TargetAcquirerValue ($millions)Synopsis
Aptalis Pharma IncForest Laboratories Inc2,900.0Forest Laboratories Inc definitively agreed to acquire Aptalis Pharma Inc (Aptalis), a Birmingham-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, from TPG Capital LP (TPG), for $2.9 billion in cash. Originally, in August 2013, TPG was rumored to be seeking a buyer for Aptalis. Salix Pharmaceuticals Inc, Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd of India, Elan Corp and Forest Laboratories were rumored potential bidders.
Riverbed Technology IncElliott Management Corp2,752.2Elliott Management Corp planned to acquire the remaining 89.46% interest, or 144.851 million common shares, which it did not already own, in Riverbed Technology Inc, a San Francisco-based manufacturer of steelhead and cloud products, for $19 in cash per share, or a total value of $2.752 billion.
SandRidge Energy Inc-Gulf of MFieldwood Energy LLC1,120.0Fieldwood Energy LLC, a unit of Riverstone Holdings LLC, agreed to acquire the Gulf of Mexico assets of SandRidge Energy Inc, an Oklahoma-based oil and gas exploration and production company, for $1.12 billion. The consideration was to consist of $750 million in cash and the assumption of $370 million in liabilities.
Thermo Fisher Scientific-BusGE Healthcare1,060.0GE Healthcare, a unit of General Electric Co, agreed to acquire the cell culture, gene modulation and magnetic beads businesses of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (Thermo) , a Waltham-based manufacturer of analytical technologies and equipments, for an estimated $1.06 billion. Originally, in November 2013, Thermo announced that it was seeking a buyer for its businesses.
NewPage Holdings IncVerso Paper Corp906.9Verso Paper Corp (Verso), a unit of Apollo Global Management LLC, definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of NewPage Holdings Inc, a Miamisburg-based manufacturer and wholesaler of paper products, from Cerberus Capital Management LP, for $906. 912 million. The consideration was to consist of $250 million in cash, $650 million in new Verso first lien notes, and the issuance of 10.634 million Verso common shares, valued at $6.912 million. The shares were valued based on Verso's closing stock price of $0. 65 in 03 January 2014, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
Stream Global Services IncConvergys Corp820.0Convergys Corp definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Stream Global Services Inc, a Wellesley-based provider of business processing services, from LiveIt Investments Ltd (29%), a wholly-owned unit of Ayala Corp, and other shareholders, for an estimated $820 million in cash.
Varel International Energy SvcSandvik AB740.0Sandvik AB of Sweden agreed to acquire Varel International Energy Services Inc, a Carrolton-based manufacturer and wholesaler of drill bits, from Arcapita Inc, a unit of Arcapita Bank BSC, for an estimated $740 million.
Kay Technology Corp IncKiwi Acquisition Inc514.0Kiwi Acquisition Inc, a wholly owned unit of Verint Systems Inc definitively agreed to merge with Kay Technology Corp Inc, a Sunnyvale-based developer of software, from AccelKKR LLC for an estimated $514 million in cash.
American Pacific CorpHIG Capital LLC388.4HIG Capital LLC definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of American Pacific Corp, Las Vegas-based manufacturer of specialty chemicals, for $46.5 in cash per share, or a total value of $388.432 mil, via tender offer, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Pacer International IncXPO Logistics Inc318.1XPO Logistics Inc (XPO Logistics) definitively agreed to acquire Pacer International Inc (Pacer), a Dublin-based provider of logistic services, for $9 per share, or a total value of $318.059 million. The consideration was to consist of $6 in cash and $3 in XPO common shares per share, subject to a collar agreement, if the volume weighted average price of XPO Logistics common stock during this period is above $32.94 per share, the stock portion of the consideration will be fixed at 0.0911 shares of XPO Logistics common stock for each share of Pacer, and if it is below $23.12 per share, the stock portion of the consideration will be fixed at 0.1298 shares of XPO Logistics common stock for each share of Pacer.
LT Energy Services LLCBE Aerospace Inc265.0BE Aerospace Inc agreed to acquire LT Energy Services LLC, a Houston-based provider of industrial equipment rental services. Concurrently, BE Aerospace Inc agreed to acquire Wildcat Wireline LLC. The two transactions has a combined value of an estimated $265 million.
Summit Holdings Southeast IncAmerican Financial Group Inc250.0American Financial Group Inc definitively agreed to acquire Summit Holdings Southeast Inc, a Lakeland-based provider of property and casualty insurance services, from Liberty Mutual Holding Co Inc's Liberty Mutual Insurance Co subsidiary, for an estimated $250 million in cash.
NuPathe IncTeva Pharmaceutical Industries213.1Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd of Israel planned to launch an unsolicited challenging offer to acquire the entire share capital of NuPathe Inc, a Conshohocken-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, for $213. 116 million. The consideration was to consist of $3.65 in cash per share, or a total value of $114.393 mil, and up to $98.723 million in profit-related payments. Subsequently, Endo Health Solutions Inc definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of NuPathe Inc, for via a tender offer, for $188.044 million.
Glori Energy IncInfinity Cross Border Acquisit185.0Infinity Cross Border Acquisition Corp agreed to merge with Glori Energy Inc, a Houston-based oil and gas exploration and production company, for an estimated $185 million.
United Bancorp IncOld Natl Bancorp,Evansville,IN168.4Old National Bancorp (Old National) definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Ann Arbor-based United Bancorp Inc (United), in a transaction valued at $168.404 million. Old National offered $2.66 in cash and 0.7 common share for every United common shares. Based on Old National's closing stock price of $15.12 on 7 January 2014, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each United share was valued at $13. 244.
Grove at Shrewsbury,Brook 35Federal Realty Invstmnt Trust161.0Federal Realty Investment Trust acquired The Grove at Shrewsbury and Brook 35 & West Plaza, owners and operators of shopping center, for $161 million.
Honeywell Intl Inc-BusinessFederal-Mogul Corp155.0Federal-Mogul Corp definitively agreed to acquire the Friction Materials business of Honeywell International Inc, a Morristown-based manufacturer of automation solutions products, for an estimated $155 million.
101 Park Place,Stamford,Capri Capital Partners LLC135.0Capri Capital Partners LLC acquired - 101 Park Place, a Stamford-based owner and operator of apartment building, for $135 million.
Material Sciences CorpZink Acquisition Holdings Inc131.7Zink Acquisition Holdings Inc definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Material Sciences Corp, an Elk Grove-based manufacturer of coated and painted metals, for $12.75 in cash per share, or a total value of $131.682 million.
HealthTronics IncAltaris Capital Partners LLC130.0Altaris Capital Partners LLC definitively agreed to acquire HealthTronics Inc, an Austin-based manufacturer of medical devices, from Endo Health Solutions Inc, for $130 mil, in a leveraged buyout transaction. The consideration was to consist of $85 million in cash and up to $45 million in profit- related payments.
Esselte Corp-North American OpRR Donnelley & Sons Co96.5US RR Donnelley & Sons Co definitively agreed to acquire North American operations of Esselte Corp, a Stamford-based manufacturer of filing folders and office supplies, from EsselteAB, for $96.5 million.
Legend Oil & Gas LtdNew Western Energy Corp93.1New Western Energy Corp signed a letter of intent to acquire Legend Oil and Gas Ltd, a Seattle-based oil and gas exploration and production company, for $0. 9 per share or a total estimated value of $93.1 million.
RG Ppty-Shopping CentersPhillips Edison-ARC Shopping75.2Phillips Edison-Arc Shopping Center REIT Inc acquired the portfolio of shopping centers from RG Properties Inc, a Dayton-based owner and operator of shopping centers, for $75. 2 million.
Aaren Scientific IncCarl Zeiss Meditec Inc70.0Carl Zeiss Meditec Inc, a unit of Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, acquired Aaren Scientific Inc, an Ontario-based manufacturer of intraocular lenses {IOLs} and surgical products available for the ophthalmic industry, for $70 million in cash.
Chartwell Investment PartnersTriState Capital Holdings Inc60.0TriState Capital Holdings Inc definitively agreed to acquire Chartwell Investment Partners LP, a Berwyn-based provider of investment advisory services, for an estimated $60 million. The consideration was to consist of an estimated $45 million in cash and up to an estimated $15 million in profit-related payments.
Unicorn Media IncBrightcove Inc49.0Brightcove Inc agreed to acquire Unicorn Media Inc , a Tempe-based developer of prepackaged software, for $49 million in cash. The consideration was to consists of 2.9 million shares at $14 per share for an estimated total value of $40.6 million and $9 million in cash.
Alverix IncBecton Dickinson & Co40.0Becton,Dickinson & Co acquired Alverix Inc , a San Jose-based manufacturer of medical devices and equipments for $40 million in cash.
JTB CenterParkway Properties Inc33.3Parkway Properties Inc definitively agreed to acquire JTB Center, a Jacksonville-based office building, for $33.3 million.
Western Funding IncWestlake Services LLC27.0Westlake Services LLC acquired the entire share capital of Western Funding Inc (Western), a Las Vegas-based provider of automobile financing services, for $27 million. The transaction was to include Global Track GPS LLC. Originally, in November 2013, bankrupt Western Funding Inc, announced that it was seeking a buyer for the company, via auction. Carfinco Financial Group Inc was named potential bidder.
Ouachita Bancshares CorpBancorpSouth Inc22.9BancorpSouth Inc agreed to merge with Ouachita Bancshares Corp , a Monroe-based bank holding company , for $22.875 million in cash.
API-State CollegeSTORE Capital Corp15.6Store Capital Corp acquired API Technologies Corp-State College from API Technologies Corp, an orlando-based manufacturer of semiconductors for $15.6 million in cash.
Pensacola Fuel Injection IncStandard Motor Products Inc12.2Standard Motor Products Inc acquired Pensacola Fuel Injection Inc, a manufacturer and wholesaler of replacement parts, for an estimated $12.2 million.
CBC Settlement Funding LLCAsta Funding Inc5.9Asta Funding Inc acquired an 80% interest in CBC Settlement Funding LLC, a Conshohocken-based specialty finance company, for an estimated $5.9 million.
IntegenX Inc-Product LineWaferGen Inc5.7WaferGen Inc, a unit of WaferGen Bio-systems Inc, acquired the product line of IntegenX Inc, a Pleasanton-based manufacturer and wholesaler of automation systems, for $5.7 million. The consideration consisted of $2 million in cash, $1.25 million in promissory note, and up to $2.45 million in profit- related payments.
Loyz Rex Drilling Services LLCLoyz USA Holdings LLC4.5Loyz USA Holdings LLC, a unit of Loyz Energy Ltd (Loyz) , agreed to acquire the remaining 49% stake in Loyz Rex Drilling Services LLC, aSalt Lake City-based provider of oil and gas drilling services, from Rex US Ltd, a unit of Rex International Holding Ltd, for $4.5 million. The condsideration was to consist of $1 million in cash and $3.5 million in Loyz third party ordinary shares.
Warrenton Nursing HomeATL WARR LLC3.5ATL WARR LLC, a unit of Global Healthcare REIT Inc, acquired Warrenton Nursing Home, a Warrenton-based owner and operator of nursing homes, for $3.5 million.
Matchcom LLCTellza Communications Inc1.4Tellza Communications Inc (Tellza) agreed to acquire a 90% interest in Matchcom LLC, a Florida-based provider of telecommunications services, for $1.435 million. The transaction was to consist of $.585 million in cash, and 5 million shares valued at $.850 million. The shares were valued based on Tellza's closing stock price of $0.17 on 03 January 2014, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
Fort Worth Endoscopy CenterFWEC Acquisition Entity LLC1.3FWEC Acquisition Entity LLC acquired a 51% interest in Fort Worth Endoscopy Center, from Surgical Care Affiliates Inc, for $1.3 million in cash.
Pueblo Lithium LLCStria Capital Inc0.1Stria Capital Inc of Canada agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Pueblo Lithium LLC, a lithium mining company, from AGR-O Phosphate Inc, for $0.056 million.
Inmar IncABRY Partners LLC ABRY Partners LLC definitively agreed to acquire Inmar Inc (Inmar), a Winston-Salembased provides intelligent commerce networks services, from New Mountain Capital LLC, in a secondary buyout transaction.Terms were not disclosed. Originally, New Mountain acquired an undisclosed majority interest in Inmar, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
FreshSpaceAdvantage Sales & Mktg LLC Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC, a unit of Apax Partners Worldwide LLP, acquired FreshSpace, a New York-based provider of advertising and promotion campaign services. Terms were not disclosed.
First State Bank of MiamiAimBank,Littlefield,TX AimBank agreed to acquire Miami-based First State Bank of Miami, from Miami Bancshares Inc.
Kudu Partners LP-SecuritiesAmericas Bullion Royalty Corp Americas Bullion Royalty Corp (Americas) signed a Letter of Intent {LoI} to acquire the securities portfolio of Kudu Partners LP, a Coeur D'Alene-based business development company, in exchange for Americas common shares.
The Walker GroupAmWINS Group Inc AmWINS Group Inc acquired The Walker Group, a New York-based provider of insurance services.
Morgan Distributing IncAnheuser-Busch Cos Inc Anheuser-Busch Cos Inc, a unit of Anheuser-Busch Inbev, agreed to acquire Morgan Distributing Inc, a Portland-based wholesaler of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Terms were not disclosed.
Wildcat Wireline LLCBE Aerospace Inc BE Aerospace Inc agreed to acquire Wildcat Wireline LLC, a Benbrook-based provider of wireline services. Concurrently, BE Aerospace Inc agreed to acquire LT Energy Services LLC. The two transactions has a combined value of an estimated $265 million.
Fowler White Boggs Banker PABuchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC was rumored to be merging with Fowler White Boggs Banker PA, a Tampa-based provider of legal counsel services.
SAS Safety CorpBunzl PLC Bunzl PLC of the UK acquired SAS Safety Corp, a Long Beach-based manufacturer and wholesaler of safety products and equipment.
Buffalo Time Clock IncComputerSearch Corp ComputerSearch Corp acquired Buffalo Time Clock Inc, an Amherst-based manufacturer and wholesaler of time keeping equipment.
Yub IncCoupons.com Inc Coupons.Com Inc acquired Yub Inc, a Mountain View-based provider of online shopping services. Terms were not disclosed.
Sterilator Co IncCrosstex International Inc Crosstex International Inc, a unit of Cantel Medical Corp, acquired Sterilator Co Inc, a Cuba-based manufacturer of biological indicators and supplies.
Nano-Tex LLCCrypton Inc Crypton Inc acquired Nano-Tex LLC, a Bloomfield Hills-based developer of nanotechnology-based textile enhancements.
Buxco Electronics IncData Sciences Intl Inc Data Sciences International Inc acquired Buxco Electronics Inc, a Wilmington-based developer of clinical research software and hardware.
Relay Technology ManagementDecision Resources Group Decision Resources Group acquired Relay Technology Management Inc , a Chicago-based provider of software solutions to life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and technology transfer industries.
Destination Rewards IncDeluxe Corp Deluxe Corp acquired Destination Rewards Inc , a Boca Raton-based provider of customer loyalty, incentive and engagement solutions.
Control Equipment CoEADS Co EADS Co, a unit of CapStreet Group LLC, acquired Control Equipment Co, a Marietta-based wholesaler of instrumentation, valves, and heat tracing products.
Auto Paint & SupplyFinishMaster Inc Finishmaster Inc, a unit of Uni-Select Inc, acquired Auto Paint & Supply of Lakeland Inc, a Lakeland-based provider of automotive supplies and auto parts.
Excelsius Surgical LLCGlobus Medical Inc Globus Medical Inc acquired Excelsius Surgical LLC, a Phoenix-based manufacturer of medical devices. Terms were not disclosed.
TTE IncGowanda Electronics Corp Gowanda Electronics Corp acquired TTE Inc, a Los Angeles-based manufacturer of RF and microwave filters. Terms were not disclosed.
Hammco IncHarsco Corp Harsco Corp acquired Hammco Inc, an Owasso-based manufacturer of air cooled heat exchangers. Terms were not disclosed.
Collaborative Partners IncHill International Inc Hill International Inc acquired Collaborative Partners Inc, a Boston-based provider of project management services. Terms were not disclosed.
VNA of Mercer CountyHoly Redeemer Health Sys Holy Redeemer Health System acquired Visiting Nurse Association of Mercer County, a Trenton-based provider of home health care services. Terms were not disclosed.
Wheelchairs PlusHope Medical Supply Inc Hope Medical Supply Inc acquired Wheelchairs Plus, a San Antonio-based manufacturer and wholesaler of customized manual wheelchairs. Terms were not disclosed.
GNW-Evergreen Insurance SvcsHub International Ltd Hub International Ltd, a unit of Hellman & Friedman LLC, acquired GNW-Evergreen Insurance Services Inc, an Encino-based provider of insurance and risk management services. Terms were not disclosed.
Insurance Noodle IncInsureon Inc Insureon Inc agreed to acquire Insurance Noodle Inc , a Chicago-based provider of insurance e-broker services for small businesses.
PJ United IncInvestor Group An investor group, including the management of TPG Growth LLC, a unit of TPG Capital LP, acquired PJ United, a Birmingham-based owner and operator of pizza franchises, from Halifax Group LLC, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed.
MediMedia-Sample ManagementJ Knipper & Co Inc J Knipper & Co Inc acquired the sample management business of MediMedia Health, a Yardley-based provider of direct marketing services.
FMHC CorpJacobs Engineering Group Inc Jacobs Engineering Group Inc acquired FMHC Corp, a Des Plaines-based provider of telecommunications services.
Josephs Pasta CoJPC Acquisition Co JPC Acquisition Co, a unit of Brynwood Partners VII LP, acquired Joseph's Gourmet Pasta & Sauces Co, a Haverhill-based producer of premium filled frozen and pasta sauces, from Nestle Prepared Food Co. Terms were not disclosed.
Robert A Samsel LLCKreinces Rollins & Shanker LLC Kreinces Rollins & Shanker LLC acquired Robert A Samsel LLC, a Lodi-based provider of accounting services.
Tolt Service Group IncKyrus Solutions Inc Kyrus Solutions Inc, a unit of Reservoir Capital Group LLCs Clearlake Capital Group LP unit, merged with Tolt Service Group Inc, a Charlotte-based provider of information technology services, to form Tolt Solutions Inc.
Polyform Products CoLevine Leichtman Capital Levine Leichtman Capital Partners Inc acquired Polyform Products Co, an Elk Grove Village-based manufacturer and wholesaler of polymer clay products, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Ador IncLightInTheBox Hldg Co Ltd LightInTheBox Holding Co Ltd of China acquired Ador Inc, a Seattle-based provider of online networking services, in cash. Terms were not disclosed.
SymCom IncLittelfuse Inc Littelfuse Inc acquired SymCom Inc, a Rapid City-based manufacturer of overload relays and pump controllers. Terms were not disclosed.
Thermal & Mechanical Equip CoLKCM Distribution Holdings LP LKCM Distribution Holdings LP acquired Thermal & Mechanical Equipment Co, a Houston-based manufacturers representative agency and distributor, from Main Street Capital Corp.
glasses.comLuxottica Group SpA Luxottica Group SpA of Italy, a unit of Delfin Sarl, agreed to acquire glasses.com, a Draper-based manufacturer and wholesaler of traditional and designer eyewear, from WellPoint Inc's 1-800 Contacts Inc subsidiary.
Luntz Global LLCMDC Partners Inc MDC Partners Inc of Canada, acquired an undisclosed minority interest in Luntz Global LLC, an Alexandria-based provider of marketing research and public opinion polling services.
Parature IncMicrosoft Corp Microsoft Corp (Microsoft) definitively agreed to acquire Parature Inc (Parature), a Herndon-based developer of web-based social and customer service software. Terms were not disclosed. Originally, in 6 January 2014, Microsoft was rumored to be planning to acquire Parature.
Truss Industry Prodn Sys IncMiTek Inc MiTek Inc, a unit of Berkshire Hathaway Inc, acquired Truss Industry Production Systems Inc, a Britton-based manufacturer of automated jigging systems.
Corente IncOracle Corp Oracle Corp agreed to acquire Corente Inc, a Bernardsville-based developer of cloud service exchange software.
Reliable Networks of Maine LLCOTT Communications OTT Communications, a unit of Otelco Inc, acquired Reliable Networks of Maine LLC, a Portland-based provider of cloud-based hosting and managed IT services.
Morta Security IncPalo Alto Networks Inc Palo Alto Networks Inc acquired Morta Security Inc, a Silicon Valley-based developer of network security solutions to guard against cyber threats. Terms were not disclosed.
TEC Weld Automation IncPentrust Solutions LC Pentrust Solutions LC acquired TEC Weld Automation Inc, a Newton-based manufacturer of robotic work equipment.
LegalZoom.com IncPermira Advisers LLP Permira Advisers LLP planned to acquire the entire share capital of LegalZoom. com Inc, a Glendale-based provider of online legal document services, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
RDCPetroSkills PetroSkills, a unit of BV Investment Patners, acquired Rresource Development Co LLC, a Birmingham-based provider of e-learning content services.
On The Spot Systems IncPress Ganey Associates Inc Press Ganey Associates Inc acquired On The Spot Systems Inc, a Norwalk-based provider of real-time patient feedback technology. Terms were not disclosed.
Diamond Mortgage Group LLCProspect Mortgage LLC Prospect Mortgage LLC, a unit of Sterling Capital Ltd, acquired Diamond Mortgage Group LLC, a Niantic-based provider of mortgage services.
Full Service Van LinesRemax Van Lines Remax Van Lines agreed to merge with Full Service Van Lines Inc , a Pompano Beach-based provider of moving and relocation services.
G&K-Direct Sale BusinessResilience Capital Partners Resilience Capital Partners LLC acquired the Direct Sale Program Business of G&K Services Inc (G&K), a Minnetonka-based provider of uniform rental and washing services, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Originally, G&K divested its Direct Sale Program Business unit, to an undisclosed acquiror.
Lehman Daman Constr Svcs IncRudolph/Libbe Inc Rudolph/Libbe Inc acquired an undisclosed majority interest in Lehman Daman Construction Services Inc, a Columbus-based provider of construction services.
Mac Process IncSchenck AccuRate Inc Schenck AccuRate Inc merged with Mac Process Inc, a Kansas City-based manufacturer of pneumatic conveying and air filtration equipment.
Tactical Micro IncSecure Communication Systems Secure Communication Systems Inc, a unit of Vance Street Capital LLC, acquired Tactical Micro Inc, a Fredericksburg-based manufacturer of audio, video, and wireless products, from Relativity Capital LLC. Terms were not disclosed.
Hess Retail CorpShareholders Hess Corp planned to spin off Hess Retail Corp, to its shareholders.
Martha Turner PropertiesSotheby's Intl Rlty Inc Sotheby's International Realty Inc, a unit of Realogy Holdings Corp's NRT LLC unit, acquired Martha Turner Properties, a Houston-based real estate brokerage firm.
Booth Radiology IncSouth Jersey Radiology South Jersey Radiology Associates PA merged with Booth Radiology Inc, a Stratford-based provider of radiology and imaging services.
iPoint Television LLCSwordfish Financial Inc Swordfish Financial Inc agreed to acquire 90% interest in iPoint Television LLC, a Grapevine-based provider of cable TV services.
AirPatrol CorpSysorex Global Holdings Corp Sysorex Global Holdings Corp definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of AirPatrol Corp, a Maple Lawn-based developer of mobile device identification and locationing systems.
Towne Park LtdTA Associates Ltd TA Associates Ltd acquired a majority interest in Towne Park Ltd, an Annapolis-based provider of hotel services including hospitality staffing services.
JS Services IncThe Hawaii Group Inc The Hawaii Group acquired JS Services Inc , a Honolulu-based provider of employee leasing services.
OneSource IncThe Hawaii Group Inc The Hawaii Group acquired OneSource Inc , a Winchester-based provider of employee leasing services.
Market Forge Industries IncThe Middleby Corp The Middleby Corp acquired Market Forge Industries Inc, an Everett-based manufacturer of steam cooking equipment.
1-800 Contacts IncThomas H Lee Partners LP Thomas H Lee Partners LP, a unit of Thomas H Lee Co, definitively agreed to acquire 1-800 Contacts Inc, a Draper-based retailer of contact lenses and glasses via toll-free telephone number and internet, from WellPoint Inc, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
HCOA FitnessTopspin Partners LBO LP Topspin Partners LBO LP acquired HCOA Fitness, a Miami-based owner and operator of fitness clubs, from TG Capital Corp, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed.
Crawford Machine IncTramec Sloan LLC Tramec Sloan LLC, a unit of Tramec LLC, acquired Crawford Machine Inc, a Galion-based manufactures brass fittings and air brake hose assemblies.
EMCOR Energy Services IncTRC Cos Inc TRC Cos Inc acquired EMCOR Energy Services Inc, a San Francisco-based provider of energy solutions, from EMCOR Group Inc.
Hand Surgery Specialists IncTriHealth Inc TriHealth Inc acquired Hand Surgery Specialists Inc, a Cincinnati-based provider of medical and health services. Terms were not disclosed.
The Liquid Fence Co IncUnited Industries Corp United Industries Corp, a wholly owned unit of Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc acquired The Liquid Fence Co Inc, a Blakeslee-based manufacturer and wholesaler of natural animal repellents. Terms were not disclosed.
Royal Bk of Scotland Grp PLC-CUS Bancorp,Minneapolis,MN US Bancorp planned to acquire 94 Chicago branches of Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, an Edinburgh-based provider of banking and financial services.
Charter One Bank-ChicagoUS Bank NA,Cincinnati,Ohio US Bank National Association, a unit of US Bancorp, agreed to acquire the Chicago operations of Providence-based Charter One Bank (Charter), a unit of Citizens Financial Group Inc's RBS Citizens National Association unit. Originally, in October 2013, Charter announced that it was seeking a buyer for its Chicago operations. US Bancorp, Fifth Third Bancorp, FirstMerit Corp, Wintrust Financial Corp and PrivateBancorp Inc were named potential bidders.
Madrona Solutions GroupWest Monroe Partners LLC West Monroe Partners LLC acquired Madrona Solutions Group, a Seattle-based provider of consulting services.
Wheeler Development LLCWheeler REIT Inc Wheeler Real Estate investment Trust Inc agreed to acquire Wheeler Development LLC, a Guernsey-based real estate investment firm.
Sense Networks IncYP Intellectual Property LLC YP Intellectual Property LLC, a unit of AT&T Inc, acquired Sense Networks Inc, a New York-based provider of mobile advertising services. Terms were not disclosed.
Source: Thomson Reuters