TargetAcquirerValue ($millions)Synopsis
MAKO Surgical CorpStryker Corp1,483.6Stryker Corp definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of MAKO Surgical Corp, a Ft. Lauderdale-based manufacturer and wholesaler of medical devices, for $30 in cash per share, or a total value of $1.484 billion.
PPL Montana-HydroelectricNorthWestern Corp900.0NorthWestern Corp agreed to acquire the 11 hydroelectric power plants of PPL Montana LLC, a Billings- based electric utility company, and a unit of PPL Corp, for $900 million in cash.
Braintree Payment SolutionseBay Inc800.0eBay Inc (eBay), agreed to acquire Braintree Payment Solutions LLC (Braintree), a Chicago-based developer of mobile payment solutions software, for an estimated $800 million in cash. Originally, Paypal, a unit of eBay, was rumored to be planning to acquire Braintree.
Greenway Medical Tech IncVista Equity Partners LLC643.9Vista Equity Partners LLC (Vista Equity) definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Greenway Medical Technologies Inc (Greenway), a Carrollton-based developer of medical software, via tender offer, for $20.35 in cash per share or a total value of $643.948 million. The offer was conditioned upon at least 74% of Greenway's shares being tendered.
Zoltek Cos IncToray Industries Inc576.0Toray Industries Inc of Japan agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Zoltek Cos Inc, a St Louis- based manufacturer of carbon and graphite products, for $16.75 in cash per share, or a total value of $576. 048 million. Originally, in April 2013, Zoltek Cos Inc announced that it was seeking a buyer for the company.
UN Apartment Complex(7)Associated Estates Realty Corp324.0Associated Estates Realty Corp planned to buy seven undisclosed apartment complexes for $324 million.
Building Portfolio(6)Google Inc235.5Google Inc acquired a six-building portfolio, located in Mountain View, California, for $235.5 million.
Hersha Hospitality-Hotels(16)Blackstone RE Advisors LP217.0Blackstone Real Estate Advisors LP, a unit of Blackstone Group LP, through an undisclosed affiliate, definitively agreed to acquire the 16 non-core hotels of Hersha Hospitality Trust, a Philadelphia-based real estate investment trust, for an estimated $217 million.
Eastern Insurance Hldgs IncProAssurance Corp205.2ProAssurance Corp (PC), through its newly formed subsidiary, agreed to merge with Lancaster-based Eastern Insurance Holdings Inc (EIH), for $24.5 in cash per share, or a total value of $205.212 million. Upon completion, EIH was to become a wholly-owned unit of PC.
Flow International CorpAmerican Industrial Partners198.2American Industrial Partners LP, a unit of American Industrial Partners Management Co Inc, definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Flow International Corp, a Kent-based manufacturer of industrial waterjets, for $4.05 in cash per share, or a total value of $198.198 mil, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Home Federal Bancorp Inc,IDBanner Corp197.0Banner Corp definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Nampa-based Home Federal Bancorp Inc, for an estimated $197 million.
Official Payments Holdings IncACI Worldwide Inc147.3ACI Worldwide Inc definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Official Payments Holdings Inc, a Norcross- based provider of electronic payment services, via a tender offer for $8.35 in cash per share, or a total value of $147.268 million.
Skanska AB-Office Property,TXPost Oak Building LLC112.0Post Oak Building LLC planned to acquire the office property, located in Houston, Texas, of Skanska AB, a Solna- based provider of construction services, for $112 million.
Hyatt Regency Santa ClaraInland American Lodging Group100.0Inland American Lodging Group Inc, a unit of The Inland Real Estate Group of Cos Inc's Inland American Real Estate Trust Inc, acquired the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, a Santa Clara- based owner and operator of a hotel, from Hyatt Hotels Corp, for $100 million. The consideration consisted of $93 million and $7 million in profit related payments.
New Age Media-TV Stations(8)Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc90.0Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc definitively agreed to acquire 8 television stations of New Age Media, a Wilkes- Barre-based owner and operator of television stations, for $90 million.
USA Truck IncKnight Transportation Inc87.4Knight Transportation Inc planned to acquire the remaining 92.129% interest, or 9.714 million common shares, which it did not already own, in USA Truck Inc, a Van Buren- based provider of trucking services, for $9 in cash per share, or a total value of $87.427 million.
Tenet Healthcare Corp-MedicalHealthcare Trust of America63.0Healthcare Trust of America Inc, a unit of BGC Partners Inc's Grubb & Ellis Co subsidiary, acquired the medical office buildings of Tenet Healthcare Corp, a Dallas-based holding company that owns and operates hospitals, for approximately $63 million.
Hotel Portfolio,CaliforniaSummit Hotel Properties Inc59.0Summit Hotel Properties Inc (Summit) definitively agreed to acquire a three- hotel portfolio, located in California, for an estimated $59 million. The consideration was to consist of an estimated $46.9 million and the assumption of an estimated $12.1 million in liabilities. The transaction was to include Hampton Inn in Santa Barbara, Hampton Inn & Suites in Ventura and Hampton Inn & Suites in San Diego. Concurrently, Summit definitively agreed to acquire Hilton Garden Inn.
VINtek IncDealerTrack Technologies Inc53.4DealerTrack Technologies Inc agreed to acquire VINtek Inc, a Philadelphia-based provider of automotive collateral management processing services, for an estimated $53.4 million in cash.
Ultimate Jet LLCAlas Aviation Corp50.5Alas Aviation Corp signed a Letter of Intent {LoI} to acquire the entire share capital of Ultimate Jet LLC, a North Canton-based provider of aircraft charter services, for $50.5 million in cash, Alas Aviation common shares and the assumption of undisclosed amount in liabilities. The transaction was to include Ultimate Jet Charters LLC and Ultimate Real Estate LLC.
Fresh Frozen Foods LLCInventure Foods Inc41.0Inventure Foods Inc signed a Letter of Intent {LoI} to acquire Fresh Frozen Foods LLC, a Jefferson-based producer and wholesaler of frozen vegetables and fruits, for $41 million. The consideration was to consist of $38 million and up to $3 million in profit-related payments.
Park at BriarcliffRADCO Cos39.6RADCO Cos acquired Park at Briarcliff, an Atlanta- based owner and operator of an apartment community, for $39.6 million.
Hilton Garden Inn,HoustonSummit Hotel Properties Inc37.5Summit Hotel Properties Inc (Summit) definitively agreed to acquire Hilton Garden Inn, a Houston-based owner and operator of a hotel, for an estimated $37.5 million. The consideration was to consist of an estimated $19.6 million and the assumption of an estimated $17.9 million in liabilities. Concurrently, Summit definitively agreed to acquire a hotel portfolio, located in California.
Fountains SouthendTrade Street Residential Inc34.0Trade Street Residential Inc acquired Fountains Southend, a Charlotte-based owner and operator of an apartment community, for an estimated $34 million.
Raleigh Marriott CrabtreeRockBridge Capital LLC26.2Rockbridge Capital LLC acquired Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley, a unit of Marriott International Inc, a Raleigh- based owner and operator of a hotel, for $26.15 million.
Southgate USAAmerica's Realty LLC14.0America's Realty LLC acquired Southgate USA, a Cleveland-based owner and operator of a shopping center, for $14 million.
BJ's Wholesale ClubAgree Realty Corp10.6Agree Realty Corp acquired the BJ's Wholesale Club, an Allentown-based owner and operated of a retail center, for an estimated $10.6 million.
SCNRG LLCSara Creek Gold Corp2.1Sara Creek Gold Corp (Sara) agreed to acquire the entire share capital of SCNRG LLC, a Costa Mesa-based oil and gas exploration and production company, in exchange for 14 million new Sara common shares, valued at $2.1 million. The shares were valued based on Sara's closing stock price of $0. 15 on 06 September 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
X-Fire IncEarth Dragon Resources Inc0.3Earth Dragon Resources Inc (Earth) of Japan acquired X-Fire Inc, a provider of telecommunication services, in exchange for 23 million Earth ordinary shares valued at $0.265 million. The shares were valued based on Earth's closing stock price of $0. 022 on 23 September 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
North American Meat Assoc IncwAmerican Meat Institute LLC American Meat Institute LLC merged with North American Meat Association Inc, an Oakland-based trade association.
Ohio Metal Working Prod-AstsArt'sWay Manufacturing Co Inc Art's Way Manufacturing Co Inc signed a Letter of Intent {LoI} to acquire the operating assets of Ohio Metal Working Products Co, a Canton-based manufacturer and wholesaler of carbide tipped tools.
Upromise Investments IncAscensus Inc Ascensus Inc, a unit of JC Flowers & Co LLC's Crump Group Inc, defitively agreed to acquire Upromise Investments Inc, a Newton- based provider of administration services, from SLM Corp.
Greystone Asset ManagementAsset Plus Companies Asset Plus Companies acquired Greystone Asset Management, a Houston -based third party property management firm.
JumpshotAvast Software NV Avast Software NV of the Netherlands acquired Jumpshot, an Austin-based developer of software.
Black House & Co LLCBeamonte Investments Inc Beamonte Investments Inc acquired Black House & Co LLC, a Boston-based investment company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Pitonyak Machinery CorpBigham Brothers Inc Bigham Brothers Inc, a unit of TVV Capital, acquired Pitonyak Machinery Corp, a Carlisle-based manufacturer and wholesaler of farm equipment. Terms were not disclosed.
Four Seasons Hotel,Houston,TXCascade Investment LLC Cascade Investment agreed to acquire Four Seasons Hotel Houston, a Four Seasons Hotel Houston-based owner and operator of hotels. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Fameco Real Estate LPCBRE Group Inc CBRE Group Inc acquired Fameco Real Estate LP, a Conshohocken-based provider of real estate brokerage and management services.
Interstate Electric SupplyCrescent Electric Supply Co Crescent Electric Supply Co acquired Interstate Electric Supply, a Boise- based wholesaler of electrical supplies.
Organized Sportswear LLCCriticalPoint Capital CriticalPoint Capital, a unit of CriticalPoint Partners LLC, acquired Organized Sportswear LLC, a Chatsworth- based manufacturer and wholesaler of school apparels.
Highland PlazaCXA Corp CXA Corp acquired Highland Plaza, a Trotwood- based shopping center.
Folder ExpressEnnis Inc Ennis Inc definitvely agreed to acquire Folder Express, a provider of printing services, from Wright Printing Co Inc.
Everson Cordage WorksFirst Nations Capital Partners First Nations Capital Partners LLC acquired Everson Cordage Works, an Everson- based manufacturer and wholesaler of ropes and twines, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
LivioFord Motor Co Ford Motor Co acquired Livio, a developer of software.
Central Plains AdvisorsFreestate Advisors LLC Freestate Advisors LLC acquired Central Plains Advisors, a Wichita-based provider of investment advisory services.
Centerbrook Sales LLCFrom You Flowers LLC From You Flowers LLC, a unit of Tenth Avenue Commerce LLC, acquired Centerbrook Sales LLC, a Deep River-based retailer of jewelry.
Faros Trading LLCFXCM Inc FXCM Inc acquired a 50. 1% interest in Faros Trading LLC, a Stamford-based provider of online foreign exchange trading services. Terms were not disclosed.
Roy Tailors Uniform Co IncGalls LLC Galls LLC, a unit of CI Capital Partners LLC, acquired Roy Tailors Uniform Co Inc, a Cincinnati-based wholesaler of public safety equipments and apparel. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Cakewalk IncGibson Brands Inc Gibson Brands Inc signed a Letter of Intent {LoI} to acquire Cakewalk Inc, a Boston-based developer of music software, from Roland Corp. Terms were not disclosed.
Forethought Financial Svcs IncGlobal Atlantic Financial Grp Global Atlantic Financial Group definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Forethought Financial Services Inc, an Indianapolis-based provider of financial and insurance services, from Devlin Group LLC. Terms were not disclosed.
AGY Holding Corp-CFM BusinessHuntingdon Acquisition Co LLC Huntingdon Acquisition Co LLC, a unit of Stonewood Capital Management Inc, agreed to acquire the CFM business from AGY Holding Corp (AGY), a manufactrurer of continuous filament mats. Originally, in July 2012, AGY was seeking a buyer for its CFM business.
PicoField Technologies IncIdex ASA Idex ASA of Norway agreed to acquire PicoField Technologies Inc, a manufacturer of biometric technology products.
Indusoft LLCInvensys PLC US Invensys PLC acquired Indusoft LLC, an Austin-based developer of software for automation.
Paper Source IncInvestcorp International Inc Investcorp International Inc, a unit of the Investcorp Bank BSC subsidiary of Sipco Ltd's Ownership Holding Ltd subsidiary acquired Paper Source Inc (Paper), a Chicago- based wholesaler and retailer of paper products, from Brentwood Associates Inc (Brentwood). Terms were not disclosed. Originally, In June 2013, Brentwood was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its Paper.
American Lake Water-PipelineInvestor Group An investor group, comprised of Roger Claar, John Noak and three other mayors planned to acquire Bedford Park Water Pipeline from American Lake Water Company, an Illinois-based water utility.
Office Tower(2)Investor Group An investor group comprised of Wildamere Properties LLC and Investcorp Bank BSC of Bahrain, acquired 2 office towers, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from CrossHarbor Capital Partners and WelshInvest.
American Express Bus TravelInvestor Group An investor group, including Certares International Bank LLC, planned to acquire a 50% interest in American Express Global Business Travel, an El Paso-based travel agency, from American Express Co, in the formation of a joint venture.
JustSports.netJazz Basketball Investors Inc Jazz Basketball Investors Inc, a unit of Larry H Miller Group of Cos, acquired 27 stores of JustSports.net, a Rexburg- based owner and operator of sports apparel and merchandise stores. Terms were not disclosed.
Advantage Destruction ServicesMagnolia Environmental Magnolia Environmental Solutions LLC, a unit of Magnolia Data Solutions LLC, acquired Advantage Destruction Services Inc, a Pearl-based provider of Hard drive destruction services.
Apache Industrial Services IncMML Capital Partners LLP MML Capital Partners LLP of UK, acquired Apache Industrial Services Inc, a Houston-based investment company primarily engaged in investing, acquiring and utilizing technologies for use of the Petrochemical, Industrial, and Energy sectors, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Cowles California Media Co-TVNews-Press & Gazette Co News-Press & Gazette Co agreed to acquire television stations of Cowles California Media Co, a Salinas-based owner and operator of television stations and websites, from The Cowles Co.
Allopartis Biotechnologies IncNovozymes A/S US Novozymes A/S of Denmark, acquired Allopartis Biotechnologies Inc, a San Francisco-based manufacturer and wholesaler of industrial and therapeutic proteins.
PMI Computer SuppliesOffice Essentials Office Essentials planned to merge with PMI Computer Supplies, a St. Louis-based manufacturer and wholesaler of information technology supplies.
John H McDonald Co IncPatrick Industries Inc Patrick Industries Inc acquired John H. McDonald Co Inc, a Goshen-based wholesaler of furniture.
HomeDirect IncPlatinum Equity LLC Platinum Equity Llc acquired HomeDirect Inc, a Hillside-based provider of delivery and assembly services, from Transportation Resource Partners LP, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
TTR Substations IncPLH Group Inc PLH Group Inc, a unit of Energy Capital Partners LLC, acquired TTR Substations Inc, a Fresno-based provider of electrical substation services.
Thomas Cain IncPorvair PLC Porvair PLC of the UK acquired Thomas Cain Inc, an Omaha-based manufacturer of laboratory equipment.
Personnel Strategies IncProfessional Diversity Network Professional Diversity Network Inc acquired Personnel Strategies Inc, an Irvine-based provider of staffing and recruitment services.
BGT PartnersPwC PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP planned to acquire BGT Partners, a Hallandale Beach- based provider of marketing services.
H&N Distribution IncRiceBran Technologies RiceBran Technologies (RT) agreed to acquire the entire share capital of H&N Distribution Inc, an Irving- based provider of product packaging services, for an undisclosed amount in cash and RT common shares.
Allen-Vanguard Corp-Units(2)Safariland LLC Safariland LLC, a unit of Kanders & Co Inc, acquired the two operating business units of Allen-Vanguard Corp, an Ottawa-based manufacturer and wholesaler of security and defense equipment systems. Terms were not disclosed.
Precorp IncSandvik AB Sandvik AB of Sweden agreed to acquire the remaining 51% interest, which it did not already own, in PreCorp Inc, a Spanish Fork- based manufacturer of polycrystalline diamond and carbide drilling tools.
Bollam Sheedy Torani & CoSax Macy Fromm & Co Sax Macy Fromm & Co agreed to merge with Bollam Sheedy Torani & Co LLP, an Albany-based provider of financial and management consulting services. Upon completion, the merged entity will be named SaxBST.
Native American Marketing LLCSeminole Energy Services LLC Seminole Energy Services LLC acquired Native American Marketing LLC, a Houston- based oil and gas exploration and production company.
Thrupoint Inc-FusionShareholders Thrupoint Inc, a New York-based provider of information technology services, completed the spin off of its fusion collaboration software business, to its shareholders.
National Oilwell Varco-DistnShareholders National Oilwell Varco Inc, a Houston-based manufactures and wholesales oil and gas drilling and production equipment, planned to spin-off its distribution business unit, to its shareholders. Upon completion, the company will create two stand-alone, publicly traded corporations.
FTD Cos IncShareholders United Online Inc planned to spin off its FTD Cos Inc, a provider of internet subscription services, to its shareholders.
Captivate Network IncShareholders Gannett Co Inc planned to spin off its Captivate Network Inc unit, a Chelmsford-based provider of digital advertising services, to its shareholders.
Big Networks LLCSkyhawk Security LLC Skyhawk Security LLC acquired Big Networks LLC, a provider of information technology services.
Yellow7 Interactive LLCSouthwest Media Group Southwest Media Group acquired Yellow7 Inc, a Little Elm-based provider of online marketing services.
Leonard Street & Deinard PAStinson Morrison Hecker LLP Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP planned to merge with Leonard Street & Deinard PA, a Minneapolis-based law firm. Upon completion, the merged entity was to be named Stinson Leonard Street LLP.
Metropolitan RE Equity MgmtThe Carlyle Group LP The Carlyle Group LP agreed to acquire Metropolitan Real Estate Equity Management LLC, a New York-based real estate investment firm, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed.
Curbside Hospitality-AstsTowne Park Ltd Towne Park Ltd acquired certain assets of Curbside Hospitality Inc, a Beverly- based provider of garage management services.
AG & Co-Value Place hotels(22)Value Place LLC Value Place LLC was rumored to be planning to acquire 22 Value Place hotels from Angelo Gordon & Co, a New York-based private equity firm. Terms were not disclosed but, according to sources familiar with the transaction, the deal was to be valued at an estimated $115 million.
Longwood Industries IncWabtec Corp Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp acquired Longwood Industries Inc, a Greensboro-based manufacturer of rubber and rubber products, from BBA Aviation PLC.
Independent Insurance AgentsWisconsin Employment Benefits Wisconsin Employment Benefits Advisors planned to merge with Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin, a Madison-based insurance agency.
Boucher Stickley Group LLCWorldwide Trade Partners LLC Worlwide Trade Partners LLC merged with Boucher Stickley Group LLC a New York- based provider of accounting and legal services.
Source: Thomson Reuters