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Bausch & Lomb IncValeant Pharm Intl Inc8,700Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc (Valeant) of Canada, definitively agreed to acquire Bausch & Lomb Inc (Bausch), a Rochester-based manufacturer of ophthalmic goods and products, pharmaceutical preparations, optical instrument and lenses, and electric toothbrushes, from Warburg Pincus LLC (Warburg), for $8.7 billionin cash. Originally, in December 2012, Warburg was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its Bausch unit. Abbott Laboratories, Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi, and Valeant were named potential bidders.
NV Energy IncMidAmerican Energy Holdings Co5,594MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co, a 75%-owned unit of Berkshire Hathaway Inc, definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of NV Energy Inc, a Reno-based electric utility holding company, for $23. 75 in cash per share or a total of $5.594 bil.
Smithfield Foods IncShuanghui Intl Hldg Ltd4,752Shuanghui International Holdings Ltd of Hong Kong definitively agreed to merge with Smithfield Foods Inc (Smithfield), a producer and wholesaler of pork meat products, for $34 in cash per share, or a total value of $4.752 bil, including the assumption of an undisclosed amount in liabilities. Upon completion, Smithfield shares were to be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange.
Lender Processing Services IncFidelity Natl Financial Inc2,898Fidelity National Financial Inc (FNF) definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Lender Processing Services Inc (LPS), a Jacksonville-based provider of mortgage and loan processing services, in a stock swap transaction valued at $2.898 billion. FNF offered 0.65224 common shares and $16.625 in cash per LPS share. Based on FNF's closing stock price of $26.18 on 24 May 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each LPS share was valued at $33.701. Originally, in May 2013, FNF was rumored to be planning to acquire the entire share capital of LPS.
Stewart Enterprises IncService Corp International1,159Service Corp International definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Stewart Enterprises Inc, a Jefferson- based owner and operator of funeral homes and cemeteries, for $13.25 in cash per share, or a total of $1. 159 bil.
New Mexico Gas CoTECO Energy Inc950Teco Energy Inc definitively agreed to acquire New Mexico Gas Ltd, an Albuquerque-based provider of natural gas services, from Continentel Energy Systems LLC, a unit of Lindsay Goldberg LLC, for $950 million. The consideration was to consist of $750 million and the assumption of $200 million in liabilities. Originally, In March 2013, Continental Energy Systems LLC, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its New Mexico Gas Co unit.
CapLease IncAmerican Rlty Capital Ppty Inc917American Realty Capital Properties Inc definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of CapLease Inc, a New York-based real estate investment trust, for $8.5 in cash per common share and $25 per preferred share, or a total value of $917. 015 mil.
Omthera Pharmaceuticals IncAstraZeneca PLC425AstraZeneca PLC of the UK definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Omthera Pharmaceuticals Inc, a Princeton-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, for an estimated $424.806 million. The consideration was to consist of $12.7 in cash and an estimated $4.7 in contingent value rights per common share.
Associated Hygienic Prod LLCDomtar Corp272Domtar Corp of Canada definitively agreed to acquire Associated Hygienic Products LLC, a Duluth-based manufacturer and wholesaler of baby diapers, from DSG International Ltd, for $272 mil.
Apriso CorpDassault Systemes SA205Dassault Systemes SA of France definitively agreed to acquire Apriso Corp, a Long Beach-based developer of manufacturing software solutions, for an estimated $205 million in cash.
CSC-Applied Technology UnitPacific Architects & Engineers175Pacific Architects & Engineering Inc, a unit of Lindsay Goldberg LLC, definitively agreed to acquire the Applied Technology Division of Computer Sciences Corp, a Falls Church-based provider of information technology services, for $175 million in cash.
PECO Manufacturing IncAstronics Corp136Astronics Corp definitively agreed to acquire PECO Manufacturing Inc, a Portland-based manufacturer of aerospace interior components, for an estimated $136 million in cash.
IN Retail Fund LLCInland Real Estate Corp121Inland Real Estate Corp (Inland) agreed to acquire the remaining 50% interest, which it did not already own, in IN Retail Fund LLC, a real estate investment firm, and a 50:50 joint venture between Inland and New York city government-owned New York State Teachers Retirement System (NY), from NY, for $121 million in cash.
JouleX IncCisco Systems Inc107Cisco Systems Inc agreed to acquire the entire share capital of JouleX Inc, an Atlanta-based developer of enterprise energy management software, for an estimate $107 million in cash.
Integrated Device Tech-AssetsPMC-Sierra Inc100PMC-Sierra Inc definitively agreed to acquire the controller business and assets of Integrated Device Technology Inc for $100 mil.
Tweddle Group Inc-TweddleNuance Communications Inc80Nuance Communications Inc agreed to acquire the Tweddle Connect Business of Tweddle Group Inc, a Clinton Township-based provider of information solutions service, for an estimated $80 million in cash.
Hutton Hotel,Nashville,TNCarey Watermark Investors Inc77Carey Watermark Investors Inc acquired the Nashville-based Hutton Hotel, for an estimated $77.3 mil.
Maguire Partners-Plaza LasInvestor Group75An investor group, comprised of Downtown Properties Holdings LLC and East West Bank, a unit of East West Bancorp Inc, agreed to acquire Plaza Las Fuentes of Maguire Partners-Plaza Las Fuentes LLC, a Los Angeles- based owner and operator of an office and retail property, and a unit of MPG Office Trust Inc, for $75 mil.
Devon Energy Corp-Bear PawNorthWestern Corp70NorthWestern Corp agreed to acquire the Bear Paw Basin assets, located in Montana, of Devon Energy Corp, an Oklahoma City-based oil and gas exploration and production company, for $70.2 million. The transaction was to include an 82% interest in Havre Pipeline Company LLC.
Sound Shore Health System IncMontefiore Medical Center54Montefiore Medical Center agreed to acquire bankrupt Sound Shore Health System Inc, a New Rochelle- based owner and operator of hospitals, for $54 mil.
Sawgrass Technology ParkFifteen Group52Fifteen Group acquired Sawgrass Technology Park, a Sunrise-based owner and operator of an office park, for $52 mil.
Network Polymers IncA Schulman Inc50A Schulman Inc agreed to acquire Network Polymers Inc, a Akron-based wholesaler of thermoplastic resins and alloys, for an estimated $50 mil.
Whitehall IV LLCOlie Inc21Olie Inc (Olie) signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) to acquire Whitehall IV LLC, a manufacturer of beauty products, in exchanged for 49. 5 million Olie common shares valued at $20.655 million. The shares were valued based on Olie's closing stock price of $0.45 on 27 May 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
RedCloudAvigilon Corp17Avigilon Corp of Canada acquired RedCloud Security Inc, a Sterling-based developer of web-based access controls systems, for $17 million in cash.
Lloyds Bkg Grp-Miami Bkg BusBanco de Sabadell SA12Banco de Sabadell SA of Spain agreed to acquire the Miami private banking business of London-based Lloyds Banking Group PLC, for an estimated $12.037 mil.
Tampa Festival Centre,TampaWheeler REIT Inc12Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust Inc agreed to acquire Tampa Festival Centre, for $11.850 mil.
The Homewood Suites by HiltonP Squared Hospitality LLC8P Squared Hospitality LLC acquired Homewood Suites by Hilton, an Alpharetta- based owner and operator of a hotel, for $7.5 mil, from Noble Investment Group LLC.
Sabre Manufacturing IncKey Tronic Corp5Key Tronic Corp planned to acquire Sabre Manufacturing Inc, a Granbury- based manufacturer of sheet metals, for $5.1 million in cash.
Top Sail Productions LLCPrimco Management Inc1Primco Management Inc acquired Top Sail Productions LLC, a Indian Wells-based provider of entertainment services, for $0.515 mil.
Couponz IncNeohydro Technologies Corp0Neohydro Technologies Corp signed a Letter of Intent {LoI} to acquire Couponz Inc, a Las Vegas- based prepackaged software developer, for $0.1 million in cash.
Ideacodes LLCAdobe Systems Inc Adobe Systems Inc acquired Ideacodes LLC, a San Francisco-based application services provider. Terms were not disclosed.
Niagara Blower CoAlfa Laval AB Alfa Laval AB of Sweden acquired Niagara Blower Co, a Buffalo-based manufacturer of heat transfer equipments. Terms were not disclosed.
The Roanoke TimesBerkshire Hathaway Inc Berkshire Hathaway Inc planned to acquire The Roanoke Times, a publishing company, from Landmark Media Enterprises LLC. Terms were not disclosed.
Radius Solutions IncCentral Credit Services Inc Central Credit Services Inc acquired Radius Solutions Inc, a Jacksonville-based provider of business process outsourcing services. Terms were not disclosed.
Gallop Solutions IncCigniti Technologies Ltd Cigniti Technologies Ltd of India acquired Gallop Solutions Inc, an Irving- based developer of computer testing software.
Vigilant IncDeloitte & Touche LLP Deloitte & Touche LLP acquired Vigilant Inc, a Jersey City-based security software development company.
Fallick Insurance Services IncDigital Insurance Inc Digital Insurance Inc, a subsidiary of Fidelity National Financial Inc, acquired Fallick Insurance Services Inc, a Mountain View- based insurance agency.
Dispense Labs LLCEndexx Corp Endexx Corp definitively agreed to acquire Dispense Labs LLC, an Aliso Viejo- based manufacturer of medical marijuana vending machines, and a unit of The Dispensary Group.
IGO CarSharingEnterprise Holdings Inc Enterprise Holdings Inc acquired IGO CarSharing, a Chicago-based provider of car rental services.
Curotto-Can IncEnvironmental Solutions Group Environmental Solutions Group LLC acquired Curotto- Can Inc, a Sonoma-based manufacturer of industrial product and equipment.
Unisyn Med Tech-TransactionalGE Healthcare GE Healthcare, a unit of General Electric Co {GE}, acquired the transactional business of Unisyn Medical Technologies Inc (Unisyn), a Golden-based provider of ultrasound probe repair and exchange services. The transaction was to include Unisyn's probe repair multi- modality parts, and test equipment businesses. On completion, Unisyn's diagnostic imaging field service business changed its name to Consensys Imaging Service Inc.
HR Initiatives IncGlobal Dynamic Consulting Inc Global Dynamic Consultancy Inc merged with HR Initiatives Inc, an Elkhorn-based provider of HR consultancy services.
First National Bancshares,HicoGoldthwaite Bancshares Inc Goldthwaite Bancshares Inc acquired Hico-based First National Bank of Hico. Terms were not disclosed.
Transplace IncGreenbriar Equity Group LLC Greenbriar Equity Group LLC acquired Transplace Inc, a Frisco-based provider of logistics management services, from CI Capital Partners LLC (CI), in a secondary buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed. Previously, CI acquired Transplace in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Fairfield Inn,Savannah,GeorgiaHD Cos HD Cos acquired Fairfield Inn, located in Savannah, from RockBridge Partners, a unit of RockBridge Capital LLC.
Hercules Municipal UtilityHercules Municipal Utility Pacific Gas & Electric Co, a unit of PG&E Corp, agreed to acquire Hercules Municipal Utility, a Hercules- based provider of electric services, from City of Hercules.
Louisville Bedding-Retail BusHollander Home Fashions Corp Hollander Home Fashions Corp, a unit of Huntsman Gay Global Capital LLC, acquired the basic bedding retail business of Louisville Bedding Co (Bedding), a Louisville-based manufacturer and wholesaler of pillows, beds and bed pads. On completion, the basic bedding retail business of Bedding was renamed Hollander Sleep Products.
Fado Irish Pubs IncInvestor Group A management-led investor group acquired an undisclosed majority interest in Fado Irish Pubs Inc, an Atlanta-based owner and operator of drinking places and restaurants, and a majority-owned unit of Redquartz Developments Ltd, in a management buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed.
Harbor Hospitalists IncIPC The Hospitalist Co Inc IPC The Hospitalist Co Inc acquired Harbor Hospitalists Inc, a Fort Charlotte-based provider of medical and health services. Terms were not disclosed.
Eezinet CorpiTalk Inc iTalk Inc signed a Letter of Intent {LoI} to acquire the entire share of capital of Eezinet Corp, a Wellington-based provider of internet broadband services.
Northwest Hose & Fittings IncKaman Corp Kaman Corp definitively agreed to acquire Northwest Hose & Fittings Inc, a Spokane-based manufacturer of hose fittings. Terms were not disclosed.
AseraCare Home Health LLCLHC Group Inc LHC Group Inc agreed to acquire AseraCare Home Health LLC, a Plano-based provider of home health services. Terms were not disclosed.
Anesthesia Specialists ofMEDNAX Inc MEDNAX Inc acquired Anesthesia Specialists of Houston LLP, a Houston-based provider of physician group practice services, for an undisclosed amount in cash.
AMSCO-Certain AssetsPerfection Learning Corp Perfection Learning Corp acquired certain assets of AMSCO School Publications Inc, a New York-based publishing company.
Alex Toys IncPropel Equity Partners LLC Propel Equity Partners LLC acquired Alex Toys Inc, a Northvale-based manufacturer of toys.
MD Mindset LLCQPharma Inc QPharma Inc acquired MD Mindset LLC, a Whitehouse Station-based provider of physician research services.
APP Jet CenterRectrix Commercial Aviation Rectrix Commercial Aviation Services acquired APP Jet Center, a Sarasota- based a provider of private jet services. Terms were not disclosed.
Socialbomb IncRefinery29 Inc Refinery29 Inc acquired Socialbomb Inc, a Brooklyn- based developer of games, applications and platform for social networks, from First Round Capital. Terms were not disclosed.
EE RobbinsRobbins Bros Robbins Bros acquired EE Robbins, an owner and operator of ring retail stores.
SLM Corp-Consumer Banking BusShareholders SLM Corp (SLM) planned to spin off its consumer banking business, to its shareholders.
Camden National Bank-BranchesSkowhegan Svgs Bk,Skowhegan,ME Skowhegan Savings Bank definitively agreed to acquire five branches, located in Maine, of Camden National Bank, a Camden-based commercial bank. The transaction was to include the Farmington, Kingfield, Phillips, Rangeley and Stratton branches.
Overland Storage IncTandberg Data GmBH Tandberg Data GmBH (Tandberg) of Germany planned to merge with Overland Storage Inc (Overland), a San Diego-based manufacturer and wholesaler of storage devices. Originally, In May 2013, Tandberg was rumored to be planning to acquire Overland.
Mall at Whitney FieldVintage Real Estate LLC Vintage Real Estate LLC, a unit of Vintage Capital Group LLC acquired the Mall at Whitney Field, a Leominster-based owner and operator of shopping centers. Terms were not disclosed.
Dimont & Associates IncWingspan Portfolio Advisors Wingspan Portfolio Advisors LLC acquired Dimont & Associates Inc, an El Cajon- based provider of insurance claims and recoveries services.
ShopWell Solutions IncYottaMark Inc YottaMark Inc acquired ShopWell Solutions Inc, a Redwood City-based developer of food information application software.