TargetAcquirerValue ($millions)Synopsis
Unilever-Wish-Bone SaladPinnacle Foods Inc580.0Pinnacle Foods Inc definitively agreed to acquire the Wish-Bone salad dressings business (Wish-Bone) of Unilever United States Inc, an Englewood Cliffs- based manufacturer of consumer products and a majority-owned unit of Unilever PLC, for an estimated $580 million in cash. Originally, in May 2013, Unilever PLC was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its Wish-Bone unit.
Volterra Semiconductor CorpMaxim Integrated Products Inc577.4Maxim Integrated Products Inc definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Volterra Semiconductor Corp, a Fremont- based manufacturer and wholesaler of analog and mixed-signal power management semiconductors, for $23 in cash per share, or a total value of $577.384 million.
Agero-Connected Vehicle SvcsSirius XM Radio Inc530.0Sirius XM Radio Inc definitively agreed to acquire the connected vehicle services division of Agero Inc, a Medford-based provider of automobile turnkey solutions, for $530 million in cash.
Steinway Musical Instr IncPaulson & Co Inc501.9Paulson & Co Inc definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Steinway Musical Instruments Inc (Steinway Musical), a Waltham-based manufacturer and wholesaler of musical instruments, via tender, for $40 in cash per share, or a total value of $501.933 million. Upon completion, Steinway Musical common shares will be delisted in the New York Stock Exchange.
Digital Generation-TV Ad BusExtreme Reach Inc490.0Extreme Reach Inc agreed to acquire the television ad delivery business of Digital Generation Inc, an Irving- based provider of digital media advertising services, for $490 million.
The OliviaSL Green Realty Corp386.0SL Green Realty Corp agreed to acquire The Olivia, a New York-based owner and operator of apartment buildings, from Stonehenge Management LLC, for $386 million. The transaction was to include the acquisition of an adjacent lot.
Bollinger IncArthur J Gallagher & Co313.0Arthur J Gallagher & Co (Arthur) acquired Bollinger Inc, a Short Hills-based insurance agency, for an estimated $312.992 million. The consideration consisted of $172 million and the issuance of 3.2 million Arthur common shares valued at $140.992 million. The shares were valued based on Arthur's closing stock price of $44. 06 on 09 August 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. Originally, in February 2013, Bollinger was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company.
Portola Packaging IncSilgan Holdings Inc266.0Silgan Holdings Inc definitively agreed to acquire Portola Packaging Inc, a Naperville-based manufacturer of plastic closures and containers, for $266 million.
Class A Luxury Apartment BldgWinthrop Realty Trust246.0Winthrop Realty Trust agreed to acquire four class A luxury apartment buildings, located in Arizona, Connecticut, Texas and California, for $246 million. The buildings were comprised of 44 Monroe, Highgrove, Mosaic II and San Pedro Lofts.
Jumptap IncMillennial Media Inc227.6Millennial Media Inc (Millennial) definitively agreed to merge with Jumptap Inc, a Cambridge-based provider of mobile advertising solutions, for an estimated 24.6 million Millennial common shares valued at $227.55 million. The shares were valued based on Millennial's closing stock price of $9. 25 on August 12, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
WNB Bancshares IncCullen/Frost Bankers Inc220.0Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc (Cullen/Frost) definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of WNB Bancshares Inc, a Midland- based bank holding company, in a stock swap transaction valued at $220 million. The consideration was to consist of $77.14 million in cash and 2 million Cullen/Frost common shares valued at $142.86 million. The shares were valued based on Cullen/Frost's closing stock price of $71. 43 on 12 August 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
Cardiocom LLCMedtronic Inc200.0Medtronic Inc acquired Cardiocom LLC, a Chanhassen- based manufacturer of telehealth devices, for $200 million in cash.
S&R Compression LLC-AssetsUSA Compression Partners LP186.6USA Compression Partners LP (USACP), a unit of Carlyle/ Riverstone Global Energy & Power Fund's USA Compression Holdings LLC, definitively agreed to acquire the compression assets of S&R Compression LLC, a Tulsa- based manufacturer and wholesaler of compression equipment, and a unit of Argonaut Private Equity, in exchange for 7.4 million USACP common LP units, valued at $186.628 million. The shares were valued based on USACP's closing stock price of $25. 22 on 12 August 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
Firstbank Corp,Alma,MichiganMercantile Bank Corp167.7Grand Rapids-based Mercantile Bank Corp (Mercantile) definitively agreed to merge with Alma- based Firstbank Corp (Firstbank) in a stock swap transaction valued at $167. 668 million. Mercantile offered 1 common share and $2 in cash per Firstbank share. Based on Mercantile's closing stock price of $18.77 on 14 August 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Firstbank share was valued at $18.77. Upon completion, the merged entity was to operate under the name Mercantile.
Paramount Energy Solutions LLCSolarCity Corp120.0SolarCity Corp (SolarCity) definitively agreed to acquire Paramount Energy Solutions LLC, a Roseville-based manufacturer of solar systems, from Paramount Equity Mortgage, for an estimated $120 million. The consideration was to consist of $3.7 million in cash and $116.3 million in SolarCity common shares.
Blue Dot Energy Services LLCBE Aerospace Inc75.0BE Aerospace Inc agreed to acquire Blue Dot Energy Services LLC, a East Bridgeport-based provider of oilfield services, for an estimated $75 million.
Savannah River Financial CorpFirst Community Corp33.0First Community Corp (First Community) definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Savannah River Financial Corp, an Augusta- based bank holding company, in exchange for 3.186 million common shares, valued at $33.005 mil, subject to a collar agreement. First Community offered a choice of $33.004 million in cash. The shares were valued based on First Community's closing stock price of $10.36 on 13 August 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
Rumson-Fair Haven Bank & Trust1st Constitution Bancorp24.31st Constitution Bancorp (1st Constitution) definitively agreed to merge with Rumson-based Rumson-Fair Haven Bank & Trust Co, for an estimated $23.4 million. The consideration was to consist of $14.58 million in cash and $9.72 million in common shares. 1st Constitution offered a choice of either $7.5 in cash or 0.778 common shares per stock.
Security Network Holding CorpUniversal Protection Service21.3Universal Protection Services Inc, a unit of Universal Services of America, planned to acquire bankrupt Security Network Holding Corp, a Bannockburn-based provider of security systems services, for $21.25 million in cash.
Hampton Inn & Suites,ExeterChatham Lodging Trust15.2Chatham Lodging Trust acquired Hampton Inn & Suites, a Exeter-based owner and operator of hotels, for $15.2 million.
Tessera Technologies Inc-MicroFLIR Systems Inc15.0FLIR Systems Inc acquired the Micro-Optics business of Tessera Technologies Inc, a San Jose- based manufacturer of semiconductors, for an estimated $15 million.
Relume Technologies IncRevolution Ltg Tech Inc15.0Revolution Lighting Technologies Inc definitively agreed to acquire Relume Technologies Inc, an Oxford- based manufacturer of lighting products, for $15 million. The consideration was to consist of $5 million in cash and $10 million in common shares.
American Roadside Burgers IncChanticleer Holdings Inc7.0Chanticleer Holdings Inc (Chanticleer) signed a letter of intent {LoI} to acquire the entire share capital of American Roadside Burgers Inc, a Charlotte-based owner and operator of restaurants, in exchange for 0.74 million units, each convertible to 1 Chanticleer warrant worth $5 each and 1 Chanticleer common share, in a stock swap transaction valued at $7. 023 million. The shares were valued based on Chanticleer's closing stock price of $4. 49 on 13 August 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
Syndicated Solar IncReal Goods Solar Inc6.7Real Goods Solar Inc (Real Goods) acquired Syndicated Solar Inc, a Denver-based manufacturer and installer of solar panels, for an estimated $6.735 million. The consideration was to consist of $0.25 million in cash, the assumption of $2. 25 million in liabilities, 0.4 million Real Goods common shares valued at $0.916 million and up to a further $3.319 million in profit-related payments. The shares were valued based on Real Goods' closing stock price of $2.29 on August 8, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
Transenterix IncSafeStitch Medical Inc5.0SafeStitch Medical Inc (SafeStitch) definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of TransEnterix Inc, a Durham-based manufacturer of medical supplies and devices, in exchange for 5.48 million common shares, values at $5.042 million. The shares were valued based on SafeStitch's closing stock price of $0.92 on 13 August 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
Premier Coking Coal LtdFitzroy Resources Ltd0.6Fitzroy Resources Ltd of Australia, a unit of Carbine Tungsten Ltd, was granted an option to acquire the entire share capital of Premier Coking Coal Ltd, a West Virginia-based coal mining exploration and development company, for $0.55 million.
RL Marketplace LLCSLM Logistics Corp0.1SLM Logistics Corp of Canada, a wholly owned unit of Penfold Capital Acquisition IV Corp (PCA) agreed to acquire RL Marketplace LLC, a Bentonville-based provider of brokerage and logistics services, in exchange for 0. 714 million PCA common shares valued at $0.055 million. The shares were valued based on PCA's closing stock of $0. 078 on 9 August 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
Heritage Makers LLCAL Global Corp AL Global Corp, a wholly- owned unit of Youngevity International Inc, definitely agreed to acquire Heritage Makers LLC, a Springville- based provider of family relations services, from MyFamily.com Inc.
Matcha IncApple Inc Apple Inc acquired Matcha Inc, a Mountain View- based provider of application services. Terms were not disclosed.
cisimple IncAppurify Inc Appurify Inc acquired cisimple Inc, a San Francisco- based developer of integration platform software, from Google Ventures, a unit of Google Inc and other shareholders.
Radisson Hotel DuluthBay Ridge Properties Intl Bay Ridge Properties International Inc agreed to acquire Radisson Duluth Harborview, a Duluth-based owner and operator of hotel of Trinity Hotel Investors LLC. Terms were not disclosed.
GE Capital-Apartments(80)Blackstone Group LP Blackstone Group LP was rumored to be planning to acquire an undisclosed majority interest in 80 apartment complexes of General Electric Capital Corp, a Norwalk-based provider of financing services. Terms were not disclosed, but according to people familiar with the transaction, the deal was valued at an estimated $2.7 bil.
Murphy Oil-Crude Oil FacilityCalumet Specialty Products Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP acquired seven crude oil loading facilities of Murphy Oil USA Inc, an El Dorado-based owner and operator of gasoline stations, and a unit of Murphy Oil Corp. Terms were not disclosed.
Great Lakes Drug DevelopmentCertara LP Certara LP acquired Great Lakes Drug Development Inc, a Brighton-based provider of drug development services. Terms were not disclosed.
Lutheran Credit Union OfChristian Credit Union Christian Credit Union of Canada merged with Lutheran Credit Union of America, a Brea-based federal credit union.
American Communications LLCClover Technologies Group Inc Clover Technologies Group Inc acquired American Communications LLC, a Santa Barbara-based provider of telecommunication services.
AWCCraft Equipment Co Craft Equipment Co acquired American Waste Control of Florida Inc, a Fort Lauderdale-based wholesaler of waste reduction equipment. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Agel Enterprises LLCCVSL Inc Computer Vision Systems Laboratories Corp signed a Letter of Intent {LoI} to acquire Agel Enterprises LLC, a Springville-based manufacturer and wholesaler of nutritional supplements.
Wynright CorpDaifuku Webb Holding Co Daifuku Webb Holding Co, a wholly-owned unit of Daifuku Co Ltd of Japan, definitively agree to acquire Wynright Corp, an Elk Grove- based, manufacturer and wholesaler of intelligent material handling systems. Terms were not disclosed.
Central Oregon Truck CoDaseke Inc Daseke Inc acquired Central Oregon Truck Co, a Redmond-based provider of flatbed transportation and logistics services.
Cascade Coffee Inc-Coffee SvcsDS Waters of America Inc DS Waters of America Inc acquired office coffee and water filtration services division of Cascade Coffee Inc, an Everett-based producer of roasted and packaged coffee for a wide variety of customers.
Hydrocarb Energy CorpDuma Energy Corp Duma Energy Corp signed a Letter of Intent {LoI} to acquire the entire share capital of Hydrocarb Energy Corp, a Houston-based oil and gas exploration and production company.
6N Systems InceHealth Solutions Inc eHealth Solutions Inc acquired 6N Systems Inc, a Clifton Park-based developer of health solutions software.
Mobile TechnologiesFacebook Inc Facebook Inc planned to acquire Mobile Technologies, a Pittsburgh-based developer of online applications. Terms were not disclosed.
Restore Force IncFoodfest International 2000 Foodfest International 2000 Inc of Canada, acquired Restore Force Inc, a Jupiter- based provider of residential and commercial restoration services.
Plumfare IncGroupon Inc Groupon Inc acquired Plumfare Inc, a San Francisco- based developer of mobile gifting application software. Terms were not disclosed.
Prudential Fox & RoachHomeServices of America Inc HomeServices of America Inc, a unit of Berkshire Hathaway Inc, acquired Prudential Fox & Roach, Realtors, a Doylestown-based real estate agency. Terms were not disclosed. The transaction included The Trident Group.
Advanced Benefit Planning IncHoran Securities Inc Horan Securities Inc acquired Horan Securities Inc, a Cincinnati-based provider of employee benefits consulting services.
Trusteer IncIBM Corp International Business Machines Corp {IBM} definitively agreed to acquire Trusteer Inc, a Boston-based provider of endpoint cybercrime prevention solutions services. Terms were not disclosed.
Fujitsu Semiconductor WirelessIntel Corp Intel Corp acquired Fujitsu Semiconductor Wireless Products Inc, a Tempe-based manufacturer and wholesaler of RF transceivers for mobile and cellular handsets and other portable wireless devices, from Fujitsu Semiconductor Ltd of Japan, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Ltd. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Schylling IncInvestor Group An investor group, including Crofton Capital LLC and Gladstone Investment Corp, acquired Schylling Inc, a Rowley-based manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of toys. Terms were not disclosed.
RED Stamp IncInvestor Group An investor group, comprised of Taylor Corp and The Occasions Group Inc, agreed to acquire RED Stamp Inc, a Grand Rapids-based manufacturer of stamping equipments. Terms were not disclosed.
Stanton Chase InternationalJohnston Healthcare Search Johnston Healthcare Search merged with Stanton Chase International Inc, a Brentwood-based provider of executive search services
Wilbanks AgencyKellen Co Kellen Co acquired Wilbanks Agency, a Birmingham- based provider of public relations services. Terms were not disclosed.
West Columbia Line,TexasMagellan Midstream Partners LP Magellan Midstream Partners LP acquired the West Columbia Line from Shell Pipeline Co LP, an owner and operator of pipelines.
HealthTronics Lab SolutionsMetamark Genetics Inc Metamark Genetics Inc definitively agreed to acquire HealthTronics Laboratory Solutions Inc, an Austin-based owner and operator of medical diagnostic laboratories, from HealthTronics Inc. Terms were not disclosed.
DuPontNelson Peltz Nelson Peltz was rumored to be planning to acquire an undisclosed majority interest in El du Pont de Nemours & Co(DuPont}, a Wilmington- based manufacturer of chemicals and electronic products. Terms of the deal were not disclosed but, according to sources close to the situation, the deal was valued at an $1.3 bil.
PJ Noyes Co IncNipro Corp Nipro Corp of Japan acquired the entire share capital of PJ Noyes Co Inc, a Lancaster-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals. Terms were not disclosed.
eSecLending LLCParthenon Capital Partners Parthenon Capital Partners acquired eSecLending LLC, a Boston-based provider of securities lending services, from TA Associates Management LP, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
BracketParthenon Capital Partners Parthenon Capital Partners acquired Bracket, a Wayne-based developer of medical software, from Express Scripts Holding Co, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Engauge Marketing LLCPublicis Groupe SA Publicis Groupe SA of France acquired Engauge Marketing LLC, a Columbus- based provider of marketing and digital advertising services, from Halyard Capital.
Novella Clinical IncQuintiles Transnational Quintiles Transnational Holdings Inc agreed to acquire Novella Clinical Inc, a Morrisville-based provider of clinical research and development services. Terms were not disclosed.
Co-op Services Credit UnionRivers Edge Community C U Rivers Edge Community Credit Union planned to merge with Co-op Services Credit Union, a Livonia-based full- service, non-profit and financial cooperative.
Supreme Metal Products IncRoofing Supply Group LLC Roofing Supply Group LLC, a wholly-owned unit of The Sterling Group LP, acquired Supreme Metal Products Inc, a Tuscaloosa-based wholesaler, manufacturer and distributor of commercial roofing products. Terms were not disclosed. Concurrently, Roofing Supply Group LLC acquired Exterior Building Supply Inc.
Exterior Building Supply IncRoofing Supply Group LLC Roofing Supply Group LLC, a wholly-owned unit of The Sterling Group LP, acquired Exterior Building Supply Inc, a Tuscaloosa-based manufacturer of building supplies. Terms were not disclosed. Concurrently, Roofing Supply Group LLC acquired Supreme Metal Products Inc.
BlackLine SystemsSilver Lake Management LLC Silver Lake Management LLC was rumored to be planning to acquire BlackLine Systems, a Los Angeles-based developer of software, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Marakana IncTwitter Inc Twitter Inc acquired Marakana Inc, a San Francisco- based provider of open-source training services.
Universal Laundries IncWASH Multifamily Laundry WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems LLC acquired Universal Laundries Inc, a Skokie-based provider of laundry services.
Freedom Dark Fiber NetworksWilshire Connection LLC Wilshire Connection LLC acquired Freedom Dark Fiber Networks, a Marina Del Rey- based manufacturer of dark fiber optics. Terms were not disclosed.
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