TargetAcquirerValue ($millions)Synopsis
Cooper Tire & Rubber CoApollo Tyres Ltd2,216.966Apollo Tyre Ltd (Apollo) of India, through an undisclosed subsidiary, definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co, a Findlay-based manufacturer and wholesaler of tires and tubes, for $35 in cash per share, or a total value of $2.217 billion. Upon completion, Cooper shares were to be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Originally, Apollo was rumored to be planning to acquire an undisclosed majority interest in Cooper.
Belo CorpGannett Co Inc2,141.858Gannett Co Inc definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Belo Corp, a Dallas-based owner and operator of television stations, for $13.75 in cash per share, or a total value of $2.142 bil, including the assumption of $715 million in liabilities.
Pearl Therapeutics IncAstraZeneca PLC1,150.00AstraZeneca PLC of the UK, definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Pearl Therapeutics Inc, a Redwood City-based developer of inhaled therapies, for an estimated $1.15 billion. The consideration was to consist of $560 million and up to $590 million in profit-related payments.
Longview Fibre Paper &Kapstone Paper & Packaging1,025.00KapStone Paper and Packaging Corp agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Longview Fibre Paper & Packaging Inc (Longview), a Longview-based manufacturer and wholesaler of specialty paper, from Tricap Partners II LP (Tricap) , a majority-owned unit of Brookfield Asset Management Inc, for an estimated $1. 025 billion in cash. Originally, Tricap was rumored to be seeking a buyer for Longview. International Paper Co, Temple-Inland Inc and RockTenn Co were named potential bidders.
EP Energy E&P Co LP-NaturalAtlas Resource Partners LP733.00Atlas Resource Partners LP, a unit of the Atlas Energy LP subsidiary of Chevron Corp's Atlas Energy Inc unit, definitively agreed to acquire the natural gas proved reserves asset, located in New Mexico and Alabama, of EP Energy E&P Co LP, a Houston-based oil and gas exploration and production company, and a unit of EP Energy LLC, for $733 million.
Dole Food Co IncInvestor Group652.57A management-led investor group, including David Murdock, planned to launch an unsolicited tender offer, to acquire the remaining 60.275% interest, or 53.969 million common shares, in Dole Food Co Inc, Westlake Village-based owner and operator of fruit and vegetable farm, for $12 in cash per share, or a total value of $652.57 million.
Brill BuildingInvestor Group250.00An investor group, comprised of Eric Hadar and Brickman Real Estate, acquired The Brill Building, a Manhattan-based owner and operator of an office building, for an estimated $250 million. Originally, Eric Hadar was rumored to be planning to acquire the Brill Building for $185 million.
Robert's American Gourmet FoodB&G Foods Inc195.00B&G Foods Inc agreed to acquire Robert's American Gourmet Food LLC dba Pirate Brands, a Sea Cliff-based producer and wholesaler of puffed snacks, from VMG Equity Partners, for an estimated $195 million in cash.
Pioneer Surgical TechnologyRTI Biologics Inc130.00RTI Biologics Inc agreed to acquire Pioneer Surgical Technology Inc, a Marquette- based manufacturer of surgical implants, for $130 million in cash.
Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th AveCarey Watermark Investors Inc121.40Carey Watermark Investors Inc acquired Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Ave, a New York-based owner and operator of hotel, for an estimated $121.4 million.
Zonare Medical Systems IncMindray Med Intl Ltd105.00Mindray Medical International Ltd definitively agreed to acquire Zonare Medical Systems Inc, a Mountain View- based manufacturer of medical instruments, for $105 million.
Morrill Bancshares IncHeartland Financial USA Inc61.50Heartland Financial USA Inc (Heartland) definitively agreed to Morrill Bancshares Inc, a Merriam-based bank holding company, in a stock swap transaction valued at an estimated $61.5 million. The consideration was to consist of $43.05 in Heartland common shares and $18.45 million cash.
Contech Castings LLC-AssetsShiloh Industries Inc54.40Shiloh Industries Inc, a unit of MTD Holdings Incs wholly-owned MTD Products Inc subsidiary, through its undisclosed subsidiary agreed to acquire the assets of Contech Castings LLC, for $54.4 million in cash.
Hyatt Place PittsburghChatham Lodging Trust40.00Chatham Lodging Trust agreed to acquire Hyatt Place Pittsburgh-North Shore, a Pittsburgh-based owner and operator of hotels, for $40 million.
Diamond Game Enterprises IncAmaya Gaming Group Inc25.00Amaya Gaming Group Inc of Canada definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Diamond Game Enterprises Inc, a Chatsworth- based provider of online gaming software, for $25 million.
JustChalo IncOpenTable Inc11.00OpenTable Inc acquired JustChalo Inc, a Saratoga- based application services provider, for $11 million in cash and OpenTable common shares.
Commerce Center,Downers GroveInland RE Acquisitions Inc9.90Inland Real Estate Acquisitions Inc, a unit of Inland Real Estate Group of Cos Inc, acquired the Commerce Center, a Downers Grove-based owner and operator of a shopping center, for an estimated $9.9 million.
GreenHunter Water-SWD,KarnesSable Environmental LLC5.20Sable Environmental LLC acquired the salt water disposal well located in Karnes County of GreenHunter Water LLC, a wholly-owned unit of GreenHunter Resources Inc, for $5.2 million in cash.
Kitara Media LLCAscend Acquisition Corp4.00Ascend Acquisition Corp (Ascend) definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Kitara Media LLC (Kitara), a Jersey City-based provider of digital content services, in exchange for 20 million Ascend common shares valued at $4 mil, in a stock swap transaction. The shares were valued based on Ascend's closing stock price of $0.2 on 06 June 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. Concurrently, Ascend definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of New York Publishing Group Inc(NYPG). Upon completion, Kitara and NYPG were to become wholly- owned subsidiaries of Ascend.
Clarion Hotel,Milwaukee,American Hospitality Mgmt Inc2.70American Hospitality Management Inc acquired Clarion Hotel, a Milwaukee- based owner and operator of hotels, for $2.7 million.
American Bonanza Gold-MiiningSuparna Gold Corp2.50Suparna Gold Corp of Canada was granted an option to acquire a 60% interest in the Copperstone gold mine property of American Bonanza Gold Corp, a Vancouver-based gold mining company, for $2.5 million.
New York Publishing Group IncAscend Acquisition Corp2.00Ascend Acquisition Corp (Ascend) definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of New York Publishing Group Inc (NYPG), a New York-based publisher of online news and information, in exchange for 10 million Ascend common shares valued at $2 mil, in a stock swap transaction. The shares were valued based on Ascend's closing stock price of $0. 2 on 06 June 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. Concurrently, Ascend definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Kitara Media LLC (Kitara). Upon completion, Kitara and NYPG were to become wholly-owned subsidiaries of Ascend.
CODA Automotive Inc-AssetsInvestor Group1.70An investor group led by Fortress Investment Group LLC planned to acquire the assets of bankrupt CODA Automotive Inc (CODA) for $1.7 million in cash. Originally, in May 2013, CODA announced that it was seeking a buyer for its assets. FCO MA CODA Holdings LLC was named stalking horse bidder.
Western Feed Supplements LLCAnimal Feed Supplements Inc.934Animal Feed Supplements Inc, a unit of Carr's Milling Industries PLC, acquired Western Food Supplements LLC, a Silver Springs-based producer of animal feeds, from Western Milling Co, for $0.934 million in cash.
TimeManagement CorpAgilysys Inc Agilysys Inc acquired TimeManagement Corp, an Eden Prairie-based provider of information technology services. Terms were not disclosed.
Voltaix LLCAir Liquide Industrial US LP Air Liquide Industrial US LP, a unit of Air Liquide SA's American Air Liquide Holdings Inc, agreed to acquire Voltaix LLC, a Branchburg-based manufacturer of specialty chemicals. Terms were not disclosed.
American Restaurants LLCAmerican Restaurant Holdings Focus Entertainment International Inc (Focus) merged with American Restaurants LLC, an owner and operator of restaurants. On completion, the merged entity was renamed American Restaurant Holdings Inc.
Fountain Oaks Shopping CenterAmREIT Inc AmREIT Inc agreed to acquire Fountain Oaks Shopping Center, an Atlanta- based owner and operator of shopping center.
Long Grove Confectionery CoArway Confections Inc Arway Confections Inc acquired Long Grove Confectionery Co, a Buffalo Grove-based producer and wholesaler of confectionary products.
Seamless Technologies IncAvnet Inc Avnet Inc agreed to acquire Seamless Technologies Inc, a Morristown-based provider of information technology services.
Swag.ioBilleo Inc Billeo Inc acquired Swag. io, a provider of e-commerce platform services.
Skyline Surgery CenterBingham Memorial Hospital Bingham Memorial Hospital acquired Skyline Surgery Center, a Loveland- based owner and operator of surgery center. Terms were not disclosed.
Ernest Communications-AssetsBirch Communications Inc Birch Communications Inc, a unit of KKR & CO LPs Kolhberg Kravis Robert & Co LP unit, agreed to acquire the assets of Ernest Communications Inc, a Norcross-based provider of telecommunications services. The transaction was to include physical assets, client base, and accounts receivable.
The Rollins Agency-AssetsBrown & Brown of New York Inc Brown & Brown of New York Inc, a unit of Brown & Brown Inc acquired certain assets of The Rollins Agency Inc, a Rye Brook-based provider of insurance services. Terms were not disclosed.
CableOrganizer.com IncCableOrganizer.com Inc SPV CableOrganizer.com Inc SPV, a special purpose acquisition vehicle formed by KT Capital Partners LP, a unit of KT Capital Management LLC, and CapitalSouth Partners Fund LP, a unit of CapitalSouth Partners LLC, acquired an undisclosed majority interest in CableOrganizer.com Inc, a Fort Lauderdale-based retailer of cable and wire products online.
Ashford Club ApartmentsCapital Square Realty Advisors Capital Square Realty Advisors LLC acquired Ashford Club Apartments, a Tallahassee-based owner and operator of apartment buildings.
Memorial Hosp,Pawtucket,RICare New England Health System Care New England Health System, a unit of Lifespan, agreed to merge with Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, a Pawtucket-based owner and operator of a hospital.
Xradia IncCarl Zeiss AG Carl Zeiss AG of Germany planned to acquire Xradia Inc, a Pleasanton-based manufacturer of imaging equipment, from Harris & Harris Group Inc. Terms were not disclosed.
Dacentec IncCentriLogic Inc CentriLogic Inc acquired Dacentec Inc, a Lenoirbased provider of cloud infrastructure services.
jobsite123.com LLCContractors Register Inc Contractor Register Inc acquired jobsite123.com LLC, a Fort Lauderdale-based provider of online profile and information services.
CDCDGCupertino Electric Inc Cupertino Electric Inc acquired California Data Center Design Group {CDCDG}, a Fair Oaks-based provider of data center design and engineering services.
McColl Partners LLCDeloitte Corporate Finance LLC Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC, a majority-owned unit of Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Inc's majority-owned Deloitte & Touche USA LLP subsidiary acquired McColl Partners LLC, a Charlotte-based provider of investment advisory services. Terms were not disclosed.
Robertex Associates IncDixie Group Inc Dixie Group Inc planned to acquire Robertex Associates Inc, a Calhoun- based manufacturer and wholesaler of carpet and rugs.
Goold Health Systems IncEmdeon Inc Emdeon Inc, a unit of Blackstone Group LPs Blackstone Capital Partners VI LP unit, acquired Good Health Systems Inc, an Augusta-based provider of healthcare management services.
Art Impressions IncEntertainment One Ltd Entertainment One Ltd agreed to acquire Art Impressions Inc, a Calabasas- based provider of brand and licensing services.
Grooms Athletic Mgmt & Ent IncFrench/West/Vaughan French/West/Vaughan acquired Grooms Athletic Management & Entertainment Inc, a Southfield-based provider of athlete management services.
Rural Water CoGolden State Water Co Golden State Water Co, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American States Water Co, agreed to acquire Rural Water Co, a Pismo Beach-based provider of water utility services.
MyWebGrocer IncHGGC LLC HGGC LLC acquired an undisclosed majority interest in MyWebGrocer Inc, a Winooski-based provider of emarketing and ecommerce services, from Stripes Group and other undisclosed shareholders, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed.
Portec Group International IncInterroll Holding AG Interroll Holding AG of Switzerland definitively agreed to acquire Portec Group International Inc, a Canon City-based manufacturer and wholesaler of industrial conveyors, from PNC Equity Management Corp, a unit of PNC Financial Services Group Inc's PNC Bank NA subsidiary. Terms were not disclosed.
Arbor Trace Apartments-Investor Group An investor group, comprised of Alex Brown Realty Inc, and Chartwell Holdings LLC, acquired the apartment community from Arbor Trace Apartments, a Virginia Beach-based owner and operator of apartment buildings.
Symetra Investment ServicesJohn Hancock Finl Svcs Inc John Hancock Financial Services Inc, a unit of Manulife Financial Corp, agreed to acquire Symetra Investment Services Inc, a Bellevue-based provider of insurance brokerage services, from Symetra Financial Corp. Terms were not disclosed.
PWI Holdings IncKAR Auction Services Inc KAR Auction Services Inc, a wholly-owned unit of KAR Holdings II LLC, acquired PWI Holdings Inc, an Orwigsburg- based provider of consumer finance and insurance underwriting services, from Harbert Private Equity Fund II LLC, a unit of Harbert Management Corp. The transaction included Preferred Warranties Inc.
Davies Murphy Group IncLewis Communications Ltd Lewis Communications Ltd of UK acquired Davies Murphy Group Inc, a Burlington-based provider of advertising services. Terms were not disclosed.
OBrien Auto Group Of SalemLithia Motors Inc Lithia Motors Inc acquired OBrien Auto Group of Salem, a Salem-based owner and operator of automobile dealerships.
Blue Tap IncLithium Exploration Group Inc CANADA - Lithium Exploration Group Inc agreed to acquire Blue Tap Inc, a Scottsdale- based provider of waste management and disposal services.
Medical Tech Resources LLCMed Specialties Distributors Medical Specialties Distributors LLC, a unit of Water Street Healthcare Partners LLC's Water Street Healthcare Partners II LP subsidiary, acquired Medical Technology Resources LLC, a Columbus-based wholesaler of medical equipments. Terms were not disclosed.
Pointe Scientific IncMedTest Holdings Inc MedTest Holdings Inc acquired Pointe Scientific Inc, a Canton-based manufacturer of laboratory supplies. Terms were not disclosed.
NCDTech LLCNetGain Technologies Inc NetGain Technologies acquired NCDTech LLC, a St Louis-based provider of information technology services.
KSL Capital-Resorts(5)Omni Hotels Corp Omni Hotels Corp, a unit of TRT Holdings Inc, definitively agreed to acquire five resort properties of KSL Capital Partners LLC, a Denver-based private equity firm. The transaction was to include Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas, La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California, Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, California, The Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina, and The Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia.
KXMZ - Hits 102.7Pandora Media Inc Pandora Media Inc agreed to acquire KXMZ - Hits 102.7, a Rapid City-based owner and operator of a radio station. Terms were not disclosed.
Fox Technologies IncParallax Capital Fund LP Parallax Capital Fund LP, a unit of Parallax Capital Partners LLC, acquired Fox Technologies Inc, a Mountain View-based provider of access management and governance solutions software services. Terms were not disclosed.
Outsource Group IncParallon Business Solutions Parallon Business Solutions LLC, a unit of HCA Holdings Inc, agreed to acquire Outsource Group Inc, a St. Louis-based provider of revenue cycle management services. Terms were not disclosed.
HR Services IncPaychex Inc Paychex Inc (Paychex ) acquired HR Services Inc, a Lima-based employment agency.
Beacon Commercial Group LtdPrice Edwards & Co Price Edwards & Co merged with Beacon Commercial Group Ltd, a Tulsa-based provider of commercial real estate services.
Rollbase IncProgress Software Corp Progress Software Corp acquired Rollbase Inc, a Saratoga-based developer and wholesaler of business application software.
The Pain Management CenterProspira PainCare Inc Prospira PainCare Inc, a unit of Pulse Equity Partners LLC acquired The Pain Management Center, a Hamilton- based provider of pain management services.
Pathion IncPure Energy Minerals Ltd Pure Energy Minerals Ltd of Canada signed a Letter of Intent {LoI} to merge with Pathion Inc, a Los Gatos- based energy solutions company. Terms were not disclosed.
First Allied Holdings IncRCAP Holdings LLC RCAP Holdings LLC acquired the entire share capital of First Allied Holdings Inc, a San Diego- based provider of securities brokerage services, from Lovell Minnick Partners LLC.
N2O Marketing LLC-HomeReviMedia Inc ReviMedia Inc acquired the home security assets of N2O Marketing LLC, a Pearland- based provider of marketing solutions.
Bitdeli IncSemantic Sugar Inc Semantic Sugar Inc acquired Bitdeli Inc, a Palo Alto-based developer of data analytics software.
Enbridge Energy Partners-AstsShareholders Enbridge Energy Partners LP, a Houston-based owner and operator of gas transportation system, planned to spin off its midstream assets, to its shareholders.
Dowell & Perez PASkoda Minotti Skoda Minotti acquired Dowell & Perez PA, a Tampa- based provider of accounting services. Terms were not disclosed.
Mob Science IncSocial Gaming Network Inc Social Gaming Network Inc, a unit of MindJolt Inc acquired Mob Science Inc, a Carlsbad-based developer of social gaming software. The transaction included its game portfolio.
Progress Software-Apama AstsSoftware AG Software AG of Germany definitively agreed to acquire the Apama evets processing assets of Progress Software Corp, a Bedford- based developer of business applications software. Terms were not disclosed.
Source Technologies LLCStoneCalibre LLC StoneCalibre LLC acquired Source Technologies LLC, a Charlotte-based manufacturer and wholesaler of printing equipment and supplies. The terms were not disclosed.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts-ShopsSun Holdings LLC Sun Holdings LLC signed a Letter of Intent {LoI} to acquire three Dallas shops of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc, a Winston-Salem-based retailer and wholesaler of doughnuts.
Sandwich Isles Trading Co IncTeamUpSport Inc TeamUpSport Inc of New Zealand planned to acquire Sandwich Isles Trading Co Inc, a Hawaii-based owner and operator of coffee shops, for 42.75 million common shares.
StreamBase Systems IncTIBCO Software Inc TIBCO Software Inc acquired StreamBase Systems Inc, a Lexington-based developer of processing software.
Crowley Transportation ServiceTrueBlue Inc TrueBlue Inc acquired Crowley Transportation Service LLC, a provider of employee staffing services.
Local Incite IncUBL Interactive Inc UBL Interactive Inc acquired Local Incite Inc, a Lake Zurich-based provider of digital marketing services, from Incite Interactive Media Inc.
Mt Hood Solutions Co-WaterUS Water Services Inc US Water Services Inc, a unit of Excellere Partners, acquired the water treatment division of Mt. Hood Solutions Co, a Portland- based manufacturer and wholesaler of cleaning products, from Swisher Hygiene Inc.
iXtend LLCVelocity Technology Solutions Velocity Technology Solutions Inc , a wholly- owned unit of Silver Lake Management LLCs Silver Lake Sumeru subsidiary merged with iXtend, a Greenwood Village- based provider of managed services. Terms were not disclosed.
North Oaks Shopping CenterWorld Class Capital Group LLC World Class Capital Group LLC acquired North Oaks Shopping Center, a San Antonio-based owner and operator of shopping center.
Peckman's PopsYOLO Pops YOLO Pops, a unit of A5 Group LLC, acquired Peckman's Pops, a producer and wholesaler of alcohol ice pops.