TargetAcquirerValue ($millions)Synopsis
ViroPharma IncShire PLC3,601.7Shire PLC of Ireland agreed to merge with ViroPharma Inc, an Exton- based manufacturer and wholesaler of biopharmaceuticals, for $50 in cash per share or a total value of $3.602 bil, via a tender offer. The offer was conditioned upon at least a majority of ViroPharma's shares being tendered.
Novartis AG-Blood TransfusionGrifols SA1,675.0Grifols SA of Spain, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, definitively agreed to acquire the blood transfusion diagnostic unit of Novartis AG, a Basel-based manufacturer and wholesaler of pharmaceuticals, for $1. 675 billion. The transaction was to include patents, brands, licenses, and royalties, and commercial offices in the US, Switzerland, and Hong Kong.
Brickman Group LtdKKR & Co LP1,600.0KKR & Co LP (KKR), through its KKR North American Fund XI LP unit and other undisclosed funds, definitively agreed to acquire Brickman Group Ltd (Brickman), a Rockville-based provider of commercial landscaping services, from Leonard Green & Partners LP (Leonard), for $1.6 billion in cash, in a secondary buyout transaction. Originally, in August 2013, Leonard was rumored to be seeking a buyer for Brickman. KKR was named rumored potential bidder. Previously, Leonard acquired Brickman, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Gordon Trucking IncHeartland Express Inc320.0Heartland Express Inc (Heartland) acquired the entire share capital of Gordon Trucking Inc, a Pacific-based provider of trucking services, for an estimated $320 million. The consideration was consisted of $110 million in cash, the issuance of $40 million in Heartland common shares, the assumption of $150 million in liabilities, and up to $20 million in profit-related payments. The transaction included certain associated assets.
MapMyFitness IncUnder Armour Inc150.0Under Armour Inc agreed to acquire MapMyFitness Inc, an Austin-based provider of online fitness services, for $150 million in cash.
Sealed Air Corp-BusinessMason Wells Buyout Fund III LP125.0Mason Wells Buyout Fund III LP, a unit of Mason Wells Partners LLC, definitively agreed to acquire Rigid Medical Packaging Business from Sealed Air Corp, a Elmwood Park-based manufacturer of protective and specialty packaging products, for $125 million cash.
Innotrac CorpSterling Capital Ltd108.6Sterling Capital Ltd, through its affiliate, definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Innotrac Corp (Innotrac), a Duluth-based provider of e-commerce services, via tender offer for $8.2 in cash per share, or a total value of $108. 613 million. The offer was conditioned upon at least a majority of Innotracs shares being tendered. Originally, in November 2014, Innotrac planned to divest the company to an undisclosed acquiror.
Adam Grant Bldg, SF, CalCredit Suisse Group AG105.0Credit Suisse Group AG of Switzerland acquired the Adam Grant Building from Seagate Properties, a San Rafael-based real estate investment trust, for an estimated $105 million.
US Wind Farm Projects(9)Infigen Energy Ltd95.0Infigen Energy Ltd of Australia, agreed to acquire an undisclosed minority stake in nine US wind farm projects, located in the US, for $95 million.
MCE LPNew Source Energy Partners LP43.6New Source Energy Partners LP acquired MCE LP, a New York-based oilfield services company, for $43. 609 million.
Hess Corp-US East CoastAegean Marine Petro Net Inc30.0Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc of Greece, agreed to acquire the US East Coast bunkering business of Hess Corp, a New York-based manufacturer of refined petroleum products, for $30 million.
AES Corp-Wind Energy ProjectsALLETE Clean Energy Inc27.0ALLETE Clean Energy Inc, a unit of ALLETE Inc, agreed to acquire three wind energy facilities of AES Corp, an Arlington-based electric utility company, for $27 million. Concurrently, ALLETE Clean Energy Inc was granted an option to acquire the wind energy facility, located in Armenia Mountain, Pennsylvania, from AES Corp.
SCB Bancorp IncHorizon Bancorp,IN18.2Horizon Bancorp (Horizon) definitively agreed to merge with SCB Bancorp Inc (SCB), an East Lansing-based bank holding company, in a stock swap transaction valued at $18.234 million. Horizon offered 0.4904 common shares and $5.15 in cash per SCB stock. Based on Horizon's closing stock price of $21. 43 on 12 November 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each SCB stock was valued at $10. 509.
East Deck MotelED 40 LLC14.8ED 40 LLC acquired East Deck Motel, a Montauk-based motel, from Alice Houseknecht, for $14.75 million.
The Park,AnaheimRexford Industrial Realty Inc10.6Rexford Industrial Realty Inc acquired the Park, an Anaheim-based owner and operator of buildings, for $10.6 million.
Babar Enterprises LLCAgility Health Inc3.6Agility Health Inc (Agility) of Canada acquired the entire share capital of Babar Enterprises LLC, a St. Charles-based provider of physical therapy services, for an estimated $3.6 million. The consideration consisted of an estimated $3.6 million in cash, the issuance of 1. 898 million restricted Agility common shares, and an up to an undisclosed amount in profit-related payments.
Williams Bus Lines IncStudent Transp of America Inc3.4Student Transportation of America Inc, a unit of Student Transportation Inc, acquired Williams Bus Lines Inc, a Wilkes-Barre-based provider of school bus transportation services, for $3.4 million in cash.
Eastern Shores Inc-TheaterDigital Cinema Destinations2.5Digital Cinema Destinations Corp agreed to acquire a theater, located in Londonderry, from Eastern Shores Inc, a Londonderry- based owner and operator of movie theaters, for an estimated $2.5 million.
Avcom IncMGT Capital Investments Inc1.6MGT Capital Investments Inc agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Avcom Inc, a New York-based developer of casino games software, in exchange for common shares, valued at $1.55 million.
Property Portfolio (6)City of Knoxville, TN1.5City of Knoxville, Tennessee acquired a property portfolio based in Knoxville, Tennessee, for $1.45 million. The portfolio is comprised of six properties including McClung Warehouses and other dilapidated properties.
Aqua Handling of Texas LLCHII Technologies Inc1.3HII Technologies Inc (HII) acquired the entire share capital of Aqua Handling of Texas LLC, a Southlake-based provider of frac water transfer services, for $1.32 million. The consideration consisted of $0.3 million in cash, $0.5 million in notes, and the issuance of 1.444 million common shares, valued at $0.52 million. The shares were valued based on HII's closing stock price of $0.36 on 5 November 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
Prestige Solar Products IncTrans Global Group Inc0.2Trans Global Group Inc agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Prestige Solar Products Inc, a Miami- based wholesaler of solar products, for $0.2 million.
Precise MachiningAccurus Aerospace Corp Accurus Aerospace Corp, a wholly owned unit of Liberty Hall Capital Partners LP acquired Precise Machining & Manufacturing LLC, a Tulsa- based manufacturer and wholesaler of engineered machined parts. Terms were not disclosed.
Velocius NetworksAkamai Technologies Inc Akamai Technologies Inc acquired Velocius Networks, a provider of traffic optimizing services.
AES Corp-Wind Energy FacilityALLETE Clean Energy Inc ALLETE Clean Energy Inc, a unit of ALLETE Inc, was granted an option to acquire a wind energy facility, located in Armenia Mountain, Pennsylvania, of AES Corp, an Arlington-based electric utility company. Concurrently, ALLETE Clean Energy Inc agreed to acquire three wind generating facilities of AES Corp.
Lee F Murphy Insurance GroupAssuredPartners Inc AssuredPartners Inc, a unit of GTCR LLC, Lee F Murphy Insurance Group, a St. Paul- based insurance agency, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed.
AHM Financial Group LLCAssuredPartners Inc AssuredPartners Inc acquired AHM Financial Group LLC, a St. Louis-based provider of insurance services, in a leverage buyout transaction. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Greenline SystemsA-T Solutions Inc A-T Solutions Inc acquired Greenline Systems, an Arlington-based developer of maritime facilitation software and services. Terms were not disclosed.
Community Bank & Trust,SheboygBaylake Bank,Sturgeon Bay,WI Baylake Bank, a wholly- owned unit of Baylake Corp, signed a Letter of Intent {LoI} to acquire Sheboygan- based Community Bank & Trust, from Community Banc-Corp of Sheboygan Inc.
Lovelace Health PlanBlue Cross & Blue Shield of NM Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of New Mexico, a unit of Health Care Service Corp, definitively agreed to acquire Lovelace Health Plan, an Albuquerque-based provider of health plan services, from Lovelace Health Systems.
Catapult Systems LLCChinaSoft International Ltd ChinaSoft International Ltd, of China, agreed to acquire a 92.5% interest in Catapult Systems LLC, an Austin-based provider of Microsoft-focused information technology consulting services. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
IVANS IncContingent Network Services Contingent Network Services LLC acquired the entire share capital of IVANS Inc, a Stamford-based provider of information technology services, from ABILITY Network Inc. Terms were not disclosed.
ServioCrowdSource CrowdSource definitively agreed to acquire Servio, a San Francisco-based provider of crowdsourcing solutions.
Boyd Bros Transportation IncDaseke Inc Daseke Inc merged with Boyd Bros Transportation Inc, a Clayton-based provider of trucking services. The transaction included WTI Transport, Mid Seven Transportation, Boyd Intermodal, and Boyd Logistics.
Mackall Crounse & Moore PLCDeWitt Ross & Stevens SC DeWitt Ross & Stevens SC planned to merge with Mackall Crounse & Moore PLC, a Minneapolis-based law firm. Upon completion, Mackall Crounse & Moore PLC was to be renamed DeWitt Mackall Crounse & Moore SC.
AdviStor IncePlus Technology Inc ePlus Technology Inc, a unit of ePlus Inc, acquired AdviStor Inc, a Pittsford- based provider of data storage services. Terms were not disclosed.
Snapchat IncFacebook Inc Facebook Inc was rumored to be planning to acquire Snapchat Inc, a Pacific Palisades-based developer of photo messaging applications software. Terms of the deal were not disclosed but, according to sources close to the situation, the deal was valued at an estimated $3 billion.
Fannie MaeFairholme Capital Mgmt LLC Fairholme Capital Management LLC planned to acquire the entire share capital of Federal National Mortgage Association, a Washington-based provider of home mortgage and loans services.
TOFU MarketingFit Marketing Fit Marketing acquired TOFU Marketing, a Salt Lake City-based provider of internet marketing services. Terms were not disclosed.
Moritz BMW/Mini/CadillacGroup 1 Automotive Inc Group 1 Automotive Inc acquired Moritz BMW/Mini/ Cadillac, a Arlington-based owner and operator of automobile dealerships. Terms were not disclosed.
EFS Cogen Holdings I LLCHighstar Capital IV LP Highstar Capital IV LP, a unit of Highstar Capital LP, agreed to acquire 50% interest in EFS Cogen Holdings I LLC, a Delaware- based investment company, from GE Energy Financial Services Inc, a unit of General Electric Co's GE Commercial Finance Inc subsidiary.
Fiberlink Communications CorpIBM Corp International Business Machines Corp definitively agreed to acquire Fiberlink Communications Corp, a Blue Bell-based developer of mobility management platform software. Terms were not disclosed.
Genova Diagnostics IncInvestor Group An investor group, comprised of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners V LP, a unit of Levine Leichtman Capital Inc, and the management of Genova Diagnostics Inc (Genova), acquired Genova, an Asheville-based provider of specialty clinical laboratory services. Terms were not disclosed.
Elkhorn Holdings IncJohn Wood Group PLC John Wood Group PLC of the UK, agreed to acquire Elkhorn Holdings Inc, an Evanston-based provider of industrial and plant construction and maintenance services. Terms were not disclosed.
Northern Seed LLCLariat Partners LP Lariat Partners LP acquired an undisclosed majority interest in Northern Seed LLC, a Butte-based provider of agricultural services, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Sprayglo USA IncMaaco Franchising Inc Maaco Franchising Inc, a unit of Driven Brands Inc, planned to acquire Sprayglo USA Inc, a Hahira-based provider of auto painting services. Terms were not disclosed.
SpraygloMaaco Franchising Inc Maaco Franchising Inc, a unit of Driven Brands Inc, agreed to acquire Sprayglo Auto Refinishing and Body Repair, a Hahira-based provider of auto repair services.
Carmagen Engineering IncMistras Group Inc Mistras Group Inc acquired Carmagen Engineering Inc, a Rockaway-based provider of engineering consulting services.
Biozone Pharmaceuticals-AssetsMusclePharm Corp MusclePharm Corp agreed to acquire certain assets from Biozone Pharmaceuticals Inc, a Englewood Cliffs-based manufacturer of over-the- counter pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.
Childrens Network LLCNBCUniversal Media LLC NBCUniversal Media LLC, a joint venture between Comcast Group Inc and General Electric Co, acquired the remaining stake, which it did not alredy own, in Children's Network LLC, a Philiadelphia- based owner and operator of a television station.
New Leaf Community MarketsNew Seasons Market New Seasons Market acquired New Leaf Community Markets, a Santa Cruz-based owner and operator of natural food stores. Terms were not disclosed.
Capital Eye Medical GroupNVISION Corp NVISION Corp acquired Capital Eye Medical Group, a Carmichael-based owner and operator of eye care facility. Terms were not disclosed.
CRI LifetreePRA International Inc PRA International Inc planned to acquire CRI Lifetree, a Mount Laurel- based provider of clinical research services.
DataClues IncPrecision Discovery Inc Precision Discovery Inc acquired DataClues Inc, a Fountain Valley-based provider of consulting services.
Ohio Neurologic Institute LtdPremier Health Partners Premier Health Partners acquired Ohio Neurologic Institute, a Boardman-based provider of neurological diagnostic and treatment services. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Jacobs AutomationRockwell Automation Inc Rockwell Automation Inc agreed to acquire Jacobs Automation, an Erlanger-based manufacturer of industrial motion control device.
SemCrude Pipeline LLCRose Rock Midstream LP Rose Rock Midstream LP planned to raise its interest to 66.6% from 33.3% by acquiring a further 33.3% stake in SemCrude Pipeline LLC, a Tulsa-based owner and operator of crude oil pipelines, from SemCrude LP. Terms were not disclosed.
India Equity PartnersRoshan Banan US -Roshan Banan was rumored to be planning to acquire a 75% majority interest in India Equity Partners, a New York City-based private equity firm.
Endeavour Intl Corp-AssetsSamson Exploration LLC Samson Exploration LLC, a wholly-owned unit of Samson Energy Co LLC, acquired a 50% interest in the upstream and midstream assets of Endeavour International Corp, a Houston- based oil and gas exploration and production company, upon a formation of a joint venture.
A-Mark Precious Metals IncShareholders Spectrum Group International Inc (Spectrum) planned to spin off its A- Mark Precious Metals Inc (A- Mark) unit, to its shareholders. Spectrum common shareholders were to receive 1 A-Mark common share per Spectrum share held.
Stop the Sun IncSolar Art Window Film Solar Art Window Film acquired Stop the Sun Inc, a Escondido-based provider of window film installation services.
Inpatient Care Unified-CertainSound Inpatient Physicians Inc Sound Inpatient Physicians Inc acquired certain assets of Inpatient Care Unified Inc, a Norwalk- based owner and operator of a health maintenance organization.
Crossline Capital IncStonegate Mortgage Corp Stonegate Mortgage Corp definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Crossline Capital Inc, a Lake Forest-based provider of mortgage lending services.
Mining Assets,Wattenberg FieldSynergy Resources Corp Synergy Resources Corp acquired Mining Assets, located in Wattenberg Field, Colorado. The assets include 38 producing wells, 9 non- operated wells, a 25% interest in a Class II disposal well and 100 net acres in the Northern Extension Area of the Wattenberg Field.
Metrokane IncTaylor Precision Products Inc Taylor Precision Products Inc acquired Metrokane Inc, a New York- based manufacturer of wine accessories and barware products.
Wolverine AnesthesiaTeam Health Holdings Inc Team Health Holdings Inc acquired Wolverine Anesthesia Consultants MD PA, an Orlando- based provider of anesthesia and pain management services.
Application Security IncTrustwave Holdings Inc Trustwave Holdings Inc acquired Application Security Inc, a New York-based developer of data security software.
Westfire IncTyco International Ltd Tyco International Ltd acquired Westfire Inc, an Arvada-based provider of fire protection services.
Fab Pipe IncUnited States Pipe & Foundry United States Pipe & Foundry LLC, a unit of The Comvest Group and Wynnchurch Capital Ltd's USP Holdings Inc subsidiary, acquired Fab Pipe Inc, a Rogers-based manufacturer of ductile iron and steel process piping products. Terms were not disclosed.
upLynk LLCVerizon Digital Media Services Verizon Digital Media Services, a unit of Verizon Communications Inc, acquired uplink LLC, a Newbury Park- based technology and television cloud company.
MNITViracor-IBT Laboratories Inc Viracor-IBT Laboratories Inc definitively agreed to acquire Mendez National Institute of Transplantation, a Los Angeles-based provider of research, technical service and educational programs related to transplantation.
Curbed.Com LLCVox Media Inc Vox Media Inc acquired Curbed.Com LLC, a New York- based provider of online real estate news.
Jon Michael Franks PCWynne Law Firm Wynne Law Firm merged with Jon Michael Franks PC, a Grapevine-based law firm.
COMPASS Corp for Recovery SvcsZepf Center Zepf Center planned to merge with COMPASS Corp for Recovery Services, a Toledo- based owner and operator of an HMO.
Source: Thomson Reuters