Target | Acquirer | Value ($millions) | Synopsis |
Mindbody Inc | Vista Equity Partners LLC | 1,815.3 | Vista Equity Partners LLC definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Mindbody Inc, a San Luis Obispo-based business management software developer, for $36.5 in cash per share or a total of $1.815 billion via a leveraged buyout transaction. |
Caraustar Industries Inc | Greif Inc | 1,800.0 | Greif Inc definitively agreed to acquire Caraustar Industries Inc, an Austell-based manufacturer of recycled paperboard and packaging products, from HIG Capital LLC for $1.8 billion in cash. |
Fairway Outdoor Advertising-Billboard Operations | Lamar Advertising Co | 418.5 | Lamar Advertising Co acquired the billboard operations of Fairway Outdoor Advertising, a Duncan-based provider of advertising related services jointly owned by ACON Investments LLC and Fairway Media Group LLC, for $418.5 million. |
BuildingConnected Inc | Autodesk Inc | 275.0 | Autodesk Inc definitively agreed to acquire BuildingConnected Inc, a San Francisco-based preconstruction platform developer, for $275 million in cash. |
NGL Energy Partners LP-South Pecos Water Disposal Assets | WaterBridge Resources LLC | 238.8 | WaterBridge Resources LLC plans to acquire the South Pecos water disposal assets of NGL Energy Partners LP, a Tulsa-based wholesaler of petroleum and petroleum products, for $238.8 million in cash. |
Frestamp Inc | Zhejiang Jinghua Laser Technology Co Ltd | 200.0 | Zhejiang Jinghua Laser Technology Co Ltd of China agreed to acquire a 58% stake in Frestamp Inc, a Roswell-based intermediator, from Vitali Prisacar (39%) and Vladimir Vacariuc (39%), for $200 million. Concurrently, Zhejiang Jinghua Laser Technology Co Ltd agreed to acquire a 54.46% stake in Zhuhai Ruiming Packing Material Co Ltd, 100% stake of Zhuhai Ouke Chuangying Cultural Creativity Co Ltd and Fresnel Plate Technology Co Ltd. |
Heritage Bancorp Inc,Hinesville,Georgia | CCF Holding Co | 105.0 | CCF Holding Co plans to merge with Hinesville-based Heritage Bancorp Inc. Concurrently, CCF plans to merge with Providence Bank via a three-way merger. The two transactions would have a combined value of $105 million. Upon completion of the deals, Heritage and Providence will become wholly-owned subsidiaries of CCF, with CCF to be renamed as Heritage Southeast Bancorp Inc. |
Value Holding Inc | LendingTree Inc | 105.0 | LendingTree Inc definitively agreed to acquire Value Holding Inc, a New York City-based provider of personal finance website, for $105 million in cash. |
Potlatchdeltic Corp-El Dorado Medium Density Fiberboard Business | Roseburg Forest Products Co | 92.0 | RLC Industries Co's unit Roseburg Forest Products Co agreed to acquire the El Dorado medium density fiberboard business of Potlatchdeltic Corp, a Spokane-based lessor of real estate property, for about $92 million in cash. The consideration would consist of $63 million in cash and the assumption of $29 million in liabilities. |
Tredyffrin Township Municipal Authority-Valley Creek Trunk Sewer System | Aqua Resources Inc | 28.3 | Aqua America Inc's unit Aqua Resources Inc acquired the Valley Creek trunk sewer system of the US state-owned Tredyffrin Township Municipal Authority for $28.3 mil. |
Undisclosed Industrial Property,Barry,IL | Innovative Industrial Properties Inc | 19.0 | Innovative Industrial Properties Inc acquired an industrial property in Barry, Illinois, which comprises approximately 75,000 sq ft of industrial space situated on approximately ten acres, for $19 million via a sale and leaseback transaction. |
BOBO Intriguing Objects LLC | Shayne International Holdings Ltd | 5.5 | Shane Global Holding Inc's unit Shayne International Holdings Ltd plans to acquire a 75% stake in BOBO Intriguing Objects LLC, an Atlanta-based home furnishing wholesaler, for $5.5 mil. |
Transcription Express Inc | VIQ Solutions Inc | 5.4 | VIQ Solutions Inc of Canada acquired Transcription Express Inc, a Gilbert-based provider of document preparation services, for about $5.421 million. The consideration consisted of an estimated $2.78 million in cash plus $1.67 in promissory note plus $0.97 million in common shares. Concurrently, VIQ acquired HomeTech Inc. |
HomeTech Inc | VIQ Solutions Inc | 1.5 | VIQ Solutions Inc of Canada acquired HomeTech Inc, a Seattle-based provider of document preparation services, for about $1.45 million. The consideration consisted of $0.25 million in cash plus $1.2 million in promissory note. Concurrently, VIQ acquired Transcription Express Inc. |
Tautachrome Inc | Com-Guard Com Inc | 1.1 | Com-Guard Com Inc agreed to acquire the remaining stake it does not already own in Tautachrome Inc, an Oro Valley-based software reproducer, for $1.1 mil. |
Metals Of Americas Llc | TNT Mines Ltd | 0.1 | Avenira Ltd's unit TNT Mines Ltd of Australia plans to acquire the entire share capital of Metals of Americas LLC, an Incline Village-based lead and zinc ore mine operator, for $0.1 mil. |
Ingram Micro Inc | Apollo Global Management LLC | | Apollo Global Management LLC is rumored to be planning to acquire Ingram Micro Inc, an Irvine-based wholesaler of computer and computer peripheral equipment and software, for around $7.5 billion via a leveraged buyout transaction from Tianjin Tianhai Investment Co Ltd, ultimately owned by HNA Technology Co Ltd. |
HCI Alternatives | Ascend Wellness Holdings LLC | | Ascend Wellness Holdings LLC plans to acquire HCI Alternatives, a Springfield-based drugs wholesaler. |
Xpress Global Systems Inc | Aterian Investment Partners LLC | | Aterian Investment Partners LLC acquired Xpress Global Systems Inc, a Chattanooga-based provider of freight transportation arrangement services, via a leveraged buyout transaction from US Xpress Enterprises Inc, ultimately owned by Mountain Lake Acquisition Co. |
Cambridge Sound Management Inc | Biamp Systems Corp | | Highlander Partners LP's unit Biamp Systems Corp acquired Cambridge Sound Management Inc, a Waltham-based manufacturer of audio and video equipment. |
Cargill Inc-Malt Unit | Boortmalt NV | | Axereal SCA's unit Boortmalt NV of Belgium plans to acquire the malt unit of Cargill Inc, a Minneapolis-based soybean processor. In September 2018, Cargill Inc, a Minneapolis-based soybean processor, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its malt unit. |
Cabrillo Hoist | Brand Industrial Services Inc | | Brand Industrial Services Inc, a unit of Clayton Dubilier & Rice LLC, acquired Cabrillo Hoist, a Fontana-based manufacturer of relays and industrial controls. |
Koru Careers Inc | Capp & Co Ltd | | Capp & Co Ltd of the UK acquired Koru Careers Inc, a Seattle-based provider of human resources and executive search consulting services. |
Providence Bank,Alpharetta,Georgia | CCF Holding Co | | CCF Holding Co plans to merge with Alpharetta-based Providence Bank. Concurrently, CCF plans to merge with Heritage Bancorp Inc via in a three-way merger. The two transactions would have a combined value of $105 million. Upon completion of the deal, Heritage and Providence will become wholly-owned subsidiaries of CCF, with CCF to be renamed as Heritage Southeast Bancorp Inc. |
Metrigraphics LLC | CIRTEC Medical Systems LLC | | Century Park Capital Partners II LP's unit CIRTEC Medical Systems LLC acquired Metrigraphics LLC, a Lowell-based electronic components manufacturer. |
Best Friends Pet Care Inc | Employee Stock Ownership Plan | | Best Friends Pet Care Inc ESOP acquired the entire share capital of Best Friends Pet Care Inc, a Kent-based provider of pet care services, from Belvoir Investment Corp. |
Syncarpha Capital-16.2 Mw Operating Solar Portfolio | Excelsior Energy Inc | | Excelsior Energy Inc acquired the 16.2 mw operating solar portfolio of Syncarpha Capital, a New York City-based financial sponsor. |
Casto Travel Inc | Flight Centre Travel Group Limited | | Flight Centre Travel Group Limited of Australia acquired Casto Travel Inc, a Santa Clara-based travel agency operator. |
Reged Inc | Gryphon Investors Inc | | Gryphon Investors Inc acquired Reged Inc, a Morrisville-based software publisher, from Fiserv Inc via a leveraged buyout transaction. |
Original Rainier Brewery,Seattle,Washington | Investor Group | | An investor group, comprising ScanlanKemperBard Cos LLC and RGA Reinsurance Co, acquired Original Rainier Brewery, a mixed-use collection of designated landmark structures in Georgetown, from Sabey Corp. |
Inland Pipe Rehabilitation LLC | JF Lehman & Co | | JF Lehman & Co acquired Inland Pipe Rehabilitation LLC, a constructor for water and sewer line based in The Woodlands, via a leveraged buyout transaction. |
Kenall Manufacturing Co | Legrand North America LLC | | Legrand SA's unit Legrand North America LLC acquired Kenall Manufacturing Co, a Gurnee-based residential electric lighting fixtures manufacturer. |
Rosenthal Collins Group LLC-Customer Business | Marex Spectron Group Ltd | | Marex Spectron Group Ltd of the UK agreed to acquire the customer business of Rosenthal Collins Group LLC, a Chicago-based securities brokerage. |
Rosenthal Collins-Customer Business | Marex Spectron Group Ltd | | Marex Spectron Group Ltd of the UK agreed to acquire the customer business of Rosenthal Collins, a Chicago-based securities brokerage. |
Sensata Technologies Inc-Magnetic Speed & Position Sensors Business | Minda Industries Ltd | | Minda Industries Ltd of India plans to acquire the magnetic speed & position sensors business of Sensata Technologies Inc, an Attleboro-based manufacturer of semiconductors and related device owned by Sensata Technologies Holding NV. |
Impression Homes LLC | Misawa Homes Co Ltd | | Toyota Home's unit Misawa Homes Co Ltd of Japan plans to acquire a 51% stake in Impression Homes LLC, a Southlake-based housing constructor, from IH Holdings Ltd. Concurrently, Misawa was granted an option to acquire a 49% stake in Impression Homes. |
Strategic Investment Group LLC | Northill Capital LLP | | Securis Investment Partners LLP's unit Northill Capital LLP of the UK acquired a majority interest in Strategic Investment Group LLC, an Arlington-based investment advisor, from FFL Partners LLC via a leveraged buyout transaction. |
Cielo Inc | Permira Advisers LLP | | Permira Advisers Holdings Ltd's unit Permira Advisers LLP of the UK definitively agreed to acquire a majority interest in Cielo Inc, a Brookfield-based provider of executive search services, via a leveraged buyout transaction from Accel-KKR LLC, jointly owned by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co LP and Accel Partners & Co Inc. |
Simplicity Esports LLC | Smaaash Entertainment Inc | | Smaaash Entertainment Inc definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Simplicity Esports LLC, a Boca Raton-based sports club. |
Orchid Underwriters Agency Inc | TowerBrook Capital Partners LP | | TowerBrook Capital Partners LP acquired Orchid Underwriters Agency Inc, a Vero Beach-based carrier for direct property and casualty insurance, from Gryphon Investors Inc. |
Fleet Car Carriers | United Road Services Inc | | The Carlyle Group LP's unit United Road Services Inc acquired Fleet Car Carriers Inc, a Commerce City-based provider of specialized freight trucking services. |
US M&A Deals Announced December 20 to 27, 2018 | | | |
Source: Thomson Reuters | | | |