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05/21/15 | Omnicare Inc | CVS Health Corp | 11,821.2 | CVS 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. |
05/18/15 | Par Pharmaceutical Holdings | Endo International PLC | 8,036.3 | Endo 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. |
05/19/15 | Eleven Madison Ave,New York | SL Green Realty Corp | 2,285.0 | SL 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. |
05/18/15 | ANN Inc | Ascena Retail Group Inc | 2,197.1 | Ascena 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. |
05/20/15 | Hotel Portfolio(149) | Moody National REIT I Inc | 1,725.0 | Moody National REIT I Inc planned to acquire a portfolio of 149 hotels for $1.725 bil. |
05/21/15 | Eagle Rock Energy Partners LP | Vanguard Natural Resources LLC | 591.2 | Vanguard 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. |
05/19/15 | Daybrook Fisheries Inc | Oceana Group Ltd | 382.3 | Oceana 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%). |
05/20/15 | Acxiom Corp-IT Infrastructure | Investor Group | 190.0 | An 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. |
05/21/15 | LaPlaya Beach Resort,Naples,Florida | Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | 185.5 | Pebblebrook Hotel Trust acquired LaPlaya Beach Resort, a Naples-based resort, for $185.5 million. The transaction included LaPlaya Beach Club. |
05/19/15 | Apartment Communities(3) | Starwood Cap Group Global LLC | 72.0 | Starwood Capital Group Global LLC acquired three apartment communities located in Raleigh and Durham for $72 million in a leveraged buyout transaction. |
05/20/15 | Layne Christensen-Geo Business | Keller Group PLC | 39.0 | Keller 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. |
05/18/15 | Atlas Energy Grp LLC-Arkoma | Atlas Resource Partners LP | 35.5 | Atlas 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. |
05/21/15 | New Town Village Center,Owing Mills | Inland Real Estate Acquisitions Inc | 31.8 | Inland 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. |
05/19/15 | Westbank Corp Inc | Daybrook Fisheries Inc | 31.5 | Daybrook 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. |
05/20/15 | Billy Goat Industries Inc | Briggs & Stratton Corp | 26.0 | Briggs & Stratton Corp acquired Billy Goat Industries Inc, a Lee's Summit-based manufacturer of lawn equipment, for an estimated $26 million in cash. |
05/21/15 | Dealix Corp | Autobytel Inc | 25.0 | Autobytel 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. |
05/18/15 | CRP II-Sunshine Shopping Plaza | WHLR-Sunshine Plaza LLC | 10.4 | WHLR-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. |
05/21/15 | Hocking Valley Mall | Slate Retail REIT | 8.8 | Slate Retail REIT of Canada agreed to acquire Hocking Valley Mall, a Lancaster-based grocery anchored shopping center, for $8.75 million. |
05/19/15 | Retail Center,Glendale,Arizona | Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co | 8.6 | Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co acquired a retail center located in Glendale for an estimated $8.6 million. |
05/19/15 | iSatori Inc | FitLife Brands Inc | 6.7 | FitLife 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. |
05/19/15 | Red Roof Inn,Raleigh,North Carolina | Westmont Hospitality Group Inc | 5.3 | Westmont Hospitality Group Inc of Canada acquired Red Roof Inn, a Raleigh-based hotel, from Five Mile Capital Partners LLC for $5.263 mil. |
05/19/15 | Red Roof Inn,Cary,North Carolina | Westmont Hospitality Group Inc | 3.6 | Westmont Hospitality Group Inc of Canada acquired Red Roof Inn, a Cary-based hotel, from Five Mile Capital Partners LLC for $3.605 mil. |
05/18/15 | Nuheara Pty Ltd | Wild Acre Metals Ltd | 1.1 | Wild 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. |
05/17/15 | Coherent Navigation Inc | Apple Inc | | Apple Inc acquired Coherent Navigation Inc, a provider of global positioning technology services. |
05/18/15 | Nutanix Inc | Cisco Systems Inc | | Cisco Systems Inc was rumored to be planning to acquire Nutanix Inc, a San Jose-based provider of computer facilities management services. |
05/18/15 | PlayPower Inc | Littlejohn & 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. |
05/18/15 | Excess Space Retail Services | BGC 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. |
05/18/15 | Healthy Communities Institute | Xerox Corp | | Xerox Corp acquired Healthy Communities Institute, a Berkeley-based developer of analytics software. Terms were not disclosed. |
05/18/15 | First Capital LLC-Factoring Portfolio | Sterling Bancorp | | Sterling Bancorp acquired the factoring portfolio of First Capital LLC, a Boca Raton-based provider of financing services. Terms were not disclosed. |
05/18/15 | Acatar | The Learning House Inc | | The Learning House Inc acquired Acatar, a Pittsburgh-based online education technology platform. Terms were not disclosed. |
05/18/15 | Silarx Pharmaceuticals Inc | Lannett Co Inc | | Lannett Co Inc definitively agreed to acquire Silarx Pharmaceuticals Inc, a Carmel-based manufacturer of pharmaceutical products. |
05/18/15 | American Dryer Corp | Whirlpool Corp | | Whirlpool Corp planned to acquire American Dryer Corp, a Fall River-based manufacturer of coin-operated laundry equipment. |
05/18/15 | Cree Inc-Power and Radio | Shareholders | | 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. |
05/18/15 | Kay Flo Industries | The Andersons Inc | | The Andersons Inc acquired Kay Flo Industries, a North Sioux-based manufacturer of liquid starter fertilizers. |
05/18/15 | First Growth Capital Inc | Seacoast 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. |
05/18/15 | Elite Home Supplies Inc | American Builders | | American Builders & Contractors Supply Co Inc acquired Elite Home Supplies Inc, a Bay City-based wholesaler of building materials. |
05/18/15 | PublicStuff Inc | Accela 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. |
05/18/15 | Iowa 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. |
05/18/15 | Baldwin Transfer Co Inc | Elite Logistics LLC | | Elite Logistics LLC planed to merge with Baldwin Transfer Co Inc, a Chickasaw-based provider of warehousing and trucking services. |
05/18/15 | Executive Financial Inc | Edgewood 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. |
05/18/15 | Global Trade Academy | Amber Road Inc | | Amber Road Inc acquired Global Trade Academy, a Princeton-based provider of training and professional development services. |
05/19/15 | ASG Security | Apollo 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. |
05/19/15 | Health & Safety Institute Inc | Riverside 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. |
05/19/15 | Computer Sciences Corp-Coml | Shareholders | | 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. |
05/19/15 | Protection One Inc | Apollo 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. |
05/19/15 | Tedeschi 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. |
05/19/15 | Franklin Mechanical & Control | Nanotronics Imaging LLC | | Nanotronics Imaging LLC acquired Franklin Mechanical & Control Inc, a Hollister-based manufacturer of mechanical and optical equipment. |
05/19/15 | Next Big Sound Inc | Pandora Media Inc | | Pandora Media Inc agreed to acquire Next Big Sound, a New York City-based provider of online music analytics services. |
05/19/15 | Mount 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. |
05/19/15 | Otter Creek Productions | VIA Productions LLC | | VIA Productions LLC acquired Otter Creek Productions, a Memphis-based provider of equipment rental services. |
05/19/15 | Independent Bank,Midland,Michigan | Isabella Bank Corp | | Isabella Bank Corp, through its Isabella Bank subsidiary, agreed to acquire Midland-based Independent Bank from Independent Bank Corp. |
05/19/15 | The Ritz-Carlton,Philadelphia | Carey 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. |
05/19/15 | Flextronics-San Carlos | Valence 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. |
05/19/15 | Hildebrandt Learning Centers | Bright 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. |
05/19/15 | West Georgia Health System | WellStar 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. |
05/19/15 | Sartain Fischbein & Co | Eide Bailly LLP | | Eide Bailly LLP merged with Sartain Fischbein & Co, a Tulsa-based provider of accounting and auditing services. |
05/19/15 | Capri Motel,Kansas City | Kansas City Univ of Medicine & | | Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences acquired Capri Motel, a Kansas City-based motel. Terms were not disclosed. |
05/19/15 | Hoffman La Brea Properties LLC | Independent 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. |
05/19/15 | Strongroom Solutions Inc | AvidXchange Inc | | AvidXchange Inc acquired Strongroom Solutions Inc, a Houston-based provider of online payable solutions services. |
05/19/15 | Predilytics Inc | Welltok Inc | | Welltok Inc acquired Predilytics Inc, a Burlington-based provider of advanced healthcare predictive analytics services. |
05/19/15 | BBVA Compass Ins Agcy-Risk Business | USI 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. |
05/19/15 | Cedars HOPE LLC | Mental Health America | | Mental Health America In Allen Country Inc merged with Cedars HOPE LLC, a Fort Wayne-based non-profit organization. |
05/19/15 | Time Warner Cable Inc | Altice 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. |
05/20/15 | Cequel Communications LLC | Altice 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. |
05/20/15 | Pep Boys-Manny Moe & Jack | Seeking 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. |
05/20/15 | Performance Paper LLC | Central 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. |
05/20/15 | Mountain States Networking | ConvergeOne 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. |
05/20/15 | Odell & Associates LLC | Moody Insurance Agency | | Moody Insurance Agency planned to acquire Odell & Associates LLC, a Richmond-based provider of employee benefits services. |
05/20/15 | LiveMinutes Inc | FuzeBox Software Corp | | FuzeBox Software Corp acquired LiveMinutes Inc, a San Francisco-based developer of cloud-based platform software. |
05/20/15 | Weathermob Inc | Weathernews Inc | | Weathernews Inc of Japan acquired Weathermob Inc, a New York-based developer of weather prediction platform software. Terms were not disclosed. |
05/20/15 | Datagram LLC | SingleHop LLC | | SingleHop LLC acquired Datagram LLC, a New York-based provider of network management services. Terms were not disclosed. |
05/20/15 | Hollywood Detox Center | Convalo 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. |
05/20/15 | Accredited Rehab & Treatment | Convalo 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. |
05/20/15 | Procare Software LLC | TA 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. |
05/20/15 | Frontleaf Inc | Zuora Inc | | Zuora Inc acquired Frontleaf Inc, an Oakland-based developer of analytics software. Terms were not disclosed. |
05/20/15 | Handy | Homejoy Inc | | Homejoy Inc planned to acquire Handy, a New York-based provider of home cleaning services. |
05/20/15 | Sunturn Inc | ConvergeOne 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. |
05/20/15 | Bondtex Inc | Suminoe 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. |
05/20/15 | Aureus Health Services LLC | Meijer Inc | | Meijer Inc planned to acquire Aureus Health Services LLC, a Pittsburgh-based provider of specialty pharmacy and health management services. |
05/20/15 | First 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. |
05/20/15 | Summit Air Ambulance | REACH Air Medical Services | | REACH Air Medical Services acquired Summit Air Ambulance, a Meridian-based provider of air medical transportation services, from Texas Next Capital. |
05/20/15 | Energy Specialty Contracting | Thorpe 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. |
05/20/15 | Nothnagle Realtors | Howard 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. |
05/20/15 | Silverleaf Resorts Inc | Orange 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. |
05/21/15 | Hutch Media LLC | Zealot Networks Inc | | Zealot Networks Inc acquired Hutch Media LLC, a Santa Monica-based Internet portal operator. |
05/21/15 | Frederic Fekkai Inc | Fekkai 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. |
05/21/15 | Thomson Reuters-Business Unit | Broadridge 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. |
05/21/15 | Cmnty Energy Inc-103 MW | Southern 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. |
05/21/15 | James R Weir Insurance Agency | Arthur J Gallagher & Co | | Arthur J Gallagher & Co acquired Mankato-based James R Weir Insurance Agency Inc. Terms were not disclosed. |
05/21/15 | The Root.com | Univision 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. |
05/21/15 | OE Plus Ltd | Motorcar 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. |
05/21/15 | Urgent Cares of America Inc | ABRY 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. |
05/22/15 | Colonial Concrete Co | US Concrete Inc | | US Concrete Inc acquired Colonial Concrete Co, a Newark-based manufacturer of ready-mixed concrete products. |
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