TargetAcquirerValue of
Transaction
($mil)		Synopsis
Tumblr IncYahoo! Inc1,100.0Yahoo! Inc definitively agreed to acquire Tumblr Inc, a New York-based provider of blogging services, for $1. 1 billion in cash. Originally, in May 2013, Yahoo! Inc was rumored to be planning to acquire Tumblr Inc.
Websense IncVista Equity Partners LLC921.3Vista Equity Partners LLC definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Websense Inc (Websense), a San Diego-based developer of information security software, for $24. 75 in cash per share, or a total value of $921.27 million, via a tender offer, in a leveraged buyout transaction. The offer was conditioned upon at least a minimum of Websense's shares being tendered. Originally, in March 2011, Websense was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company.
Laredo Petroleum Inc-Oil & GasEnerVest Ltd438.0EnerVest Ltd agreed to acquire the oil and gas properties of Laredo Petroleum Inc, a Tulsa-based oil and gas exploration and production company, and a unit of the Laredo Petroleum Holdings Inc subsidiary of Em Warburg Pincus & Co Inc's (War) Warburg Pincus Private Equity IX LP unit, for $438 million in cash. War was a unit of Warburg Pincus LLC.
Archer Ltd-Rental & TubularClearlake Capital Group LP244.0Clearlake Capital Group LP, a unit of Reservoir Capital Group LLC, through an undisclosed affiliate, agreed to acquire the North American Rental & Tubular Division of Archer Ltd, an Aberdeen-based oil and gas exploration, production and drilling company, for an estimated $244 million in cash, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
First Potomac-Portfolio(23)Bre/Industrial Acquisition241.5Bre/Industrial Acquisition Holdings 1 LLC, a majority owned unit of Blackstone Group LP's Blackstone Real Estate Partners VII LP subsidiary definitively agreed to acquire an industrial properties portfolio (23), located in Virginia from First Potomac Realty Investment LP, a Bethesda- based real estate investment trust and a unit of First Potomac Realty Trust, for $241.5 million in cash.
EKOS CorpBTG PLC220.0BTG PLC of the UK agreed to acquire EKOS Corp, a Bothell-based manufacturer of drug delivery catheters, for $220 million. The consideration was to consist of $180 million in cash and up to $40 million in profit- related payments. Concurrently, BTG agreed to acquire the Targeted Therapies business of Nordion Inc.
SoundBite Communications IncGenesys Telecom Labs Inc90.8Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories Inc definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of SoundBite Communications Inc (SoundBite) , a Bedford-based provider of customer management services, for $5 in cash per share, or a total value of $90. 786 million, via a tender offer. The offer was conditioned upon at least a majority of SoundBites shares being tendered.
Multiband CorpGoodman Networks Inc73.6Goodman Networks Inc definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Multiband Corp, a Minnetonka-based provider of telecommunication system operating services, for $3. 25 in cash per share, or a total value of $73.588 million.
Chisholm View Wind Project LLCEGP-NA47.0Enel Green Power North America Inc {EGP-NA}, a unit of Enel SpAs Enel Green Power SpA subsidiary, agreed to raise its interest to 75% from 49%, by further acquiring a 26% stake, which it did not already own, in Chisholm View Wind Project LLC, an owner and operator of wind farms, and a 51%-owned unit of General Electric Capital Corp's EFS Chisholm LLC unit, for approximately $47 million. Concurrently, EGP- NA agreed to raise its interest to 75% from 49%, by further acquiring a 26% stake, which it did not already own, in Prairie Rose Wind Project LLC.
Prairie Rose Wind Project LLCEGP-NA34.0Enel Green Power North America Inc {EGP-NA}, a unit of Enel SpA's Enel Green Power SpA subsidiary, agreed to raise its interest to 75% from 49%, by further acquiring a 26% stake, which it did not already own, in Prairie Rose Wind Project LLC, an owner and operator of wind farms, and a 51%-owned unit of General Electric Capital Corp's EFS Prairie Rose LLC unit, for approximately $34 million. Concurrently, EGP-NA agreed to raise its interest to 75% from 49%, by further acquiring a 26% stake, which it did not already own, in Chisholm View Wind Project LLC.
Napili Plaza,Lahaina,HawaiiA&B Properties Inc19.0A&B Properties Inc, a unit of Alexander & Baldwin Inc, acquired the Napili Plaza, a Lahaina-based owner and operator of a retail center, for $19 million.
Southern Tower-Commun TowersCIG Wireless Corp13.5CIG Wireless Corp agreed to acquire 30 communication towers of Southern Tower Antenna Rental LLC, a Kiln- base provider of wireless telecommunications services, for $13.5 million.
Harris Manufacturing IncOrion Energy Systems Inc11.0Orion Energy Systems Inc definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Harris Manufacturing Inc, a Green Cove Springs-based manufacturer of lighting systems, for $11 million. The consideration was to consist of $10 million and up to $1 million in profit-related payments. The transaction was to include Harris LED Inc.
StarStarPoint USA Inc-AssetsStarPoint Acquisition Corp2.9StarPoint Acquisition Corp, a wholly-owned unit of Novation Holdings Inc, agreed to acquire the assets of StarPoint USA Inc, a Compton- based wholesaler of automobiles and automobile parts and supplies, for $2. 933 million. The consideration was to consist of 48.333 million third party common shares valued at $1.933 million and $1 million convertible promissory note. The shares were valued based on Crown City Pictures Inc's closing stock price of $0.04 on May 17, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
Tera Bella ApartmentsSignature 935 Johnfer LLC2.8Signature 935 Johnfer LLC acquired Tera Bella Apartments, an Irving-based owner and operator of apartment buildings, for $2.8 million.
Richfield Equities-LandfillGreen Energy Renewable1.4Green Energy Renewable Solutions Inc agreed to acquire the Davison landfill assets of bankrupt Richfield Equities LLC, a provider of waste management services, for $1.4 million, via an auction.
Minn Shares IncGlobe Resources Group LLC0.2Globe Resources Group LLC was granted an option to acquire a 97% interest or 38. 52 million new common shares, in Minn Shares Inc, a Minneapolis-based blank check company, for $0.203 million.
PrivacyChoice LLCAVG Technologies NV AVG Technologies NV of the Netherlands, acquired PrivacyChoice LLC, a developer of web-based privacy software application.
SignNow IncBarracuda Networks Inc Barracuda Networks Inc acquired SignNow Inc, a Newport Beach-based provider of mobile signing and document storage platform services.
Solera Networks IncBlue Coat Systems Inc Blue Coat Systems Inc, a unit of Thoma Bravo LLC, agreed to acquire Solera Networks Inc, a South Jordan- based provider of network security services. Terms were not disclosed.
AMF Bowling Worldwide IncBowlmor Holdings LLC Bowlmor Holdings LLC planned to merge with AMF Bowling Worldwide Inc, a Mechanicsville-based owner and operator of bowling centers, from CHS Capital LLC.
Beecher Carlson Holdings IncBrown & Brown Inc Brown & Brown Inc agreed to merge with Beecher Carlson Holdings Inc, a Atlanta-based provider of risk management consulting services. Terms were not disclosed.
Plum IncCampbell Soup Co Campbell Soup Co agreed to acquire Plum Organics Inc, an Emeryville-based producer and wholesaler of baby food, from Nest Collective. Terms were not disclosed.
Sempra US Gas & Power LLC-AstsConsolidated Edison Inc Consolidated Edison Inc agreed to acquire a 50% interest in 2 solar power facilities of Sempra US Gas & Power LLC, a San Diego-based provider of renewable energy services, and a unit of Sempra Energy Inc. Terms were not disclosed.
KidsPeace CorpCreditors Kidspeace Corp, a Pennsylvania-based Owns and operates hospitals, planned to a debt restructuring transaction with Creditors. The book value of the existing debt that will be exchanged under the terms of the offer is $137.3 million.
Natural Balance Pet Foods IncDel Monte Foods Co Del Monte Foods Inc agreed to merge with Natural Balance Pet Foods Inc, a Pacoima-based producer of pet food. Terms were not disclosed.
Kalvin Consulting IncDigital Management Inc Digital Management Inc acquired Kalvin Consulting Inc, a Mason-based provider of consulting services.
LightSquared Inc-RadioDISH Network Corp DISH Network Corp was rumored to be planning to acquire the radio frequencies of LightSquared Inc, a Reston- based provider of wireless telecommunication services.
Tucker Tool Co IncDXP Enterprises Inc DXP Enterprises Inc acquired Tucker Tool Co Inc, a Mechanicsburg-based wholesaler of cutting tools. Terms were not disclosed.
Amerifunding LLCFinancial Funding LLC Financial Funding LLC acquired Amerifunding LLC, a provider of financial services.
BlueMile-Specialty Running(6)Finish Line Inc Finish Line Inc acquired 6 specialty running stores of BlueMile, an Indianapolis- based owner and operator of grocery stores. Terms were not disclosed.
Stella Show Mgt Co-Shows(2)George Little Management LLC George Little Management LLC, a wholly-owned unit of Providence Equity Partners LLC, acquired two antique shows from Stella Show Management Co, a Fairfield- based provider of show management services. Terms were not disclosed.
Giftly IncGiftCards.com LLC GiftCards.com LLC agreed to acquire Giftly Inc, a San Francisco-based retailer of gift cards.
Makani PowerGoogle Inc Google Inc acquired Makani Power, an Almeda-based manufacturer of airborne wind turbines. Terms were not disclosed.
Geo-Comm IncGranite Equity Partners Granite Equity Partners acquired an undisclosed majority interest in Geo-Comm Inc, a St. Cloud-based provider of data analysis services, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed.
Seamless North America LLCGrubHub Inc GrubHub Inc definitively agreed to merge with Seamless North America LLC, a New York- based provider of online food ordering services.
American HealthTech IncHealthland Inc Healthland Inc, a unit of Francisco Partners Management LLC, acquired American HealthTech Inc, a Ridgeland-based prepackaged software developer. Terms were not disclosed.
Actagene Oncology IncIgnyta Inc Ignyta Inc acquired Actagene Oncology Inc, a San Diego-based biotechnology company.
360 Vantage LLCIMS Health Inc IMS Health Inc acquired 360 Vantage LLC, a Chandler- based provider of mobile marketing and sales systems services.
OTZ ShoesInvestor Group A management-led investor group comprised of OTZ Shoes Inc's CEO Bob Rief, President and Creative Director Ludo Malmoux, Co- Founder Skip Murgatroyd, and K-Swiss Inc, acquired OTZ Shoes Inc, a Malibu-based manufacturer and wholesaler of footwear, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Patty & Friends Antique MallInvestor Group An investor group comprised of Jeffrey Hess and Katrina Hess acquired Patty & Friends Antique Mall (Patty & Friends), a St Petersburg- based owner and operator of antique mall. Originally, In February 2013, Patty & Friends announced that it was seeking a buyer for the company.
Warehouse & Dist Ctr PortInvestor Group An investor group, comprised of Blackstone Group LP and Prologis Inc, was rumored to be planning to acquire a Warehouse and Distribution Center Portfolio, located in Nevada, Pennsylvania and Las Vegas, from Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. According to sources familiar with the matter, the deal could be worth approximately $960 million.
Lender Processing Services IncInvestor Group An investor group comprised of Fidelity National Financial Inc and Thomas H Lee Partners LP, a wholly-owned unit of Thomas H Lee Co, was rumored to be planning to acquire the entire share capital of Lender Processing Services Inc, a Jacksonville-based provider of mortgage and loan processing services. Terms were not disclosed, but according to sources, the transaction is valued at $1.9 billion in cash and stocks.
CSS CorpInvestor Group A management-led investor group, including Partners Group of Switzerland, was rumored to be planning to acquire an 80% interest in CSS Corp, a San Jose-based provider of information technology services. Terms were not disclosed but, according to sources close to the transaction, the deal was to be valued at $275 million.
Trinity Warranty Corp-AssetsKingsway Finl Svcs Inc Kingsway Financial Services Inc of Canada acquired the assets of Trinity Warranty Corp, a Lomabrd-based provider of warranty insurance services, for cash and an undisclosed amount in profit-related payments.
EW Kaufmann CoKoda Distribution Group Inc Koda Distribution Group Inc, a unit of Koda Enterprises Group LLC, acquired EW Kaufmann Co, a Bristol-based manufacturer and wholesaler of specialty chemicals.
Lasco Development CorpLDC Acquisition LLC LDC Acquisition LLC acquired the entire share capital of Lasco Development Corp, a Marquette-based provider of automotive repair services.
AS PrattLexisNexis Group LexisNexis Group, a unit of Reed Elsevier PLC, acquired AS Pratt, a Washington-based publisher of financial newsletters, from Thompson Media Group. Terms were not disclosed. Concurrently, LexisNexis Group acquired Sheshunoff Information Services.
Sheshunoff Information SvcsLexisNexis Group LexisNexis Group, a unit of Reed Elsevier PLC, acquired Sheshunoff Information Services, a Austin-based publisher of financial newsletters, from Thompson Media Group. Terms were not disclosed. Concurrently, LexisNexis Group acquired AS Pratt.
LAAx IncMAQUET Cardiovascular LLC MAQUET Cardiovascular LLC, a unit of Getinge ABs MAQUET Holding GmbH & Co KG unit, acquired LAAx Inc, a Livermore-based manufacturer of medical occlusion equipment .
NL Grease LLCMartin Operating Partnership Martin Operating Partnership LP, a unit of Martin Resource Management Corp's Martin Midstream Partners LP subsidiary, agreed to acquire NL Grease LLC, a Kansas City-based manufacturer of grease.
Metro Express Car WashMister Car Wash Inc Mister Car Wash Inc, a unit of Car Wash Partners Inc, acquired Metro Express Car Wash, a Boise-based provider of car wash services.
Anaheim Band Instruments IncMusic & Arts Center Inc Music & Arts Center Inc, a unit of the Guitar Center Inc subsidiary of Bain Capital LLC's Bain Capital Partners LLC unit, acquired Anaheim Band Instruments Inc, an Anaheim-based retailer of musical instruments.
Integritas IncNet Health Systems Inc Net Health Systems Inc acquired Integritas Inc, a Monterey-based provider of health care services. Terms were not disclosed.
North Street Global Fund SvcsNorth Street Group North Street Group acquired Hedge Fund Solutions LLC (Hedge), a New York-based provider of investment management services. Terms were not disclosed. On completion, Hedge was renamed as North Street Global Fund Services LLC.
TreeFrog Developments IncOtter Products LLC Otter Products LLC acquired TreeFrog Developments Inc, a San Diego- based manufacturer of gadget accessories. Terms were not disclosed.
Amano McGann IncParking In Motion Inc Parking In Motion Inc acquired the entire share capital of Amano McGann Inc, a Minneapolis-based provider of parking information services, from Amano Corp.
Mogreet Incpayvia Inc payvia Inc acquired Mogreet Inc, a Venice-based provider of mobile video services.
Atlas Paper Mills LLCPeak Rock Capital LLC Peak Rock Capital LLC acquired Atlas Paper Mills LLC (Atlas), a Miami-based manufacturer of tissue paper products, from Palm Beach Capital Corp (Palm) in a secondary buyout transaction. Previously, Palm acquired Atlas in a leveraged buyout transaction.
LDC Acquisition LLCPeoples State Bank of Munising Peoples State Bank of Munising, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Peoples State Bancorp Inc, planned to acquire a 50% interest in LDC Acquisition LLC, a Marquette- based investment company.
Travel Marvelz LLCPrivileged World Travel Club Privileged World Travel Club Inc, a unit of Triton Distribution Systems Inc, signed a Letter of Intent {LoI} to acquire a 60% interest in Travel Marvelz LLC, a San Diego-based prepackaged software developer. Terms were not disclosed.
Gardner RealtorsRE/MAX North Professionals RE/MAX North Professionals acquired Gardner Realtors, a Metairie- based real estate agency.
Xatori IncRecargo Inc Recargo Inc planned to merge with Xatori Inc, a Menlo Park-based developer of car software.
Aero Networks LLCSanwire Corp Sanwire Corp signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to acquire the entire share capital of Aero Networks LLC, a Tulsa-based provider of wireless telecommunications services.
GE Capital Corp-Certain AssetsShareholders General Electric Capital Corp, a majority-owned unit of General Electric Co, planned to spin off its certain assets to its shareholders.
Handmark IncSprint Nextel Corp Sprint Nextel Corp acquired Handmark Inc, a Kansas City-based developer of mobile media applications software. The transaction was to include OneLouder Apps Inc.
Westfield Group-Shopping MallsStarwood Capital Group Global Starwood Capital Group Global LLC was rumored to be planning to acquire seven shopping malls, located in the United States, from Westfield Group, a Sydney- based real estate investment firm. According to sources, the deal could be worth more than $1 billion.
Nine By Blue IncThe Rimm Kaufman Group LLC The Rimm Kaufman Group LLC acquired Nine By Blue Inc, a Seattle-based provider of software and consulting services.
Start Wireless Group-AssetsTracFone Wireless Inc TracFone Wireless Inc, a unit of America Movil SAB de CV of Mexico, agreed to acquire the assets of Start Wireless Group Inc, a Holland- based provider of telecommunications services. Terms were not disclosed.
Twin Rivers Paper Co IncTwin Rivers Paper Co Inc SPV Twin Rivers Paper Co Inc SPV, a special purpose acquisition vehicle created by Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC and Atlas Holdings LLC, agreed to acquire Twin Rivers Paper Co Inc, a South Portland-based manufacturer and wholesaler of specialty paper, from Brookfield Asset Management Inc in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed.
HMX LLC-Bobby Jones BrandWaitt CoWaitt Co Waitt Co acquired the Bobby Jones product of HMX LLC, a New York-based manufacturer and retailer of men's and women's apparel.
NetShelter IncZiff Davis Inc Ziff Davis Inc, a wholly owned unit of j2 Global Inc acquired NetShelter Inc, a San Francisco-based provider of information technology services. Terms were not disclosed.