TargetAcquirerValue ($millions)Synopsis
Allergan IncValeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc47,480.1Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc (Valeant) planned to merge with Allergan Inc (Allergan), an Irvine-based manufacturer of eye care and skin care pharmaceutical products, in a stock swap transaction valued at $47.48 billion, via a hostile offer. Valeant offered $48.3 in cash and 0.83 common shares per Allergan share. Based on Valeant's closing stock price of $126.01 on 21 April 2014, the last full trading day prior the announcement, each Allergan share was valued at $152.888. Upon completion, Allergan and Valeant were to own 43% and 57% in the merged entity, respectively.
Biomet IncZimmer Holdings Inc13,350.0Zimmer Holdings Inc (Zimmer) definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Biomet Inc, a Warsaw-based manufacturer and wholesaler of surgical and medical supplies, for an estimated $13.35 billion from LVB Acquisition Inc, a company owned by TPG Capital LP, KKR & Co LP, Blackstone Group LP and GS Capital Partners LP. The consideration was to consist of $10.35 billion in cash and $3 billion in Zimmer's common shares.
JW Childs Associates LPCanada Pension Plan Investment Board477.0Canada Pension Plan Investment Board acquired an undisclosed majority interest in JW Childs Associates LP, a Boston-based private equity firm, for $477 million in cash.
Cbeyond IncBirch Communications Inc307.7Birch Communications Inc, a unit of KKR & Co LP's Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co LP, definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Cbeyond Inc, an Atlanta-based provider of information technology and communications services, for $10 in cash per share, or a total value of $307.657 million.
PSC Environmental Services LLCStericycle Inc275.0Stericycle Inc acquired PSC Environmental Services LLC, a Houston-based provider of hazardous and nonhazardous waste management services, from Lindsay Goldberg LLC's PSC LLC unit, for $275 million. The consideration consisted of $245 million in cash and $30 million in note.
Vaupell Holdings IncSumitomo Bakelite Co Ltd265.0Sumitomo Bakelite Co Ltd of Japan planned to acquire the entire share capital of Vaupell Holdings Inc, a Seattle-based manufacturer of molded plastic products, from HIG Capital LLC, for $265 million.
221 Main St Office Building,CAColumbia Property Trust Inc228.8Columbia Property Trust Inc acquired 221 Main St office building, a San Francisco-based owner and operator of office building, for $228.8 million. The consideration consisted of $155.8 million in cash and the assumption of $73 million in liabilities.
ConAgra Foods Food Ingredients Co Inc-Flour MillsMiller Milling Co LLC215.0Miller Milling Co LLC (Miller), a wholly owned unit of Nisshin Seifun Group Inc's Nisshin Flour Milling Inc subsidiary agreed to acquire 3 flour mills of ConAgra Foods Food Ingredients Co Inc, an Omaha-based producer and wholesaler of flour and flour related products and a wholly owned unit of ConAgra Foods Inc. Concurrently, Miller agreed to acquire Los Angeles mill of Horizon Milling LLC. The two transactions had a combined value of $215 million.
QinetiQ North America Operations LLCThe SI Organization Inc215.0The SI Organization Inc, a unit of Veritas Capital Partners LP's The Veritas Capital Fund IV LP, agreed to acquire the entire share capital of QinetiQ North America Operations LLC, a McLean-based provider of scientific research, test and evaluation services, from QinetiQ Group PLC (QinetiQ), for $215 million. The consideration was to consist of $165 million in cash and up to $50 million in profit- related payments. The transaction excludes Cyveillance. Originally, in May 2013, QinetiQ was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its American business.
Jasper Design Automation IncCadence Design Systems Inc170.0Cadence Design Systems Inc definitively agreed to acquire Jasper Design Automation Inc, a Mountain View-based provider of verification software, for an estimated $170 million in cash.
Tenaxis Medical IncThe Medicines Co170.0The Medicines Co agreed to acquire Tenaxis Medical Inc, a Mountain View-based manufacturer of surgical sealants and anti-adhesion agents, for an estimated $170 million. The consideration was to consist of $58 million and up to a further $112 million in profit-related payments.
Vans International Foods IncHillshire Brands Co165.0Hillshire Brands Co definitively agreed to acquire Vans International Foods Inc, a Vernon-based producer and wholesaler of frozen breakfast and snack foods, from Healthy Food Holdings LLC, a unit of Catterton Partners Corp, for $165 million.
Zogenix Inc-Sumavel MigraineEndo Health Solutions Inc105.0Endo Health Solutions Inc definitively agreed to acquire the Sumavel migraine therapy business of Zogenix Inc, a San Diego-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, for $105 million. The consideration was to consist of $85 million in cash and up to $20 min in profit-related payments.
PayScale IncWarburg Pincus LLC100.0Warburg Pincus LLC acquired an undisclosed majority interest in PayScale Inc, a Seattle-based provider of online compensation survey for $100 million in cash, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
BANKshares IncSeacoast Banking Corp of FL76.5Seacoast Banking Corp of Florida (Seacoast) definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of BANKshares Inc, a Winter Park-based bank holding company, from Castle Creek Capital LLC, in exchange for 7.09 million Seacoast shares valued at $76.501 million. The shares were valued based on Seacoast's closing stock price of $10. 79 on 23 April 2014, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
HowStuffWorks IncBlucora Inc45.0Blucora Inc definitively agreed to acquire HowStuffWorks Inc, an Atlanta-based provider of online publishing services, from Discovery Communications Inc, for an estimated $45 million in cash.
FineLine Prototyping IncProto Labs Inc38.0Proto Labs Inc acquired FineLine Prototyping Inc, a Raleigh-based provider of precision prototyping and manufacturing services for $38 million.
WebCongress IncCannabis Capital Corp25.0Cannabis Capital Corp (Cannabis ) definitively agreed to acquire WebCongress Inc, a Miami-based provider of digital marketing services, for an estimated $25 million and the issuance of 0.1 million Cannabis restricted common shares.
Alarion Financial Services IncHeritage Financial Group Inc22.1Heritage Financial Group Inc (Heritage) definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Alarion Financial Services Inc, an Ocala-based bank holding company, in exchange for 1. 159 common shares valued at $22.102 million. The shares were valued based on Heritage's closing stock price of $19.07 on 21 April 2014, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
North Akron Savings Bank,Akron,OHPeoples Bancorp,Marietta,OH20.1Peoples Bancorp Inc (Peoples) definitively agreed to merge with Akron-based North Akron Savings Bank, for $20.1 million. The consideration was to consist of $4.02 million in cash, and 0.633 million shares valued at $16.08 million. The shares were valued based on Peoples' closing stock price of $25. 39 on 18 April 2014, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
First Financial Service CorpCommunity Bank Shares of IN17.0Community Bank Shares Of Indiana Inc, New Albany, Indiana agreed to acquire the entire share capital of First Financial Service Corp, an Elizabethtown-based bank holding company, in a stock swap transaction valued at $16.954 million. Community Bank Shares offered 0.153 shares per First Financial Service Corp share. Based on Community Bank Shares' closing stock price of $22. 71 on 21 April 2014, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each First Financial Service Corp share was valued at $3.475.
American TV & Appliance of Madison Inc-Stores(3)Steinhafels Inc12.5Steinhafels Inc acquired three stores of bankrupt American TV & Appliance of Madison Inc, a Madison-based retailer of furniture and electrical appliances, for $12.75 million.
Annex Manufacturing IncStandard Motor Products Inc11.5Standard Motor Products Inc acquired Annex Manufacturing Inc, a Fort Worth-based manufacturer of temperature control products for an estimated $11.5 million in cash.
Loe & AssociatesSW China Imports Inc9.5SW China Imports Inc (SW) agreed to acquire Loe & Associates, a Port Townsend-based owner and operator of a medical cannabis collective, in exchange for 126 million SW common shares, valued at $9.45 million. The shares were valued based on SWs closing stock price of $0.075 on 17 April 2014, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
Crop Farm,Burlington,COFarmland Partners Inc8.8Farmland Partners Inc agreed to acquire a crop farm located in Burlington, Colorado, for an estimated $8.75 million.
Sanofi Aventis Inc-Cell TherapyAastrom Biosciences Inc6.5Aastrom Biosciences Inc definitively agreed to acquire the Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine business of Sanofi Aventis Inc, a Bridgewater-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and health & beauty aids, from Sanofi SA of France, for $6.5 million. The consideration was to consist of $4 million in cash, and $2.4 in promissory note.
Popular Community Bank-CA BranchesBanc of CA NA,Irvine5.4Banc of California NA, a wholly-owned unit of Banc of California Inc, definitively agreed to acquire 20 California branch network of Orlando-based Popular Community Bank (PCB), a unit of Popular Inc, for an estimated $5.4 million. Concurrently, Harbor Community Bank definitively agreed to acquire nine Central Florida branches of PCB, and First Midwest Bank definitively agreed to acquire 12 Illinois branches of PCB.
Cardinal Energy Group Inc-Oil and Gas AssetsCalifornia Hydrocarbons Corp1.7California Hydrocarbons Corp acquired the oil and gas assets from Cardinal Energy Group Inc, a Columbus-based oil and gas exploration and production company, in exchange for 3 million common shares owned by California Hydrocarbons in Cardinal Energy, for a total value of $1.74 million. The shares were valued based on the company's closing stock price of $0. 58 on 23 April 2014, the last full trading day prior to the announcement of the board.
Nimbo LLCiGen Networks Corp0.5iGenNetworks Corp (iGen) agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Nimbo LLC, a Murrieta-based developer of asset protection solutions software, in exchange for 2.5 million common shares, valued at $0.525 million. The shares were valued based on iGen's closing stock price of $0. 21 on 21 April 2014, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
Premium Exploration Inc-Mill SiteNew Jersey Mining Co0.4New Jersey Mining Co (New Jersey) acquired the Bennett Company Mill Site of Premium Exploration Inc, a Vancouver-based mineral mining and exploration company. Concurrently, New Jersey acquired 13 Red Elk Group patented claims of Premium Exploration Inc. The two transactions had a combined value of an estimated $0. 425 million.
HireStrategy IncAddison Group LLC Addison Group LLC acquired HireStrategy Inc, a Reston-based provider of professional staffing and consulting services. Terms were not disclosed.
Grede Holdings LLCAmerican Securities LLC American Securities LLC was rumored to be planning to acquire Grede Holdings LLC, a Southfield-based manufacturer and wholesaler of iron castings and cast metal components, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed, but according to people familiar with the deal, the transaction was valued at $800 million.
Event Rentals IncApollo Global Management LLC Apollo Global Management LLC, through its undisclosed funds, planned to acquire Event Rentals Inc (Event), an Inglewood-based provider of party supplies rental services, in a leveraged buyout transaction, via an auction. Originally, in February 2014, Event announced that it was seeking a buyer for the company.
Sears Logistics Services Inc-Distribution FacilityArc Capital Partners LLC Arc Capital Partners LLC acquired distribution facility and retail outlet of Sears Logistics Services Inc, a Hoffman Estates-based provider of supply chain solutions.
American Wholesalers Underwriting LtdArthur J Gallagher & Co Arthur J Gallagher & Co agreed to acquire American Wholesalers Underwriting Ltd, a Stamford-based provider of commercial property/casualty insurance products and services. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Scroll KitAutomattic Inc Automattic Inc acquired Scroll Kit, a New York-based developer of web based applications which users can develop websites without writing codes. Terms were not disclosed.
Viewpoint Construction SoftwareBain Capital LLC Bain Capital LLC acquired an undisclosed majority interest in Viewpoint Construction Software, a Portland-based developer of construction management software, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed but, according to people familiar with the transaction, the deal was valued at an estimated $230 million.
Johnny on the Spot LLCBalance Point Capital Partners LP Balance Point Capital Partners LP, a unit of First New England Capital LP, acquired an undisclosed majority interest in Johnny on the Spot LLC, located in Old Bridge, New Jersey, provides portable toilet rental services.
OTB Acquisition LLCBorder Holdings LLC Border Holdings LLC, an affiliate of Argonne Capital Group, definitively agreed to acquire OTB Acquisition LLC, doing business as On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, a Dallas-based owner and operator of restaurants, from Golden Gate Capital. Terms were not disclosed.
Aetrium Inc-Test Handler BusinessBoston Semi Equipment LLC Boston Semi Equipment LLC, through its Boston Semi Automation LLC agreed to acquire the Test Handler business of Aetrium Inc, a St Paul-based manufacturer of electric thermal equipment.
ValleyCrest Cos IncBrickman Group Ltd Brickman Group Ltd, a unit of KKR & Co LP, was rumored to be planning to acquire ValleyCrest Cos Inc, a Calabasas-based provider of landscape services, from MSD Capital LP. Terms were not disclosed, but according to sources familiar with the transaction, the deal was valued at an estimated $1 billion.
Pacific Resources Benefits Advisors LLCBrown & Brown Inc Brown & Brown Inc, through a subsidiary, agreed to merge with Pacific Resources Benefits Advisors LLC, a Chicago-based provider of employee benefits advisory services.
Itaas IncCognizant Tech Solutions Corp Cognizant Technology Solutions Co acquired Itaas Inc, a Duluth-based provider of digital video solutions. Terms were not disclosed.
DigitalPersona IncCross Match Technologies Inc Cross Match Technologies Inc definitively agreed to merge with DigitalPersona Inc, a Redwood-based developer of biometric identity verification solutions. Terms were not disclosed.
The Cosmopolitan of Las VegasCrown Resorts Ltd Crown Resorts Ltd of Australia was rumored to be planning to acquire The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, a Las Vegas-based Las Vegas. Terms were not disclosed but, according to sources close to the situation, the deal was valued at an estimated $2 billion.
Nexus IS IncDimension Data Holdings PLC Dimension Data Holdings PLC of South Africa, a unit of Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp, acquired Nexus IS Inc, a Valencia-based provider of advanced IT solutions. Terms were not disclosed.
Prince Contracting LLCDragados Construction USA Inc Dragados Construction USA Inc, wholly-owned unit of Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA's Dragados SA subsidiary, agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Prince Contracting LLC, a Tampa-based construction company, from Soares da Costa America Inc, a unit of the Grupo Soares da Costa SGPS SA subsidiary of Manuel Fino SGPS SAs Investifino- Investimentos e Participacoes SGPS SA unit.
Singleton Oil Field,NEElk Petroleum Ltd Elk Petroleum Ltd of Australia agreed to acquire Singleton Oil Field, a Nebraska-based oil and gas exploration company. Terms were not disclosed.
Grand StEtsy Inc Etsy Inc agreed to acquire Grand St, a New York-based online boutique for electronics. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
eVantage Technologies InceVantage Solutions Inc eVantage Solutions Inc, a unit of Kellton Tech Solutions Ltd, acquired eVantage Technologies Inc, an Iselin-based provider of information technology services.
ZEFR IncFandango Inc Fandango Inc, a unit of Comcast Corp, agreed to acquire ZEFR Inc, a Venice-based provider of SaaS-based technology solutions platform. Terms were not disclosed.
CineBX Film LibraryFilmOn PLC FilmOn PLC of the UK, a unit of Global Emerging Markets Ltd, acquired CineBX film library, a provider of film and historical TV footage library and archive services.
Popular Community Bank-IL BranchesFirst Midwest Bank,Plainfield First Midwest Bank, a unit of First Midwest Bancorp Inc, definitively agreed to acquire 12 Illinois branches of Orlando-based Popular Community Bank (PCB), a unit of Popular Inc. Concurrently, Banc of California definitively agreed to acquire 20 California branch network of PCB, and Harbor Community Bank definitively agreed to acquire nine Central Florida branches of PCB.
Bayer Protective Services IncFirst Security Services First Security Services acquired Bayer Protective Services Inc, a Sacramento-based provider of security patrol services. Terms were not disclosed.
Flat Rock Assembly PlantFord Motor Co Ford Motor Co was rumored to be planning to acquire the remaining 50% which it did not already own in Flat Rock Assembly Plant from Mazda Motor Corp, a Hiroshima-based manufacturer and wholesaler of automobiles and automobile parts.
Secure Document Technology CorpFPX LLC FPX LLC acquired Secure Document Technology Corp, a Portland-based provider of information technology services.
Williamsen Manufacturing IncGodwin Manufacturing Co Inc Godwin Manufacturing Co Inc acquired Williamsen Manufacturing Inc, a Salt Lake City-based manufacturer and wholesaler of trailers and truck equipment. Terms were not disclosed.
Westpeak Global Advisors LLCGoldman Sachs Asset Management LP Goldman Sachs Asset Management LP, a unit of Goldman Sachs Group Inc, agreed to acquire Westpeak Global Advisors LLC, a Lafayette-based provider of investment management and research services.
Popular Community Bank-Central FL BranchesHarbor Community Bank Harbor Community Bank definitively agreed to acquire nine Central Florida branches of Orlando-based Popular Community Bank, (PCB) a unit of Popular Inc. Concurrently, Banc of California definitively agreed to acquire 20 California branch network of PCB, and First Midwest definitively agreed to acquire 12 Illinois branches PCB.
BP PLC-Assets(4)Hilcorp Energy Co Hilcorp Energy Co agreed to acquire 68% ownership interest in Endicott, 98.6% ownership interest in Northstar, 50% ownership interest Milne Point and Liberty, from BP PLC, a London-based oil and gas exploration and production company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Litecontrol CorpHubbell Inc Hubbell Inc acquired Litecontrol Corp, a Plympton-based designer and manufacturer of commercial lighting systems. Terms were not disclosed.
Vonlay LLCHuron Consulting Group Inc Huron Consulting Group Inc agreed to acquire Vonlay LLC, a Middleton-based provider of healthcare technology consulting services. Terms were not disclosed.
WorkForce Software IncInsight Venture Partners LLC Insight Venture Partners LLC acquired an undisclosed majority stake in WorkForce Software Inc, a Livonia-based developer of web-based timesheet software, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed.
Federal Network Systems LLCJacobs Engineering Group Inc Jacobs Engineering Group Inc agreed to acquire Federal Network Systems LLC, an Arlington-based provider of systems integration, enterprise-wide communication solutions and professional services, from Verizon Communications Inc. Terms were not disclosed.
Korrelate IncJD Power & Associates Inc JD Power & Associates Inc, a unit of McGraw Hill Financial Inc, acquired Korrelate Inc, a New York-based developer of information retrieval software. Terms were not disclosed.
Axiom EPMKaufman Hall & Associates Inc Kaufman Hall & Associates Inc acquired Axiom EPM, a Portland-based developer of software. Terms were not disclosed.
Ross Aviation LLCLandmark Aviation Landmark Aviation, a unit of The Carlyle Group LP, definitively agreed to acquire Ross Aviation LLC, a Broomfield-based investment company.
DMND IncLatteno Food Corp Latteno Food Corp acquired DMND Inc, an Orange County-based provider of medical marijuana delivery services.
Elizabeth Arden IncLG Household & Health Care Ltd LG Household & Health Care Ltd of South Korea, planned to acquire Elizabeth Arden Inc, a Miramar-based manufacturer and wholesaler of perfumes, cosmetics, and a variety of men's and women's footwear.
Hansberger Global Investors IncMadison Asset Management LLC Madison Asset Management LLC planned to acquire Hansberger Global Investors Inc, a wholly-owned unit of Natixis Global Asset Management, a Fort Lauderdale-based provider of investment management services.
ShiftEight LLCMakeable LLC Makeable LLC acquired ShiftEight LLC, a New York-based provider of web development services.
Dharma Therapeutics IncMarduk Solution Co Ltd Marduk Solution Co Ltd of Japan agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Dharma Therapeutics Inc, a Seattle-based biotechnology company, from Transcu Ltd, a unit of Transcu Group Ltd.
Housen Financial Group IncMariner Wealth Advisors LLC Mariner Wealth Advisors LLC acquired an undisclosed majority interest in Housen Financial Group Inc, a Manasquan-based financial planning firm.
Fredericksburg Anesthesia Associates IncMEDNAX Inc MENDAX Inc acquired Fredericksburg Anesthesia Associates Inc, a provider of anesthesia services. Terms were not disclosed.
Horizon Milling LLC-Los Angeles MillMiller Milling Co LLC Miller Milling Co LLC (Miller), a wholly owned unit of Nisshin Seifun Group Inc's Nisshin Flour Milling Inc subsidiary agreed to acquire Los Angeles mill of Horizon Milling LLC, a Wayzata-based producer and wholesaler of flour and flour products from a joint venture between Cargill Inc and Cenex Harvest States Cooperatives. Concurrently, Miller agreed to acquire 3 flour mills of ConAgra Foods Food Ingredients Co Inc. The two transactions had a combined value of $215 million.
Mills Music Inc-Stores(6)Music & Arts Center Inc Music & Arts Center Inc, a unit of the Guitar Center Inc subsidiary of Bain Capital LLC's Bain Capital Partners LLC unit, acquired six music stores of Mills Music Inc, a Bothell-based retailer of musical instruments.
Premium Exploration Inc-Claims(13)New Jersey Mining Co New Jersey Mining Co acquired 13 Elk Group patented claims of Premium Exploration Inc, Vancouver-based mineral mining and exploration company. Concurrently, New Jersey acquired the Bennett Company Mill Site of Premium Exploration Inc. The two transactions had a combined value of an estimated $0.425 million.
Pregis CorpOlympus Partners LP Olympus Partners LP agreed to acquire Pregis Corp, a Deerfield-based packaging products manufacturer, from AEA Investors LP, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed.
Kenwood VineyardPernod Ricard USA LLC Pernod Ricard USA LLC, a unit of Pernod Ricard SA agreed to acquire Kenwood Vineyard, a Kenwood-based producer of premium wines, from F Korbel & Bros Inc.
Harveys Agricultural Solutions LLCPinnacle Agriculture Holdings LLC Pinnacle Agriculture Holdings LLC (Pinnacle) acquired Harveys Agricultural Solutions LLC, a Carson-based provider of agricultural services. Concurrently, Pinnacle acquired 3D Agronomy.
3D AgronomyPinnacle Agriculture Holdings LLC Pinnacle Agriculture Holdings LLC (Pinnacle) acquired 3D Agronomy, a Lennon-based provider of agricultural services. Concurrently, Pinnacle acquired Harveys Agricultural Solutions LLC.
Accruity IncPoints International Ltd Points International Ltd of Canada acquired the entire share capital of Accruity Inc, a San Francisco-based provider of travel booking services.
Medifast Inc-Medifast Centers(11)Productos Medix SA de CV Productos Medix SA de CV of Mexico, a unit of Natus Medical Inc's Medix Industrial y Comercial SA subsidiary, acquired 11 Medifast Weight Control Centers, located in Texas and Florida, from Medifast Inc, an Owings Mills-based manufacturer and retailer of vitamins and health products including weight and disease management, meal replacement and sports nutrition products. Terms were not disclosed.
DomainSponsorRook Media GmbH Rook Media Gmbh of Switzerland acquired DomainSponsor, a Los Angeles-based provider of domain parking and services platform, from Oversee.net. Terms were not disclosed.
General Electric Co-Certain AssetsSeeking Buyer In April 2014, General Electric Co, a Fairfield-based manufacturer and wholesaler of power generation, transmission, distribution and control equipments, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its model production, test equipment, support and facility equipment from its solar facility.
Square IncSeeking Buyer Square Inc, a San Francisco-based provider of payment processing services, discontinued rumors that it was seeking a buyer for the company.
Sage Automotive Interiors IncSeeking Buyer In April 2014, The Gores Group LLC, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its Sage Automotive Interiors Inc unit, a Greenville-based manufacturer and wholesaler of automotive bodycloth and headliners.
Perryscope Productions LLCSFX Entertainment Inc SFX Entertainment Inc acquired Perryscope Productions LLC, a New York-based provider of licensing and merchandise services.
JBR Environmental Consultants IncStantec Inc Stantec Inc of Canada signed a Letter of Intent {LoI} to acquire JBR Environmental Consultants Inc, a Sandy-based provider of environmental consulting services.
Fronterra Integrated Geosciences LLCTask Geoscience Ltd Task Geoscience Ltd of the UK merged with Fronterra Integrated Geosciences LLC, a Houston-based provider of geological consultancy services. Terms were not disclosed. On completion, the merged entity is named Task Fronterra Group.
Robichaux Automation & Control IncUSJ-IMECO Holding Co LLC USJ-IMECO Holding Co LLC, a unit of JF Lehman & Co, acquired Robichaux Automation & Control Inc, a Metairie-based automation system integrator.
EDN Aviation IncVelocity Aerospace Group Inc Velocity Aerospace Group Inc acquired EDN Aviation Inc, a Van Nuys-based provider of repair and refurbishment of aircraft cockpit panels.
Crossland LLC-Certain AssetsWedbush Securities Inc Wedbush Securities Inc, a unit of Wedbush Inc, agreed to acquire certain assets of Crossland LLC, a Chicago-based provider of futures and derivatives trading and clearing services. The transaction was to include Crosslands futures execution and clearing operations.
WelloWeight Watchers International Inc Weight Watchers International Inc, a majority- owned unit of The Invus Group LLC's Artal Luxembourg SA, was rumored to be planning to acquire Wello, a San Francisco-based online fitness company.

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