TargetAcquirerValue ($millions)Synopsis
Atmel CorpDialog Semiconductor PLC4,388.0Dialog Semiconductor PLC (Dialog) of the UK agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Atmel Corp (Atmel), a San Jose-based manufacturer and wholesaler of semiconductors, for $4.388 billion. Dialog offered $4.65 in cash and 0.112 Dialog ordinary shares per Atmel share. Based on Dialog's closing stock price of $51.407 on 18 September 2015, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Atmel share was valued at $10.408. Originally, in June 2015, Atmel was rumored to be seeking a buyer for entire share capital of the company. China Electronics Corp was named as rumored bidder.
Landmark AviationBBA Aviation PLC2,065.0BBA Aviation PLC of the UK definitively agreed to acquire Landmark Aviation, a Houston-based provider of business aviation services, from The Carlyle Group LP (Carlyle Group), for an estimated $2.065 billion in cash. Originally, in August 2015, Carlyle Group was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its Landmark Aviation unit.
Colony American Homes IncStarwood Waypoint Residential Trust1,475.8Starwood Waypoint Residential Trust (Starwood), a unit of Starwood Property Trust Inc, definitively agreed to merge with Colony American Homes Inc (Colony), a Santa Monica-based real estate development trust, in exchange for 64.87 million Starwood common shares worth $1.476 bil, in a reverse takeover transaction. The shares' value was based on Starwood's closing stock price of $22.75 on 18 September 2015, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. Upon completion, Starwood and Colony shareholders are expected to own 41% and 59% of the merged entity respectively.
GWF Energy Holdings LLCAltaGas Power Holdings(US)Inc642.0AltaGas Power Holdings (US) Inc, a unit of AltaGas Ltd, agreed to acquire GWF Energy Holdings LLC, owner and operator of natural gas plants, from Highstar Capital IV LP, owned by Highstar Capital LP, for an estimated $642 million. The transaction will include the 330 MW Tracy facility, the 97 MW Hanford facility and the 96 MW Henrietta facility.
Pinova Holdings IncSymrise AG417.0Symrise AG of Germany definitively agreed to acquire Pinova Holdings Inc, a Brunswick-based manufacturer of organic chemicals, from TorQuest Partners Inc for $417 million.
EDAC Technologies Corp-Composites DivisionMeggitt PLC340.0Meggitt PLC of the UK agreed to acquire composites division of EDAC Technologies Corp, a Cheshire-based manufacturer of aircraft engines and engine parts, ultimately owned by Greenbriar Equity Group LLC, for $340 million in cash.
Extended Stay America Inc-Hotel Portfolio(53)DW Crossland Owner LLC285.0DW Crossland Owner LLC, a unit of Westmont Hospitality Group Inc, definitively agreed to acquire the portfolio of 53 hotels from Extended Stay America Inc, a Charlotte-based owner and operator of hotels and motels, for $285 million in cash. The transaction was to include Crossland Economy Studios intellectual property.
Argotec LLCSchweitzer-Mauduit International Inc280.0Schweitzer-Mauduit International Inc definitively agreed to acquire Argotec LLC, a Greenfield-based manufacturer of laminated plastics, from Wind Point Partners for an estimated $280 million.
Portware LLCFactSet Research Systems Inc265.0FactSet Research Systems Inc agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Portware LLC, a New York-based developer of trade management software, from Long Ridge Equity Partners LLC and other undisclosed sellers for $265 million in cash.
Alta Mesa Eagle LLCEnerVest Ltd125.0EnerVest Ltd, through its affiliates, agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Alta Mesa Eagle LLC, a Houston-based oil and gas exploration and production company, from Alta Mesa Holdings LP, ultimately owned by Alta Mesa Investment Holdings Inc, for $125 million.
Williamette Egg Farms LLCPost Holdings Inc90.0Post Holdings Inc planned to acquire Williamette Egg Farms LLC, a Canby-based producer, processor, wholesaler and distributor of eggs and egg products, for $90 million.
Dent-A-Med IncAaron's Inc55.0Aaron's Inc agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Dent-A-Med Inc, a Springdale-based provider of healthcare financing services, for $55 million in cash.
Tabernus LLCRegenersis PLC12.0Regenersis PLC of the UK acquired Tabernus LLC, an Austin-based provider of data erasure software and hardware products, for $12 million. The transaction was to include Tabernus Europe Ltd.
Ramp Holdings Inc-Media BusinesscXense ASA10.0cXense ASA of Norway agreed to acquire the media business of Ramp Holdings Inc, a Boston-based developer of media content solutions software, for $10 million. The consideration consisted of $5.5 million in ordinary share, $4.5 million in cash, and an undisclosed amount in profit-related payments.
Monroe Publishing CoNew Media Investment Group Inc5.2New Media Investment Group Inc acquired Monroe Publishing Co, a Monroe-based provider of publishing services, for $5.2 million.
Freedom Pain HospitalNobilis Health Corp3.2Nobilis Health Corp, a unit of Canada Healthcare Acquisition Inc, planned to acquire a 60% interest in Freedom Pain Hospital, a Scottsdale-based owner and operator of a hospital, for $3.2 million.
AppRedeem IncPerk.com Inc2.5Perk.com Inc (Perk.com) acquired the entire share capital of AppRedeem Inc, a San Francisco-based provider of advertising platform services, in exchange for 0.832 million Perk.com common shares valued at $2.511 million. The shares were valued based on Perk.com's closing stock price of $3.019 on 18 September 2015, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
PunchTab Inc@WalmartLabs WalmartLabs, a unit of Wal-Mart Stores Inc, acquired PunchTab Inc, a Palo Alto-based provider of marketing consulting services.
Sagacious Consultants LLCAccenture PLC Accenture PLC of Republic of Ireland agreement to acquire Sagacious Consultants LLC, a Lenexa- based provider of electronic health record (EHR) consulting services. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Beacon Bank,Shorewood,MinnesotaAlerus Financial Corp Alerus Financial Corp definitively agreed to acquire Shorewood-based Beacon Bank.
Golden Road Brewing IncAnheuser-Busch Inbev Anheuser-Busch Inbev of Belgium, planned to acquire Golden Road Brewing Inc, a Los Angeles-based producer of beers.
AppCarousel IncAppDirect LLC AppDirect LLC acquired AppCarousel Inc, a Los Angeles-based developer of application management software.
Renick Group IncArevo Group Inc Arevo Group Inc merged with Renick Group Inc, a Roanoke-based provider of professional recruiting and staffing services. Terms were not disclosed.
Marino Therapy CentersBenchMark Rehab Partners BenchMark Rehab Partners acquired Marino Therapy Centers, a Maryville-based provider of physical therapy services.
Nautic Global Group IncBennington Marine Inc Bennington Marine Inc, a unit of Balmoral Advisors LLC, definitively agreed to acquire Nautic Global Group Inc, an Elkhart-based manufacturer of boats.
Rhino Realty LLCBerkshire Hathaway Inc Berkshire Hathaway Inc acquired Rhino Realty LLC, an Albuquerque-based real estate agency.
Synowledge LLCBioClinica Inc BioClinica Inc, a unit of JLL Partners Fund VI LP, acquired Synowledge LLC, a Miami-based provider of pharmacovigilance and IT services.
BioDuro LLCBridgeWest LLC BridgeWest LLC acquired BioDuro LLC, a Wilmington-based provider of drug discovery outsourcing services, from Pharmaceutical Product Development Inc, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Private Systems IncCataract Steel Industries Inc Cataract Steel Industries Inc acquired Private Systems Inc, a manufacturer of steel machinery products.
Galleria Towers,Dallas,TexasCBRE Global Investors CBRE Global Investors, a unit of CBRE Group Inc, acquired Galleria Towers, a Dallas-based owner and operator of office buildings.
Learning Object IncCengage Learning Inc Cengage Learning Inc acquired Learning Object Inc, a Washington-based provider of educational technology services. Terms were not disclosed.
Plaza Townhomes,Portland,OregonCommunity Preservation Partners LLC Community Preservation Partners LLC, a unit of WNC & Associates Inc, agreed to acquire Plaza Townhomes, a Portland-based housing community.
Seafreight Agencies IncCrowley Maritime Corp Crowley Maritime Corp, a unit of Crowley Holdings Inc, signed a Letter of Intent {LoI} to acquire Seafreight Agencies Inc, a Doral-based provider of logistics services.
Montebello Container CorpCrown Paper Group Inc Crown Paper Group Inc, a unit of Lindsay Goldberg LLC, acquired Montebello Container Corp, a Santa Fe Springs-based manufacturer of corrugated sheets.
Integrated Technologies of KansasCybertron International Inc Cybertron International Inc acquired Integrated Technologies of Kansas, a Wichita-based network solutions provider. Terms were not disclosed.
The Everett Clinic IncDaVita HealthCare Partners Inc DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc planned to acquire the entire share capital of The Everett Clinic Inc, an Everett-based provider of health care services. Terms were not disclosed.
LEAFtvDemand Media Inc Demand Media Inc acquired LEAFtv, a software publisher. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
ER Centers of America IncER Holdings ER Holdings agreed to acquire ER Centers of America Inc, a Plano-based owner and operator of emergency medical care facilities.
Eaton Medical Transport IncFirst Care Medical Services LLC First Care Medical Services LLC acquired Eaton Medical Transport Inc, an Eaton-based provider of ambulatory health care services.
Peoples Bank of Arlington Heights,Arlington Heights,IllinoisFirst Midwest Bancorp Inc, Itasca,Illinois First Midwest Bancorp Inc, definitively agreed to acquire Arlington Heights-based Peoples' Bank of Arlington Heights from Peoples Bancorp Inc.
SouthEast PropsFONU2 Inc FONU2 Inc signed a Letter of Intent {LoI} to acquire SouthEast Props, a Wilmington-based provider of decoration and prop rental services.
Vintage Parts IncGenNx360 Capital Partners LLC GenNx360 Capital Partners LLC acquired Vintage Parts Inc, a Beaver Dam-based wholesaler of original slow moving and inactive OEM replacement parts, from Sentinel Capital Partners LLC, in a secondary buyouot transaction. Terms were not disclosed. Originally, Sentinel acquired Vintage Parts Inc in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Gilchrist & Soames LtdGuest Supply Inc Guest Supply Inc, a unit of Sysco Corp, acquired Gilchrist & Soames Ltd, a Plainfield-based manufacturer and wholesaler of hospitality products, from Swander Pace Capital LLC. Terms were not disclosed.
Enterprise Consulting Solutions IncHealthPort Inc HealthPort Inc, a unit of New Mountain Capital LLC, acquired Enterprise Consulting Solutions Inc, a Phoenix-based provider of medical record retrieval services and software.
StrongView Systems IncHGGC LLC HGGC LLC definitively agreed to acquire an undisclosed majority interest in StrongView Systems Inc, a Redwood City-based provider of contextual marketing solutions services, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
MSDP Group LLCHigh Performance Industries Inc High Performance Industries Inc, a unit of Lincolnshire Management Inc, acquired MSDP Group LLC, an El Paso-based manufacturer of electrical engine equipment, from Z Capital Partners LLC. Terms were not disclosed.
Easthampton Savings Bank, Easthampton,MAHometown Bank,Oxford, Massachusetts Hometown Bank, planned to acquire the entire share capital of Easthampton Savings Bank.
Techniks IndustriesInvestor Group A management-led investor group, comprised of Audax Group LP, acquired Techniks Industries, an Indianapolis-based provider of industrial cutting tools and tool holders, from Tenex Capital Management LLC, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
NSync Services InciTeknik Holding Corp iTeknik Holding Corp signed a Letter of Intent {LoI} to acquire NSync Services Inc, a Grand Prairie-based provider of data networking and telecommunications technology services, for cash and common shares.
Reynolds American Inc-AssetsJapan Tobacco Inc Japan Tobacco Inc of Japan was rumored to be planning to acquire assets of Reynolds American Inc, a Winston Salem-based producer of cigarettes and other tobacco products. Terms were not disclosed, but according to people familiar with the transaction, the deal is valued at around $5 bil.
Alternaturals IncMedgen Inc Medgen Inc acquired the entire share capital of Alternaturals Inc, a Grandville-based manufacturer of medicinals and botanicals. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Messenger Holding CorpOrchard Holdings Group LLC Orchard Holdings Group LLC acquired Messenger Holding Corp, an Auburn-based manufacturer and wholesaler memorial stationery, specialty products and innovative technologies for funeral homes, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Braun CorpPatricia Industries Patricia Industries of Sweden, a unit of Investor AB, agreed to acquire Braun Corp, a Winamac-based manufacturer of automotive mobility products.
Huskie Tools IncPlatte River Ventures LLC Platte River Ventures LLC acquired Huskie Tools Inc, a Glendale Heights-based wholesaler of cutting and compression tools, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Lehigh Regional Medical Center,Lehigh Acres,FloridaPrime Healthcare Services Inc Prime Healthcare Services Inc definitively agreed to acquire Lehigh Regional Medical Center, a Lehigh Acres-based hospital operator, from Community Health Systems Inc.
Unison Partners LLCRepEquity Inc RepEquity Inc acquired Unison Partners LLC, a Washington-based provider of digital and brand agency services.
EnerTax Consultants LPRyan LLC Ryan LLC acquired EnerTax Consultants LP, a Houston-based provider of tax severance tax consulting services.
Valvoline CoShareholders Ashland Inc planned to spin off its Valvoline Co unit, a Lexington-based wholesaler and distributor of automotive lubricants, to its shareholders.
Refulgent Software LLCShopKeep.com Inc ShopKeep.com Inc acquired Refulgent Software LLC dba Ambur, a Buffalo-based developer of restaurant applications software.
Seatek Co IncSouthwire Co LLC Southwire Co LLC acquired Seatek Co Inc, a Stamford-based manufacturer of hand tools and motorized equipment.
A Stucki CoStone Canyon Industries LLC Stone Canyon Industries LLC acquired A Stucki Co, a Moon Township-based manufacturer of railroad rolling stock, from Quad-C Management Inc.
TextureMedia LLCUltra/Standard Distributors Inc Ultra/Standard Distributors Inc acquired TextureMedia LLC, an Austin-based provider of online hair care information services.
Fairwood VillageUnited Church Homes Inc United Church Homes Inc acquired Fairwood Village, a Beavercreek-based owner and operator of a senior housing community. Terms were not disclosed.
Benefit Controls IncUSI Insurance Services LLC USI Insurance Services LLC, a unit of USI Holdings Corp, acquired Benefit Controls Inc, a Charlotte-based provider of employee benefits consulting services. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Valero Energy Corp-Corpus Christi Terminal Services BusinessValero Energy Partners LP Valero Energy Partners LP, a majority-owned unit of Valero Energy Corp, planned to acquire the Corpus Christi terminal services business of Valero Energy Corp, a San Antonio-based manufacturer and wholesaler of petroleum products, in an internal reorganization.
Cover IncVelocity Mobile Ltd Velocity Mobile Ltd of Canada acquired Cover Inc, a New York-based developer of mobile payments software. Terms were not disclosed.
General Electric Co-Embedded Technology & Systems BusinessVeritas Capital Partners LP Veritas Capital Partners LP agreed to acquire the embedded technology & systems business of General Electric Co, a Fairfield-based and wholesaler of power generation, transmission, distribution and control equipments in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Taluswood Apartments,Mountlake Terrace,WashingtonWaterton Associates LLC Waterton Associates LLC acquired Taluswood Apartments, a Mountlake Terrace-based owner and operator of apartments.
US M&A Deals Announced September 20-September 25, 2015   
Source: Thomson Reuters