TargetAcquirerValue ($millions)Synopsis
LSI CorpAvago Technologies Ltd6,685.5Avago Technologies Ltd definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of LSI Corp, a San Jose-based manufacturer of integrated circuits, for $11.15 in cash per share, or a total value of $6.686 billion.
International Lease FinanceAerCap Holdings NV5,432.2AerCap Holdings NV (AerCap) of the Netherlands, a majority-owned unit of Cerberus Capital Management LP, definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of International Lease Finance Corp (International Lease), a Los Angeles-based provider of aircraft leasing services, from state majority-owned American International Group Inc {AIG}, for $5.432 billion. The consideration was to consist of $3 billion in cash and the issuance of 97.561 million AerCap ordinary shares valued at $2.432 billion. The shares were valued based on AerCap's closing stock price of $24.93 on 13 December 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. Originally, in December 2013, AerCap was rumored to be in negotiations to acquire International Lease.
Bristol-Myers Squibb-DiabetesAstraZeneca AB4,325.0AstraZeneca AB of Sweden, a majority-owned unit of AstraZeneca PLC, agreed to acquire the diabetes business of Bristol-Myers Squibb Co, a New York-based manufacturer of pharmaceutical and medical products, for $4.325 billion. The consideration was to consist of an estimated $2. 925 billion and up to a further $1.4 billion in profit-related payments. The transaction was to include manufacturing facilities in Ohio and Indiana.
KKR Financial Holdings LLCKKR & Co LP2,609.4KKR & Co LP (KKR) definitively agreed to merge with KKR Financial Holdings LLC (KKR Financial), a San Francisco-based provider of financial services, in a stock swap transaction valued at $2.609 billion. KKR offered 0.51 share for every KKR Financial share held. Based on KKR's closing stock price of $24.98 on 13 December 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each KKR Financial share was valued at $12.74.
S New England Telephone CoFrontier Communications Corp2,000.0Frontier Communications Corp definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Southern New England Telephone Co, a New Haven-based provider of wireline residential and business services, from New England Telecommunications Corp, a unit of AT&T Inc, for $2 billion in cash. The transaction was to include the entire share capital of SNET America Inc.
Valassis Communications IncHarland Clarke Holdings Corp1,410.1Harland Clarke Holdings Corp, a unit of MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc's M&F Worldwide Corp subsidiary, definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Valassis Communications Inc (Valassis), a Livonia-based provider of marketing services, for $34.04 in cash per share, or a total value of $1.410 bil, via a tender offer. The offer was conditioned upon at least a majority of Valassis' shares being tendered. Upon completion, Valassis common shares will be delisted in the New York Stock Exchange.
Dealer.com IncDealerTrack Technologies Inc993.7Dealertrack Technologies Inc definitively agreed to acquire Dealer.com Inc, a Burlington-based provider of online marketing solutions services for the automotive industry, for an estimated $993.665 million. The consideration was to consist of $620 million in cash and the issuance of approximately 8.7 million Dealertrack common shares, valued at $373.665 million. The shares were valued based on Dealertrack Technologies Inc's closing stock price of $42.95 on 18 December 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
Jabil Circuit Inc-AftermarketiQor Holdings Inc725.0iQor Holdings Inc (iQor), a unit of HGGC LLC, definitively agreed to acquire the aftermarket service business of Jabil Circuit Inc, a St. Petersburg- based manufacturer of computer circuit boards, for $725 million. The consideration was to consist of $765 million in cash and $50 million in iQor senior nonconvertible preferred stock.
Bastrop,Frontera,Paris StationBlackstone Group LP685.0Blackstone Group LP agreed to acquire Bastrop Energy Partners LP, Frontera Generation LP, and Paris Generation LP, owners and operators of gas-fired power stations, from Direct Energy Power Holdings Inc, and a unit of Centrica PLC, for $685 million in cash, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
DE-Gas Fired Power (3)Blackstone Group LP685.0Blackstone Group LP acquired Direct Energy- Gas- Fired Power Generation Facilities(3) from Direct Energy Services LLC , a Houston-based provider of residential and commercial electric services , for $685 million in cash.
Inland Diversified-RE Asts(84)Realty Income Corp503.0Realty Income Corp agreed to acquire the 84 real estate assets of Inland Diversified Real Estate Trust Inc, an Oak Brook-based real estate investment trust, for an estimated $503 million.
Newmarket International IncAmadeus North America Inc500.0Amadeus North America Inc, a unit of Amadeus IT Holding SA's Amadeus IT Group SA subsidiary, agreed to acquire Newmarket International Inc, a Portsmouth-based provider of information technology services, for $500 million.
Aqua Pharmaceuticals LLCAlmirall SA402.6Almirall SA of Spain definitively agreed to acquire Aqua Pharmaceuticals LLC, a West Chester-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, from RoundTable Healthcare Partners LLC, for $402.6 million. The consideration was to consist of $327.6 million in cash and up to $75 million in profit-related payments.
111 East 48th St. HoldingsConstellation Barclay Holding240.0Constellation Barclay Holding US LLC, a unit of Constellation Hotels Holding Ltd, agreed to acquire an 80% interest in 111 East 48th Street Holdings LLC, a New York-based holding company of the InterContinental New York Barclay, and a wholly-owned unit of InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, for $240 million.
Solta Medical IncValeant Pharm Intl Inc235.8Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Solta Medical Inc, a Hayward-based manufacturer and wholesaler of aesthetic medical devices, for $2.92 in cash per share, or a total value of $235.76 million.
Nicholas Financial IncProspect Capital Corp195.3Prospect Capital Corp definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Nicholas Financial Inc, a Clearwater-based provider of specialized consumer finance services, for $16 in cash per share or a total of $195.260 mil, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
NuPathe IncEndo Health Solutions Inc188.0Endo Health Solutions Inc definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of NuPathe Inc, a Conshohocken-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, via a tender offer, for $188.044 million. The consideration of the transaction was to consist of $2.85 in cash per share, and up to $98.723 million in profit-related payments. The offer was conditioned upon at least 51% of NuPathe Inc's shares being tendered.
Allens Inc-Canning OperationsSeneca Foods Corp148.0Seneca Foods Corp agreed to acquire the canning operations of bankrupt Allens Inc, a Siloam Springs-based producer of canned vegetables, for an estimated $148 million in cash, via an auction.
Penn Virginia Corp-AssetsHPIP Lavaca LLC100.0HPIP Lavaca LLC, a unit of ArcLight Capital Partners LLC, definitively agreed to acquire the Eagle Ford Shale Natural Gas Midstream Assets of Penn Virginia Corp, a Radnor-based oil and gas exploration and production company, for $100 million in cash.
Precision Gear Holdings LLCRexnord Corp78.0Rexnord Corp acquired Precision Gear Holdings LLC , a Delaware -based wholesaler of machinery and equipment to wind power, aerospace, aviation, oil and mining industries for $78 million in cash.
WANDL IncJuniper Networks Inc60.0Juniper Networks Inc definitively agreed to acquire WANDL Inc, a Piscataway-based developer of network software solutions, for an estimated $60 million.
Arbor Hills,Ann ArborGlimcher Realty Trust52.6Glimcher Realty Trust acquired Arbor Hills, an Ann Arbor-based owner and operating of shopping centers, for $52.6 million.
Central Bancorp Inc,GarlandHarmony Merger Sub Inc50.0Harmony Merger Sub Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hanmi Financial Corp, definitively agreed to merge with Central Bancorp Inc, a Texas-based bank holding company, for $50 million cash. Upon completion, Central Bancorp Inc will remain.
Globe Wireless LLCInmarsat PLC45.0Inmarsat PLC agreed to acquire Global Wireless LLC , a Palm Bay-based provider of teleceommunications, operational and IT services to maritime industry for $45 million in cash.
The First Bexley Bank,BexleyFirst Financial Bank NA,OH44.5First National Bank NA, Hamilton,Ohio, a wholly owned unit of First Financial Bancorp, Cincinnati, Ohio definitively agreed to merge with an Ohio-based The First Bexley Bank, for an estimated $44.5 million in cash and common stock.
Syntroleum CorpRenewable Energy Group Inc40.3Renewable Energy Group Inc agreed to acquire Syntroleum Corp , a Tulsa- based provider of synthetic fuel production services. The consideration was to consist of 3.796 million shares of Renewable Energy Group Inc's common stock. Based on Renewable Energy Group Inc's closing stock price of $10. 61 on 16 December 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, the transaction was to have an estimated value of $40.276 million.
ARC Physical Therapy+US Physical Therapy Inc36.0US Physical Therapy Inc acquired a 90% interest in ARC Physical Therapy+, an Overland Park-based provider of physical therapy services, for $36 million.
Wetpaint IncViggle Inc30.0Viggle Inc (Viggle) acquired Wetpaint Inc, a Seattle-based provider of social media content and data processing services, for $30 million in cash and Viggle common shares.
SignalDemand IncPROS Inc13.5PROS Inc acquired SignalDemand Inc , a San Francisco-based developer of on-demand margin optimization software products for food and consumer goods manufacturers , for $13.5 million in cash.
Mindspeed Tech-Wireless BusIntel Corp12.0Intel Corp definitively agreed to acquire the wireless infrastructure business of Mindspeed Technologies Inc, a Newport Beach-based manufacturer and wholesaler of semiconductor networking solutions, for $12 million.
Quickcue LLCOpenTable Inc11.5OpenTable Inc acquired QuickCue LLC , a Chattanooga- based provider of guest management systems for restaurants for $11.5 million in cash.
Frederick's of Hollywood GrpFOHG Holdings LLC10.6US -FOHG Holdings LLC, a special purpose acquisition vehicle created by HGI Funding LLC, agreed to acquire Frederick's of Hollywood Group Inc , a New York -based manufacturer and seller of women's apparel and related products , for $0. 27 per share for an estimated value of $10.604 million.
Hayes Technology Group IncAttunity Ltd10.4Attunity Ltd acquired Hayes Technology Group Inc, a Buffalo Grove-based developer of software, for an estimated $10.4 million. The consideration consisted of an estimated $6.2 million in cash and shares and up to $4.2 million in profit-related payments.
Alexander Place,NCFocus Carolina Realty Group7.8Focus Carolina Realty Group LLC acquired Alexander Place, a Raleigh-based owner and operator of shopping center, for $7.8 million.
Springer Mining CoSilver Predator Corp5.0Silver Predator Corp agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Springer Mining Co, an Imlay-based tungsten mining company, from Americas Bullion Royalty Corp, for $5 million. The transaction was to include the entire share capital of Nevada Royalty Corp.
Apoyo Financiero IncFinanciera Independencia SA3.8Financiera Independencia SAB de CV SOFOM ENR of Mexico acquired the remaining 23% stake, which it did not already own, in Apoyo Financiero Inc, a Walnut Creek-based provider of microfinancing services, for $3.8 million.
At Home Health Services LLCAccelera Innovations Inc1.4Accelera Innovations Inc agreed to acquire the entire share capital of At Home Health Services LLC, a Mokena- based provider of home health care services, from Rose Gallagher, for $1.43 million in cash. The transaction was to include All Staffing Services LLC.
MediaNews Group Inc21st Century Media Newspaper MediaNews Group Inc agreed to merge with 21st Century Media Newspaper LLC, a Yardley-based newspaper and periodical publisher.
GoPago IncAmazon.com Inc Amazon.com Inc was rumored to have acquired GoPago Inc, a San Francisco- based provider of cloud-based commerce services.
Constar International HoldingsAmcor Ltd Amcor Ltd agreed to acquire bankrupt Constar International Holdings LLC, a New York-based manufacturer of plastic food and drink containers.
TesTex Inspection LLCApplus Servicios Tecnologicos Applus Servicios Tecnologicos SL of Spain acquired TesTex Inspection LLC, a Pittsburgh-based provider of technical inspection services.
Certara LPArsenal Capital Partners LP Arsenal Capital Partners LP acquired Certara LP, a St Louis-based provider of scientific consulting services, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Alliance Marine Risk ManagersAssuredPartners Inc AssuredPartners Inc, a unit of GTCR LLC acquired Alliance Marine Risk Managers Inc, a Fort Lauderdale-based insurance agency, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed.
Uniguest IncAtlantic St Capital Mgmt LLC Atlantic Street Capital Management LLC acquired Uniguest Inc, a Nashville- based developer of end-to-end information delivery software, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Vertical/Trigen Holdings LLCAvista Capital Holdings LP Avista Capital Holdings LP acquired an undisclosed majority interest in Vertical/ Trigen Holdings LLC, a Sayreville-based manufacturer and wholesaler of pharmaceuticals, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed.
GEM Insurance Agencies LPBancorpSouth Ins Svcs Inc BancorpSouth Insurance Services Inc, a unit of BancorpSouth Inc's BancorpSouth Bank subsidiary, definitively agreed to acquire Houston-based GEM Insurance Agencies LP. Terms were not disclosed.
Citibank NA-Branches(21),TexasBB&T Corp BB&T Corp agreed to acquire 21 brances, locate di in Texas, of New York-based Citibank NA.
Fidelis SecureCare of MichiganCentene Corp Centene Corp agreed to acquire an undisclosed majority interest in Fidelis SecureCare of Michigan Inc, a Detroit-based provider of health plans services, from Fidelis SeniorCare Inc.
Collaborate.comCisco Systems Inc Cisco Systems Inc acquired Collaborate.com, a Boston-based provider of information retrieval services.
Prospect Global Resources IncCreditors Prospect Global Resources Inc, a Denver-based potash mining company, agreed to a debt restructuring with Creditors (CRs). Upon completion, CRs were to receive cash at approximately 17 cents on the dollar in exchange for existing outstanding senior debt. The book value of the existing non-convertible debt that will be exchanged under the terms of the offer is $148 million.
Entrust IncDataCard Corp Datacard Corp, a unit of Seedamm Inc, agreed to acquire Entrust Inc, a Dallas- based developer of information security software, from Thoma Bravo LLC.
Vasari LLCEagle Merchant Partners Eagle Merchant Partners acquired Vasari LLC, a Fort Worth-based owner and operator of restaurants, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
oDesk CorpElance Inc oDesk Corp agreed to merge with Elance Inc , a Mountain view -based operator of online work platform.
Inventergy InceOn Communications Corp eOn Communications Corp (eOn) definitively agreed to acquire Inventergy Inc, a Cupertino-based provider of IP investing and licensing services. Upon completion, eOn will be renamed as Inventergy Global Inc.
Thomson Reuters-Tax BusinessesErnst & Young LLP Ernst & Young LLP acquired the tax preparation and court accounting outsourcing businesses of Thomson Reuters Corp, a New York-based provider of integrated information services, and a majority- owned unit of Woodbridge Co Ltd.
Quinnova Pharmaceuticals IncEverett Laboratories Inc Everett Laboratories Inc, a unit of Grupo Chemo, acquired Quinnova Pharmaceuticals Inc, a Jamison-based manufacturer of specialty pharmaceuticals, from Amneal Enterprises LLC. Terms were not disclosed.
SportStreamFacebook Inc Facebook Inc agreed to acquire SportStream, a San Francisco-based provider of sports data aggregation, filter, and display services. Terms were not disclosed.
Wood Stone CorpHenny Penny Corp Henny Penny Corp acquired Wood Stone Corp, a Bellingham-based manufacturer of cooking equipments.
Autotronic Controls CorpHot Rod Brands LLC US Hot Rod Brands LLC, a wholly-owned unit of Z Capital Partners LLC agreed to acquire Autotronic Controls Corp, an El Paso- based manufacturer of motor vehicle parts, from Valueact Capital Partners LP.
The Frankel Group Associates LHuron Consulting Group Inc Huron Consulting Group Inc agreed to acquire The Frankel Group Associates LLC, a Dover-based provider of life sciences consulting services. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Aspera IncIBM Corp International Business Machines Corp definitively agreed to acquire Aspera Inc, an Emeryville-based developer of transfer technology software. Terms were not disclosed.
IMG Worldwide IncInvestor Group An investor group, comprised of William Morris Endeavor Entertainment LLC, Silver Lake Partners, and Mubadala Development Co PJSC, agreed to acquire IMG Worldwide Inc, a New York- based provider of sports management services, from Forstman Little & Co. Terms were not disclosed, but according to sources familiar with the transaction, the deal was valued at $2.4 billion. Originally, in February 2013, Forstman Little & Co was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its IMG Worldwide Inc unit. Creative Artists Agency LLC, backed by TPG, Carlyle Group LP, CVC Capital Partners and William Morris Endeavor Entertainment LLC were rumored potential bidders.
Frontier Spinning Mills IncInvestor Group An investor group, comprised of American Securities LLC and Frontier Spinning Mills Inc's (FSM) management, acquired FSM, a Sanford-based manufacturer of yarn products, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Bruce G Johnson DO PCIPC The Hospitalist Co Inc IPC The Hospitalist Co Inc acquired Bruce G Johnson DO PC, a Roseville-based healthcare services provider. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Allen Trager DO PCIPC The Hospitalist Co Inc IPC The Hospitalist Co Inc acquired Allen Trager DO PC, a Flint-based provider of healthcare services. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
CopySource IncKonica Minolta Bus Solutions Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA Inc, a unit of Konica Minolta Inc, acquired CopySource Inc, a Coral Springs-based wholesaler of office equipments.
Link Analytics LLCKPMG LLP KPMG LLP, a unit of KPMG International, planned to acquire Link Analytics LLC, an Atlanta-based provider of analytical data services. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Hostway CorpLittlejohn & Co LLC Littlejohn & Co LLC acquired Hostway Corp, a Chicago-based provider of web hosting services, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Flatrolled Steel IncMajestic Steel USA Inc Majestic Steel USA Inc acquired Flatrolled Steel Inc, a Houston-based manufacturer of flatrolled steel.
PT Solutions LLCNew Harbor Capital LLC New Harbor Capital LLC acquired PT Solutions LLC, a Acworth-based operator of outpatient clinics. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Hi Score CorpOlie Inc Olie Inc agreed to acquire Hi Score Corp , a Dania Beach -based manufacturer and wholesaler of LED lights.
Amian Health ServicesOncologix Tech Inc Oncologix Tech Inc acquired Amian Health Services , a Lafayette-based provider of healthcare services.
Techno-Sciences IncOrolia SA Orolia SA of France, a unit of Asscher Finance Ltd, agreed to acquire Techno- Sciences Inc, a Beltsville- based manufacturer of search and rescue satellite equipment. Terms were not disclosed.
Dulcinea Farms LLCPacific Trellis Fruit LLC Pacific Trellis Fruit Llc planned to acquire Dulcinea Farms LLC, a Ladera Ranch-based owner and operator of fruit farms, from Syngenta AG. Terms were not disclosed.
StackMob IncPaypal Inc Paypal Inc, a unit of Ebay Inc, acquired StackMob Inc, a San Francisco-based developer of a development platform for the management of mobile payment applications. Terms were not disclosed.
Rafuse Hill & Hodges LLPPolsinelli Shughart PC Polsinelli Shughart PC acquired Rafuse Hill & Hodges LP, an Atlanta-based law firm.
TargetSpot IncRadionomy SA Radionomy SA of Belgium, a unit of MusicMatic France SAS, merged with TargetSpot Inc, a New York-based provider of online advertising services focused on streaming audio marketing and advertising.
Collins Capital Management IncRetirement Strategies Inc Retirement Strategies Inc acquired Collins Capital Management Inc, a Jacksonville-based provider of wealth management services. Terms were not disclosed.
Naylor LLCRLJ Equity Partners LLC RLJ Equity Partners LLC acquired Naylor LLC, a Gainesville-based provider of publishing services, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Janus International CorpSaw Mill Capital Partners LP Saw Mill Capital Partners LP, a fund managed by Saw Mill Capital LLC acquired Janus International Corp, a Temple-based manufacturer of roll up doors and building components, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
FanSnap IncSeatGeek Inc SeatGeek Inc acquired FanSnap Inc, a San Mateo- based provider of ticket comparison shopping services, from NexTag Inc, a unit of Providence Equity Partners LLC. Terms were not disclosed.
Wabash Technologies IncSensata Tech Hldg NV Sensata Technologies Holding NV of the Netherlands agreed to acquire Wabash Technologies Inc, a Huntington-based manufacturer of sensors and actuators, from DriveSol Worldwide Inc, a unit of Sun Capital Partners Inc. Terms were not disclosed.
Red Lobster SeafoodShareholders Darden Restaurants Inc planned to spin off its Red Lobster Seafood Restaurants unit, an Orlando-based owner and operator of seafood restaurants, to its shareholders.
Hess-Commercial Fuels BusinessSprague Resources LP Sprague Resources LP agreed to acquire Hess Corp- Commercial fuels business from Hess Corp , a New York- based manufacturer of refined petroleum products.
Austaco LtdTacala LLC Tacala LLC, a unit of Altamont Capital Partners LLC, acquired Austaco Ltd, an Austin-based owner and manager of restaurant chains. Terms were not disclosed.
William Laboratories IncTemptime Corp Temptime Corp acquired William Laboratories Inc, an Enfield-based manufacturer of temperature monitoring equipments.
BTX Trader LLCWPCS International Inc WPCS International Inc agreed to acquire the entire share capital of BTX Trader LLC, a developer of trading platform software.
PeerCDNYahoo! Inc Yahoo! Inc acquired PeerCDN, a California-based provider of a javascript code that turbocharges a website. Terms were not disclosed.
Line 6 IncYamaha Corp Yamaha Corp of Japan, planned to acquire the entire share capital of Line 6 Inc, a Calabasas-based retailer of musical instruments including guitars, POD's, amplifiers and microphones.
Source: Thomson Reuters