TargetAcquirerValue ($millions)Synopsis
International Securities Exchange Holdings IncNasdaq Inc1,100.00Nasdaq Inc agreed to acquire International Securities Exchange Holdings Inc (ISE), a New York-based provider of option brokerage services, from Deutsche Boerse AG's subsidiary Eurex AG for $1.1 billion in cash. The transaction would include a 20% stake in Options Clearing Corp. Originally, in June 2014, Deutsche was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its Eurex's ISE unit.
CardConnect LLCFinTech Acquisition Corp350.00FinTech Acquisition Corp (FAC) definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of CardConnect LLC (CCL), a King Of Prussia-based provider of payment processing and technology solutions, from FTV Management Co LP's unit FTS Holding Corp for an estimated $350 million . The consideration would consist of an estimated $180 million in cash and the issuance of $170 million in FAC shares. Upon completion of the deal, CCL would be renamed as CardConnect Corp.
SEHAC Holdings CorpEnerCare Solutions Inc340.75EnerCare Solutions Inc of Canada, a unit of EnerCare Inc, definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of SEHAC Holdings Corp, a Richardson-based provider of HVAC service and repairs and related services, for $340.75 million . The transaction would include Service Experts LLC.
National Interstate CorpGreat American Insurance Group291.057Great American Insurance Group, a unit of American Financial Group Inc, plans to launch an unsolicited offer to acquire the remaining 48.749% stake or 9. 702 million common shares it does not already own in National Interstate Corp, a Richfield-based direct property and casualty insurance carrier, for $30 in cash per share or a total of $291.057 million .
Clear Link Technologies LLCSykes Enterprises Inc207.00Sykes Enterprises Inc agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Clear Link Technologies LLC, a Salt Lake City-based provider of marketing consulting services, for $207 million .
Crown Media Holdings IncHallmark Cards Inc176.187Hallmark Cards Inc plans to acquire the remaining 9.03% stake or 34. 889 million common shares it does not already own in Crown Media Holdings Inc, a Studio City-based provider of cable television services, for $5.05 in cash per share or a total of $176. 187 million .
Genesis Healthcare LLC-Home Health & Hospice OperationsCompassus84.00Compassus planned to acquire home health & hospice operations of Genesis Healthcare LLC, a Kennett Square-based nursing care facility operator, owned by FC-GEN Acquisition Holding LLC, for $84 million .
ColoEast Bankshares IncTriumph Bancorp Inc70.00Triumph Bancorp Inc definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Lamar-based ColoEast Bankshares Inc for an estimated $70 million in cash.
Interactive Motion Technologies IncBionik Laboratories Corp23.65Bionik Laboratories Corp of Canada definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Interactive Motion Technologies Inc, a Watertown-based manufacturer of neurorehabilitation robotic tools, in exchange for 23.65 million common shares collectively valued at $23.65 million . The shares were valued based on Bionik's closing stock price of $1 on 4 March 2016, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
Mestena Uranium LLCEnergy Fuels Inc12.663Energy Fuels Inc (EFI) of Canada definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Mestena Uranium LLC, a Corpus Christ-based uranium, radium and vanadium ore mine operator, in exchange for the issuance of 4.551 million EFI common shares collectively valued at $12.663 million . The shares were valued based on EFI's closing stock price of CAD 3.71 (USD 2.782) on 4 March 2016, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
Jade Therapeutics IncEyegate Pharmaceuticals Inc5.397Eyegate Pharmaceuticals Inc acquired Jade Therapeutics Inc, a Salt Lake City-based manufacturer of irradiation apparatuses, for $5.397 million . The consideration consisted of 0.766 million shares of Eyegate collectively valued at $2.933 million , $0.3 million in liabilities and $2.164 million in profit-related payments. The shares were valued based on Eyegate's closing stock price of $3.83 on 04 March 2016, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
Moab Lithium Brine Project,NevadaAvarone Metals Inc.437Avarone Metals Inc of Canada agreed to acquire the Moab Lithium Brine Project located in Nevada for a $0. 437 million . The consideration would consist of $0.2 million in cash and the issuance of 3 million common shares collectively valued at $0.237 million . The shares were valued based on Avarones closing stock price of $0. 079 on 07 March 2016, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
Quadrant Urethane Technologies-Spray Foam DivisionAccella Performance Materials Inc Accella Performance Materials Inc acquired the spray foam division of Quadrant Urethane Technologies, a Mckinney-based roofing, siding and insulation material merchant wholesaler ultimately owned by Quadrant Chemical Corp. Terms were not disclosed.
Global Organics Ltd-Certain AssetsAlbert's Organics Inc Albert's Organics Inc acquired certain assets of Global Organics Ltd, a Cambridge-based wholesaler of organically grown fruits and vegetables.
Nichols PortlandAltus Capital Partners II LP Altus Capital Partners II LP, a unit of Altus Capital Partners LLC, acquired Nichols Portland, a Portland-based manufacturer of accessories for cutting and metal forming machine tools, from Parker Hannifin Corp.
County Line Pharmaceuticals LLCAlvogen Inc Alvogen Inc definitively agreed to acquire County Line Pharmaceuticals LLC, a Brookfield-based manufacturer of pharmaceutical preparation. Terms were not disclosed.
Gulf South Securities IncAmazing Energy Oil & Gas Co Amazing Energy Oil & Gas Co signed a Letter of Intent to acquire Gulf South Securities Inc, a Gig Harbor-based provider of drilling and corporate capital raising services.
Green Sustainability Partners LLCAnything Technologies Media Inc Anything Technologies Media Inc signed a Letter of Intent to acquire Green Sustainability Partners LLC, a research and development company.
Becton Dickinson & Co-Respiratory Solutions BusinessApax Partners LLP Apax Partners LLP of the UK, definitively agreed to acquire a 50.1 percent ownership interest in respiratory solutions business of Becton Dickinson & Co, a Franklin Lakes-based manufacturer of medical instruments, via a leveraged buyout transaction.
Vincent L Braband Insurance IncArthur J Gallagher & Co Arthur J Gallagher & Co acquired Vincent L Braband Insurance Inc, an Arlington Heights-based insurance agency.
ConceptONE LLC-Regulatory & Risk Reporting UnitsAxioma Inc Axioma Inc agreed to acquire regulatory & risk reporting units of ConceptONE LLC, a Garden City-based provider of financial services. Terms were not disclosed.
EI du Pont de Nemours & Co (DuPont)BASF SE BASF SE of Germany is rumored to be planning to launch a challenging offer to acquire the entire share capital of EI du Pont de Nemours & Co, a Wilmington-based manufacturer of chemical andelectronic products. Subsequently, The Dow Chemical Co definitively agreed to merge with DuPont.
Sur-Form CorpBig 3 Precision Products Inc Big 3 Precision Products Inc, a unit of Andrew W Byrd & Co LLC, acquired Sur-Form Corp, a Chesterfield-based manufacturer and wholesaler of custom thermoformed and injection molded plastics. Terms were not disclosed.
Leonard Meron Biosciences IncCitius Pharmaceuticals Inc Citius Pharmaceuticals Inc signed a Letter of Intent to acquire the entire share capital of Leonard Meron Biosciences Inc, a Cranford-based manufacturer of specialty pharmaceutical products.
OneTwoSeeComcast Corp Comcast Corp acquired OneTwoSee, a Philadelphia-based developer of sports engagement software.
PreClinOmics IncCrown Bioscience Inc Crown Bioscience Inc acquired PreClinOmics Inc, an Indianapolis-based provider of research and development services.
Smith Hayes CosDA Davidson & Co DA Davidson & Co, a unit of Davidson Cos, agreed to merge with Smith Hayes Cos, a Lincoln-based provider of financial services.
Cardinal Path LLCDentsu Aegis Network Ltd Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd of the UK, a unit of Dentsu Inc, acquired Cardinal Path LLC, a Tempe-based advertising agency.
3i Supply CoDistribution International Inc Distribution International Inc, a unit of Advent International Corp, acquired 3i Supply Co, a Midland-based plumbing and heating equipment and supplies merchant wholesaler.
Voitual.comDiverse Technology Solutions Inc Diverse Technology Solutions Inc acquired Voitual.com, a Delray Beach-based telecommunications reseller.
Flowchem LtdDorf Ketal Chemicals(I)Pvt Ltd Dorf Ketal Chemicals (I) Pvt Ltd of India acquired Flowchem Ltd, a Waller-based manufacturer of chemical products, from Arsenal Capital Partners LP.
Terra Technology LLCE2open Inc E2open Inc, a unit of Insight Venture Partners LLC, acquired Terra Technology LLC, a Norwalk-based developer of supply chain management software.
EIB Capital CorpEastern International Bank Eastern International Bank plans to merge with EIB Capital Corp, a commercial bank. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed, but according to sources with knowledge of the matter the deal would be valued at $31.9 million .
NeuWave Medical IncEthicon US LLC Ethicon US LLC, a unit of Johnson & Johnson, plans to acquire NeuWave Medical Inc, a Madison-based manufacturer of navigational, measuring, electromedical and control Instruments.
First Bank of Virginia,Staunton,VAFirst Community Bank,Bluefield,VA First Community Bank, a unit of First Community Bancshares Inc, agreed to acquire First Bank of Virginia, a Strasburg-based commercial bank, from First Bancorp Inc. The transaction would include seven First Bank branches located in Virginia.
DDR Corp-Shopping Centers(16)Flaum Management Co Inc Flaum Management Co Inc was rumored to be planning to acquire 16 shopping centers of DDR Corp, a Beachwood-based real estate investment services.
Innovative Diagnostic Laboratory LLP (IDL)GeneNews Inc GeneNews Inc of Canada, a unit of ChondroGene Ltd, plans to acquire a 50% interest in Innovative Diagnostic Laboratory LLP (IDL), a testing laboratory jointly owned by Health Diagnostic LaboratoryInc (HDL Inc), an undisclosed joint venture partner, GeneNews Ltd and Cobalt Healthcare Consultants Inc.
Marlin Services LLCGulf Coast Specialty Energy Services LLC Gulf Coast Specialty Energy Services LLC, a unit of Grey Mountain Partners LLC, acquired Marlin Services LLC, a Gray-based provider of energy industry services.
Aleutian Consulting IncHarte-Hanks Inc Harte-Hanks Inc acquired Aleutian Consulting Inc, a Denver-based provider of marketing consulting services.
United Therapies LLCHealthTronics Inc HealthTronics Inc, a unit of Altaris Capital Partners LLC, acquired United Therapies LLC, a Rosemont-based physician's office operator, from Bison Capital Asset Management LLC.
Joe N Pratt InsuranceHigginbotham & Associates LLC Higginbotham & Associates LLC acquired the entire share capital of Joe N Pratt Insurance, a Victoria-based insurance agency.
LaPorte Bancorp Inc,Laporte, IndianaHorizon Bancorp,Michigan City,Indiana Horizon Bancorp, Michigan City,Indiana plans to merge with LaPorte Bancorp Inc, a Laporte-based commercial bank, from LaPorte Savings Bank MHC.
BenefitsMart LLCHub International Ltd Hub International Ltd, a unit of Hellman & Friedman LLC, acquired BenefitsMart LLC, a Burlington-based provider of employee benefits and insurance services. Terms were not disclosed.
Gems Conveyor Installation IncHy-Tek Material Handling Inc Hy-Tek Material Handling Inc acquired Gems Conveyor Installation Inc, a Cleves-based provider of equipment installation services. Concurrently, Hy-Tek acquired Applied Handling Equipment Co Inc.
Applied Handling Equipment Co IncHy-Tek Material Handling Inc Hy-Tek Material Handling Inc acquired Applied Handling Equipment Co Inc, a Dayton-based wholesaler of materials handling equipments. Concurrently, Hy-Tek also acquired Gems Conveyor Installation Inc.
Discovery Genomics IncImmusoft Corp Immusoft Corp acquired Discovery Genomics Inc, a Minneapolis-based provider of research and development services.
multifamily properties (2)InterCapital Group LLC InterCapital Group LLC acquired two multifamily properties, The Parks at Treepoint and Post Oak Apartments. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed, but according to sources with knowledge of the matter the deal was valued at $51.6 million .
College Business ParkInvestor Group An investor group comprised of Alex Brown Realty Inc and CIP Real Estate acquired College Business Park, an Upland-based lessor of nonresidential buildings.
Howell Bridge Apartments LLCInvestor Group An investor group, comprised of Admiral Capital Group and McCann Realty Partners LLC acquired Howell Bridge Apartments LLC, a Duluth-based lessor of residential buildings and dwellings.
Global Dynamics IncION Geophysical Corp ION Geophysical Corp acquired Global Dynamics Inc, a Randolph-based provider of social sciences research and development services.
United Book Press IncIronmark Inc Ironmark Inc acquired United Book Press Inc, a Gwynn Oak-based provider of commercial lithographic printing services.
Building Portfolio(3)KB Exchange Trust KB Exchange Trust acquired three building portfolios.
Wyless IncKore Wireless Group Inc Kore Wireless Group Inc, a unit of ABRY Partners LLC, acquired Wyless Inc, a Lawrence-based wireless telecommunications carrier.
C&D RecyclingLakeshore Recycling Systems LLC Lakeshore Recycling SystemsLLC acquired C&D Recycling, a Northbrook-based provider of hazardous waste treatment and disposal services.
ATA Retail Services IncLaMi Holdings LLC LaMi Holdings LLC merged with ATA Retail Services Inc, a Pleasanton-based supermarket operator.
Sleep Services of America IncMedBridge Healthcare LLC MedBridge Healthcare LLC, a unit of Vicente Capital Partners LLC, acquired the entire share capital of Sleep Services of America Inc, a Glen Burnie-based manufacturer of medical instruments, from Johns Hopkins Health SystemCorp and Vital Signs Inc.
Pediatric Ear Nose & Throat Institute of South Texas PAMednax Inc Mednax Inc acquired Pediatric Ear Nose & Throat Institute of South Texas PA, a San Antonio-based physician's office operator. Terms were not disclosed.
Gold Properties(2)Mineral Mountain Resources Ltd Mineral Mountain Resources Ltd of Canada acquired two gold producing properties in Rochford Gold District.
No Surprises Software IncMitratech Holdings Inc Mitratech Holdings Inc, a unit of TA Associates Management LP, acquired No Surprises Software Inc, a Columbus-based software publisher who markets its product with brand name Viewabill.
Big Huge Games IncNexon Korea Corp Nexon Korea Corp of South Korea, a unit of Nexon Co Ltd, definitively agreed to acquire Big Huge Games Inc, a Timonium-based designer and developer of mobile games.
eResearchTechnology IncNordic Capital Fund VIII Nordic Capital Fund VIII of Sweden, a unit of Nordic Capital Advisory AB, definitively agreed to acquire eResearchTechnology Inc (ERT), a Philadelphia-based testing laboratory, from Genstar Capital LLC via a secondary buyout transaction. Originally, in December 2015, Genstar was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its ERT unit. Previously, Genstar acquired ERT in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Delaware Bancshares Inc, Walton,New YorkNorwood Financial Corp Norwood Financial Corp planned to acquire the entire share capital of Delaware Bancshares Inc, a Walton-based bank holding company.
Formation Brands LLCPacific Market International LLC Pacific Market International Ltd agreed to acquire Formation Brands LLC, a South San Francisco-based home furnishings retailer.
Memphis RedbirdsPeter B Freund Peter B Freund agreeed to acquire an undisclosed majority interest in Memphis Redbirds, a Memphis-based baseball team, from St. Louis Cardinals.
HomeFinder.com LLCPlacester Inc Placester Inc acquired HomeFinder.com LLC, a Chicago-based real estate online portal operator, from Pulitzer Newspapers Inc, which is owned by Pulitzer Inc.
NoiseTrade LLCPledgeMusic PledgeMusic of the UK acquired NoiseTrade LLC, a Nashville-based event promoter. Concurrently, PledgeMusic planned acquired Set.fm Inc
Set.fm IncPledgeMusic PledgeMusic of the UK acquired Set.fm Inc, an Austin-based event promoter. Concurrently, PledgeMusic acquired NoiseTrade LLC.
Taylor Dunn Manufacturing CompanyPolaris Industries Inc Polaris Industries Inc acquired Taylor Dunn Manufacturing Company, an Anaheim-based manufacturer of industrial load moving machinery.
Mayer CPAs LLPPrager Metis International LLC Prager Metis International LLC acquired the entire share capital of Mayer CPAs LLP, a Woodbury-based certified public accountant's office.
SW Realty and Property ManagementProperty Frameworks LLC Property Frameworks LLC acquired SW Realty and Property Management, a Scottsdale-based real estate agency.
BetterWay Insurance Services LLCProtector Holdings LLC Protector Holdings LLC, jointly owned by Dowling Capital Management LLC and Edgewood Partners Insurance Center, acquired BetterWay Insurance Services LLC, a Sonora-based insurance agency.
Transfer Solutions LLCQuantum Plastics Quantum Plastics acquired Transfer Solutions LLC, a manufacturer of surgical appliance and supplies.
Recovery Centers of America at LighthouseRecovery Centers of America Holdings LLC Recovery Centers of America Holdings LLC acquired Lighthouse Recovery Center, a Mays Landing-based owner and operator of a drug and alcohol treatment center. Upon completion of the deal, Lighthouse would be renamed Recovery Centers of America at Lighthouse.
Tomcat Films LLCRising India Inc Rising India Inc acquired Tomcat Films LLC, a Phoenix-based integrated film sales, licensing and distribution company. Concurrently, Rising India Inc acquired Summer Hill Films LLC.
Summer Hill Films LLCRising India Inc Rising India Inc (RII) acquired Summer Hill Films LLC, a Phoenix-based provider of worldwide film distribution sales services. Concurrently, RII acquired TomCat Films LLC.
Lester Brokerage IncRisk Strategies Co Inc Risk Strategies Co Inc, a unit of Kohlberg & Co LLC, acquired Lester Brokerage Inc, a provider of insurance related services.
PHI Group Inc-Non-Energy BusinessesShareholders PHI Group Inc plans to spin off its non-energy businesses to its shareholders.
East Pecos Solar ProjectSouthern Power Co Southern Power Co, a unit of Southern Co, acquired East Pecos Solar Project, a Mccamey-based electric power distributor.
Osmose Communications Services LLCSquan Construction Services LLC Squan Construction Services LLC acquired Osmose Communications Services LLC, a Conway-based provider of transport engineering services, from the US state-owned Osmose Utilities Services Inc, owned by Osmose Holdings Inc.
1to1 CardSVM LP SVM LP acquired 1to1 Card, a Woodridge-based provider of administrative management and general management consulting services.
JenCap Holdings LLCThe Carlyle Group LP The Carlyle Group LP planned to acquire an undisclosed majority interest in JenCap Holdings LLC, an insurance agency.
Wholesale Trading Co-op Insurance Services LLC-AssetsThe Carlyle Group LP The Carlyle Group LP planned to acquire assets of Wholesale Trading Co-op Insurance Services LLC, a San Francisco-based insurance agency.
Lithko Contracting LLCThe Pritzker Organization LLC The Pritzker Organization LLC plans to acquire Lithko Contracting LLC, a Pike Hamilton-based residential remodeler.
Columbia Pipeline Group IncTransCanada Corp TransCanada Corp is rumored be in negotiations to acquire the entire share capital of Columbia Pipeline Group Inc, a Houston-based provider of natural gas pipeline transmission services. Terms were not disclosed, but according to sources with knowledge of the matter, the deal is estimated to be valued at $10 billion .
YouEye IncUserZoom Inc UserZoom acquired YouEye Inc, a software publisher.
Trackerbird LimitedV.i. Laboratories Inc MALTA - V.i. Laboratories Inc of the US acquired Trackerbird Limited, a Mellieha-based software publisher.
Intuit Inc-QuickBaseWelsh Carson Anderson & Stowe Welsh Carson Anderson & Stowe definitively agreed to acquire Quickbase of Intuit Inc, a Mountain View-based financial management software, via a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed.
Ameritel International Wireless IncWireless Vision LLC Wireless Vision LLC, a unit of Fifth Third Bancorp,Cincinnati,Ohio, acquired Ameritel International Wireless Inc, a wired telecommunications carrier.
US M&A Deals Announced March 4 to 10, 2016   
Source: Thomson Reuters