| Date Announced | Target | Industry | Seller | Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/11/16 | Apollo Education Group Inc | Educational Services | Apollo Education | In January 2016, Apollo Education Group Inc, a Phoenix-based provider of higher education services, announced that it is seeking a buyer for the company. Terms were not disclosed, but according to people familiar with the matter, the deal is estimated to be worth $1 billion Apollo Global Management LLC was identified as a potential bidder. |
| 01/12/16 | Lexmark International Inc-Hardware & Software Assets | Computer and Office Equipment | Lexmark International | In January 2016, Lexmark International Inc, a Lexington-based manufacturer of computer peripheral equipment, is rumored to be seeking a buyer for its hardware & software assets. |
| 01/12/16 | MetLife Inc-Retail Business | Insurance | Metlife | In January 2016, MetLife Inc, a New York-based direct life insurance carrier, announced that it is seeking a buyer for its retail business. |
| 01/12/16 | International Data Group Inc | Printing, Publishing, and Allied Services | International Data Group | In January 2016, Boston-based periodical publisher International Data Group Inc announced that it is seeking a buyer for the company. Terms were not disclosed, but according to people familiar with the matter, the deal is estimated to be worth around $7 billion. |
| 01/13/16 | Hospira Inc-infusion pump business | Measuring, Medical, Photo Equipment; Clocks | Hospira | In January 2016, Hospira Inc, a Lake Forest-based manufacturer of specialty injectable pharmaceuticals and medication delivery systems ultimately owned by Pfizer Inc, is rumored to be seeking a buyer for its infusion pump business. Terms were not disclosed, but according to people familiar with the matter, the deal is estimated to be worth around $2 billion. |
| 01/13/16 | Pacific Office Properties Trust Inc-Office Buildings, Honolulu,Hawaii(3) | Real Estate; Mortgage Bankers and Brokers | Pacific Office Properties | In January 2016, Pacific Office Properties Trust Inc, a Honolulu-based real estate investment trust, announced that it is seeking a buyer for its 3 office buildings in Honolulu. |
| 01/13/16 | Sagent Pharmaceuticals Inc | Drugs | Sagent Phamaceuticals | In January 2016, Sagent Pharmaceuticals Inc, a Schaumburg-based manufacturer of pharmaceutical preparation, is rumored to be seeking a buyer for the entire share capital of the company. |
| US M&A Seeking Buyer Deals Announced January 8-January 14, 2016 | ||||
| Source: Thomson Reuters |
