Date
Announced		TargetIndustrySellerSynopsis
10/27/14BHP Billiton Ltd-Fayetteville ShaleOil and Gas; Petroleum RefiningBHP Billiton Ltd.In October 2014, BHP Billiton Ltd., a Melbourne-based copper and iron mining company, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its Fayetteville Shale assets.
10/27/14Regal Entertainment GroupMotion Picture Production and DistributionRegal Entertainment GroupIn October 2014, Regal Entertainment Group, a Knoxville-based Knoxville owner and operater of multi-screen theaters, announced that it was seeking a buyer for the company.
10/29/14Excelitas Technologies CorpElectronic and Electrical EquipmentExcelitas Technologies Corp.In October 2014, Excelitas Technologies Corp., a Waltham-based provider of lighting and sensor components to the health and defense sectors, was rumored to be seeking a buyer the company. Terms were not disclosed, but according to people familiar with the transaction, the deal was valued at an estimated $2 billion.
10/29/14Sears Methodist Retirement System Inc-Mesa SpringsHealth ServicesSears Methodist Retirement System Inc.In October 2014, bankrupt Sears Methodist Retirement System Inc., an Abilene-based provider of senior independent living, assisted living and health services, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its Mesa Springs Retirement Village asset via an auction. Rio Mesa Health Holdings LLC was named as a bidder.
10/30/14Herff Jones IncMiscellaneous ManufacturingHerff Jones Inc.In October 2014, Herff Jones Inc., an Indianapolis-based manufacturer of recognition products, 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 $1.5 billion. Charlesbank Capital Partners was named as a potential bidder.
US M&A Seeking Buyer Deals Announced October 26 - October 31, 2014    
Source: Thomson Reuters