Date
Announced		TargetIndustrySellerSynopsis
09/22/14EMC Corp.Computer and Office EquipmentEMC Corp.In September 2014, EMC Corp., a Hopkinton-based provider of storage platforms development services, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. Hewlett-Packard Co. and Dell Inc. were rumored bidders.
09/22/14Fishing Holdings LLCTransportation EquipmentPlatinum Equity LLCIn September 2014, Platinum Equity LLC was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its Fishing Holdings LLC unit, a Flippin-based manufacturer and marketer of fiberglass fishing boats.
09/22/14Simpson Lumber Co. LLCWood Products, Furniture, and FixturesSimpson Lumber Co.In September 2014, Simpson Lumber Co., a Tacoma-based manufacturer of forest products, announced that it was seeking a buyer for the company.
09/23/14Walgreens Infusion Services Inc.Health ServicesWalgreen Co.In September 2014, Walgreen Co. was rumored to be seeking a buyer for an undisclosed majority interest in its Walgreens Infusion Services Inc unit, an Irving-based provider of home infusion therapies. Terms were not disclosed, but according to people familiar with the transaction, the deal was valued at an estimated $1.5 billion.
09/23/14Deere & Co.-Insurance BusinessInsuranceDeere & Co.In September 2014, Deere & Co., a Moline-based manufacturer and wholesaler of farm equipment, construction equipment and forestry equipment, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its insurance business.
09/23/14Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino-AssetsAmusement and Recreation ServicesTrump Plaza Hotel & CasinoIn September 2014, Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino, an Atlantic-based owner and operator of hotels and casinos and a unit of The Trump Organization LLC, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its assets.
09/23/14StarzRadio and Television Broadcasting StationsStarzIn September 2014, Starz, an Englewood-based provider of cable television services, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. 21st Century Fox Inc was rumored to be a bidder.
09/25/14Exa Corp.Prepackaged SoftwareExa Corp.In September 2014, Exa Corp., a Burlington-based developer of simulation software, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company.
09/25/14The Dow Chem Co.-Epoxy and ChlorineChemicals and Allied ProductsDow Chemical Co.In September 2014, The Dow Chemical Co., a Midland-based manufacturer and wholesaler of chemicals, plastic materials, agricultural and other specialized products, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its epoxy and chlorine business.
US M&A Seeking Buyer Deals Announced September 21 - September 26, 2014    
Source: Thomson Reuters