TargetAcquirerValue ($millions)Synopsis
Precision Castparts CorpBerkshire Hathaway Inc31,594.6Berkshire Hathaway Inc (Berkshire Hathaway) definitively agreed to acquire the remaining 96.945% interest, or 133.297 million common shares which it did not already own in Precision Castparts Corp (Precision Castparts), a Portland-based iron foundry operator, for $235 in cash per share, or a total value of $31.595 billion. Originally, Berkshire Hathaway was rumored to be planning to acquire the entire share capital of Precision Castparts.
Oncor Electric Delivery Co LLCInvestor Group12,600.0An investor group led by Hunt Consolidated Inc and including Anchorage Capital Group LLC, Arrowgrass Capital Partners LLP of the UK, Avenue Capital Group LLC, Teacher Retirement System of Texas, GSO Capital Partners LP, a unit of Blackstone Group LP, BlackRock Inc and Centerbridge Partners LP agreed to acquire an 80% interest in Oncor Electric Delivery Co LLC, a Dallas-based provider of electric utility services, from bankrupt Energy Future Holdings Corp (EHF) for an estimated $12.6 billion. The consideration was to consist of $7.1 billion and the assumption of up to $5.5 billion in liabilities. Concurrently, EHFF agreed to a debt restructuring with creditors.
SunGard Data Systems IncFidelity National Information Services Inc9,100.0Fidelity National Information Services Inc definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of SunGard Data Systems Inc (SunGard), a Wayne-based developer of integrated software and processing solutions, for $9.1 billion. The consideration was to consist of cash, the issuance of undisclosed amount in common shares and the assumption of undisclosed amount in liabilities. Originally, in April 2015, SunGard was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the entire share of the company. Fidelity National Information Services Inc was named as a potential bidder.
Symantec Corp-Veritas BusinessInvestor Group8,000.0An investor group led by The Carlyle Group LP, including GIC PTE Ltd of Singapore and other investors, definitively agreed to acquire the Veritas business of Symantec Corp (Symantec), a Mountain View-based developer of security, storage and system management solutions software, for an estimated $8 billion. The consideration was to consist of an estimated $8 billion in cash and the assumption of an undisclosed amount in liabilities. Originally, in April 2015, Symantec was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its Veritas data storage business. The Carlyle Group LP was rumored as a potential bidder. Concurrently, in August 2015, the board of Symantec authorized the repurchase of up to $1.5 billion.
Symetra Financial CorpSumitomo Life Insurance Co Ltd3,792.5Sumitomo Life Insurance Co Ltd of Japan definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Symetra Financial Corp (Symetra), a Bellevue-based provider of life insurance services, for $32.5 in cash per share, or a total value of $3.792 billion. Originally, in August 2015, Symetra was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the entire share capital of the company.
Terex CorpKonecranes Abp2,761.8Konecranes Abp (Konecranes) of Finland definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Terex Corp (Terex), a Westport-based manufacturer and wholesaler of construction equipment, in a stock swap transaction valued at $2.762 billion via a merger of equals. Konecranes offered 0.80 ordinary share per Terex share. Based on Konecranes' closing stock price of $30.866 on 10 August 2015, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Terex share was valued at $24.693. Upon completion, the combined entity was to be named Konecranes Terex Plc (KTP) and Konecranes and Terex shareholders were to own 40% and 60% of KTP, respectively.
Therakos IncMallinckrodt Enterprises LLC1,325.0Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC, a unit of Mallinckrodt PLC of Ireland, definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Therakos Inc, a West Chester-based provider of immunotherapy services, from TGG Medical Solutions Inc, a unit of The Gores Group LLC's TGG Medical Holdings LLC subsidiary, for an estimated $1.325 billion.
Rentech Nitrogen Partners LPCVR Partners LP839.6CVR Partners LP (CVR), a unit of Coffeyville Resources LLC, agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Rentech Nitrogen Partners LP (RNP), a Los Angeles-based manufacturer of nitrogen fertilizer, from Rentech Inc in a stock swap transaction valued at estimated $839.631 million. CVR offered 1.04 shares and $2.57 in cash per share, and the assumption of up to $307 million in liabilities. Based on CVR's closing stock price of 10.69 on 07 August 2015, each RNP share was valued at $11.118.
GT Nexus IncInfor Inc675.0Infor Inc agreed to acquire the entire share capital of GT Nexus Inc (GT), an Oakland-based developer of supply chain management software, for $675 million. Originally, in November 2014, GT was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company.
General Electric Co-US Healthcare Finance Unit and LoansCapital One Financial Corp595.0Capital One Financial Corp (COF) definitively agreed to acquire the US healthcare finance unit and loans of General Electric Co (GE), a Fairfield-based manufacturer of power, distribution and specialty transformers, for an estimated $595 million. The deal was valued based on the 7% standard capitalization rate. Originally, COF was rumored to be planning to acquire the assets.
Yodlee IncEnvestnet Inc559.7Envestnet Inc (Envestnet) definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capitall of Yodlee Inc (Yodlee), a Redwood City-based developer of web-based financial software and applications platforms, for an estimated $559.671 million. The consideration was to consist of $319.558 million in cash and the issuance of $240.113 million in Envestnet common shares.
The Paradies Shops IncLagardere Travel Retail SAS530.0Lagardere Travel Retail SAS of France, a unit of Lagardere Services SASU, agreed to acquire the entire share capital of The Paradies Shops Inc, an Atlanta-based gift and novelty store operator, from Freeman Spogli & Co for $530 million in cash.
GeneWEAVE BioSciences IncRoche Holding AG425.0Roche Holding AG of Switzerland definitively agreed to acquire GeneWEAVE BioSciences Inc, a Los Gatos-based provider of microbiology diagnostics solutions services, for $425 million. The consideration was to consist of $190 million and $235 million in profit-related payments.
SP Fiber Technologies LLCWestRock Co288.5WestRock Co definitvely agreed to acquire SP Fiber Technologies LLC (SP), a Dublin-based manufacturer of recycled containerboard and paper bags, for $288.5 million. The transaction was to include SP's 48% stake in Green Power Solutions of Georgia LLC.
Dave's Killer BreadFlowers Foods Inc275.0Flowers Foods Inc definitively agreed to acquire Dave's Killer Bread, a million waukie-based producer of organic bread products, from Goode Partners LLC and the Dahl family for an estimated $275 million in cash.
NTELOS Holdings CorpShenandoah Telecommunications Co205.7Shenandoah Telecommunications Co definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of NTELOS Holdings Corp, a Waynesboro-based wireless telecommunications carrier, for $9.25 in cash per share, or a total of $205.67 million .
CoreOne Technologies LLCMarkit Ltd200.0Markit Ltd of the UK agreed to acquire CoreOne Technologies LLC, a New York-based provider of regulatory reporting, index management, data management and prime brokerage services, from Symphony Technology Group LLC for $200 million .
AEW Capital Management LP-Seniors Housing PortfolioCNL Healthcare Properties Inc195.0CNL Healthcare Properties Inc, a unit of CNL Financial Group Inc, acquired the seniors housing portfolio of AEW Capital Management LP, a Boston-based provider of real estate investment advisory services and a unit of NVEST LP, for $195 million.
Smart LLCBlackbaud Inc190.0Blackbaud Inc agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Smart LLC, a Woodbridge-based provider of payment software and services, from Smart Tuition Holdings LLC for $190 million in cash.
Planar Systems IncLeyard Optoelectronic Co Ltd149.7Leyard Optoelectronic Co Ltd, through an undisclosed US subsidiary, definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Planar Systems Inc, a Beaverton-based manufacturer and wholesaler of display and digital signage, for $6.58 per share, or a total value of $149.724 million.
Hotel Commonwealth,Boston,MassachusettsXenia Hotels & Resorts Inc136.0Xenia Hotels & Resorts Inc agreed to acquire Hotel Commonwealth, a Boston-based hotel, for $136 million.
HealthCare Insights LLCPremier Inc65.0Premier Inc acquired HealthCare Insights LLC, a Libertyville-based provider of business consulting and educational training services, from Insurance Services Office Inc, ultimately-owned by Verisk Analytics Inc, for $65 million in cash.
Reprogenetics LLCCooperSurgical Inc46.5CooperSurgical Inc, a unit of The Cooper Cos Inc, acquired Reprogenetics LLC, a Livingston-based provider of preimplantation genetic screening and diagnostic services, for $46.5 million .
Swisher International IncEcolab Inc40.0Ecolab Inc agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Swisher International Inc, a Charlotte-based provider of hygiene and cleaning services, from Swisher Hygiene Inc for $40 million in cash.
Classmates IncIntelius Holdings Inc30.0Intelius Holdings Inc acquired the entire share capital of Classmates Inc, a Seattle-based provider of social networking services, from United Online Inc for an estimated $30 million.
Merchantry IncTradeshift Inc30.0Tradeshift Inc acquired Merchantry Inc, a New York-based provider of product information management services, for $30 million in cash and stock.
Renaissance Hotel,Cleveland,OhioSkyline International Development Inc20.0Skyline International Development Inc of Canada agreed to acquire Renaissance Hotel, a Cleveland-based hotel, from Marriott International Inc for $20 million.
Roehm Marine LLCLippert Components Inc16.0Lippert Components Inc, a unit of Drew Industries Inc, acquired Roehm Marine LLC, doing business as Signature Seating, a New Haven-based manufacturer of furniture, for $16 million.
Isle of Capri Casinos Inc-AssetsCasino Holding Investment Partners LLC11.5Casino Holding Investment Partners LLC definitively agreed to acquire assets of Isle of Capri Casinos Inc, a St Louis-based provider of recreation services, for $11. 5 million. The transaction was to include the Natchez hotel and certain related non-gaming assets.
Elite SolarSolar3D Inc7.2Solar3D Inc (Solar) definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Elite Solar, a Durham-based manufacturer of photovoltaic systems, for an estimated $7.15 million. The consideration was to consist of $2.5 million in cash, $4.65 million in Solar common shares and an undisclosed amount in profit-related payments.
Imation Corp-RDX Removable Disk Product Lines and AssetsOverland Storage Inc4.9Overland Storage Inc, a unit of Sphere 3D Inc (Sphere), acquired the RDX removable disk product lines and assets of Imation Corp, an Oakdale-based manufacturer and wholesaler of removable data storage products, in exchange for $4.9 million in Sphere third party common shares.
Antares Oil & Gas LLCASB Capital Inc3.7ASB Capital Inc(ASB) of Canada signed a letter of intent to acquire the entire share capital of Antares Oil & Gas LLC, an Austin-based oil and gas exploration and production company, in exchange for 92 million common shares valued at $3.68 million in a stock swap transaction. The shares were valued based on ASB's closing stock price of USDS 0.04 on 10 August 2015, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. The transaction was to include Antares Oil & Gas LP.
Public Gas Co Inc-Kentucky Utility BusinessKentucky Frontier Gas LLC1.9Kentucky Frontier Gas LLC definitively agreed to acquire the Kentucky utility business of Public Gas Co Inc, a Jackson-based natural gas distributor, ultimately-owned by Gas Natural Inc, for $1.9 million.
Graphene Laboratories IncGraphene 3D Lab Inc1.7Graphene 3D Lab Inc (Graphene 3D) agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Graphene Laboratories Inc, a Calverton-based manufacturer and wholesaler of nanocarbon and graphene products, in exchange for 3.8 million common shares valued at $1.728 million. The shares were valued based on Graphene 3D's closing stock price of $0.455 on 11 August 2015, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
Spriza IncIron Tank Resources Corp1.7Iron Tank Resources Corp (Iron) of Canada signed a letter of intent to acquire the entire share capital of Spriza Inc, an El Segundo-based provider of incentive contest marketing services, in exchange for 55 million new Iron common shares valued at $1.676 million in a stock swap reverse takeover transaction. The shares were valued based on Iron's closing stock price of $0.03 in 30 July 2015, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
Compac Developent CorpAir Industries Group Inc Air Industries Group Inc agreed to acquire Compac Development Corp, Bay Shore-based electronic components shielded enclosures manufacturer.
OctopartAltium Ltd Altium Ltd of Australia definitively agreed to acquire Octopart, a New York-based provider of electronic parts content and search.
VictivAmaya Inc Amaya Inc of Canada acquired Victiv, an Austin-based provider of daily fantasy sports services.
Air Filter Maintenance Co IncAmerican Air Filter Co Inc American Air Filter Co Inc, a unit of Daikin Industries Ltd, acquired Air Filter Maintenance Co Inc, a Baltimore-based provider of air filtration solutions.
Shell Media LLC-Print DivisionAppalachian Printing Appalachian Printing acquired the print division of Shell Media LLC, a Johnson City-based provider of custom printing and graphic design services.
Advance Hydrocarbon CorpAqua Terra Water Management LP Aqua Terra Water Management LP acquired Advance Hydrocarbon Corp, a College Station-based provider of saltwater disposal and water-hauling services. Terms were not disclosed.
AdeptBio LLCAsterand Bioscience Inc Asterand Bioscience Inc acquired AdeptBio LLC, a Memphis-based biobank organization.
Highline Wealth Management LLCBronfman E.L. Rothschild Bronfman E.L. Rothschild acquired Highline Wealth Management LLC, a Rockville-based provider of wealth management services.
Marvin's IncCentral Network Retail Group LLC Central Network Retail Group LLC acquired Marvin's Inc, a Leeds-based owner and operator of building material and home improvement stores.
Fruition Partners LLCComputer Sciences Corp Computer Sciences Corp agreed to acquire Fruition Partners LLC, a Chicago-based provider of cloud management services. Terms were not disclosed.
Best Lighting Products IncCorinthian Capital Group LLC Corinthian Capital Group LLC acquired Best Lighting Products Inc, a Pataskala-based manufacturer of commercial, industrial and residential lighting products, from Wafra Partners in a leveraged buyout transaction.
ConeXus World Global LLCCreative Realities Inc Creative Realities Inc definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of ConeXus World Global LLC, a Louisville-based provider of information technology services.
iProfile LLCDiscoverOrg LLC DiscoverOrg LLC acquired iProfile LLC, an Austin-based provider of marketing intelligence solutions services. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Poole Lumber CoDoug Ashy Building Materials Doug Ashy Building Materials acquired Poole Lumber Co, a Covington-based manufacturer and seller of lumber products.
Lindab IncDuctmate Industries Inc Ductmate Industries Inc agreed to acquire Lindab Inc, a Portsmouth-based manufacturer and wholesaler of ventilation and building components, from Lindab International AB.
Ease Entertainment Services LLCEntertainment Partners Entertainment Partners definitively agreed to acquire Ease Entertainment Services LLC, a Beverly Hills-based provider of production payroll, accounting and labor services. Terms were not disclosed.
Gateway Funding Diversified Mortgage Services LPFinance of America Mortgage LLC Finance of America Mortgage LLC (Finance), a unit of Blackstone Group LP, acquired Gateway Funding Diversified Mortgage Services LP, a Horsham-based mortgage banker. Concurrently, Finance acquired Pinnacle Capital Mortgage LLC and certain assets of PMAC Lending Services Inc.
Pinnacle Capital Mortgage LLCFinance of America Mortgage LLC Finance of America Mortgage LLC (Finance), a unit of Blackstone Group LP, acquired Pinnacle Capital Mortgage LLC, a Roseville-based mortgage banker. Concurrently, Finance acquired Gateway Funding Diversified Mortgage Services LP and certain assets of PMAC Lending Services Inc.
PMAC Lending Services Inc-Certain AssetsFinance of America Mortgage LLC Finance of America Mortgage LLC (Finance), a unit of Blackstone Group LP, acquired certain assets of PMAC Lending Services Inc, Chino Hills-based mortgage banker. Concurrently, Finance acquired Gateway Funding Diversified Mortgage Services LP and Pinnacle Capital Mortgage LLC.
Prestige Health ChoiceFlorida True Health Inc Florida True Health Inc, jointly-owned by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Florida Inc and AmeriHealth Caritas, definitively agreed to acquire Prestige Health Choice, a Doral-based provider of managed care services.
Daniel May Machine IncGeneral Machine Works Inc General Machine Works Inc acquired Daniel May Machine Inc, a Dover-based manufacturer of machinery.
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics LLCGeodis SA Geodis SA of France, a unit of SNCF Participations SA, was rumored to be planning to acquire Ozburn-Hessey Logistics LLC, a Brentwood-based provider of third party logistics management services. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed, but according to sources close to the transaction, the value was estimated at $800 million.
GE Capital Bank-US Online Deposit PlatformGoldman Sachs Bank USA Goldman Sachs Bank USA, a unit of Goldman Sachs Group Inc, agreed to acquire the US online deposit platform of GE Capital Bank, a Salt Lake City-based commercial bank and a unit of GE Capital.
Benefitter Insurance Solutions IncHealthMarkets Insurance Agency HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, a unit of Insphere Insurance Solutions Inc, acquired Benefitter Insurance Solutions Inc, a San Francisco-based provider of software and services for employee benefit decisions.
Marriott International-Select Service Hotels(3)Hotel Development Partners LLC Hotel Development Partners LLC, jointly-owned by IRE Capital and Hotel Equities Group LLC, acquired three select service hotels from Marriott International Inc, a Bethesda-owner and operator of hotels.
MeeGenius Inc-eBook and Technology AssetsHoughton Mifflin Harcourt Co Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Co acquired ebook and technology assets of MeeGenius Inc, a New York-based provider of educational services.
Triangle Insurance Services IncHub International Ltd Hub International Ltd, a unit of Hellman & Friedman LLC, acquired Raleigh-based Triangle Insurance Services Inc. Terms were not disclosed.
Infintech LLCi3 Verticals LLC i3 Verticals LLC (i3) acquired Infintech LLC, a Cincinnati-based provider of payment processing services. Concurrently, i3 acquired NJOY Products LLC and Local Level.
NJOY Products LLCi3 Verticals LLC i3 Verticals LLC (i3) acquired NJOY Products LLC, a West Palm Beach-based provider of electronic payment processing services. Concurrently, i3 acquired Infintech LLC and Local Level.
Local Leveli3 Verticals LLC i3 Verticals LLC (i3) acquired Local Level, a Columbus-based developer of education software. Concurrently, i3 acquired Infintech LLC and NJOY Products LLC.
Eastern Contractor ServicesInstalled Building Products Inc Installed Building Products Inc acquired Eastern Contractor Services, a Flanders-based provider of insulation and building contracting services.
Oak Grove Commercial Mortgage LLCJones Lang LaSalle Inc Jones Lang LaSalle Inc planned to acquire Oak Grove Commercial Mortgage LLC, a St. Paul-based provider of commercial real estate lending services, from Mud Duck Equities LLC.
CommandIQ IncLiquid Wireless Liquid Wireless, a unit of Publishers Clearing House, acquired CommandIQ Inc, a San Francisco-based provider of marketing automation services.
Acura of HonoluluLithia Motors Inc Lithia Motors Inc was rumored to be acquiring Acura of Honolulu, a Honolulu-based automobile dealership.
Smith Premier Services IncMedTrak Services LLC MedTrak Services LLC, a unit of Envision PharmaceuticalHoldings Inc, acquired Smith Premier Services Inc, a Spartanburg-based pharmacy benefit management services provider.
Archer USA Inc-Healthcare DivisionmPulse Mobile Inc mPulse Mobile Inc acquired Healthcare Division of Archer USA Inc, a Seattle-based developer of software, ultimately-owned by Lenco Mobile Inc.
Pleasant Kids IncNEXT Group Holdings Inc NEXT Group Holdings Inc signed a letter of intent to acquire the entire share capital of Pleasant Kids Inc, a Burbank-based producer, marketer and distributor of naturally balanced alkalized water.
MedFocus Radiology NetworkOne Call Care Management Inc One Call Care Management Inc, a unit of Apax Partners LP, acquired MedFocus Radiology Network, a Santa Monica-based provider of diagnostic services.
Tinypass IncPiano Media GmbH Piano Media GmbH of Austria acquired Tinypass Inc, a New York-based developer of monetization and paywall software. On completion, the merged entity was named Piano Inc.
Admiral Printing IncPioneer Direct Marketing LLC Pioneer Direct Marketing LLC acquired Admiral Printing Inc, a Louisville-based provider of printing services.
BioScrip Inc-PBM BusinessProCare Pharmacy Benefit Manager Inc ProCare Pharmacy Benefit Manager Inc agreed to acquire the PBM business of BioScrip Inc, an Eden Prairie-based provider of pharmaceutical and homecare services.
Shelby's Wheel and Tire Inc-Inventory,Non-Real Estate AssetsRaben Tire Co Inc Raben Tire Co Inc acquired inventory and other non-real estate assets of Shelby's Wheel and Tire Inc, a Paducah-based provider of consumer and light truck tires.
Elite Sales Processing IncReinsurance Group of America Inc Reinsurance Group of America Inc acquired Elite Sales Processing Inc, an Omaha-provider of underwriting services. Terms were not disclosed.
CRGT IncSalient Federal Solutions Inc Salient Federal Solutions Inc agreed to merge with CRGT Inc, a Reston-based provider of information technology services and a unit of Bridge Growth Partners LLC. Terms were not disclosed. Upon completion, the merged entity was to be named Salient CRGT.
GCA Services Group IncSeeking Buyer In August 2015, Blackstone Capital Partners VLP, ultimately-owned by Blackstone Group LP, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its GCA Services Group Inc unit, a Cleveland-based provider of building services. Terms were not disclosed, but according to sources close to the situation, the deal was valued at an estimated $1 billlion.
Response Genetics IncSeeking Buyer In August 2015, Response Genetics Inc, a Los Angeles-based provider of research services, was seeking a buyer for its entire share capital. Cancer Genetics Inc was rumored to be a potential bidder.
RiverWood Bank-Real Estate Assets PortfolioSeeking Buyer In August 2015, RiverWood Bank, a Baxter-based commercial bank, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its real estate assets portfolio.
Wells Fargo & Co-Crop Insurance BusinessSeeking Buyer In August 2015, Wells Fargo & Co, a San Francisco-based commercial bank, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its crop insurance business. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed, but according to sources close to the transaction, the deal was valued at an estimated $1 billion.
Suniva IncShunfeng International Clean Energy Ltd Shunfeng International Clean Energy Ltd of China agreed to acquire a 63.13% interest in Suniva Inc, a Norcross-based manufacturer of PV solar cells and modules.
CT Payments IncSmart Card Marketing Systems Inc Smart Card Marketing Systems Inc signed a letter of intent to merge with CT Payments Inc, a Wilmington-based provider of debit and credit card processing services.
BioHitech America LLCSwift Start Corp Swift Start Corp (Swift) acquired the entire share capital of BioHitech America LLC, a Chestnut Ridge-based provider of food waste removal data-driven solutions. On completion, Swift changed its name to BioHiTech Global Inc.
Ellucian Co LPTPG Capital LP TPG Capital LP was rumored to be planning to acquire Ellucian Co LP, a Fairfax-based software publisher, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed, but according to people familiar with the transaction, the deal was valued at an estimated $3.5 billion.
Custom Fab IncUnited States Pipe & Foundry Co LLC United States Pipe & Foundry Co LLC, jointly-owned by The ComVest Group and USP Holdings Inc, acquired Custom Fab Inc, an Orlando-based manufacturer of fabricated metal products.
PaperBoat Media-Recruiting DivisionValintry Services LLC Valintry Services LLC acquired the recruiting division of PaperBoat Media LLC, a Longwood-based provider of Internet marking services.
Allied International Holdings IncXL America Inc XL America Inc, a unit of XL Group PLC, definitively agreed to acquire Allied International Holdings Inc, a Treasure Island-based provider of outdoor entertainment insurance services.
US M&A Deals Announced August 9-August 14, 2015   
Source: Thomson Reuters