DateTargetAcquirerValue ($millions)Synopsis
12/26/13Beech Holdings LLCTextron Inc1,400.0Textron Inc agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Beech Holdings LLC, a Wichita-based manufacturer and wholesaler of aircraft, for an estimated $1.4 billion in cash.
12/23/13Eagle Rock Energy -MidstreamRegency Energy Partners LP1,325.0Regency Energy Partners LP agreed to acquire the midstream business of Eagle Rock Energy Partners LP, a Houston-based oil and gas exploration and production company, for an estimated $1.325 billion. The consideration was to consist of $575 million in cash, $200 million in Regency common LP units and the assumption of $550 million in liabilities.
12/23/13American Petroleum Tankers LLCKinder Morgan Energy Partners962.0Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP agreed to acquire American Petroleum Tankers LLC, a Plymouth Meeting-based shipping company, from Blackstone Group LP and Cerberus Capital Management LP. Concurrently, Kinder agreed to acquire State Class Tankers. The two transactions were to have a combined value of $962 million in cash.
12/26/13Scientific Protein LabShenzhen Hepalink Pharm Co Ltd337.5Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical Co Ltd. of China, through its US wholly-owned unit, agreed to acquire Scientific Protein Laboratories LLC, a Waunakee-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, for $337.5 million in cash and profit-related payments.
12/23/13Hoover Energy - Midstream AssetsRegency Energy Partners LP290.0Regency Energy Partners LP planned to acquire the midstream assets of Hoover Energy Partners LP, a Houston-based oil and gas exploration and production company, from Hoover Energy Partners LLC for an estimated $290 mil. Concurrently, Regency Energy Partners definitively agreed to acquire the midstream business of Eagle Rock Energy Partners LP.
12/23/13Gannett Co Inc - KTVK and KASW AssetsMeredith Corp230.6Meredith Corp (Meredith) definitively agreed to acquire the KTVK and KASW television station assets of Gannett Co Inc (Gannett), a McLean-based publisher of newspapers, for $230.6 million in cash. Concurrently, Meredith agreed to acquire the KMOV television station assets of Gannett.
12/23/13Atmi LifeSciencesPall Corp185.0Pall Corp agreed to acquire ATMI LifeSciences, a Minneapolis-based manufacturer of film-based sterile polyethylene packaging products, from ATMI Inc for $185 mil.
12/23/13Gannett Co Inc - KMOV TelevisionMeredith Corp176.9Meredith Corp (Meredith) definitively agreed to acquire the KMOV television station assets of Gannett Co Inc (Gannett), a Mclean-based publisher of newspapers and Sander Media LLC, for $176. 9 million in cash. Concurrently, Meredith agreed to acquire the KTVK and KASW television station assets.
12/23/13Gracenote IncTribune Co170.0Tribune Co agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Gracenote Inc, an Emeryville-based provider of embedded technology services, from Sony Corp's wholly-owned Sony Corp of America subsidiary for $170 mil.
12/23/13Renaissance Chicago DowntownCarey Watermark Investors Inc139.0Carey Watermark Investors Inc acquired Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, a Chicago-based hotel, for $139 mil.
12/23/13Dynamics Research CorpEngility Holdings Inc120.9US -Engility Holdings Inc agreed to launch a tender offer to acquire all the outstanding common stock of Dynamics Research Corp, a Andover-based provider of technology management services, for $11.50 in (cash) per share, or a total estimated value of $120. 921 mil.
12/24/13M&K Hotshot-Operating AssetsAveda Transportation & Energy51.0Aveda Transportation & Energy Services Inc (Aveda) of Canada agreed to acquire the operating assets of M&K Hotshot & Trucking Inc, a Williston-based trucking company, for $51 mil. The consideration was to consist of $37 mil, the issuance of $5 million in Aveda common shares and up to $9 million in profit-related payments. The transaction was to include M&K Rig Service Inc.
12/23/13EVOL Foods LLCBoulder Brands Inc48.0Boulder Brands Inc acquired the entire share capital of EVOL Foods LLC, a Boulder, Colo.-based producer and wholesaler of frozen convenience foods, from Phil Anson and Alliance Consumer Growth LLC for $48 million in cash.
12/24/13Almeda-Rowlett Ret-AlmedaTitanStar Properties Inc35.0TitanStar Properties Inc of Canada agreed to acquire the Alemda Crossing of Almeda-Rowlett Retail LP, a Houston-based owner and operator of a shopping center, for $35 mil.
12/23/13MediStem incIntrexon Corp19.5Intrexon Corp definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of MediStem Inc, a San Diego-based biotechnology company, in a stock swap transaction valued at $19.486. The consideration was to consist of $0.27 in cash per share or a total value of $3.897 million and $15.589 million in common shares.
12/24/13Wheeler Interests LLC-CentersWheeler REIT Inc15.8Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust Inc planned to acquire five undisclosed grocery anchored shopping centers located in South Carolina from Wheeler Interests LLC, a Virginia Beach-based real estate investment firm, for $15.8 mil. The transaction was to include Clover Plaza, South Square, St. George Plaza, Waterway Plaza and Westland Square.
12/26/13Teva - Generic Drug Products (31)ANI Pharmaceuticals Inc12.5ANI Pharmaceuticals Inc acquired 31 generic drug products of Teva Pharmaceutical USA Inc, a North Wales-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals and a unit of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, for $12.5 million in cash.
12/23/13Atlantic - Slot Machines and EquipmentTropicana Entertainment Inc8.4Tropicana Entertainment Inc agreed to acquire the slot machines and other gambling equipments from bankrupt Atlantic Club Casino Hotel, an Atlantic City casino and hotel, for $8.4 million in cash.
12/23/13Radiation Monitoring-ProductDilon Technologies Inc3.5Dilon Technologies Inc acquired the Gamma Medical Probe product line of Radiation Monitoring Devices Inc, a wholly-owned unit of Dynasil Corp of America, for $3.5 million in liabilities and profit-related payments.
12/24/13Upriver Aquaculture IncMargaux Red Capital Inc1.2Margaux Red Capital Inc signed a letter of intent to acquire Upriver Aquaculture Inc , a Miami-based manufacturer and wholesaler of seafood products, for $1.2 million in stock. The consideration offered consisted of 12 million common shares. The shares were valued based on Margaux Red Capital Inc's closing stock price of CAD 0.11 (USD 0.1 ) on 23 December 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
12/23/13Channeland Entertainment GroupLone Star Gold Inc0.4Lone Star Gold Inc acquired Channeland Entertainment Group Inc, a Houston-based media company, for $.350 million in promissory notes.
12/26/13Smsa Gainesville AcquisitionTitan Partners LLC0.3Titan Partners LLC agreed to acquire a 98.929% interest, or 9.893 million common shares in SMSA Grainesville Acqusition Corp, a Dallas-based blank check company, from Halter Financial Investments LP and Paul Interrante for $0.25 mil.
12/23/13Advaned Disposal-TransferCovanta Holding Corp Covanta Holding Corp acquired two transfer stations, located in New Jersey, from Advanced Disposal Services Inc, a Ponte Verde-based provider of waste disposal services and a unit of American International Group Inc's AIG Highstar Capital LP unit.
12/25/13Albertson's LLC-Grocery StoresMAL Enterprises Inc MAL Enterprises Inc agreed to acquire two grocery stores, located in Amarillo and Wichita Falls, from Albertson's LLC, a Boise-based owner and operator of pharmacy and grocery stores and a unit of Cerberus Capital Management LP.
12/23/13Clickability IncUpland Software Inc Upland Software Inc, a unit of Silverback Enterprise Group Inc acquired Clickability Inc, a San Francisco-based provider of web content management services of Limelight Networks Inc.
12/24/13Global Resources LLCSignature Technology Group Signature Technology Group acquired Global Resources LLC, a Northbrook-based provider of technical recruitment services. Terms were not disclosed.
12/24/13Ikaria IncMadison Dearborn Partners LLC Madison Dearborn Partners LLC (Madison) definitively agreed to acquire an undisclosed majority interest in Ikaria Inc (Ikaria), a Clinton-based biotechnology company, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Originally, in October 2013, Ikaria was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. American Securities LLC, GTCR LLC and Madison were rumored potential bidders.
12/23/13McIntyre Risk Management LLCArthur J Gallagher & Co Arthur J Gallagher & Co acquired McIntyre Risk Management LLC, a Cherry Hill-based provider of risk management services. Terms were not disclosed.
12/23/13MedHOK IncMedHOK Inc SPV MedHOK Inc SPV, a special purpose acquisition vehicle formed by Bain Capital Venture Partners LLC, a unit of Bain Capital LLC, and Spectrum Equity Investors LP, acquired MedHOK Inc, a Tampa-based developer of healthcare software, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
12/23/13Motor Propane Service IncFerrellgas Partners LP Ferrellgas Partners LP acquired Motor Propane Service Inc, a Manitowoc-based propane company. Terms were not disclosed.
12/24/13Myriant CorpPTT Chem Intl Pvt Ltd Ptt Chemical International Pvt Ltd of Thailand, a unit of PTT Global Chemical PCL, raised its interest to 72.62% from 47.18% by acquiring a further 25.44% stake in Myriant Corp, a Quincy-based biotechnology company. Terms were not disclosed.
12/26/13Nesco Sales & Rentals IncEnergy Capital Partners LLC Energy Capital Partners LLC definitively agreed to acquire Nesco Sales & Rentals Inc., a Bluffton-based owner and operator of new and used truck dealerships, from Platinum Equity LLC, in a secondary buyout transaction. Previously, Platinum acquired Nesco. Terms were not disclosed.
12/24/13Pinnacle Biologics IncConcordia Healthcare Inc Concordia Healthcare Inc of Canada, a wholly-owned unit of Mercari Acquisition Corp, acquired Pinnacle Biologics Inc, a Bannockburn-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals.
12/23/13Power Associates InternationalCross Country Pipeline Supply Cross Country Pipeline Supply Co Inc, a majority-owned unit of Odyssey Investment Partners LLC, acquired Power Associates International Inc, a Houston-based manufacturer of hydrostatic equipment. Terms were not disclosed.
12/23/13Star & Shield Risk ManagementWhite Mountains Insurance White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd agreed to acquire Star & Shield Risk Management LLC , a Florida-based provider of consulting services.
12/23/13State Class TankersKinder Morgan Energy Partners Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP (Kinder) agreed to acquire State Class Tankers, a shipping company, from Blackstone Group LP and Cerberus Capital Management LP. Concurrently, Kinder agreed to acquire American Petroleum Tankers LLC. The two transactions were to have a combined value of $962 million in cash.
12/23/13Sun-Times Media Group Inc-AssetsShaw Media Inc Shaw Media Inc of Canada planned to acquire the Joliet Herald News assets of Sun-Times Media Group Inc, a Chicago-based publisher of newspapers. Terms were not disclosed. Originally, In December 2013, Shaw was rumored to acquire Joliet.
12/23/13Times-Shamrock Newspapers(4)Euclid Media Inc Euclid Media Inc acquired Times-Shamrock Newspapers (4) from Times-Shamrock Communications Inc, a Scranton-based publisher of newspapers.
12/23/13Tribune Co-Nespaper PropertiesShareholders Tribune Co, a Chicago-based publisher of newspaper, disclosed intentions to spin off its newspaper properties to its shareholders.
12/26/13Unique Functional ProductsDexter Axle Co Dexter Axle Co, a unit of The Sterling Group LP's Sterling Group Partners III LP subsidiary, acquired Unique Functional Products, a San Marcos-based manufacturer of actuators and axles.
     
Source: Thomson Reuters