and Gas; Petroleum RefiningPenn Virginia Corp.In February 2015, Penn Virginia Corp., a Radnor-based oil and gas exploration and production company, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the entire share capital of the company.
US M&A Seeking Buyer Deals Announced February 22 - February 27, 2015    
Source: Thomson Reuters