TargetAcquirerValue ($millions)Synopsis
NPS Pharmaceuticals IncShire PLC5,138.9Shire PLC (Shire) of Ireland agreed to acquire the entire share capital of NPS Pharmaceuticals Inc (NPS), a Bedminster-based biopharmaceutical company, for $46 in cash per share, or a total value of $5.139 bil, via tender offer. The offer was conditioned upon at least majority of the NPS' shares being tendered. Originally, Shire was rumored to be planning to acquire the entire share capital of NPS.
MWI Veterinary Supply IncAmerisourceBergen Corp2,455.6AmerisourceBergen Corp, through its Roscoe Acquisition Corp subsidiary, definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of MWI Veterinary Supply Inc (MWI), a Boise-based wholesaler of animal health products, for $190 in cash per share or a total value of $2.456 bil, via tender offer. The offer was conditioned upon at least majority of MWI's shares being tendered.
Blackstone Group-Office BldgInvestor Group2,200.0An investor group comprised of Ivanhoe Cambridge Inc of Canada, a unit of Caisse de Depot & Placement du Quebec, and Callahan Capital Partners LLC acquired the Three Bryant Park office building of Blackstone Group LP (Blackstone), a New York-based private equity and investment firm, for $2.2 billion. Originally, the investor group was rumored to be planning to acquire an office building located at 1095 Avenue of the Americas of Blackstone.
Janssen Pharms Inc-NUCYNTADepomed Inc1,050.0Depomed Inc definitively agreed to acquire the NUCYNTA product line of Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc, a Titusville-based manufacturer of pharmaceutical products and a unit of Janssen Pharmaceutica NV, ultimately-owned by Johnson & Johnson, for $1.05 billion in cash.
Foundation Medicine IncRoche Holding AG780.2Roche Holding AG (Roche) of Switzerland definitively agreed to raise its interest to 61.736% from 14.981%, by acquiring a 46.755% stake, or 15.604 million common shares, in Foundation Medicine Inc (FMI), a Cambridge-based owner and operator of diagnostic imaging center, for $50 per share in cash, or a total of $780.214 mil, via a tender offer. Concurrently, Roche definitively agreed to acquire 14.981% stake, or 5 million new common shares in FMI.
Latisys CorpZayo Group LLC675.0Zayo Group LLC, a unit of Zayo Group Holdings Inc, agreed to acquire Latisys Corp, an Englewood-based provider of data processing services, for $675 million.
Del Monte Capitol Meat Co IncThe Chefs Warehouse Inc191.6The Chefs Warehouse Inc (Chefs) definitively agreed to acquire Del Monte Capitol Meat Co Inc, a West Sacramento-based meat products merchant wholesaler, for a total of $191.636 million. The consideration was to consist of $127.5 million in cash, an issuance of 1.2 million common shares, valued at $25.936 million and $38.3 million in convertible subordinate notes. The shares were valued based on Chefs' closing stock price of $21.53 on 09 January 2015, the last full trading prior to the announcement.
Azure Midstream-Legacy SystemMarlin Midstream Partners LP162.5Marlin Midstream Partners LP definitively agreed to acquire the Legacy gathering system of Azure Midstream Energy LLC, a Dallas-based provider of natural gas distribution services, for $162.5 million.
Wharf Mine,South DakotaCoeur Mining Inc105.0Coeur Mining Inc definitively agreed to acquire Wharf Mine, a lead producing gold mine, from Goldcorp Inc, a Vancouver-based gold mining company, for an estimated $105 million in cash.
LPC Crude Oil Marketing LLCInvestor Group100.0An investor group, comprised of EnLink Midstream LLC and EnLink Midstream Partners LP, through its subsidiary, definitively agreed to acquire LPC Crude Oil Marketing LLC, a Midland-based provider of crude oil gathering, transporting, and marketing services, for an estimated $100 million.
North American Breaker Co IncInvestor Group78.0An investor group led by PNC Riverarch Capital, a unit of PNC Financial Services Group Inc, acquired North American Breaker Co Inc, a Burbank-based electrical apparatuses and equipment merchant wholesaler, from Signature Group Holdings Inc for $78 million in cash in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Northpointe Investors LLCPreferred Apartment76.0Preferred Apartment Communities Inc (Preferred) definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Northpointe Investors LLC, a Houston-based owner and operator of multifamily community. Concurrently, Preferred definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Villas Fairfield Partners LLC. The two transactions were to have an estimated combined value of $76 million.
Tomax CorpDemandware Inc75.0Demandware Inc agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Tomax Corp, a Salt Lake City-based developer of cloud-based data and retail management software, for $75 million. The consideration was to consist of $60 million in cash and up to $15 million in profit-related payments.
San Antonio ShoppingFederal Realty Invstmnt Trust66.2Federal Realty Investment Trust acquired an undisclosed majority interest in San Antonio Shopping Center, a Mountain View-based owner and operator of shopping center, for $62.2 million.
Rome Strip Steel IncWorthington Industries Inc55.5Worthington Industries Inc agreed to acquire Rome Strip Steel Inc, a Rome-based manufacturer of rolled strip steels, for an estimated $55.5 million.
Manhattan BancorpPlaza Bank,Irvine,California52.0Plaza Bank (Plaza) definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Manhattan Bancorp (Manhattan), an El Segundo-based bank holding company, in a stock swap transaction valued at $52.043 million. Plaza offered $5.59 in cash and 1.2 Plaza shares per Manhattan share, subject to a proration whereby the aggregate consideration was to consist of 40.734% in cash and 59.266% in common shares. Based on Plaza's closing stock price of $2.95 on 30 December 2014, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Manhattan share was valued at $3.539.
The Manor Homes of ArborwalkMilestone Apartments REIT37.3Milestone Apartments Real Estate Investment Trust of Canada agreed to acquire The Manor Homes of Arborwalk, a Lee's Summit-based owner and operator apartment communities, for $37.25 million.
Lakeway Resort & SpaAshford Hospitality Trust Inc35.5Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc definitively agreed to acquire Lakeway Resort & Spa, a Lakeway-based hotel operator, from Behringer Harvard Strategic Opportunity Fund I LP, for a total $35.5 million.
Red Lion Hotel Bellevue,WashingtonWig Properties LLC35.4Wig Properties LLC agreed to acquire Red Lion Hotel Bellevue, a Bellevue-based hotel operator, from WHC823 LLC, for an estimated $35.4 million.
ColdstreamPiramal Enterprises Ltd30.7Piramal Enterprises Ltd of India planned to acquire Coldstream Laboratories Inc, a Lexington-based pharmaceutical manufacturing firm, from University of Kentucky Research Foundation, owned by University of Kentucky, for $30.65 million.
Hyatt Hotels Corp-Hotel PortfolioBPR Properties Greensboro30.0BPR Properties Greensboro acquired a hotel portfolio of Hyatt Hotels Corp, a Chicago-based hotel operator, for $30 million.
DioGenix IncAmarantus Biosciences Hldg Inc10.9Amarantus BioScience Holdings Inc acquired the entire share capital of DioGenix Inc, a Bethesda-based provider of diagnostic research services, from Nerveda Inc, for $10.9 million. The consideration consisted of $8 million in common shares, up to $2 million in profit-related payments, and $0.9 million.
Glasswall LLC-Certain AssetsTecnoglass Inc9.0Tecnoglass Inc (Tecnoglass) of Colombia acquired certain assets of Glasswall LLC, a Miami-based manufacturer of impact- resistant windows and door systems, for $9 million. The consideration consisted of $4 million in Tecnoglass ordinary shares and $5 million in loans.
Lehigh Hanson Inc-Buildings(2)Jaindl Farms LLC8.4Jaindl Farms LLC acquired two buildings of Lehigh Hanson Inc, an Irving-based manufacturer of cement, a unit of Oldcastle Inc, ultimately-owned by CRH PLC, for $8.4 million. The transaction included the buildings in Imperial Way and Upper Macungie Township.
MMS-Distribution WarehouseAIC Income Fund Oak Villa LLC3.1AIC Income Fund Oak Villa LLC acquired the distribution warehouse, located in Baton Rogue, Louisiana, of MMS, an Earth City-based wholesaler of medical equipment, for $3.1 million.
Quail Hollow InnKalthia Group Hotels2.2Kalthia Group Hotels acquired Quail Hollow Inn, a Benson-based owner and operator of hotel, for $2.2 mil, via an auction. Originally, in January 2015, Quail Hollow Inn announced it was seeking a buyer for itself.
Dispop IncAdmedo Ltd Admedo Ltd of UK acquired Dispop Inc, a New York-based provider of online advertising and retargeting solutions services.
The Online Traffic School IncAmerican Safety Council Inc American Safety Council Inc, a majority-owned unit of Falfurrias Capital Partners LLC acquired The Online Traffic School Inc, a Camarillo-based provider of online traffic school services. Terms were not disclosed.
BRC Rail Car Service CoAppalachian Railcar Services Appalachian Railcar Services Inc acquired BRC Rail Car Service Co, a Lynchburg-based provider of rail car services.
E3 Financial IncArthur J Gallagher & Co Arthur J Gallagher & Co acquired E3 Financial Inc, a Newport Beach-based insurance agency. Terms were not disclosed.
Razor Insights LLCathenahealth Inc athenahealth Inc planned to acquire Razor Insights LLC, a Kennesaw-based derveloper of healthcare information software.
B.Roberts Foods LLCBakkavor Group Ltd Bakkavor Group Ltd of the UK acquired B.Roberts Foods LLC, a Charlotte-based manufacturer of frozen specialty foods. Terms were not disclosed.
Leonid Systems IncBroadSoft Inc BroadSoft Inc acquired Leonid Systems Inc, a Falls Churc-based developer of telecommunication software.
Level Money IncCapital One Financial Corp Capital One Financial Corp acquired Level Money Inc, a San Francisco-based developer of money management applications software. Terms were not disclosed.
Allied Protective Systems IncCentral Security Group Central Security Group Nationwide Inc, a unit of Allied Protective Systems Inc, an Oklahoma city-based provider of interactive security, home automation, video monitoring and energy management services.
American Partnership BoardCentral Trade & Transfer Central Trade & Transfer acquired American Partnership Board, a Centennial-based provider of secondary market trade services.
Sanbolic IncCitrix Systems Inc Citrix Systems Inc acquired Sanbolic Inc, a Waltham-based developer of data management software. Terms were not disclosed.
Yellowstone Landscape Grp IncCIVC Partners LP CIVC Partners LP, a unit of Bank of America Corp, acquired Yellowstone Landscape Group Inc, a St. Bunnell-based provider of landscape architectural services, from Gridiron Capital LLC in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Xcellence IncClearview Capital Fund III LP Clearview Capital Fund III LP, a unit of Clearview Capital LLC, partnered with the management of Xcellence Inc to acquire Xcellence, a Mission-based provider of data processing and hosting services, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Ravinia Green Country ClubClubCorp Inc ClubCorp Inc, a unit of KSL Capital Partners LLC, acquired Ravinia Green Country Club, a Dallas-based provider of golf and tennis membership services.
NOI Strategies LLCCohnReznick LLP CohnReznick LLP, a unit of Reznick Group PC, signed a Letter of Intent {LoI} to acquire NOI Strategies LLC, an Oak Brook-based provider of real estate consulting services.
BuildingBlok LLCContractors Register Inc Contractors Register Inc acquired BuildingBlok LLC, a New York-based developer of software. Terms were not disclosed.
Terranova IncCosmos Holding Inc Cosmos Holding Inc signed a Letter of Intent {LoI} to acquire a 70% interest in Terranova Inc, a Chicago-based developer of AI technology.
Chopper Trading LLCDRW Holdings LLC DRW Holdings LLC acquired Chopper Trading LLC, a Chicago-based provider of fixed-income trading services.
Amer Mnfg Equip IncElgi Rubber Company LLC Elgi Rubber Co LLC (Elgi) , a unit of Elgi Rubber Co Ltd, agreed to acquire the entire share capital of American Manufacturing & Equipment Inc, an Aztec-based manufacturer of storage tanks, for an estimated $2 million. Concurrently, Elgi agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Parani Steel Pvt Ltd.
Emergency Medical AssociatesEmCare Inc EmCare Inc (EmCare ), a unit of Envision Healthcare Corp, ultimately-owned by Envision Healthcare Holdings Inc, agreed to acquire Emergency Medical Associates, a Parsippany-based provider of emergency medicine and unscheduled care management services, from MedAmerica Inc. Concurrently, EmCare agreed to acquire Scottsdale Emergency Associates Ltd.
Scottsdale Emergency Assoc LtdEmCare Inc EmCare Inc (EmCare), a unit of Envision Healthcare Corp, ultimately-owned by Envision Healthcare Holdings Inc, agreed to acquire Scottsdale Emergency Associates Ltd, a Scottsdale-based provider of emergency medical services. Concurrently, EmCare agreed to acquire Emergency Medical Associates.
LMG LLCEntertainment Technology Entertainment Technology Partners LLC acquired LMG LLC, an Orlandon-based provider of video, audio and lighting support services. Terms were not disclosed.
Moore Financial Group LLCEP Wealth Advisors Inc EP Wealth Advisors Inc merged with Moore Financial Group LLC, a Littleton-based provider of wealth management services.
Loving Care Agency IncEpic Health Services Inc Epic Health Services Inc, a unit of Webster Capital Management LLC, definitively agreed to acquire Loving Care Agency Inc, a Hasbrouck Heights-based provider of home health care services.
DuPont TheatreGrand Opera House Inc Grand Opera House Inc agreed to acquire DuPont Theatre (DuPont), a Wilmington-based provider of theater production services, from EI du Pont de Nemours & Co. Terms were not disclosed. Upon completion, DuPont was to be renamed as The Playhouse on Rodney Square.
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut CorpHawaiian Host Chocolates of LA Hawaiian Host Chocolates of LA Inc agreed to acquire Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corp, a Hilo-based producer of macadamia nuts, from Hershey Co.
ADS Florida LLCHenry Schein Inc Henry Schein Inc acquired ADS Florida LLC, a Naples-based provider of dental practice transition and brokerage services. Terms were not disclosed.
Magic Pixel GamesKabam Inc Kabam Inc acquired Magic Pixel Games, a Los Angeles-based reproducer of software. Concurrently, Kabam acquired TapZen Inc. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
TapZen IncKabam Inc Kabam Inc acquired TapZen Inc, a Los Angeles-based reproducer of software. Concurrently, Kabam acquired Magic Pixel Games. Terms were not disclosed.
GCF IncKaman Corp Kaman Corp agreed to acquire GC Fabrication Inc, a Northvale-based wholesaler of electric equipment.
Cargill Cattle Feeders-FeedLofton Trust Lofton Trust acquired the feed yard of Cargill Cattle Feeders LLC, a Lockney-based owner and operator of feed yards and a unit Cargill Inc. Terms were not disclosed.
Brushfire IncMarketsmith Inc Marketsmith Inc acquired Brushfire Inc, a Cedar Knolls-based provider of marketing services.
Asentinel LLCMarlin Equity Partners LLC Marlin Equity Partners LLC acquired Asentinel LLC, a Memphis-based developer of telecommunications lifecycle management software, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Ulticom IncMavenir Systems Inc Mavenir Systems Inc definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Ulticom Inc, a Mount Laurel-based developer of signaling software, from Utah Intermediate Holding Corp, a unit of Platinum Equity LLC.
ESS Insurance Group LLCNextier Insurance Services LLC Nextier Insurance Services LLC, a wholly-owned unit of NexTier Inc merged with ESS Insurance Group LLC, a Greensburg-based insurance agency. Terms were not disclosed. On completion, the company will be renamed ESS NexTier Insurance Group LLC.
NAP USA IncNorthcote Energy Ltd Northcote Energy Ltd of the UK agreed to acquire the entire share capital of NAP USA Inc, an oil and gas exploration and production company, from North American Petroleum PLC.
Cypress Shores,Coconut CreekNorthland Investment Corp Northland Investment Corp (Northland) acquired Cypress Shores, a Coconut Creek-based lessor of residential buildings and dwellings. Concurrently, Northland acquired Village Place.
Village Place,W PalmNorthland Investment Corp Northland Investment Corp (Northland) acquired Village Place, a West Palm Beach-based lessor of residential buildings and dwellings. Concurrently, Northland acquired Cypress Shores.
B J Petruso Agency & Assoc IncNorthwest Bancshares Inc Northwest Bancshares Inc acquired B J Petruso Agency & Assoc Inc, a Meadville-based insurance agency.
Wilton Family YMCANorwalk YMCA Norwalk YMCA merged with Wilton Family YMCA, a Wilton-based provider of community services.
M&M Environmental Group LLCOMEGA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC Omega Capital Management LLC acquired an undisclosed majority stake in M&M Environmental Group LLC, a Conway-based provider of environmental solutions to the oil and gas industry, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Phenix Flooring LLCPharr Yarns LLC Pharr Yarns LLC planned to acquire Phenix Flooring LLC, a Dalton-based manufacturer of residential carpets.
Villas Fairfield Partners LLCPreferred Apartment Preferred Apartment Communities Inc (Preferred) definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Villas Fairfield Partners LLC, a Houston-based owner and operator of multifamily community. Concurrently, Preferred definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Northpointe Investors LLC. The two transactions were to have an estimated combined value of $76 million.
Phase One Consulting Group LLCRLJ Equity Partners LLC RLJ Equity Partners LLC acquired Phase One Consulting Group LLC, an Alexandria-based provider of technology-based consulting services, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Climatec LLCRobert Bosch Corp Robert Bosch Corp, a unit of Robert Bosch GmbH, acquired Climatec LLC, a Phoenix-based manufacturer of energy efficiency, building automation, security and life-safety products, from Pegasus Capital Advisors LP. Terms were not disclosed.
International Food Network IncSafe Foods International Holdi Safe Foods International Holdings LLC acquired International Food Network Inc, an Ithaca-based consulting firm.
Kroening Stangel Swetlik & ZinSchenck SC Schenck SC agreed to merge with Kroening Stangel Swetlik & Zinkel LLP, a Manitowoc-based provider of accounting and tax services. Terms were not disclosed.
CellBlox IncSecurus Technologies Inc Securus Technologies Inc, a unit of ABRY Partners LLC, acquired CellBlox Inc, a Hunstville-based provider of managed access systems services.
Enverv IncSemtech Corp Semtech Corp acquired Enverv Inc, a Milpitas-based manufacturer of semiconductors. Terms were not disclosed.
AdWerx IncShareholders USD - ReverbNation.com spun off AdWerx Inc, a Redondo Beach-based provides online advertising services to its shareholders.
Sentry Control Systems IncSkidata AG Skidata AG of Austria, ultimately-owned by Kudelski SA, acquired a undislcosed majority interest in Sentry Control Systems Inc, a Van Nuys-based developer of parking space management software.
Gateway Energy & Coke Co LLCSunCoke Energy Partners LP SunCoke Energy Partners LP, a unit of SunCoke Energy Inc (SEI), ultimately-owned by Energy Transfer Partners LP, acquired a 75% interest in Gateway Energy & Coke Co LLC, a Granite City-based manufacturer of coke, from SEI.
NimbleTV IncSynacor Inc Synacor Inc acquired NimbleTV Inc, a New York-based developer of cloud based software for hosting television shows.
WTS Proprietary Trading LLCT3 Trading Group LLC T3 Trading Group LLC acquired WTS Proprietary Trading LLC, a Boston-based provider of financial services.
OnCore Biopharma IncTekmira Pharmaceuticals Corp Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corp of Canada, agreed to acquire the entire share capital of OnCore Biopharma Inc, a Doylestown-based manufacturer of biopharmaceutical products.
Kings River-Malaga PeakingThe Carlyle Group LP The Carlyle Group LP agreed to acquire the Malaga Peaking Plant of US state-owned Kings River Conservation District, a Fresno-based public agency, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed.
US Farathane CorpThe Gores Group LLC The Gores Group LLC acquired US Farathane Corp, an Auburn Hills-based manufacturer of engine parts, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed.
Tilley Fire Equipment CoThe Tustin Group The Tustin Group acquired Tilley Fire Equipment Co, a Doylestown-based provider of fire protection services.
Tappy CoTinder Inc Tinder Inc, a unit of IAC/InterActiveCorp, acquired Tappy Co, developer of mobile applications software. Terms were not disclosed.
Crush Ads IncTracsion Inc Tracsion Inc, a unit of BluTonic Inc acquired Crush Ads Inc, a provider of marketing services.
Giact Systems IncTritium Partners LLC Tritium Partners LLC acquired an undisclosed majority interest in Giact Systems Inc, an Allen-based provider of risk management solutions, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed.
DB Ricks IncUni-Select USA Inc Uni-Select USA Inc, a unit of Uni-Select Inc, acquired DB Ricks Inc, a Rochester-based wholesaler of automotive parts and paint products.
Bale Equipment SolutionsWilson Equipment Co Inc Wilson Equipment Co Inc acquired Bale Equipment Solutions, a Louisville-based provider of construction equipment rental services. Terms were not disclosed.
Wanderspot LLCZomato Media Pvt Ltd Zomato Media Pvt Ltd of India, a unit of Info Edge (India) Ltd, acquired Wanderspot LLC, doing business as Urbanspoon, a Seattle-based provider of online local restaurant guide and services, from IAC/ InterActiveCorp.
US M&A Deals Announced January 11 - January 16, 2015   
Source: Thomson Reuters