DateTargetAcquirerValue ($millions)Synopsis
05/21/15Omnicare IncCVS Health Corp11,821.2CVS Health Corp agreed to acquire Omnicare, a Cincinnati-based provider of pharmaceutical services, for $98 cash per share, or a total value of $11.821 billion including the assumption of $2.3 billion in liabilities. In April 2015, Omnicare was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company.
05/18/15Par Pharmaceutical HoldingsEndo International PLC8,036.3Endo International agreed to acquire Par Pharmaceutical Holdings Inc, a Chestnut Ridge-based pharmaceutical company, from TPG Global LLC for $8.036 billion including assumption of liabilities. The consideration was to consist of $6.5 billion in cash, the issuance of 18 million Endo common shares valued at $1.536 billion and the assumption of an undisclosed amount in liabilities.
05/19/15Eleven Madison Ave,New YorkSL Green Realty Corp2,285.0SL Green Realty Corp definitively agreed to acquire Eleven Madison Avenue, a New York-based office building, from a joint venture between Sapir Organization and CIM Group LP for $2.285 billion.
05/18/15ANN IncAscena Retail Group Inc2,197.1Ascena Retail Group Inc. agreed to acquire the entire share capital of ANN Inc., a New York-based retailer of women's apparel, shoes and accessories, for $2.162 billion.
05/20/15Hotel Portfolio(149)Moody National REIT I Inc1,725.0Moody National REIT I Inc planned to acquire a portfolio of 149 hotels for $1.725 bil.
05/21/15Eagle Rock Energy Partners LPVanguard Natural Resources LLC591.2Vanguard Natural Resources LLC, through a subsidiary, agreed to merge with Eagle Rock Energy Partners LP, a Houston-based oil and gas exploration and production company, for $591.153 million in a stock swap transaction. The consideration was to consist of $451.153 million in Vanguard common units and the assumption of $140 million in liabilities. Vanguard offered 0.185 common units per Eagle Rock common unit. The shares were valued based Vanguard's closing stock price of $15.94 on 20 May 2015, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
05/19/15Daybrook Fisheries IncOceana Group Ltd382.3Oceana Group Ltd. of South Africa agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Daybrook Fisheries Inc., an operator of fisheries, for $382.3 million in cash. The transaction was to include a 25% stake in Westbank Corp Inc. Concurrently, Daybrook was granted an option to acquire the remaining 75% interest in Westbank. Oceana received an irrevocable undertaking for a 61.4% interest in Daybrook from Tiger Brands Ltd (43.8%) and Brimstone Investment Corp Ltd (17.6%).
05/20/15Acxiom Corp-IT InfrastructureInvestor Group190.0An investor group comprised of Charlesbank Capital Partners LLC and MC Partners definitively agreed to acquire the IT infrastructure management business of Acxiom Corp, a Little Rock-based provider of data processing and hosting services, for an estimated $190 million in cash in a leveraged buyout transaction.
05/21/15LaPlaya Beach Resort,Naples,FloridaPebblebrook Hotel Trust185.5Pebblebrook Hotel Trust acquired LaPlaya Beach Resort, a Naples-based resort, for $185.5 million. The transaction included LaPlaya Beach Club.
05/19/15Apartment Communities(3)Starwood Cap Group Global LLC72.0Starwood Capital Group Global LLC acquired three apartment communities located in Raleigh and Durham for $72 million in a leveraged buyout transaction.
05/20/15Layne Christensen-Geo BusinessKeller Group PLC39.0Keller Group PLC of the UK definitively agreed to acquire the geoconstruction business of Layne Christensen Co, a The Woodlands-based provider of water management, construction and drilling services, for an estimated $39 million.
05/18/15Atlas Energy Grp LLC-ArkomaAtlas Resource Partners LP35.5Atlas Resource Partners LP, a unit of Atlas Energy Group LLC, agreed to acquire the Arkoma basin property assets of Atlas Energy Group LLC, a Pittsburgh-based natural gas distributor, for an estimated $35.5 mil.
05/21/15New Town Village Center,Owing MillsInland Real Estate Acquisitions Inc31.8Inland Real Estate Acquisitions Inc, a unit of The Inland Real Estate Groupof Cos Inc, acquired New Town Village Center, an Owing Mills-based shopping center, for an estimated $31.75 mil.
05/19/15Westbank Corp IncDaybrook Fisheries Inc31.5Daybrook Fisheries Inc (Daybrook) was granted an option to acquire the remaining 75% interest which it did not already own in Westbank Corp Inc, a provider of water transportation services, for $31.5 mil. Concurrently, Oceana Group Ltd agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Daybrook.
05/20/15Billy Goat Industries IncBriggs & Stratton Corp26.0Briggs & Stratton Corp acquired Billy Goat Industries Inc, a Lee's Summit-based manufacturer of lawn equipment, for an estimated $26 million in cash.
05/21/15Dealix CorpAutobytel Inc25.0Autobytel Inc acquired Dealix Corp, a Redwood City-based provider of new and used car leads, from CDK Global Inc,for $25 million in cash. The transaction was to include Autotegrity Inc.
05/18/15CRP II-Sunshine Shopping PlazaWHLR-Sunshine Plaza LLC10.4WHLR-Sunshine Plaza LLC, a unit of Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust Inc, agreed to acquire the Sunshine Shopping Plaza of CRP II-Sunshine Plaza LLC, a shopping center operator, for $10.35 million.
05/21/15Hocking Valley MallSlate Retail REIT8.8Slate Retail REIT of Canada agreed to acquire Hocking Valley Mall, a Lancaster-based grocery anchored shopping center, for $8.75 million.
05/19/15Retail Center,Glendale,ArizonaConsolidated-Tomoka Land Co8.6Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co acquired a retail center located in Glendale for an estimated $8.6 million.
05/19/15iSatori IncFitLife Brands Inc6.7FitLife Brands Inc. agreed to acquire the entire share capital of iSatori Inc., a manufacturer and wholesaler of nutritional and dietary products, in a stock swap transaction valued at $6.66 million. FitLife offered 0.3 common shares per iSatori share. Based on FitLife's closing stock price of $1. 66 on 18 May 2015, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each iSatori stock was valued at $0.498.
05/19/15Red Roof Inn,Raleigh,North CarolinaWestmont Hospitality Group Inc5.3Westmont Hospitality Group Inc of Canada acquired Red Roof Inn, a Raleigh-based hotel, from Five Mile Capital Partners LLC for $5.263 mil.
05/19/15Red Roof Inn,Cary,North CarolinaWestmont Hospitality Group Inc3.6Westmont Hospitality Group Inc of Canada acquired Red Roof Inn, a Cary-based hotel, from Five Mile Capital Partners LLC for $3.605 mil.
05/18/15Nuheara Pty LtdWild Acre Metals Ltd1.1Wild Acre Metals Ltd of Australia planned to acquire the entire share capital of Nuheara Pty Ltd, a San Francisco manufacturer of hearing technology products, in exchange for the issuance of 130 million ordinary shares valued at AUD 1.43 million (USD 1.142 mil) in a stock swap transaction. The shares were valued based on Nuheara's closing stock price of AUD 0.011 (USD 0.0089) on 15 May 2015, the last full trading prior to the announcement.
05/17/15Coherent Navigation IncApple Inc Apple Inc acquired Coherent Navigation Inc, a provider of global positioning technology services.
05/18/15Nutanix IncCisco Systems Inc Cisco Systems Inc was rumored to be planning to acquire Nutanix Inc, a San Jose-based provider of computer facilities management services.
05/18/15PlayPower IncLittlejohn & Co LLC Littlejohn & Co LLC planned to acquire PlayPower Inc, a Huntersville-based manufacturer of recreational products, from Investcorp International Inc in a leveraged buyout transaction.
05/18/15Excess Space Retail ServicesBGC Partners Inc BGC Partners Inc agreed to acquire Excess Space Retail Services Inc, a Long Island-based provider of real estate consulting and advisory services. Terms were not disclosed.
05/18/15Healthy Communities InstituteXerox Corp Xerox Corp acquired Healthy Communities Institute, a Berkeley-based developer of analytics software. Terms were not disclosed.
05/18/15First Capital LLC-Factoring PortfolioSterling Bancorp Sterling Bancorp acquired the factoring portfolio of First Capital LLC, a Boca Raton-based provider of financing services. Terms were not disclosed.
05/18/15AcatarThe Learning House Inc The Learning House Inc acquired Acatar, a Pittsburgh-based online education technology platform. Terms were not disclosed.
05/18/15Silarx Pharmaceuticals IncLannett Co Inc Lannett Co Inc definitively agreed to acquire Silarx Pharmaceuticals Inc, a Carmel-based manufacturer of pharmaceutical products.
05/18/15American Dryer CorpWhirlpool Corp Whirlpool Corp planned to acquire American Dryer Corp, a Fall River-based manufacturer of coin-operated laundry equipment.
05/18/15Cree Inc-Power and RadioShareholders Cree Inc, a Durham-based manufacturer and developer of compound semiconductor materials and electronic devices, planned to spin off its power and radio frequency unit to its shareholders.
05/18/15Kay Flo IndustriesThe Andersons Inc The Andersons Inc acquired Kay Flo Industries, a North Sioux-based manufacturer of liquid starter fertilizers.
05/18/15First Growth Capital IncSeacoast Bkg Corp of Florida Seacoast Banking Corp of Florida acquired First Growth Capital Inc, a provider of financing services, from First Capital LLC, ultimately-owned by First Capital Holdings Inc. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
05/18/15Elite Home Supplies IncAmerican Builders American Builders & Contractors Supply Co Inc acquired Elite Home Supplies Inc, a Bay City-based wholesaler of building materials.
05/18/15PublicStuff IncAccela Inc Accela Inc, a unit of Bregal Sagemount LLC, ultimately-owned by Cofra Holding AG, acquired PublicStuff Inc, a New York City-based developer of civic engagement software.
05/18/15Iowa Pac Hldg LLC-RR Asts(2)Watco Transp Svcs LLC Watco Transportation Services LLC, a unit of Watco Cos LLC, definitively agreed to acquire two railroad assets of Iowa Pacific Holdings LLC, a Chicago-based provider of railroad services.
05/18/15Baldwin Transfer Co IncElite Logistics LLC Elite Logistics LLC planed to merge with Baldwin Transfer Co Inc, a Chickasaw-based provider of warehousing and trucking services.
05/18/15Executive Financial IncEdgewood Partners Insurance Edgewood Partners Insurance Center, a unit of The Carlyle Group LP, acquired Executive Financial Inc, a Los Angeles-based provider of employee benefits consulting services.
05/18/15Global Trade AcademyAmber Road Inc Amber Road Inc acquired Global Trade Academy, a Princeton-based provider of training and professional development services.
05/19/15ASG SecurityApollo Global Management LLC Apollo Global Management LLC agreed to acquire ASG Security, a Beltsville-based provider of security systems services, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed. Originally, Apollo was rumored to be planning to acquire ASG. Cooncurrently, Apollo agreed to acquire Protection One Inc.
05/19/15Health & Safety Institute IncRiverside Co Riverside Co acquired Health & Safety Institute Inc, an Eugene-based provider of professional safety and health certification services, from DW Healthcare Partners LP in a leveraged buyout transaction.
05/19/15Computer Sciences Corp-ComlShareholders Computer Sciences Corp (CSC) planned to spin off its commercial business unit to its shareholders. Originally in February 2015, CSC was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its commerical business unit. CGI Group Inc was named as a rumored bidder.
05/19/15Protection One IncApollo Global Management LLC Apollo Global Management LLC (Apollo) definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Protection One Inc (Protection), a Lawrence-based provider of security systems services, from GTCR LLC in a leveraged buyout transaction. Originally, Apollo was rumored to be planning to acquire Protection.
05/19/15Tedeschi Food Shops-Stores(184)Seven & i Holdings Co Ltd Seven & i Holdings Co Ltd of Japan planned to acquire 184 stores of Tedeschi Food Shops Inc, a Rockland-based supermarket operator.
05/19/15Franklin Mechanical & ControlNanotronics Imaging LLC Nanotronics Imaging LLC acquired Franklin Mechanical & Control Inc, a Hollister-based manufacturer of mechanical and optical equipment.
05/19/15Next Big Sound IncPandora Media Inc Pandora Media Inc agreed to acquire Next Big Sound, a New York City-based provider of online music analytics services.
05/19/15Mount Kellett-Portfolio(50)Starwood Cap Group Global LLC Starwood Capital Group Global LLC acquired the extended-stay hotel portfolio of Mount Kellett Capital Management LP-Extended, a New York-based investment company, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
05/19/15Otter Creek ProductionsVIA Productions LLC VIA Productions LLC acquired Otter Creek Productions, a Memphis-based provider of equipment rental services.
05/19/15Independent Bank,Midland,MichiganIsabella Bank Corp Isabella Bank Corp, through its Isabella Bank subsidiary, agreed to acquire Midland-based Independent Bank from Independent Bank Corp.
05/19/15The Ritz-Carlton,PhiladelphiaCarey Watermark Investors Inc Carey Watermark Investors Inc acquired an undisclosed majority interest in the Ritz-Carlton, a Philadelphia-based hotel, from Philadelphia Hospitality Partners LP in the formation of a joint venture.
05/19/15Flextronics-San CarlosValence Surface Tech Inc Valence Surface Technologies Inc, a unit of Trive Capital LLC, acquired the San Carlos, California branch of Flextronics International Ltd, a Singapore-based manufacturer of bare printed circuit boards.
05/19/15Hildebrandt Learning CentersBright Horizons Family Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc acquired Hildebrandt Learning Centers LLC, a Dallas-based provider of child care center services. Terms were not disclosed.
05/19/15West Georgia Health SystemWellStar Health System WellStar Health System, a unit of Emory University, signed a letter of intent to merge with West Georgia Health System, a LaGrange-based provider of health care services.
05/19/15Sartain Fischbein & CoEide Bailly LLP Eide Bailly LLP merged with Sartain Fischbein & Co, a Tulsa-based provider of accounting and auditing services.
05/19/15Capri Motel,Kansas CityKansas City Univ of Medicine & Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences acquired Capri Motel, a Kansas City-based motel. Terms were not disclosed.
05/19/15Hoffman La Brea Properties LLCIndependent Film Development Independent Film Development Corp signed a letter of intent to acquire Hoffman La Brea Properties LLC, a Los Angeles-based property holding company.
05/19/15Strongroom Solutions IncAvidXchange Inc AvidXchange Inc acquired Strongroom Solutions Inc, a Houston-based provider of online payable solutions services.
05/19/15Predilytics IncWelltok Inc Welltok Inc acquired Predilytics Inc, a Burlington-based provider of advanced healthcare predictive analytics services.
05/19/15BBVA Compass Ins Agcy-Risk BusinessUSI Insurance Services LLC USI Insurance Services LLC, a unit of USI Holdings Corp, acquired the personal risk services business of BBVA Compass Insurance Agency Inc, a Houston-based insurance agency, ultimately-owned by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA. Terms were not disclosed.
05/19/15Cedars HOPE LLCMental Health America Mental Health America In Allen Country Inc merged with Cedars HOPE LLC, a Fort Wayne-based non-profit organization.
05/19/15Time Warner Cable IncAltice SA Altice SA of Luxembourg was rumored to be planning to acquire the entire share capital of Time Warner Cable Inc, a New York-based provider of cable TV services.
05/20/15Cequel Communications LLCAltice SA Altice SA of Luxembourg definitively agreed to acquire a 70% interest in Cequel Communications LLC, a St. Louis-based provider of cable television services, from Cequel Communications Holdings I LLC and sellers BC Partners Ltd and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for $2,897.859 bil. Originally, in May 2015, Altice was rumored to be planning to acquire Cequel.
05/20/15Pep Boys-Manny Moe & JackSeeking Buyer In May 2015, Pep Boys-Manny Moe & Jack, a Philadelphia-based automotive parts and accessories retailer, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. Golden Gate Capital and Gamco Investors Inc were named potential bidders.
05/20/15Performance Paper LLCCentral National-Gottesman Central National-Gottesman Inc, through its US Spicers Paper division, planned to acquire Performance Paper LLC, a Commerce-based manufacturer of paper and paper products, from CellMark AB.
05/20/15Mountain States NetworkingConvergeOne Holdings Corp ConvergeOne Holdings Corp, a unit of Clearlake Capital Group LP, ultimately-owned by Reservoir Capital Group LLC, acquired Mountain States Networking, a Meridian-based provider of information technology services. Terms were not disclosed.
05/20/15Odell & Associates LLCMoody Insurance Agency Moody Insurance Agency planned to acquire Odell & Associates LLC, a Richmond-based provider of employee benefits services.
05/20/15LiveMinutes IncFuzeBox Software Corp FuzeBox Software Corp acquired LiveMinutes Inc, a San Francisco-based developer of cloud-based platform software.
05/20/15Weathermob IncWeathernews Inc Weathernews Inc of Japan acquired Weathermob Inc, a New York-based developer of weather prediction platform software. Terms were not disclosed.
05/20/15Datagram LLCSingleHop LLC SingleHop LLC acquired Datagram LLC, a New York-based provider of network management services. Terms were not disclosed.
05/20/15Hollywood Detox CenterConvalo Health International Convalo Health International Corp (Convalo) planned to acquire Hollywood Detox Center, a Los Angeles-based provider of drug and alcohol addiction treatment services. Concurrently, Convalo planned to acquire Accredited Rehab & Treatment Services.
05/20/15Accredited Rehab & TreatmentConvalo Health International Convalo Health International Corp (Convalo) planned to acquire Accredited Rehab & Treatment Services, a California-based provider of rehabilitation services. Concurrently, Convalo planned to acquire Hollywood Detox Center.
05/20/15Procare Software LLCTA Associates Management LP TA Associates Management LP acquired an undisclosed majority interest in Procare Software LLC, a Medford-based provider of integrated payment processing, software, hardware and data hosting services, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed.
05/20/15Frontleaf IncZuora Inc Zuora Inc acquired Frontleaf Inc, an Oakland-based developer of analytics software. Terms were not disclosed.
05/20/15HandyHomejoy Inc Homejoy Inc planned to acquire Handy, a New York-based provider of home cleaning services.
05/20/15Sunturn IncConvergeOne Holdings Corp ConvergeOne Holdings Corp, a unit of Clearlake Capital Group LP, ultimately-owned by Reservoir Capital Group LLC, acquired Sunturn Inc, a Littleton-based provider of unified communications, collaboration and contact center solutions.
05/20/15Bondtex IncSuminoe Textile of America Suminoe Textile of America Corp, a unit of Suminoe Textile Co Ltd of Japan, planned to acquire the entire share capital of Bondtex Inc, a Duncan-based manufacturer of medical supplies.
05/20/15Aureus Health Services LLCMeijer Inc Meijer Inc planned to acquire Aureus Health Services LLC, a Pittsburgh-based provider of specialty pharmacy and health management services.
05/20/15First Banks Inc-Branches(8)Fidelity Southern Corp Fidelity Southern Corp agreed to acquire eight branches of Clayton-based First Banks Inc. The branches are located in the Sarasota area, specifically in Bradenton, Longboat Key and Palmetto.
05/20/15Summit Air AmbulanceREACH Air Medical Services REACH Air Medical Services acquired Summit Air Ambulance, a Meridian-based provider of air medical transportation services, from Texas Next Capital.
05/20/15Energy Specialty ContractingThorpe Specialty Services Corp Thorpe Specialty Services Corp (Thorpe) acquired Energy Specialty Contracting Inc, a Broken Arrow-based provider of insulation, fireproofing and maintenance services. Concurrently, Thorpe acquired Chem-Star Industries Ltd.
05/20/15Nothnagle RealtorsHoward Hanna Real Estate Svcs Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, a unit of William E Wood & Associates, acquired Nothnagle Realtors, a Rochester provider of real estate services.
05/20/15Silverleaf Resorts IncOrange Lake Holdings LLP Orange Lake Holdings LLP acquired Silverleaf Resorts Inc, a North Richland Hills-based owner and operator of resorts and hotels, from SL Resort Holdings Inc, ultimately-owned by Cerberus Capital Management LP.
05/21/15Hutch Media LLCZealot Networks Inc Zealot Networks Inc acquired Hutch Media LLC, a Santa Monica-based Internet portal operator.
05/21/15Frederic Fekkai IncFekkai Brands LLC Fekkai Brands LLC planned to acquire Frederic Fekkai Inc, a New York-based owner and operator of beauty salons, from Procter & Gamble Co.
05/21/15Thomson Reuters-Business UnitBroadridge Finl Solutions Inc Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc definitively agreed to acquire the Fiduciary Services & Competitive Intelligence business of Thomson Reuters Corp, a New York-based provider of integrated information solutions and a unit of Woodbridge Co Ltd. Terms were not disclosed.
05/21/15Cmnty Energy Inc-103 MWSouthern Power Co Southern Power Co, a unit of Southern Co, acquired a 103 mw butler solar facility of Community Energy Inc, a Wayne-based electric power distributor.
05/21/15James R Weir Insurance AgencyArthur J Gallagher & Co Arthur J Gallagher & Co acquired Mankato-based James R Weir Insurance Agency Inc. Terms were not disclosed.
05/21/15The Root.comUnivision Communications Inc Univision Communications Inc acquired The Root.com, a New-York-based on-line magazine, from The Slate Group LLC, ultimately-owned by Graham Holdings Co.
05/21/15OE Plus LtdMotorcar Parts of America Inc Motorcar Parts of America Inc acquired OE Plus Ltd, a North Dighton-based manufacturer and wholesaler of alternators and starters. Terms were not disclosed.
05/21/15Urgent Cares of America IncABRY Partners LLC ABRY Partners LLC definitively agreed to acquire an undisclosed majority interest in Urgent Cares of America, a Clayton-based provider of medical and healthcare services, from Comvest Partners in a secondary buyout transaction. Previously, Comvest acquired FasMed in a leveraged buyout transaction.
05/22/15Colonial Concrete CoUS Concrete Inc US Concrete Inc acquired Colonial Concrete Co, a Newark-based manufacturer of ready-mixed concrete products.
     
Source: Thomson Reuters