TargetAcquirerValue ($millions)Synopsis
Omnitracs IncVista Equity Partners LLC800.0Vista Equity Partners LLC definitively agreed to acquire Omnitracs Inc, a San Diego-based developer of fleet management software, from Qualcomm Inc, for $800 million in cash, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Medafor IncDavol Inc280.0Davol Inc, a wholly- owned unit of CR Bard Inc, definitively agreed to merge with Medafor Inc, a Minneapolis-based developer and wholesaler of haemostatic technologies, for an estimated $280 million. The consideration was to consist of $200 million in cash and up to $80 million contingent upon the achievement of certain product sales goals.
Equator LLCAltisource Portfolio Solutions150.0Altisource Portfolio Solutions SA of Luxembourg, through its wholly-owned Altisource Solutions Sarl subsidiary, definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Equator LLC, a Los Angeles-based provider of financial transaction automation services, for an estimated $150 million. The consideration was to consist of $70 million and up to a further $80 million in profit- related payments.
Chicago Metallic CorpRockwool International A/S140.0Rockwool International A/ S of Denmark, agreed to acquire Chicago Metallic Corp, a Chicago-based manufacturer of ceiling products, for $140 million in cash and free debt.
Oil & Gas Producing Blocks(2)Whistler Energy II LLC110.0Whistler Energy II LLC acquired the two oil and gas producing blocks, located in Gulf of Mexico, of Exxon Mobil Corp and W&T Offshore Inc, for an estimated $110 million.
State Farm Operation CenterWP Carey Inc110.0WP Carey Inc acquired State Farm Operation Center, an Austin-based owner and operator of office building, from State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co, for an estimated $110 million.
Globe Motors IncAllied Motion Technologies Inc90.0Allied Motion Technologies Inc definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Globe Motors Inc, a Dayton-based manufacturer of motor and motorized devices, for $90 million in cash, from Safran USA Inc, a subsidiary of Safran SA of France.
NMD Interactive IncZillow Inc50.0Zillow Inc definitively agreed to acquire NMD Interactive Inc, doing business as StreetEasy, a New York-based provider of real estate ecommerce retail services, for $50 million in cash.
Foster Wheeler AG-CamdenCovanta Holding Corp48.6Covanta Holding Corp agreed to acquire Camden Resource Recovery Facility, located in Camden, New Jersey, from Foster Wheeler AG, a Geneva-based provider of construction and engineering services, for $48.6 million.
Glenlake North & South TowersHighwoods Properties Inc45.4Highwoods Properties Inc acquired the remaining 57% interest, which it did not already own, in Glenlake North & South Towers, an Atlanta-based owners and operators of office buildings, for $45.4 million.
Access Communications IncZayo Group LLC40.0Zayo Group LLC, a wholly- owned unit of Communications Infrastructure Investments LLC's Zayo Group Holdings Inc unit definitively agreed to acquire Access Communications Inc, a Minneapolis St. Paul- based provider of internet infrastructure services, for $40 mil, in cash.
Kansas Petroleum Resources-OilCardinal Energy Group Inc27.5Cardinal Energy Group Inc (Cardinal) definitively agreed to acquire the oil and gas assets of Kansas Petroleum Resources LLC, a Wichita-based oil and gas exploration and production company, for $27.5 million. The consideration was to consist of $25 million cash and $2.5 million in Cardinal common shares.
NE Opco IncCenveo Inc25.0Cenveo Inc definitively agreed to acquire bankrupt NE Opco Inc, a Frisco-based manufacturer and wholesaler of envelopes, from The Gores Group LLC, for an estimated 25 million. The consideration was to consist of $20 million in cash and $5 million in Cenveo Inc common shares. Originally, in June 2013, The Gores Group LLC was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its bankrupt NE Opco Inc unit via an auction. Cenveo Inc was named potential bidder.
Spacenet IncSageNet LLC16.0SageNet LLC definitively agreed to acquire Spacenet Inc, a McLean-based developer of broadband networks, for an estimated $16 mil, from Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.
Sabre Manufacturing LLCManitex International Inc13.9Manitex International Inc (Manitex) acquired Sabre Manufacturing LLC, a Knox- based manufacturer of specialized tanks and liquid storage, for $13.9 million. The consideration was to consist of $13 million in cash and the issuance of 0.088 million common shares, valued at $0.9 million. The shares were valued based on Manitex's closing stock price of $10. 12 on 16 August 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
Phoenix Rising Aviation IncSaker Aviation Services Inc2.4Saker Aviation Services Inc acquired the entire share capital of Phoenix Rising Aviation Inc, a Bartlesville- based provider of aviation services, for an estimated $2.35 million. The consideration was to consist of $1.35 million in cash and up to $1 million in profit- related payments.
Control Solutions Intl IncStaffing 360 Solutions Inc0.4Staffing 360 Solutions Inc (Staffing) agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Control Solutions International Inc, a Boston, Massachusetts-based security brokers and dealers, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of NewCSI Inc, for $0.409 million. The consideration consisted of $0.205 million cash, the issuance of Staffing restricted common shares valued at $0.204 mil,
Media Mechanics IncScott Kettle0.3Mr. Scott Kettle acquired a 75% interest, or about 7.5 million common shares, in Media Mechanics Inc, a New Orleans-based provider of internet search engine services, from Matthew Zipchen and Violetta Pioro, for $0.033 per share, or a total value of $0.25 million.
AvectraAbila Inc Abila Inc, a majority- owned unit of Accel-KKR LLC, acquired Avectra, a McLean- based provider of computer software.
Singly IncAppcelerator Inc Appcelerator Inc acquired Singly Inc, a San Francisco-based developer of software platforms. Terms were not disclosed.
Embark IncApple Inc Apple Inc acquired Embark Inc, a San Francisco- based developer of mobile applications. Terms were not disclosed.
RIA IncBanyan Partners LLC Banyan Partners LLC definitively agreed to acquire Rushmore Investment Advisors {RIA} Inc, a Dallas- based investment advisory firm.
Holt-Smith AdvisorsBanyan Partners LLC Banyan Partners LLC definitively agreed to acquire Holt-Smith Advisors, a Madison-based investment advisory firm.
Travis Wolff & Co LLPBDO USA LLP BDO USA LLP, a unit of BDO International Ltd, acquired Travis Wolff & Co LLP, a Dallas-based provider of accounting and advisory services.
rArray Connector CorpBel Fuse Inc Bel Fuse Inc acquired Array Connector Corp, a Miami- based manufacturer of connectors.
Steam Engineering IncBHS Specialty Chemicals Inc BHS Specialty Chemicals Inc acquired Steam Engineering Inc, a Vancouver- based manufacturer and wholesaler of sanitation products. Terms were not disclosed.
Wormser FirmCannon Wright Blount Cannon Wright Blount acquired Wormser Firm, a Memphis-based provider of accounting, tax, bookkeeping, payroll processing, audit, estate and financial planning services.
AirPolCCI Carbon Cycle Investments{CCI} acquired an undisclosed majority interest in AirPol Inc, a manufacturer of building materials and a unit of MPM Technologies.
JPB Partners LLC-StrategicChesapeake Corporate Advisors Chesapeake Corporate Advisors LLC acquired the strategic advisory services of JPB Partners LLC, a Columbia-based provider of investment advisory services.
MobileTrax LLCCompass Intelligence Inc Compass Intelligence Inc acquired MobileTrax LLC, a Wellington-based provider of information technology services.
Irma S Mann, StrategicConnelly Partners LLC Connelly Partners LLC merged with Irma S Mann, Strategic Marketing Inc, a Boston-based provider of marketing and advertising consulting services.
Jarboes IncDefender Security Co Inc JarboesDefender Security Co Inc acquired Jarboes Inc, a Buckner-based provider of heating, cooling, and plumbing services.
Kollsman Inc-Cabin Pres BusEnviro Systems Inc Enviro Systems Inc acquired Cabin Pressurization Business from Kollsman Inc, a Merrimack-based wholesaler and supplier of avionics equipment, electro-optic systems and subsystems, vision based solutions and surveillance systems to the commercial aviation, defense and homeland security markets.
Buccaneer Energy Ltd-CertainEos Petro Inc Eos Petro Inc, a unit of CellTeck Inc, was granted an option to acquire a 50% interest, in the certain Alaskan projects of Buccaneer Energy Ltd, a Sydney-based oil and gas exploration and production company. The assets include Southern Cross Unit, North Cook Inlet Unit Deep Oil Rights and West Eagle.
Mission Research IncFirstGiving Inc FirstGiving Inc, a unit of Arsenal Capital Partners LP's FrontStream Payments Inc, acquired Mission Research Inc, a Lancaster-based developer of fundraising software. Terms were not disclosed.
Edge BioServ LLCGeneDx GeneDx, a wholly-owned unit of Bio-Reference Laboratories Inc, definitively agreed to acquire Edge BioServ LLC a Gaithersburg-based provider of genetic sequencing services, from Edge BioSystems Inc. Terms were not disclosed.
LocuGo Daddy Operating Co LLC Go Daddy Operating LLC definitively agreed to acquire Locu, a San Francisco- based provider of online services to local businesses.
Nordco IncGreenbriar Equity Group LLC US- Greenbriar Equity Group LLC acquired Nordco Inc, Oak Creek-based manufacturer and wholesaler of railroad maintenance machinery. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Testco Well Services LLCGreene's Energy Group LLC Greene's Energy Group LLC, a unit of Denham Capital Management LP, acquired Testco Well Services LLC, a Laredo-based provider of well testing laboratory services. Terms were not disclosed.
Pinnacle Materials LLC-EagleHarrison Gypsum LLC US Harrison Gypsum LLC, a unit of HIG Capital LLC acquired Eagle Ford Division of Pinnacle Materials LLC, a Dilley-based manufacturer and wholesaler of construction material.
Greenzu IncHelioPower Inc HelioPower Inc, a unit of Sierra Nevada Partners, acquired Greenzu Inc, a San Francisco-based provider of solar systems integration and installation services.
Juice Tyme IncHighlander Partners LP Highlander Partners LP acquired Juice Tyme Inc, a Chicago - based manufacturer of beverage concentrates, from Encore Consumer Capital, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
CPG International IncInvestor Group An investor group, comprised of Ares Management LLC (Ares) and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan {OTPP} of Canada, definitively agreed to acquire an undisclosed majority interest, in CPG International Inc (CPG), a Scranton-based manufacturer of building products, from AEA Investors LP (AEA). Terms were not disclosed. Originally, in May 2013, AEA was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its CPG unit. TPG Capital LP, Warburg Pincus LLC, Ares and Berkshire Partners LLC were rumored potential bidders.
Alert Logic IncInvestor Group US An investor group, comprised of Welsh Carson Anderson & Stowe Co and Alert Logic Incs (ALI) management, agreed to acquire ALI, a Houston-based provider of information technology services from Updata Partners, Covera Ventures, Mercury Fund, OCA Ventures, Access Venture Partners, and Industry Ventures, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Utilipath LLCInvestor Group An investor group comprised of NewSpring Capital LLC and Violle LLC acquired an undisclosed majority interest in Utilipath LLC, a Mooresville- based provider of construction and engineering services, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Cold Stone CreameryInvestor Group US- An investor group, comprised of Serruya family in Markham, Ontario and Tim Hortons Inc, acquired Cold Stone Creamery, an American- based ice cream parlor chain.
ShoeDazzle.com IncJustFabulous LLC JustFabulous LLC, a unit of Intelligent Beauty Inc, merged with ShoeDazzle.com Inc, a Santa Monica-based provider of e-commerce retail services.
Lehi Roller Mills Co IncKEB Enterprises LP KEB Enterprises LP acquired Lehi Roller Mills Co Inc, a Lehi-based producer and wholesaler of food products.
Oil & Gas Properties.TexasLiberty Energy Corp Liberty Energy Corp signed a Letter of Intent {LoI} to acquire an oil and gas property, located in Baylor County, Texas. Terms were not disclosed.
Gehrlicher Solar America CorpM+W Americas Inc US- M+W Americas Inc acquired Gehrlicher Solar America Corp, Springfield-based, a photovoltaic system integrator and cogeneration plant.
Blip Networks IncMaker Studios Inc Maker Studios Inc planned to acquire Blip Networks Inc, a New York- based provide of online video production and distribution services. Terms were not disclosed.
Thunder Creek Gas Services LLCMeritage Midstream Services II Meritage Midstream Services II LLC acquired Thunder Creek Gas Services LLC, a Denver-based provider of methane gas gathering services, from Devon Energy Corp and Penn Virginia Resource Partners.
Exacta Aerospace IncPrecision Castparts Corp Precision Castparts Corp was rumored to be planning to acquire Exacta Aerospace Inc, a Wichita-based manufacturer of metal components and parts.
Snapette IncPriceGrabber.com Inc PriceGrabber.com Inc, a unit of CPL Holdings LLC acquired Snapette Inc, a Los Angeles-based provider of ecommerce services. Terms were not disclosed.
iTVX IncRentrak Corp US Rentrak Corp acquired iTVX Inc, a New York-based provider of commercial services. Terms are not disclosed.
iMakeNews IncReynolds & Reynolds Co Reynolds & Reynolds Co acquired iMakeNews Inc, a Waltham-based digital marketing company. Terms were not disclosed.
Orlando Business Systems IncReynolds & Reynolds Co Reynolds & Reynolds Co, through its Documents Services division, acquired Orlando Business Systems Inc, a Midlothian-based provider of business forms services. Terms were disclosed.
Residence Inn ATL MidtownRLJ Lodging Trust RLJ Lodging Trust acquired the Residence Inn Atlanta Historic, an Atlanta- based owner and operator of a hotel.
Kirkegaard & Perry Labs IncSeraCare Life Sciences Inc SeraCare Life Sciences Inc, a unit of Linden LLC acquired Kirkegaard & Perry Laboratories Inc, a Gaithersburg-based manufacturer of diagnostic substances. Terms were not disclosed.
SunEdison Inc-SemiconductorShareholders SunEdison Inc, St Peters- based manufacturer and wholesaler of silicon wafers, planned to spin off its semiconductor business, to its shareholders. Upon completion, the spun off business was to be renamed SunEdison Semiconductor Inc.
JackBe CorpSoftware AG Software AG of Germany acquired JackBe Corp, a Chevy Chase-based developer of data analytics software. Terms were not disclosed.
All Smiles Dental Ctr-ClinicsSouth Texas Dental South Texas Dental acquired the 12 dental clinics of All Smiles Dental Center Inc, a provider of dental services. Terms were not disclosed.
Phoenix Wine & Spirits IncSouthern Wine & Spirits of UT Southwestern Wine & Spirits of Utah, a unit of Southern Wine & Spirits of America Inc, planned to acquire Salt Lake City-based Phoenix Wine & Spirits Inc.
Aydin Displays Inc-CertainSparton Aydin LLC Sparton Aydin LLC, a wholly owned unit of Sparton Corp definitively agreed to acquire the certain assets and liabilities of Aydin Displays Inc, a Birdsboro- based manufacturer of display monitors and a unit of Video Display Corp, for an undisclosed amount in cash.
Saeger Media GroupSwift Inc Swift Collective merged with Saeger Media Group, a Los Angeles-based social marketing and public relations agency.
CETAC Technologies IncTeledyne Instruments Inc Teledyne Instruments Inc, a unit of Teledyne Technologies Inc, agreed to acquire CETAC Technologies Inc, an Omaha-based manufacturer of lab testing equipment. Terms were not disclosed.
Enray IncThe JM Smucker Co The JM Smucker Co acquired Enray Inc, a San Ramon-based manufacturer and wholesaler of grain products. Terms were not disclosed.
Tooker & AntzUS Legal Support Inc US Legal Support Inc acquired Tooker & Antz, a San Francisco-based court reporting agency. Terms were not disclosed.
Industry Retail Group IncVector Security Inc Vector Security Inc acquired Industry Retail Group Inc, a Bethesda-based provider of managed network services.
Greener Wind Solutions LLCWorldwide Internet Worldwide Internet Inc, a wholly-owned unit of, planned to acquire an undisclosed majority interest in Greener Wind Solutions LLC, a Wilmington-based distributor of wind turbines, from Ludvik Holdings Inc.
Source: Thomson Reuters