| Target | Acquirer | Value ($millions) | Synopsis |
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| PetSmart Inc | PetSmart Inc SPV | 8,440.6 | PetSmart Inc SPV, a special purpose acquisition vehicle formed by BC Partners Ltd of the UK, StepStone Group LLC, Caisse de Depot & Placement du Quebec of Canada and Longview Asset Management LLC for the purpose of making the acquisition, definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of PetSmart Inc, a Phoenix-based owner and operator of specialty pet retail stores, for USD 83 in cash per common share, restricted common shares and performance stock units, or a total value of USD 8.441 billion in a leveraged buyout transaction. Originally, in August 2014, PetSmart was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co LP, Apax Partners, Bain Capital, Clayton Dubilier & Rice LLC, Apollo Global Management LLC, BC Partners Ltd and Carlyle were named as rumored bidders. |
| Riverbed Technology Inc | Riverbed Technology Inc SPV | 3,307.0 | Riverbed Technology Inc SPV, a special purpose vehicle formed by Thoma Bravo LLC and Teachers Private Capital, a unit of Ontario Teachers Pension Plan, definitively agreed to acquire Riverbed Technology Inc, a San Francisco-based manufacturer of steelhead and cloud products, for USD 21 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 3.307 billion in a leveraged buyout transaction. |
| Bumble Bee Foods LLC | Thai Union Frozen Products PCL | 1,510.0 | Thai Union Frozen PLC of Thailand agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Bumble Bee Foods LLC, a San Diego-based producer and wholesaler of fish and sea foods, from Lion Capital LLP for USD 1.510 billion. Originally, in June 2014, Lion Capital LLP was rumored to be seeking a buyer for Bumble Bee Foods. Thai Union Frozen Products PCL, Post Holdings Inc and Mitsubishi Corp were named as rumored potential bidders. |
| Emerson Electric Co-Power Transmission | Regal Beloit Corp | 1,440.0 | Regal Beloit Corp definitively agreed to acquire the power transmission solutions business unit of Emerson Electric Co, a St Louis-based manufacturer and wholesaler of electric products and systems, for an estimated USD 1.44 billion. The consideration offered was to consist of USD 1.4 billion in cash and the assumption of USD 40 million in liabilities. Originally, in August 2014, Emerson Electric was rumored to be seeking buyer for its business unit via auction. |
| ADM Cocoa | Olam International Ltd | 1,300.0 | Olam International Ltd of Singapore agreed to acquire ADM Cocoa, a Milwaukee-based producer of cocoa products, from Archer Daniels Midland Co for an estimated USD 1.3 billion in cash. |
| Xerox Corp-Information Technology Outsourcing | Atos SE | 1,100.0 | Atos SE of France agreed to acquire the information technology outsourcing business of Xerox Corp, a Norwalk-based manufacturer of business machines and equipment, for an estimated USD 1.1 billion in cash. |
| Dynacast International Inc | Partners Group Holding AG | 1,100.0 | Partners Group Holding AG of Switzerland agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Dynacast International Inc, a Charlotte-based manufacturer of precision engineered metal components, from an investor group consisting of Kenner & Co Inc, Izurium Capital Management Ltd, W Capital Partners, Laurel Crown Partners LLC, Babson Capital Management LLC and Macquarie Capital Group Ltd for an estimated USD 1.1 billion in cash in a secondary buyout transaction. Previously, the investor group acquired Dynacast International in a leveraged buyout transaction. |
| Volcano Corp | Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV | 947.6 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Volcano Corp, a San Diego-based manufacturer of intravascular ultrasound catheters and functional measurement guidewires, for USD 18 in cash per common share and restricted common share, or a total value of USD 947.583 million via a tender offer. The offer was conditioned upon at least 50% of Volcano's shares being tendered. Upon completion, Volcano common shares were to be delisted from the NASDAQ Stock Exchange. Originally, In September 2014, Volcano announced that it was seeking a buyer for the company. |
| ARX Holding Corp | The Progressive Corp | 875.0 | The Progressive Corp agreed to raise its interest to 67% from 5% by acquiring a 62% interest in ARX Holding Corp, a St. Petersburg-based insurance holding company, for an estimated USD 875 million in cash. |
| Pantry Inc | Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc | 857.8 | Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc of Canada definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Pantry Inc a Cary-based owner and operator of convenience stores, for USD 36.75 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 857.783 million. In December 2014, Pantry was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. |
| Carolina Gas Transmission Corp | Dominion Resources Inc | 492.9 | Dominion Resources Inc agreed to acquire Carolina Gas Transmission Corp, a Cayce-based provider of natural gas transportation services, from SCANA Corp for an estimated USD 493.9 million. Concurrently, Spirit Communications LLC agreed to acquire SCANA Communications Inc from SCANA. |
| Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group | InterContinental Hotels Group | 430.0 | InterContinental Hotels Group PLC of the UK agreed to acquire Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group LLC, a San Francisco-based hotel operator, from Kimpton Group Holding LLC for USD 430 million in cash. Originally, in December 2014, Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. |
| Firemans Fund Co-Personal Insurance | ACE Ltd | 365.0 | ACE Ltd of Switzerland definitively agreed to acquire the personal lines insurance business of Novato-based Firemans Fund Insurance Co, a unit of Allianz SE, for USD 365 million. Originally, in September 2014, Firemans Fund Insurance was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its business. |
| Northwood Investors LLC-Revere Hotel | Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | 260.4 | Pebblebrook Hotel Trust acquired the Revere Hotel Boston Common of Northwood Investors LLC, a New York-based real estate investment firm, for USD 260.4 million. |
| Marquette Financial Cos | UMB Financial Corp | 182.5 | UMB Financial Corp definitively agreed to merge with Marquette Financial Cos, a Minneapolis-based provider of financial services and a unit of Pohlad Family of Cos, in exchange for 3.433 million common shares valued at an estimated USD 182.5 million. The shares were valued based on UMB Financial's closing stock price of USD 53.16 on 12 December 2014, the last full trading day prior to the transaction. |
| LNB Bancorp Inc | Northwest Bancshares Inc | 180.7 | Northwest Bancshares Inc definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of LNB Bancorp Inc, a Lorain-based bank holding company, for USD 180.742 million. Northwest Bancshares offered a choice of 18.70 in cash or 1.461 Northwest Bancshares common shares per LNB Bancorp share, subject to proration whereby the aggregate consideration offered was to consist of 50% in cash and 50% in common shares. Originally, in November 2014, LNB Bancorp was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. |
| SCANA Communications Inc | Spirit Communications LLC | 157.1 | Spirit Communications LLC agreed to acquire SCANA Communications Inc, a Cayce-based provider of telecommunications services, from SCANA Corp for an estimated USD 157.1 million. The transaction was to include Spirit Communications's interest in FRC LLC. Concurrently, Dominion Resources Inc agreed to acquire Carolina Gas Transmission Corp from SCANA. |
| MicroFinancial Inc | Fortress Investment Group LLC | 150.0 | Fortress Investment Group LLC, through its affiliated funds, definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of MicroFinancial Inc, a Waltham-based provider of specialized commercial financing services, for USD 10.2 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 150.023 million via a tender offer. The offer was conditioned upon at least a majority of MicroFinancial's shares being tendered. |
| Paramount Gold & Silver Corp | Coeur Mining Inc | 149.2 | Coeur Mining Inc agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Paramount Gold & Silver Corp, a Winnemucca-based precious metals mining company, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 149.227 million. Coeur Mining offered 0.2016 common share per Paramount Gold & Silver share. Based on Coeur Mining's closing stock price of USD 4.57 on 16 December 2014, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Paramount Gold & Silver share was valued at USD 0.921. Originally, Coeur Mining was rumored to be planning to acquire the entire share capital of Paramount Gold & Silver. |
| Community National Bank,NY | Bridge Bancorp Inc | 133.6 | Bridge Bancorp Inc definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Melville-based Community National Bank in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 133. 64 million. Bridge Bancorp offered 0.79 common share per Community National Bank share held. Based on Bridge Bancorp's closing stock price of USD 25.35 on 12 Decmber 2014, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Community National Bank share was valued at USD 20.027. |
| General Growth Properties Inc-Buildings | The Howard Hughes Corp | 130.0 | The Howard Hughes Corp acquired the Columbia Corporate Center office buildings located in downtown Columbia, Maryland of General Growth Properties Inc, a Chicago-based real estate investment trust, for USD 130 million. |
| DTECH LABS Inc | Cubic Corp | 114.5 | Cubic Corp acquired DTECH LABS Inc, a Sterling-based manufacturer of wireless communications equipment, for an estimated USD 114.5 million. The consideration offered was to consist of USD 99.5 million in cash and USD 15 million in profit-related payments. |
| Massey Knakal Realty Services Inc | Cushman & Wakefield Inc | 100.0 | Cushman & Wakefield Inc, a unit of EXOR SpA, agreed to acquire Massey Knakal Realty Services Inc, a New York-based real estate agency, for an estimated USD 100 million. |
| Cimarron Energy Inc | Turnbridge Capital LLC | 100.0 | Turnbridge Capital LLC acquired Cimarron Energy Inc, a Norman-based designer and manufacturer of oil and gas production equipment, for USD 100 million in cash in a leveraged buyout transaction. |
| Onward Healthcare Inc | AMN Healthcare Services Inc | 82.5 | AMN Healthcare Services Inc definitively agreed to acquire Onward Healthcare Inc, a Norwalk-based provider of temporary healthcare staffing, from OGH LLC. Concurrently, AMN Healthcare Services definitively agreed to acquire Locum Leaders LLC and Medefis Inc. The three transactions had a combined value of USD 82.5 million. |
| Silvermine Capital Management | Man Group PLC | 70.0 | Man Group PLC of the UK agreed to acquire Silvermine Capital Management LLC, a Stamford-based financial sponsor, for an estimated USD 70 million. The consideration offered was to consist of USD 23.5 million in cash and up to 46.5 million in profit-related payments. |
| Landmark Industries Inc-Stores(22) | Investor Group | 63.7 | An investor group comprised of CST Brands Inc and CrossAmerica Partners LP agreed to acquire 22 convenience stores from Landmark Industries Inc, a Houston-based owner and operator of convenience stores, for an estimated USD 63.7 million. |
| SunOpta Inc-Fiber and Starch Business | J Rettenmaier & Soehne GmbH | 37.5 | J Rettenmaier & Soehne GmbH & Co KG of Germany definitively agreed to acquire the fiber and starch business of SunOpta Inc, a Brampton-based producer and wholesaler of natural and organic food products, for an estimated USD 37.5 million. |
| The Light Group LLC | Hakkasan Ltd | 32.4 | Hakkasan Ltd of the UK definitively agreed to acquire a 90% interest in The Light Group LLC, a Las Vegas-based owner and operator of hotel and residences, from Morgans Hotel Group Co for USD 32.4 million. Concurrently, Hakkasan was granted an option to acquire the remaining 10% interest which it did not already own in The Light Group. |
| Apex Oil Co Inc-Terminal | World Point Terminals LP | 28.8 | World Point Terminals LP, a unit of World Point Terminals Inc, agreed to acquire the terminal facility of Apex Oil Co Inc, a St Louis-based provider of oil refining and storage services, in exchange for 1.55 million World Point Terminals common LP units valued at USD 28.846 million. The shares were valued based on World Point Terminals's closing stock price of USD 18.61 on 15 December 2014, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. |
| AES Environmental LLC | Clean Earth Inc | 16.6 | Clean Earth Inc, a unit of Compass Diversified Holdings, acquired AES Environmental LLC, a Sewickley-based provider of environmental services, for USD 16.6 million. |
| Callos Management Co Inc | NESCO Inc | 16.0 | NESCO Inc acquired Callos Management Co Inc, an Youngstown-based provider of human resources and executive search consulting services, for a total USD 16 million. |
| Recovery First Inc | AAC Holdings Inc | 13.0 | AAC Holdings Inc definitively agreed to acquire Recovery First Inc, a Hollywood-based provider of substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation services, for USD 13 million in cash. |
| Pfaudler Inc | Deutsche Beteiligungs AG | 10.0 | Deutsche Beteiligungs AG of Germany, through its DBAG Fund VI unit, planned to acquire Pfaudler Inc, a Rochester-based manufacturer of glass lined reactors, from Robbins & Myers Inc, a unit of National Oilwell Varco Inc, for USD 9.984 million in cash in a leveraged buyout transaction. |
| Family Security Holdings LLC | United Insurance Holdings Corp | 9.0 | United Insurance Holding Corp definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Family Security Holdings LLC, a Metairie-based insurance agency, for USD 9 million in common shares and an undisclosed amount in profit-related payments. |
| SingleSource Services Corp | Clearstar Inc | 4.0 | Clearstar Inc acquired the entire share capital of SingleSource Services Corp, a Jacksonville Beach-based provider of background screening services, for an estimated USD 4 million in cash. |
| The Light Group LLC | Hakkasan Ltd | 3.6 | Hakkasan Ltd of the UK was granted an option to acquire the remaining 10% interest which it did not already own in The Light Group LLC, a Las Vegas-based owner and operator of hotel and residences, from Andrew Sasson and Andy Masi for USD 3.6 million. Concurrently, Hakkasan definitively agreed to acquire a 90% interest in The Light Group. |
| Akimbo Financial Inc | Payment Data Systems Inc | 3.3 | Payment Data Systems Inc agreed to acquire Akimbo Financial Inc, a San Antonio-based developer of mobile application software, for USD 3.3 million. The consideration offered was to consist of USD 3 million in common shares and USD 0.3 million in cash. |
| Freedom Seed & Feed LLC | iMD Cos Inc | 2.0 | iMD Cos Inc acquired Freedom Seed & Feed LLC, a Lexington-based owner and operator of hemp seed and fiber farms, for USD 1.95 million. The consideration offered consisted of USD 1.95 million in cash and an undisclosed amount in common shares. |
| true[X] media Inc | 21st Century Fox Inc | | 21st Century Fox Inc agreed to acquire true[X] media Inc, a Los Angeles-based advertising agency. Terms were not disclosed. |
| Distribution International Inc | Advent International Corp | | Advent International Corp acquired Distribution International Inc, a Houston-based wholesaler of insulation products, from Audax Group LP and CapStreet Group LLC in a secondary leveraged buyout transaction. Originally, Advent International was rumored to be planning to acquire Distribution International. Previously, Audax Group acquired Distribution International in a leveraged buyout transaction. |
| Locum Leaders LLC | AMN Healthcare Services Inc | | AMN Healthcare Services Inc definitively agreed to acquire Locum Leaders LLC, an Alpharetta-based provider of healthcare staffing services, from OGH LLC. Concurrently, AMN Healthcare Services definitively agreed to acquire Onward Healthcare Inc and Medefis Inc. The three transactions had a combined value of USD 82.5 million. |
| Medefis Inc | AMN Healthcare Services Inc | | AMN Healthcare Services Inc definitively agreed to acquire Medefis Inc, an Omaha-based provider of vendor management services technology for hospitals and healthcare organizations, from OGH LLC. Concurrently, AMN Healthcare Services definitively agreed to acquire Onward Healthcare Inc and Locum Leaders LLC. The three transactions had a combined value of USD 82.5 million. |
| Kernco Corp | Animal Supply Co LLC | | Animal Supply Co LLC, a unit of Halifax Group LLC, planned to acquire Kernco Corp, a Tucson-based wholesaler of pet food and supplies. |
| LenderLive Network Inc | Aquiline Capital Partners LLC | | Aquiline Capital Partners LLC definitively agreed to acquire an undisclosed majority interest in LenderLive Network Inc, a Glendale-based provider of mortgage services, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. |
| O'Gorman & Young Inc | Arthur J Gallagher & Co | | Arthur J Gallagher & Co acquired O'Gorman & Young Inc, a Chatham-based insurance agency. Concurrently, Arthur J Gallagher acquired GR Murray Insurance. Terms were not disclosed. |
| GR Murray Insurance | Arthur J Gallagher & Co | | Arthur J Gallagher & Co acquired GR Murray Insurance, a Princeton-based insurance agency. Concurrently, Arthur J Gallagher acquired O'Gorman & Young Inc. Terms were not disclosed. |
| Independent Benefit Services Inc | Arthur J Gallagher & Co | | Arthur J. Gallagher & Co acquired Independent Benefit Services Inc, a Rockville-based provider of professional consulting services. Terms were not disclosed. |
| Affinity Marketing Group LLC | Arthur J Gallagher & Co | | Arthur J Gallagher & Co acquired Affinity Marketing Group LLC, a Natick-based provider of marketing services. Terms were not disclosed. |
| Ashland Community Hospital | Asante | | Asante merged with Ashland Community Hospital, an Ashland-based hospital operator. |
| McDavid Ford Fort Worth | Asbury Automotive Group Inc | | Asbury Automotive Group Inc acquired McDavid Ford Fort Worth, a Fort Worth-based owner and operator of new and pre-owned Ford vehicles. |
| Titan Technologies International Inc | Atlas Copco AB | | Atlas Copco AB of Sweden agreed to acquire Titan Technologies International Inc, a Clifton-based manufacturer and wholesaler of industrial bolting tools. |
| Vapor High USA | AV1 Group Inc | | AV1 Group Inc agreed to acquire Vapor High USA, a San Diego-based online retailer of vaporizers, lighters and e-cigarettes. |
| Glen-Gery Corp | Bain Capital Europe LLP | | Bain Capital Europe LLP of the UK, a unit of Bain Capital LLC, agreed to acquire Glen-Gery Corp, a Wyomissing-based manufacturer of bricks, from CRH PLC in a leveraged buyout transactions. Concurrently, Bain Capital Europe agreed to acquire the clay and concrete products business of CRH. The two transactions were to have a combined value of USD 650.974 million in cash and the assumption of an undisclosed amount in liabilities. Originally, in October 2014, CRH was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its clay building products division. |
| Crescent Communities-Terminus | Berkshire Property Advisors | | Berkshire Property Advisors LLC acquired the Crescent Terminus of Crescent Communities LLC, a Charlotte-based real estate company. Terms were not disclosed. |
| Fabrication Specialties Inc | CLARCOR Inc | | CLARCOR Inc acquired Fabrication Specialties Inc, a Bridgeview-based wholesaler of insulation and gasketing products. Concurrently, CLARCOR Inc acquired Filtration Inc and Filter Resources Inc. |
| Filtration Inc | CLARCOR Inc | | CLARCOR Inc acquired Filtration Inc, a Houston-based manufacturer and wholesaler filtration products. Concurrently, CLARCOR Inc acquired Fabrication Specialties Inc and Filter Resources Inc. |
| Filter Resources Inc | CLARCOR Inc | | CLARCOR Inc acquired Filter Resources Inc, a Houston-based manufacturer and wholesaler of industrial filtration products. Concurrently, CLARCOR Inc acquired Fabrication Specialties Inc and Filtration Inc. |
| TR Manufacturing Inc | Corning Inc | | Corning Inc agreed to acquire TR Manufacturing Inc, a Fremont-based manufacturer of copper and fiber-optic cable/component interconnects and electromechanical assemblies. Terms were not disclosed. |
| Frank Thompson Transport Inc | Delek Logistics Partners LP | | Delek Logistics Partners LP, a unit of Delek US Holdings Inc, ultimately-owned by Delek Group Ltd, planned to acquire Frank Thompson Transport Inc, an El Dorado-based provider of local freight trucking services. |
| Rockett Interactive Inc | Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd | | Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd of the UK, a unit of Dentsu Inc, agreed to acquire Rockett Interactive Inc, a Cary-based provider of digital advertising services. |
| 3M Co-Static Control Business | Desco Industries Inc | | Desco Industries Inc agreed to acquire the static control business of 3M Co, a St. Paul-based manufacturer and wholesaler of surgical and medical equipment. Terms were not disclosed. Originally, in February 2014, 3M was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its electronics business. |
| Argo Transdata Corp-Assets | Eastern Co | | Eastern Co acquired the assets and business of Argo Transdata Corp, a Clinton-based manufacturer of circuit boards. Terms were not disclosed. |
| Williams Trew Real Estate | Ebby Halliday Realtors | | Ebby Halliday Realtors acquired Williams Trew Real Estate, a Fort Worth-based real estate agency. |
| Open Road Rent A Car Houston LLC-Certain Assets | Enterprise Holdings Inc | | Enterprise Holdings Inc acquired certain business assets of Open Road Rent A Car Houston LLC, a Houston-based provider of car rental services. Terms were not disclosed. |
| John Deere Insurance Co Inc | Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance | | Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa definitively agreed to acquire John Deere Insurance Co Inc, a Johnston-based provider of crop insurance services, from Deere & Co. The transaction was to include John Deere Risk Protection Inc. Originally, in September 2014, Deere & Co announced that it was seeking a buyer for its insurance business. |
| GENCO Distribution System Inc | FEDEX Corp | | FEDEX Corp agreed to acquire GenCo Distribution System Inc, a Pittsburg-based provider of logistic services. |
| Bongo International LLC | FedEx Corp | | FedEx Corp acquired Bongo International LLC, a St. Petersburg provider of cross-border enablement technologies and solutions. |
| Greenville Banking Co | First Peoples Bank | | First Peoples Bank, a unit of First Bankshares Inc, agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Greenville Banking Co, a Greenville-based commercial bank, from Meriwether Bank Shares Inc. |
| Eskimo SA-Central American Assets | Grupo Lala SA de CV | | Grupo Lala SA De CV of Mexico agreed to acquire the Central American assets of Eskimo SA, a Manugua-based manufacturer of ice cream, milk and yogurt. |
| Weston Products LLC | Hamilton Beach Brands Inc | | Hamilton Beach Brands Inc, a unit of NACCO Industries Inc, acquired Weston Products LLC, a Strongsville-based wholesaler of appliances and accessories, from Highgate Capital LLC. |
| Skyera Inc | HGST Inc | | HGST Inc, a unit of Viviti Technologies Ltd, ultimately-owned by Western Digital Corp, acquired Skyera Inc, a San Jose-based manufacturer of solid-state storage systems. Terms were not disclosed. |
| Midtown Partners & Co LLC | India Globalization Cap Inc | | India Globalization Capital Inc acquired Midtown Partners & Co LLC, a New York-based investment bank. |
| American Apparel Inc | Irving Place Capital Inc | | Irving Place Capital Inc was rumored to be planning to acquire the entire share capital of American Apparel Inc, a Los Angeles-based apparel cutting and sewing contractor, from Endeavor Acquisition Corp in a leveraged buyout transaction. |
| Arktan Inc | Janrain Inc | | Janrain Inc acquired Arktan Inc, a Redwood City-based developer of online content curation software. |
| Kelly Pipe Co LLC | JFE Shoji Trade America Inc | | JFE Shoji Trade America Inc, a unit of JFE Shoji Trade Corp, ultimately-owned by JFE Holdings Inc, agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Kelly Pipe Co LLC, a Santa Fe Springs-based industrial machinery and equipment distributor, from Shapco Inc. |
| Missouri Credit Union Association | Kansas Credit Union Association | | Kansas Credit Union Association signed a letter of intent to merge with Missouri Credit Union Association, a St. Louis-based credit union. |
| DFM Insurance Inc | Lawley Insurance | | Lawley Insurance planned to acquire Darien-based DFM Insurance Inc. Terms were not disclosed. |
| Microsoft Corp-MixRadio | LINE Corp | | LINE Corp of Japan, a unit of Naver Corp, definitively agreed to acquire MixRadio from Microsoft Corp, a Redmond-based provider of computer software product development services. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. |
| Cover-All Technologies Inc | Majesco Software Inc | | Majesco Software Inc, a unit of Mastek Ltd, definitively agreed to merge with Cover-All Technologies Inc, a Morristown-based developer of software, in a stock swap transaction. |
| RealtyBid International LLC | Matt Martin Real Estate Management LLC | | Matt Martin Real Estate Management LLC acquired RealtyBid International LLC, a Rainbow City-based provider of online real estate auction services. Terms were not disclosed. |
| Holt Dental Supply Inc | Patterson Cos Inc | | Patterson Cos Inc agreed to acquire Holt Dental Supply Inc, a Waukesha-based wholesaler of dental supplies. Terms were not disclosed. |
| FoodState Inc | Pharmavite LLC | | Pharmavite LLC, a unit of Otsuka Holdings Co Ltd, acquired FoodState Inc, a Derry-based producer and wholesaler of whole food supplements, from 2x Consumer Products Growth Partners LP and Riverside Co. |
| AnandTech Inc | Purch | | Purch acquired AnandTech Inc, a provider of mobile, computing and Information technology analysis and reviews services. Terms were not disclosed. |
| Don Cameron & Associates Inc | Radiant Logistics Inc | | Radiant Logistics Inc acquired Don Cameron & Associates Inc, a Minneapolis-based provider of logistics services. |
| ENVIRON Holdings Inc | Ramboll Gruppen A/S | | Ramboll Gruppen A/S of Denmark, a unit of Ramboll Fonden, merged with ENVIRON Holdings Inc, an Arlington-based provider of environmental and health consultancy services. |
| Tervita LLC | Republic Services Inc | | Republic Services Inc definitively agreed to acquire Tervita LLC, a Houston-based provider of waste management and disposal services, from Tervita Corp. |
| K-SUN Corp | Seiko Epson Corp | | Seiko Epson Corp of Japan acquired K-SUN Corp, a Somerset-based manufacturer and wholesaler of electronic labelling machines, software and supplies. |
| Rudd & Wisdom-Division | Shareholders | | Rudd & Wisdom Inc, an Austin-based provider of actuarial consulting services, planned to spin off its insurance software division to its shareholders. Upon completion, the spun-off entity was to be named QLAdmin Solutions. |
| Shoes.com Inc | ShoeMe Technologies Ltd | | ShoeMe Technologies Ltd of Canada, a unit of Hardy Capital Partners, acquired Shoes.com Inc, a St. Louis-based provider of online shoe retail services, from Brown Shoe Co Inc. |
| Rainstor Inc | Teradata Corp | | Teradata Corp acquired Rainstor Inc, a San Francisco-based developer of infrastructure software for online data retention and retrieval. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. |
| The Best One Inc | Tiger Media Inc | | Tiger Media Inc of China definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of The Best One Inc, an Atlanta-based provider of data solutions services, in exchange for common shares. The transaction was to include Interactive Data LLC. |
| Blue Ridge Websoft LLC | Ting Fiber Inc | | Ting Fiber Inc, a unit of Tucows Inc, agreed to acquire a 70% interest in Blue Ridge Websoft LLC (dba:Blue Ridge InternetWorks), a Charlottesville-based provider of Internet services. Terms were not disclosed. The transaction was to include Fiber Roads LLC and Navigator Network Services LLC. |
| Ellis & Ellis LLC | United Capital Financial Advisers LLC | | United Capital Financial Advisers LLC, a unit of United Capital Financial Partners Inc, acquired Ellis & Ellis LLC, a The Woodlands-based provider of private wealth advisory services. |
| Touchstone Corp | Urban Renaissance Group | | Urban Renaissance Group of the US acquired the entire share capital of Touchstone Corp, a Seattle-based real estate development firm. |
| Acute Care Express | US Healthworks Inc | | US Healthworks Inc, a unit of Dignity Health, acquired Acute Care Express, a Columbus-based provider of acute care services. Terms were not disclosed. |
| Select Chemicals Ltd | Wadeco Specialties Inc | | Wadeco Specialties Inc, a unit of Hastings Equity Partners LLC, acquired Select Chemicals Ltd, a Yorktown-based manufacturer of organic chemicals. |
| Vidmaker Inc | YouTube Inc | | YouTube Inc, a unit of Google Inc, acquired Vidmaker Inc, a Madison-based provider of online collaborative video editing services. |
| US M&A Seeking Buyer Deals Announced December 14 - December 19, 2014 | | | |
| Source: Thomson Reuters | | | |
