Date
Announced		TargetAcquirerValue ($millions)Synopsis 
08/28/13The Peabody OrlandoHyatt Hotels Corp717.0Hyatt Hotels Corp, through its undisclosed subsidiary, agreed to acquire The Peabody Orlando, an owner and operator of hotels, from Belz Enterprises' Peabody Hotel Group Inc subsidiary, for an estimated $717 mil. Upon completion, The Peabody Orlando was to change its name to Hyatt Regency Orlando Convention Center. 
08/26/13TMS International CorpThe Pritzker Organization LLC692.3The Pritzker Organization LLC definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of TMS International Corp (TMS), a Glassport-based provider of outsourced industrial services, for $17.5 in cash per share, or a total value of $692.297 ml, including the assumption of an undisclosed amount in liabilities. Upon completion, TMS common shares were to be delisted in the New York Stock Exchange. 
08/27/13Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co IncAkorn Inc602.0Akorn Inc, through an undisclosed subsidiary, definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co Inc, an Amityville-based manufacturer of pharmaceutical products, for $43.5 in cash per share or a total value of $601.989 mil. 
08/28/13Capital Power-Power Plants(3)Emera Inc541.0Emera Inc of Canada agreed to acquire three New England power plants of Capital Power Corp, an Edmonton-based electric utility company, for $541 mil. 
08/26/13Amplimmune IncMedImmune Inc500.0MedImmune Inc, a wholly- owned unit of AstraZeneca PLC, definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Amplimmune Inc, a Gaithersburg-based biotechnology company, for an estimated $500 mil. The consideration was to consist of $225 million and up to $275 million in profit-related payments. 
08/26/13GlobeComm Systems IncWasserstein & Co LP338.6Wasserstein & Co LP definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of GlobeComm Systems Inc, a Hauppauge-based provider of satellite communications services, for $14.15 in cash per share, or a total value of $338. 647 mil, in a leveraged buyout transaction. 
08/26/13Sage Creek Gas ProcessingONEOK Partners LP305.0ONEOK Partners LP planned to acquire the Sage Creek Gas Processing Plant, located in Wyoming, for $305 mil. 
08/29/13F&M Bancorp IncProsperity Bancshares Inc243.9Prosperity Bancshares Inc (Prosperity) definitively agreed to merge with F&M Bancorp Inc, a Tulsa-based bank holding company, for $243.872 mil. The consideration was to consist of the issuance of 3.298 million Prosperity common shares, valued at $196.872 mil, and $47 million in cash. The shares were valued based on Prosperity's closing stock price of $59.69 on 28 August 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. 
08/28/13Boca Pharmacal LLCGenerics Intl (US Parent) Inc225.0Generics International (US Parent) Inc dba Qualitest Pharmaceuticals Inc, a unit of Endo Health Solutions Inc, definitively agreed to acquire Boca Pharmacal LLC, a Coral Springs-based manufacturer of generic pharmaceuticals, for $225 million in cash. 
08/28/13Westin Galleria DallasInland American Lodging Group220.0Inland American Lodging Group Inc (Inland), a unit of The Inland Real Estate Group of Cos Inc's Inland American Real Estate Trust Inc subsidiary, acquired Westin Galleria Dallas, a Dallas- based owner and operator of a hotel, from a joint venture between Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc and Hines. Concurrently, Inland acquired Westin Oaks Houston. The transaction had a combined value of approximately, $220 mil. 
08/28/13Southernmost Hotel CollectionLaSalle Hotel Properties184.5LaSalle Hotel Properties acquired Southernmost Hotel Collection, a Key West-based owner and operator of hotels, for $184.5 mil. Originally, in May 2013, Southernmost Hotel Collection was seeking a buyer for the company. 
08/27/13ING Real Estate Finance-LoansWells Fargo Bank NA112.0Wells Fargo Bank NA, a unit of Wells Fargo & Co, agreed to acquire a portfolio of 29 real estate loans of ING Real Estate Finance (ING), a New York-based provider of financial services, and a unit of ING Groep NV, for $112 mil, based on the 7% standard capitalization rate. Originally, ING was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its loan portfolio. 
08/28/13Serrano Hotel,San FranciscoLaSalle Hotel Properties71.5LaSalle Hotel Properties acquired Serrano Hotel, a San Francisco-based owner and operator of hotels, for $71.5 mil. 
08/27/13Maguire Aviation Group LLCSignature Flight Support Corp69.0Signature Flight Support Corp, a unit of BBA Aviation PLC, agreed to acquire Maguire Aviation Group LLC, a Van Nuys-based provider of fixed based operator services, for $69 million in cash. 
08/28/13Xponential Inc-Pawnshops(34)Cash America International Inc62.0Cash America International Inc agreed to acquire 34 pawnshops of Xponential Inc, a Norcross- based owner and operator of pawnshops, for an estimated $62 million in cash. 
08/28/13Hotel ModeraPebblebrook Hotel Trust47.5Pebblebrook Hotel Trust acquired Hotel Modera, an owner and operator of hotels, for $47.5 mil. 
08/28/13National Education SeminarsAmerican Public Education Inc46.0American Public Education Inc definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of National Education Seminars Inc, a Westerville-based owner and operator of schools, for approximately $46 million in cash. The transaction was to include Hondros College, nursing programs. 
08/28/13Piezotech LLCMeggitt PLC41.2Meggitt PLC of the UK agreed to acquire Piezotech LLC, a Indianapolis-based manufacturer of ultrasonic and sensor products, for $41.2 million in cash. 
08/28/13Salt Life Holdings LLCTo The Game LLC37.0To The Game LLC, a unit of Delta Apparel Inc, acquired Salt Life Holdings LLC, a Jacksonville-based manufacturer and wholesaler of ocean apparel and accessories, for $37 mil. The consideration consisted of $15 million in cash, $22 million in promissory notes, and up to an undisclosed amount in profit related payments. 
08/28/13Analysts International CorpACS Merger Corp33.0US -ACS Merger Corp, a wholly owned unit of American CyberSystems Inc definitively agreed to launch a tender offer to acquire the entire share capital of Analysts International Corp, a Minneapolis-based provider of information technology services, for $6.45 cash per share or a total value of $33.009 million. 
08/29/13Teradek LLCVitec Group PLC30.5Vitec Group PLC of the UK agreed to acquire Teradek LLC, an Irvine-based manufacturer and wholesaler of wireless video equipment, for $29.733 mil. The consideration was to consist of $12.9 million in cash, the issuance of 0.214 mil, valued at $2.07 mil, and up to $15.5 million in profit- related payments.. The shares were valued based on Vitec's closing stock price of $9. 633 million on 28 August 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. 
08/28/13Deer Grove Shopping CentreRamco-Gershenson Properties20.0Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust acquired Deer Grove Shopping Centre, a Palatine-based owner and operator of shopping center, for $20 million in cash. 
08/26/13Crown Reef Resort,Myrtle BeachCrown Reef Resport LLC16.1Crown Reef Resort LLC acquired the Crown Reef Resort, a Myrtle Beach-based owner and operator of a hotel, for $16.1 mil. 
08/27/13Customer Focused Marketing IncDealerTrack Technologies Inc14.8DealerTrack Technologies Inc agreed to acquire Customer Focused Marketing Inc, an Irving-based provider of customer relationship management and marketing services, for an estimated $14.75 mil. The consideration was to consist of $13 million in cash and up to $1.75 million in profit- related payments. 
08/28/131st Financial Services CorpFirst Citizens Bank & Trust Co10.0First Citizens Bank & Trust Co, a wholly-owned unit of First Citizens Bancshares Inc definitively agreed to merge with Hendersonville- based 1st Financial Services Corp, for $10 million in cash. The consideration was to consist of $2 million cash for all outstanding common shares and $8 million cash for all outstanding cumulative preferred shares A. The acquisition was to include Mountain 1st Bank & Trust Co. 
08/27/13Cherokee Banking IncHamilton State Bancshares Inc8.5Hamilton State Bancshares Inc agreed to acquire Cherokee Banking Inc, a Canton-based bank holding company, for $8.5 million in cash. 
08/26/13C & C Power Line IncPower Corp of America7.0Power Corp of America, a wholly owned unit of Goldfield Corp planned to acquire C & C Power Line Inc, a Jacksonville-based provider of electrical construction services, for an estimated $7 mil. 
08/28/13Purified Renewable-PlantWest Ventures LLC5.0West Ventures LLC acquired the ethanol production plant of Purified Renewable Energy LLC (Purified), a Buffalo Lake- based manufacturer of ethanol, for $5 mil. Originally, In June 2012, Purified was seeking a buyer for its ethanol production plant, via an auction. 
08/26/13CRI IncSynalloy Corp4.6Synalloy Corp acquired CRI Inc, a Fountain Inn-based manufacturer of industrial chemicals, for $4.55 mil. 
08/28/13InaVein LLCLeMaitre Vascular Inc3.9LeMaitre Vascular Inc acquired InaVein LLC, a Lexington-based manufacturer of medical instrument, for $3.9 mil. The transaction consisted of $2.5 million in cash and up to $1.4 million in profit related payments. 
08/27/13PrecisionIR Group IncIssuer Direct Corp3.5Issuer Direct Corp acquired the entire share capital of PrecisionIR Group Inc, a Richmond-based provider of communication solutions, for an estimated $3.45 million in cash. 
08/26/13Pathwork Diagnostics IncResponse Genetics Inc1.1Response Genetics Inc (Response Genetics)acquired Pathwork Diagnostics Inc, a Redwood City-based provider of research and development services, for $1.14 mil. The consideration was to consist of $0.2 million in cash and the issuance of 0.5 million Response Genetics common shares, valued at $0.94 mil. The shares were valued based on Response Genetics' closing stock price of $1. 88 on 23 August 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. 
08/26/13eDiets.com-Fresh & Frozen BusChefs Diet National Co LLC1.1Chefs Diet National Co LLC, a unit of Chef's Diet Holding Co LLC, agreed to acquire the fresh and frozen meal delivery business of eDiets.com Inc (eDiets), a Pompano Beach-based provider of online diet, nutrition, fitness, and motivation information services, and a unit of As Seen On TV Inc, for an estimated $1.1 mil. Originally, in October 2010, eDiets announced that it was seeking a buyer for certain non-strategic assets. 
08/26/13Ceregene IncSangamo BioSciences Inc1.0Sangamo BioSciences Inc (Sangamo) definitively agreed to acquire Ceregene Inc, a San Diego-based biotechnology company, for $0.999 mil. The consideration was to consist of the issuance of 0. 1 million Sangamo common shares, valued at $0.999 mil, and up to an undisclosed amount in profit-related payments. The shares were valued based on Sangamo's closing stock price of $9.99 on 23 August 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. 
08/26/13Swan Valley Gas CorpManitoba Hydro Electric Board0.2CANADA - Manitoba Hydro Electric Board agreed to acquire Swan Valley Gas Corp, a provider of natural gas distribution services, from Saskenergy Inc. 
08/26/13Direct Edge Holdings LLCBATS Global Markets Inc BATS Global Markets Inc (BATS) definitively agreed to merge with Direct Edge Holdings LLC (Direct), a Jersey City-based provider of security brokerage services. Terms were not disclosed. Originally, in August 2013, BATS was rumored to be planning to merge with Direct. 
08/26/13E&R Industrial Sales IncWW Grainger Inc WW Grainger Inc acquired E&R Industrial Sales Inc, a Sterling Heights-based wholesaler of industrial supplies. Terms were not disclosed. 
08/26/13Elypsis WineryWineDirect WineDirect acquired Elypsis Winery, a Napa-based provider of software products and consulting services. 
08/26/13Dakota Plains CooperativeCHS Inc CHS Inc, a unit of Hamilton Farm Bureau Co- Operative Inc, planned to merge with Dakota Plains Cooperative, a Valley City- based producer and wholesaler of seeds and feeds. 
08/26/13American Roland Food CorpVestar Capital Partners VI LP Vestar Cuapital Partners VI LP, a unit of Vestar Capital Partners Inc, definitively agreed to acquire an undisclosed majority interest in, American Roland Food Corp, a New York-based producer of specialty food products, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed. The transaction was to include Bruno Scheidt Inc, Pro Warehouse Corp and Costamar Corp. 
08/26/13Dickinson & Associates IncArthur J Gallagher & Co Arthur J Gallagher & Co acquired Dickinson & Associates Inc, a Chicago- based provider of employee benefits insurance brokerage and SAP management consulting services. Terms were not disclosed. 
08/26/13Medtronic Inc-Pioneer PlusVolcano Corp Volcano Corp agreed to acquire the Pioneer Plus Re- Entry Catheter product line of Medtronic Inc, a Minneapolis-based manufacturer and wholesaler of medical and surgical devices. 
08/26/13Cardiothoracic & VascularOhioHealth Corp OhioHealth Corp acquired Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Specialists Inc, a Columbus-based owner and operator of surgical center. 
08/26/13U Pull It Auto Parts Inc-UsedPull-A-Part Pull-A-Part acquired the 2 used auto parts businesses, located in Brownsville, Texas and Tucson, Arizona, of U Pull It Auto Parts Inc, a Sandusky-based wholesaler of used and recycled auto parts, from The Johnson Development Corp, a unit of Magic Johnson Enterprises. 
08/26/13Colorado CustomWare IncSeeking Buyer In August 2013, bankrupt Colorado CustomWare Inc, a Fort Collins-based developer of prepackaged software, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. 
08/26/13Means Knaus Partners LPJones Lang LaSalle Inc Jones Lang LaSalle Inc acquired Means Knaus Partners LP, a Houston-based real estate investment and management firm. 
08/26/13Summit CMTS.W. Cole Engineering Inc US- S. W. Cole Engineering Inc acquired Summit CMT, a Lewiston-based construction material testing. 
08/26/13BestVendor IncDocstoc Inc Docstoc Inc acquired BestVendor Inc, a New York- based provider of ecommerce services. 
08/26/13Nellson Nutraceutical IncKohlberg & Co LLC Kohlberg & Co LLC acquired Nellson Nutraceutical Inc, an Irwindale-based producer of nutritional supplements, from Calera Capital, in a secondary buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed. Originally, in April 2013, Calera Capital was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its Nellson Nutraceutical Inc unit. Previously, an investor group, comprised of management and Fremont Partners acquired Nellson Neutraceutical Inc in a leveraged buyout transaction. 
08/27/13Mid-Tex Distribution Co IncDistribution International Inc Distribution International Inc, a unit of Audax Group LP, acquired Mid- Tex Distribution Co Inc, a San Antonio-based wholesaler of insulation products. Terms were not disclosed. 
08/27/13Golseth & Gregson InsuranceAssuredPartners Inc AssuredPartners Inc, a unit of GTCR LLC, acquired Golseth & Gregson Insurance Services Inc, a Tucson-based insurance agency, in a leveraged buyout transaction. 
08/27/13Livin' LiteThor Industries Inc Thor Industries Inc planned to acquire Livin' Lite, a Wakarusa-based manufacturer of tent campers and utility trailers. 
08/27/13Insulation Services Inc-CertaiDistribution International Inc Distribution International Inc, a unit of Audax Group LP, acquired certain assets of Insulation Services Inc, a Greenville- based wholesaler of insulation products. 
08/27/13Stateline Service CorpSnyder's-Lance Inc Snyder's-Lance Inc acquired Stateline Service Corp, a wholesaler of snack foods. 
08/27/13Sunrise Bank of ArizonaFirst Fidelity Bk NA,Oklahoma First Fidelity Bank, a wholly-owned unit of First Fidelity Bancorp, acquired Sunrise Bank of Arizona. 
08/27/13ETS-Scholarship & RecognitionInternational Scholarship & Tu International Scholarship & Tuition Services Inc acquired Scholarship & Recognition Programs Division of Educational Testing Service, a Princeton-based provider of assessment and related services. 
08/27/13Save Mart Supermarkets Inc-(2)Phillips Edison-ARC Shopping Phillips Edison-ARC Shopping Center REIT Inc acquired 2 undisclosed shopping centers, an owner and operator of supermarkets, from Save Mart Supermarkets Inc. 
08/27/13Fast Food Enterprises II-(14)Goldco LLC Goldco LLC acquired the 14 Burger King branches of Fast Food Enterprises II LP, an owner and operator of restaurants. 
08/27/13Interstate Waste-AssetsAction Environmental Group Inc Action Environmental Group Inc acquired the hauling, transfer station and recycling assets, located in New York and New Jersey, of Interstate Waste Services Inc, a Basking Ridge-based provider of waste management and disposal services, from Highstar Capital Fund II LP, a unit of Highstar Capital LP. 
08/27/13Menomonee Falls Radisson HotelSeeking Buyer In August 2013, Menomonee Falls Radisson Hotel, a Menomonee Falls- based owner and operator of hotel, announced that it was seeking a buyer for the company. 
08/27/13Acurian IncPharmaceutical Prod Dvlp Inc Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC acquired Acurian Inc, a Horsham-based developer of patient enrollment and retention software. 
08/27/13Shmaltz Brewing Co-ConeyA&S Brewing Collaborative LLC A&S Brewing Collaborative LLC, a wholly- owned unit of Boston Beer Co Inc acquired the Coney Island beer brand of Shmaltz Brewing Co, a Clifton Park-based manufacturer of beer. 
08/28/13BondDesk Group LLCSeeking Buyer US In August 2013, BondDesk Group LLC, a Mill Valley- based provider of securities solutions services, announced that it was seeking a buyer for the company. 
08/28/13International Fiber CorpArsenal Capital Partners LP Arsenal Capital Partners LP acquired International Fiber Corp (IFC), a North Tonawanda-based producer of fiber products, in a secondary buyout transaction. Previously, Swander Pace Capital LLC acquired IFC, in a leveraged buyout transaction. 
08/28/13Quantum Loyalty Solutions IncFandango Inc Fandango Inc, a unit of Comcast Corp, agreed to acquire Quantum Loyalty Solutions Inc, a Lake Tahoe- based provider of movie ticketing services. 
08/28/13TrendrrTwitter Inc Twitter Inc acquired Trendrr, a New York-based provider of TV tracking services. 
08/28/13Westin Oaks Houston at theInland American Lodging Group Inland American Lodging Group Inc (Inland), a unit of The Inland Real Estate Group of Cos Inc's Inland American Real Estate Trust Inc subsidiary, acquired Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria, a Dallas-based owner and operator of a hotel, from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. Concurrently, Inland acquired Westin Galleria Dallas. The transaction had a combined value of approximately, $220 mil. 
08/28/13Whole Foods Assn-Stores(5)Green Acres of Wichita LLC Green Acres of Wichita LLC agreed to acquire the five stores of Whole Foods Association, a Wichita-based owner and operator of natural and organic food stores. Terms were not disclosed. 
08/28/13Western Reserve Senior CareKindred Healthcare Inc Kindred Healthcare Inc definitively agreed to acquire Western Reserve Senior Care, a Streetsboro- based provider of senior home care services. Terms were not disclosed. 
08/28/13Liberty Savings Bank FSB,PAGratz Bank,Pennsylvania Gratz Bank, a unit of GNB Financial Services Inc, agreed to merge with Pottsville-based Liberty Savings Bank FSB, from Liberty Centre Bancorp Inc, for undisclosed amount in cash. 
08/28/13Brandvold & Ku Inc-AssetsFirst Insurance Co Of Hawaii First Insurance Co Of Hawaii Ltd, a unit of Tokio Marine Holdings Incs Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co Ltd unit, planned to acquire the assets of Brandvold Ku Inc, a Honolulu-based an insurance company. 
08/28/13South Lube Inc-Stores(33)Heartland Automotive Services Heartland Automotive Services Inc, a wholly-owned unit of Quad-C Management Inc acquired 33 stores of South Lube Inc, an Orange Park- based provider of auto maintenance services. 
08/29/13Clyne & Associates PALydecker Diaz LLC Lydecker Diaz LLC acquired Clyne & Associates PA, a Coral Gables-based law firm. 
08/29/13WeComply IncThomson Reuters Corp Thomson Reuters Corp, a unit of Woodbridge Co Ltd, acquired WeComply Inc, a Mahwah-based provider of online education services. 
08/29/13First Carolina BancsharesCresCom Bank CresCom Bank acquired First Carolina Bancshares. 
08/29/13Ashford Hospitality Prime IncShareholders Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc (AHT) planned to spin off 80% of its Ashford Hospitality Prime Inc (Ashford Prime) unit, to its shareholders. AHT common shareholders were to receive 0.2 Ashford Prime common shares per AHT share held. 
08/29/13R&R ImagesShutterfly Inc Shutterfly Inc acquired R&R Images, a Phoenix-based provider of marketing services. 
08/29/13Ivesco Holdings LLCMWI Veterinary Supply Inc MWI Veterinary Supply Inc agreed to acquire Ivesco Holdings LLC, a wholesaler of veterinary supply products. 
08/29/13Verizon Wireless Capital LLCVerizon Communications Inc Verizon Communications Inc (Verizon) planned to acquire the remaining 45% stake, which it did not already own, in Verizon Wireless Capital LLC, a Basking Ridge-based provider of wireless telecommunication services, from Vodafone Group PLC (Vodafone). Terms were not disclosed, but according to sources familiar with the transaction, the deal was valued at $130 bil. Originally, Vodafone was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its 45% stake in Verizon Wireless Capital LLC. Verizon was named potential bidder. 
      
Source: Thomson Reuters     
      
Note: List excludes recapitalizations, self-tenders, exchange offers, repurchases and minority stake purchases     
      
      

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