The tech sector delivered September’s largest middle-market deal, as competition heated up for Twitch Interactive Inc., an online community of video gamers. Amazon.com Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) took home the prize for $970 million, marking the Internet company’s biggest acquisition ever. Nonetheless, September proved to be the slowest month of the quarter for deal volume. The month produced 156 completed deals, compared with 202 in August and 231 in July, according to Thomson Reuters. Some of the slackening was due to seasonal distractions, including dealmakers taking vacations in late August and sending kids back to school in September. Dealmaking grew in the third quarter, despite the sluggish end. Here are September’s completed deals.

DateAcquirerTargetTarget IndustryValue ($mil)
09/25/14Amazon.com IncTwitch Interactive IncBusiness Services970.0
09/03/14TECO Energy IncNew Mexico Gas CoElectric, Gas, and Water Distribution950.0
09/25/14Ultra Petroleum CorpRoyal Dutch-Pinedale AstsOil and Gas; Petroleum Refining925.0
09/16/14Buckeye Partners LPTrafigura Terminals LLCWholesale Trade-Nondurable Goods860.0
09/11/14Viacom International Media NetChannel 5 Broadcasting LtdRadio and Television Broadcasting Stations760.0
09/03/14Medtech Products IncInsight Pharmaceuticals CorpDrugs750.0
09/16/14AK Steel CorpSeverstal Dearborn LLCMetal and Metal Products700.0
09/19/14Horizon Pharma IncVidara Therapeutics Intl LtdDrugs660.0
09/19/14Mexichem SAB de CVDura-Line Holdings IncElectronic and Electrical Equipment630.0
09/02/14XPO Logistics IncNew Breed Holding CoTransportation and Shipping (except air)615.0
09/22/14Templar Energy LLCNewfield Expl Co-GraniteOil and Gas; Petroleum Refining588.0
09/25/14Sabra Health Care REIT IncHoliday Acq Hldg-IndependentSocial Services550.0
09/03/14Hanesbrands IncDBApparel SASTextile and Apparel Products544.2
09/02/14Duke LifePoint HealthcareConemaugh Health System IncHealth Services500.0
09/05/14Man Group PLCNumeric Investors LLCInvestment & Commodity Firms,Dealers,Exchanges494.0
09/02/14Seagate Technology PLCAvago-Flash ComponentsElectronic and Electrical Equipment450.0
09/30/14Investor GroupChindex International IncWholesale Trade-Durable Goods443.0
09/17/14Anixter International IncTri-Ed DistributionWholesale Trade-Durable Goods420.0
09/02/14Boston Scientific CorpBayer-Interventional DivisionMeasuring, Medical, Photo Equipment; Clocks415.0
09/11/14Paramount Group IncRockefeller Grp Invest Mgmt-BeReal Estate; Mortgage Bankers and Brokers395.0
09/04/14Heartland Payment Systems IncTouchNet Info Sys IncBusiness Services375.0
09/15/14Ashkenazy Acquisition CorpAvalon Chrystie PlaceReal Estate; Mortgage Bankers and Brokers365.0
09/10/14Pyramid Oil CoYuma Energy IncOil and Gas; Petroleum Refining361.1
09/25/14Pfizer IncInnoPharma IncDrugs360.0
09/23/14SolarCity CorpSilevo IncElectronic and Electrical Equipment350.0
09/11/14LINN Energy LLCPioneer Natural-Hugoton FieldOil and Gas; Petroleum Refining340.0
09/26/14Universal Health Services IncCygnet Health Care LtdHealth Services335.0
09/24/14SM Energy CoBaytex Energy Corp-N DakotaOil and Gas; Petroleum Refining329.1
09/01/14Sunrise Coal LLCVectren Fuels IncMining320.0
09/09/14Columbia Property Trust Inc650 California St Office,CAReal Estate; Mortgage Bankers and Brokers309.0
09/04/14Newell Rubbermaid IncIgnite USA LLCStone, Clay, Glass, and Concrete Products308.0
09/05/14New Forests Pty LtdGunns Ltd-Forestry AssetsAgriculture, Forestry, and Fishing305.6
09/02/14NN IncAutocam CorpMachinery300.0
09/19/14Magnum Real Estate Group LLCPost Ppty Inc-ApartmentsReal Estate; Mortgage Bankers and Brokers270.0
09/18/14Bowlmor AMF CorpBrunswick Corp-Ret Bowling BusMiscellaneous Retail Trade270.0
09/01/14Telephone & Data Systems IncBendBroadbandRadio and Television Broadcasting Stations261.0
09/02/14Baker Hughes IncWeatherford-Pipeline,SpecialtyOil and Gas; Petroleum Refining250.0
09/16/14Investcorp International IncMeridian Corporate Center,NCReal Estate; Mortgage Bankers and Brokers250.0
09/29/14John Hancock Real Estate Group55 W Monroe,Chicago,IllinoisReal Estate; Mortgage Bankers and Brokers244.0
09/05/14Rocket Fuel Inc[x+1] IncPrepackaged Software236.0
09/29/14Excel Trust IncDDR Corp-Shopping Centers(3)Real Estate; Mortgage Bankers and Brokers223.0
09/02/14SaltChuck Resources IncTropical Shipping(Nicor Inc)Transportation and Shipping (except air)220.0
09/04/14Mill Road Capital LPRG Barry CorpLeather and Leather Products217.0
09/11/14Vail Resorts IncPk City Mtain Resort-Cert AstsHotels and Casinos182.5
09/02/14Union Investment Real EstateFSP 50 S Tenth St Corp-OfficeReal Estate; Mortgage Bankers and Brokers164.5
09/05/14ASB Real Estate InvestmentsWatermarke Tower,Los AngelesReal Estate; Mortgage Bankers and Brokers160.5
09/01/14Chow Tai Fook Jewellery GroupHearts On Fire Co LLCMiscellaneous Manufacturing150.0
09/03/14RTL Group SASpotXchange IncPrinting, Publishing, and Allied Services144.0
09/22/14MedAssets IncSG-2 LLCPrepackaged Software142.0
09/25/14Investor GroupIliade SASInvestment & Commodity Firms,Dealers,Exchanges134.6
09/22/14Ply Gem Holdings IncFortune Brands Windows IncRubber and Miscellaneous Plastic Products130.0
09/08/14Ramco-Gershenson Ppty TrFront Range VillageReal Estate; Mortgage Bankers and Brokers128.3
09/15/14Gray Television IncSJL Hldg LLC-Tv Stn(2)Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations128.0
09/09/14NorthStar Healthcare IncomeFive Long Island-Senior LivingHealth Services125.0
09/02/14Redbird Gas Storage LLCCardinal Gas Storage PartnersOil and Gas; Petroleum Refining120.0
09/22/14PGT IncCGI Windows & Doors IncMetal and Metal Products111.0
09/04/14Emerald Oil IncLiberty Resources-WillistonOil and Gas; Petroleum Refining110.0
09/24/14Madison International RealtyStatiol-Office Complex,OsloReal Estate; Mortgage Bankers and Brokers106.4
09/19/14FNB Corp,Naples,Hermitage,PAOBA Financial Services IncSavings and Loans, Mutual Savings Banks98.7
09/12/14Monty Two E 86th St Assoc LLCTown Sports Intl Hldg-CertainReal Estate; Mortgage Bankers and Brokers85.5
09/02/14Media General IncAllbritton Commun Co-WHTMRadio and Television Broadcasting Stations83.4
09/19/14Carter Validus Mission REITSelect Medical Portfolio(3)Health Services81.3
09/15/14Investor GroupBankia SA-Credit PortfolioCredit Institutions81.1
09/15/14RLJ Lodging TrustDoubleTree Grand Key ResortHotels and Casinos77.0
09/05/14Omega Protein CorpBioriginal Food & Science CorpChemicals and Allied Products71.2
09/02/14JCM Innovation CorpFL Group IncMachinery70.6
09/08/14WSFS Financial CorpFirst Wyoming Financial CorpCommercial Banks, Bank Holding Companies64.8
09/30/14Mattress Firm Holding CorpBack To Bed IncRetail Trade-Home Furnishings60.0
09/18/14GI DC Harrisonburg LLCDBT-Data BRDC-Data CenterBusiness Services59.0
09/27/14Tonogold Resources IncMil-Ler Resources & Energy SAMining56.3
09/02/14Fuyao Glass America IncPPG-Float Glass Prodn AstsChemicals and Allied Products56.0
09/05/14Standex International CorpMPE Aeroengines IncAerospace and Aircraft55.2
09/05/14American RealtyShops at Shelby CrossingReal Estate; Mortgage Bankers and Brokers54.2
09/15/14Summit Hotel Properties IncHampton Inn,Suites Austin-Hotels and Casinos53.0
09/19/14Intrawest Resorts Holdings IncBlue Mountain Resorts LtdHotels and Casinos52.3
09/02/14Harmony Merger Sub IncCentral Bancorp Inc,GarlandCommercial Banks, Bank Holding Companies50.0
09/18/14Connoisseur Media LLCWALK Radio,E Patchogue,NYRadio and Television Broadcasting Stations50.0
09/19/14Carter Validus Mission REITAlpharetta Data CenterConstruction Firms50.0
09/02/14DiamondRock Hospitality CoThe Inn at Key West,FloridaHotels and Casinos47.5
09/03/14Key Tronic CorpCDR Manufacturing IncElectronic and Electrical Equipment46.9
09/03/14New Media Investment Group IncProvidence Journal CoPrinting, Publishing, and Allied Services46.0
09/02/14West Corp911 EnableTelecommunications42.5
09/23/14ScanSource IncImago Group PLCWholesale Trade-Durable Goods40.6
09/19/14Carter Validus Mission REITLafayette Surgical HospitalHealth Services40.4
09/19/14Eldorado Resorts LLCMTR Gaming Group IncHotels and Casinos35.7
09/12/14The Boyd Group(US)IncChamps Holding Co LLCRepair Services35.0
09/01/14Kofax LtdSOFTPRO GmbHPrepackaged Software34.7
09/03/14Sinclair Broadcast Group IncFox of Macon LLC-AssetsRadio and Television Broadcasting Stations33.0
09/18/14Chatham Lodging TrustHyatt Place Denver/CherryHotels and Casinos32.0
09/16/14Language Arts CorpFLASR IncWholesale Trade-Durable Goods31.3
09/24/14Professional Diversity NetworkNAPW IncMiscellaneous Services30.7
09/02/14Glacier Bancorp Inc,MTFirst National BankCommercial Banks, Bank Holding Companies30.3
09/19/14Carter Validus Mission REITDermatology Assoc of WI-PptysHealth Services28.3
09/08/14Lingerfelt CosHighwoods Ppty Inc-Bldgs(14)Real Estate; Mortgage Bankers and Brokers28.2
09/09/14Connexions Loyalty IncSkyMall Ventures LLCBusiness Services27.9
09/08/14WS Atkins PLCNuclear Safety Associates IncBusiness Services27.0
09/03/14City of Gillette,WyomingBlack Hills-40 MW Natural GasElectric, Gas, and Water Distribution22.0
09/16/14Veracyte IncAllegro Diagnostics IncDrugs19.4
09/12/14Kenwood Pavilion 14 A LLCJeffrey R Anderson RE Inc-PptyReal Estate; Mortgage Bankers and Brokers18.6
09/22/14Whitestone REITThe Strand at Huebner OaksReal Estate; Mortgage Bankers and Brokers18.0
09/04/14Assurant Specialty PropertyeMortgage Logic LLCReal Estate; Mortgage Bankers and Brokers17.0
09/19/14ParTech IncBrink Software IncPrepackaged Software17.0
09/16/14Albany Road Real EstateTrammell Crow Co Inc-OfficeReal Estate; Mortgage Bankers and Brokers16.3
09/17/14Basic Energy Services IncPioneer Fishing & Rental SvcsBusiness Services16.0
09/03/14Arcam ABDiSanto Technology IncMeasuring, Medical, Photo Equipment; Clocks15.8
09/10/14Slate Retail REITWellington Pk,Cary,N CarolinaReal Estate; Mortgage Bankers and Brokers15.5
09/24/14Molinos USA CorpLucini Italia Co LLCFood and Kindred Products15.0
09/04/14LogMeIn IncBBA IncPrepackaged Software15.0
09/10/14Jurong Shipyard Pte LtdSSP Offshore IncBusiness Services15.0
09/16/14Callidus Software IncClicktools LtdPrepackaged Software14.0
09/12/14Kenwood Pavilion 14 A LLCJeffrey R Anderson RE-PavilionReal Estate; Mortgage Bankers and Brokers13.5
09/08/14Cynosure IncEllman International IncMeasuring, Medical, Photo Equipment; Clocks13.2
09/04/14Westcon Group IncVerecloud Inc-AssetsBusiness Services12.0
09/23/14American Rlty Capital Ppty IncShoppes at Battle BridgeReal Estate; Mortgage Bankers and Brokers10.9
09/11/14Trans World CorpHotel ColumbusHotels and Casinos10.3
09/19/14Carter Validus Mission REITRehabilitation Hospital of RIHealth Services10.1
09/02/14LHC Group IncLife Care Home Health-HomeHealth Services10.0
09/03/14ABC Phones of North CarolinaPrime Active Capital-verizonTelecommunications10.0
09/30/14WesternOne IncBritco Structures(USA)LLCConstruction Firms8.5
09/15/14HT Precision Tech US IncWells Gardner Electns-LCD busElectronic and Electrical Equipment8.0
09/23/14Nova Capital Partners LLCHigh Assocd Ltd-Quorum Bus PkReal Estate; Mortgage Bankers and Brokers7.5
09/23/14Innovation Group PLCDriven Solutions IncRepair Services7.2
09/02/14Simulations Plus IncCognigen CorpBusiness Services7.0
09/23/14Priority Fulfillment ServicesLiveAreaLabs IncBusiness Services7.0
09/02/14A Schulman IncCompco Pty LtdChemicals and Allied Products6.7
09/22/14Q-Free ASAOpen Roads Consulting IncWholesale Trade-Durable Goods6.2
09/29/14MariMed Advisors IncSigal Consulting LLCMeasuring, Medical, Photo Equipment; Clocks5.5
09/29/14Wheeler REIT IncGraystone CrossingReal Estate; Mortgage Bankers and Brokers5.4
09/11/14Savaria CorpFree to Move LLCWholesale Trade-Durable Goods4.7
09/03/14Corporate Travel Mgmt LtdAvia International Travel IncTransportation and Shipping (except air)4.1
09/02/14Clinical Reference LaboratoryHeritage Labs InternationalHealth Services3.5
09/12/14Papa Murphy's Holdings IncPapa Murphy's Stores(9),MNRetail Trade-Eating and Drinking Places3.4
09/02/14Quantum Intl Income CorpRoseland Ambulatory SurgeryHealth Services3.3
09/10/14Gen Employment Entrp IncPivot Cos LLCPrepackaged Software2.5
09/22/14Amherst Pharmaceuticals LLCNovaDel Pharma Inc-ZolpiMistDrugs2.2
09/24/14Axesstel IncFlexcomm LtdElectronic and Electrical Equipment1.7
09/08/14Patrick Industries IncPolyDyn3 LLCWood Products, Furniture, and Fixtures1.3
09/02/14Powersecure International IncApex Controls-ElectricalConstruction Firms1.3
09/25/14CPLY Acquisition CorpChina Premium Lifestyle EntMiscellaneous Retail Trade0.8
09/11/14Next Fuel IncLayne Christensen Co-IntegraElectric, Gas, and Water Distribution0.8
09/08/14YPB Group LtdBrand ReporterPrepackaged Software0.7
09/17/14LeMaitre Vascular IncApplied Med-Angioscope ProdMeasuring, Medical, Photo Equipment; Clocks0.4
09/08/14Sino-Global Shipping AmericaLonghe Ship Mgmt(Hong Kong)CoBusiness Services0.3
09/02/14Sniper Resources LtdColumbus Gold Corp-Weepah GoldMining0.3
09/01/14Jean-Francois St LaurentGo Public I IncInvestment & Commodity Firms,Dealers,Exchanges0.0

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