Target | Acquirer | Value ($millions) | Synopsis |
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Unilever-Wish-Bone Salad | Pinnacle Foods Inc | 580.0 | Pinnacle 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 Corp | Maxim Integrated Products Inc | 577.4 | Maxim 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 Svcs | Sirius XM Radio Inc | 530.0 | Sirius 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 Inc | Paulson & Co Inc | 501.9 | Paulson & 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 Bus | Extreme Reach Inc | 490.0 | Extreme 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 Olivia | SL Green Realty Corp | 386.0 | SL 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 Inc | Arthur J Gallagher & Co | 313.0 | Arthur 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 Inc | Silgan Holdings Inc | 266.0 | Silgan 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 Bldg | Winthrop Realty Trust | 246.0 | Winthrop 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 Inc | Millennial Media Inc | 227.6 | Millennial 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 Inc | Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc | 220.0 | Cullen/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 LLC | Medtronic Inc | 200.0 | Medtronic Inc acquired Cardiocom LLC, a Chanhassen- based manufacturer of telehealth devices, for $200 million in cash. |
S&R Compression LLC-Assets | USA Compression Partners LP | 186.6 | USA 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,Michigan | Mercantile Bank Corp | 167.7 | Grand 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 LLC | SolarCity Corp | 120.0 | SolarCity 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 LLC | BE Aerospace Inc | 75.0 | BE 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 Corp | First Community Corp | 33.0 | First 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 & Trust | 1st Constitution Bancorp | 24.3 | 1st 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 Corp | Universal Protection Service | 21.3 | Universal 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,Exeter | Chatham Lodging Trust | 15.2 | Chatham Lodging Trust acquired Hampton Inn & Suites, a Exeter-based owner and operator of hotels, for $15.2 million. |
Tessera Technologies Inc-Micro | FLIR Systems Inc | 15.0 | FLIR 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 Inc | Revolution Ltg Tech Inc | 15.0 | Revolution 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 Inc | Chanticleer Holdings Inc | 7.0 | Chanticleer 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 Inc | Real Goods Solar Inc | 6.7 | Real 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 Inc | SafeStitch Medical Inc | 5.0 | SafeStitch 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 Ltd | Fitzroy Resources Ltd | 0.6 | Fitzroy 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 LLC | SLM Logistics Corp | 0.1 | SLM 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 LLC | AL 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 Inc | Apple Inc | Apple Inc acquired Matcha Inc, a Mountain View- based provider of application services. Terms were not disclosed. | |
cisimple Inc | Appurify 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 Duluth | Bay 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 Facility | Calumet 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 Development | Certara LP | Certara LP acquired Great Lakes Drug Development Inc, a Brighton-based provider of drug development services. Terms were not disclosed. | |
Lutheran Credit Union Of | Christian Credit Union | Christian Credit Union of Canada merged with Lutheran Credit Union of America, a Brea-based federal credit union. | |
American Communications LLC | Clover Technologies Group Inc | Clover Technologies Group Inc acquired American Communications LLC, a Santa Barbara-based provider of telecommunication services. | |
AWC | Craft 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 LLC | CVSL 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 Corp | Daifuku 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 Co | Daseke Inc | Daseke Inc acquired Central Oregon Truck Co, a Redmond-based provider of flatbed transportation and logistics services. | |
Cascade Coffee Inc-Coffee Svcs | DS 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 Corp | Duma 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 Inc | eHealth Solutions Inc | eHealth Solutions Inc acquired 6N Systems Inc, a Clifton Park-based developer of health solutions software. | |
Mobile Technologies | Facebook Inc | Facebook Inc planned to acquire Mobile Technologies, a Pittsburgh-based developer of online applications. Terms were not disclosed. | |
Restore Force Inc | Foodfest International 2000 | Foodfest International 2000 Inc of Canada, acquired Restore Force Inc, a Jupiter- based provider of residential and commercial restoration services. | |
Plumfare Inc | Groupon Inc | Groupon Inc acquired Plumfare Inc, a San Francisco- based developer of mobile gifting application software. Terms were not disclosed. | |
Prudential Fox & Roach | HomeServices 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 Inc | Horan Securities Inc | Horan Securities Inc acquired Horan Securities Inc, a Cincinnati-based provider of employee benefits consulting services. | |
Trusteer Inc | IBM 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 Wireless | Intel 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 Inc | Investor 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 Inc | Investor 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 International | Johnston Healthcare Search | Johnston Healthcare Search merged with Stanton Chase International Inc, a Brentwood-based provider of executive search services | |
Wilbanks Agency | Kellen Co | Kellen Co acquired Wilbanks Agency, a Birmingham- based provider of public relations services. Terms were not disclosed. | |
West Columbia Line,Texas | Magellan 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 Solutions | Metamark 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. | |
DuPont | Nelson 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 Inc | Nipro 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 LLC | Parthenon 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. | |
Bracket | Parthenon 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 LLC | Publicis 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 Inc | Quintiles 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 Union | Rivers 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 Inc | Roofing 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 Inc | Roofing 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 Systems | Silver 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 Inc | Twitter Inc | Twitter Inc acquired Marakana Inc, a San Francisco- based provider of open-source training services. | |
Universal Laundries Inc | WASH Multifamily Laundry | WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems LLC acquired Universal Laundries Inc, a Skokie-based provider of laundry services. | |
Freedom Dark Fiber Networks | Wilshire Connection LLC | Wilshire Connection LLC acquired Freedom Dark Fiber Networks, a Marina Del Rey- based manufacturer of dark fiber optics. Terms were not disclosed. | |
RhinoSEO Source: Thomson Reuters | Xtari Business Services LLC | Xtari Business Services LLC acquired RhinoSEO, a South Carolina-based provider of online marketing software services. | |