DateTargetAcquirerValue ($millions)Synopsis
10/16/14Chesapeake Energy Corp-AssetsSouthwestern Energy Co5,375.0Southwestern Energy Co agreed to acquire the certain Southern Marcellus Shale and Eastern Utica Shale assets of Chesapeake Energy Corp, an Oklahoma-based oil and gas exploration and production company, for an estimated $5.38 billion.
10/13/14Danaher Corp - Communications BusinessNetScout Systems Inc2,619.4NetScout Systems definitively agreed to acquire the communications business of Danaher Corp, a Washington-based manufacturer of hand and automotive tools, in exchange of 62.5 million NetScout common shares valued at $2.619 billion. The shares were valued based on NetScout's closing stock price of $41.91 on 10 October 2014, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
10/13/14Atlas Energy LPTarga Resources Corp1,869.1Targa Resources Corp definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Atlas Energy LP, a Pittsburgh-based provider of natural gas transmission services, from Atlas Energy Inc, a unit of Atlas Energy Inc, ultimately owned by Chevron Corp, for $1.869 billion. The consideration was to consist of $610 million in cash and the issuance of 10.35 million Targa common shares valued at $1.259 billion. The shares were valued based on Targa's closing stock price of $121.65 on 10 October 2014, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. The transaction was contingent upon the consummation of Targa Resources Partners LP acquisition of Atlas Pipeline Partners LP and the spinoff of the non-midstream assets of Atlas Pipeline.
10/14/14Costar Midstream LLCAmerican Midstream Partners LP442.1American Midstream Partners LP (American Midstream) acquired Costar Midstream LLC, a Dallas-based provider of oil and gas midstream services, from Energy Spectrum Capital LP, for $442.085 million. The consideration consisted of $272 million in cash and the issuance of up to 6.9 million common shares valued at $170.085 million. The shares were valued based on American Midstream's closing stock price of $24.65 on 13 October 2014, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
10/15/14Aerocare Holdings IncMergeWorthRx Corp341.1Mergeworthrx definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Aerocare Holdings, a Granbury-based wholesaler of medical and hospital equipment, for an estimated $341.138. The consideration was to consist of 11.3 million new common shares valued at $93.3 million and up to $247.8 million in profit-related payments. Upon completion, Aerocare was to become a publicly-traded company.
10/15/14Penford CorpIngredion Inc241.4Ingredion Inc definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Penford Corp, a Centennial-based developer, producer and wholesaler of specialty natural-based ingredients systems, for an estimated $19 in cash per share or a total value of an estimated $214.405 million.
10/15/14Trio Engineered Products IncWeir Group PLC220.0Weir Group PLC of the UK agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Trio Engineered Products Inc, an Irwindale-based manufacturer and wholesaler of a range of crushers, screens, feeders, washers and material handling solutions, from Navis Capital Partners for $220 million. The consideration was to consist of $205.3 million in cash and up to $14.7 million in profit-related payments. The transaction was to include the entire share capital of Trio Engineered Products (Hong Kong) Ltd.
10/13/14MG LLCWhite Mountains Insurance178.0White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd acquired a 63% interest in MG LLC, a Fort Lee-based provider of consulting and marketing services, for $178 million from Veronis Suhler Stevenson Partners LLC.
10/13/14Specialty Commodities IncArcher Daniels Midland Co170.0Archer Daniels Midland Co agreed to acquire Specialty Commodities Inc, a Fargo-based producer and wholesaler of food ingredients, from Goldner Hawn Johnson & Morrison Inc for $170 mil.
10/13/14Eastern Shelf,Coke,TexasMid-Con Energy Properties LLC120.0Mid-Con Energy Properties LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mid-Con Energy Partners LP, definitively agreed to acquire the Eastern Shelf, a property with proved oil reserves, located in Coke, Coleman, Fisher, Haskell, Jones, Kent, Nolan, Runnels, Stonewall, Taylor, and Tom Green Counties, Texas, for an estimated $120 mil.
10/16/14Kx Systems IncFirst Derivatives PLC57.6First Derivatives PLC (First Derivatives) of Ireland agreed to raise its interest to 66.57% from 20.1%, by acquiring a further 46.47% stake in Kx Systems Inc, a Palo Alto-based developer of database platform software, for $57.59 million. The consideration was to consist of $38.238 million in cash and the issuance of 1.247 million new First Derivatives ordinary shares valued at $19.352 million. The shares were valued based on First Derivatives' closing stock price of $15.516 on 15 October 2014, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
10/15/14Greater Sacramento BancorpAmericanWest Bank NA57.2AmericanWest Bank NA, a unit of SKBHC Holdings LLC, definitively ageed to acquire the entire share capital of Greater Sacramento Bancorp, a Sacramento-based bank holding company, for $22.05 in cash per share, or a total value of $57.159 million.
10/13/14Autoform Tool & ManufacturingPark-Ohio Holdings Corp48.2Park-Ohio Holdings Corp acquired Autoform Tool & Manufacturing Inc, an Angola-based manufacturer and wholesaler of fuel rails and pipes, for $48.2 million in cash.
10/14/14Delavan Bancshares IncWintrust Financial Corp38.0Wintrust Financial Corp definitively agreed to merge with Delavan Bancshares Inc, a Delavan-based bank holding company, for an estimated $38 million.
10/14/14NG Advantage LLCClean Energy Fuels Corp37.7Clean Energy Fuels Corp, through its subsidiary, acquired an undisclosed majority interest in NG Advantage LLC, a Colchester-based provider of natural gas delivery services, for $37. 65 million. The consideration consisted of $19 million in cash and $18.65 million in promissory notes.
10/16/14Oxford Resources GP LLCWestmoreland Coal Co33.5Westmoreland Coal Co agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Oxford Resources GP LLC, a Columbus-based producer of steam coal, for an estimated $33.5 million. The consideration was to consist of $30 million in cash plus $3.5 million in profit-related payments.
10/13/14VS Holdings IncJanus Capital Group Inc30.0Janus Capital Group Inc agreed to acquire VS Holdings Inc, a provider of brokerage services, for $30 million in cash. The transaction was to include Velocity Shares LLC.
10/14/14Energy West Wyoming IncCheyenne Light Fuel & Power Co15.8Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power Co, a unit of Black Hills Corp's Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power Co subsidiary, definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Energy West Wyoming Inc, a provider of gas transmission services, from Energy West Inc, a unit of Gas Natural Inc, for $15.8 million.
10/14/14Power Design Inc-Data CenterPowersecure International Inc15.0Powersecure International Inc definitively agreed to acquire the data center energy services business of Power Design Inc, a St Petersburg-based provider of electrical construction services, for $15 million. The consideration was to consist of $13 million in cash and up to $2 million in profit-related payments.
10/13/14OrthoPhoenix LLCMarathon Patent Group Inc10.0Marathon Patent Group Inc acquired the entire share capital of OrthoPhoenix LLC, a Dallas-based manufacturer of medical devices, from Tronics Microsystems SA's MedTech Development LLC for $10 million in cash. The transaction was to include TLIF LLC and MedTech Development Deutschland GmbH.
10/14/14Crockett SquareWheeler REIT Inc9.8Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust Inc planned to acquire Crockett Square, a Morristown-based owner and operator of a retail center, for $9.75 mil.
10/14/14NG Advantage LLC - CNG StationClean Energy Fuels Corp9.0Clean Energy Fuels Corp, through its subsidiary, acquired the CNG station of NG Advantage LLC, a provider of natural gas delivery services, for $9 million. The consideration consisted of $7.2 million in cash and $1.8 million in promissory notes. Concurrently, Clean Energy acquired NG.
10/15/14Process Challenge Devices-BusinessMesa Laboratories Inc6.8Mesa Laboratories Inc acquired the business of Process Challenge Devices LLC, a San Jose-based manufacturer of medical devices, for a total value of $6.75 million. The consideration was to consist of $5.25 million cash and up to $1.5 million in profit-related payments.
10/14/14Tudor Heights,Baltimore,MarylandSabra Health Care REIT Inc5.6Sabra Health Care REIT Inc acquired Tudor Heights, a Baltimore-based owner and operator of assisted living-memory care facility, for $5.6 million.
10/15/14Stadium CenterSlate Retail REIT5.3Slate Retail REIT of Canada acquired Stadium Center, a Port Huron-based shopping center, for $5.3 million.
10/14/14Retrophin Inc-Non-Core AssetsTuring Pharmaceuticals LLC3.0Turing Pharmaceuticals LLC agreed to acquire the non-core assets of Retrophin Inc, a New York-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, for $3 million. The consideration was to consist of $3 mil, the assumption of an undisclosed amount in liabilities and an undisclosed amount in profit-related payments.
10/16/14House of Moves LLCInvestor Group1.3A management-led investor group acquired House of Moves Inc, a Los Angeles-based provider of animation services, from OMG PLC for $1.28 million in a leveraged buyout transaction.
10/14/14Energy West Development Inc-PipelineBlack Hills Exploration & Prod1.2Black Hills Exploration & Production Inc, a unit of Black Hills Corp, definitively agreed to acquire the pipeline assets, located in Wyoming, of Energy West Development Inc, a Great Falls-based provider of energy commodities, and a unit of Energy West Inc, owned by Gas Natural Inc, for $1.2 million. The transaction was to include the Shoshone Pipeline and Glacier Pipeline systems and certain other assets.
10/16/14eSignSystemsDocMagic Inc1.2DocMagic Inc acquired eSignSystems, a Tucson-based provider of management software solutions services, from Wave Systems Corp for $1.2 million in cash.
10/16/14Earth Power Resources IncUS Geothermal Inc0.3US Geothermal agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Earth Power Resources Inc, a Tulsa-based provider of geothermal energy services, in exchange for 0.693 million UGI common shares valued at $0.326 million in a stock swap transaction. The shares were valued based on UGI's closing stock price of $0.471 on October 15, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
10/12/14CSX CorpCanadian Pacific Railway Ltd Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd of Canada was rumored to be planning to merge with CSX Corp, a Jacksonville-based provider of rail transportation services.
10/13/14Carolina Pines RegionalCapella Healthcare Inc Capella Healthcare Inc, a unit of GTCR LLC, definitively agreed to acquire an undisclosed majority interest in Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, a Hartsville-based owner and operator of hospital, from Health Management Associates Inc, a unit of Community Health Systems Inc.
10/13/14Cloudscaling Group IncEMC Corp EMC Corp agreed to acquire Cloudscaling Group Inc, a San Francisco-based provider of cloud computing services.
10/13/14Future Ads LLCKitara Media Corp Kitara Media Corp definitively agreed to merge with Future Ads LLC, an Irvine-based provider of online advertising services.
10/13/14Advanced Biologics LLC-AssetsBioventus LLC Bioventus LLC, a jointly-owned unit of Essex Woodlands Health Ventures and Smith & Nephew PLC of United Kingdom, acquired the OsteoAMP product line of Advanced Biologics LLC, a Carlsbad-based provider of clinically relevant biologic solutions development services, and a unit of INC Research LLC, a jointly-owned unit of Avista Capital Holdings LP and Teachers Private Capital.
10/13/14Bennett & Shade CoArthur J Gallagher & Co Arthur J. Gallagher & Co acquired Benett & Shade Co, Decatur-based provider of retail insurance brokerage services.
10/13/14Hukill Hazlett HarringtonAssured NL Ins Agency Inc Assured NL Insurance Agency Inc, a unit of GTCR LLC's AssuredPartners Inc subsidiary, acquired Hukill Hazlett Harrington Agency Inc, a Cincinnati-based independent insurance agency.
10/13/14The Composites GroupCitadel Plastics Holdings Inc Citadel Plastics Holdings Inc, a unit of HGGC LLC, definitively agreed to acquire The Composites Group, a Highland Heights-based manufacturer and seller of engineered composite compounds, from Highlander Partners LP.
10/13/14BICOM LLCSolanbridge Group Inc Solanbridge Group Inc acquired a 51% interest in BICOM LLC, a Clarksburg-based provider of marketing and advertising services.
10/13/14Government Outreach IncAccela Inc Accela Inc, a unit of Bregal Investments Inc's Bregal Sagemount LLC subsidiary, acquired a Pleasanton-based provider of citizen relationship management solutions.
10/13/14Bell O International CorpTwin-Star International Inc Twin-Star International Inc, a unit of Trivest Partners LP, acquired Bell O International Corp, a Morganville-based manufacturer and marketer of audio/video furniture and other consumer electronics accessories.
10/13/14Neovia Logistics Services LLCInvestor Group An investor group comprised of Goldman Sachs Group Inc and Rhone Capital LLC, a unit of Rhone Group LLC, through its investment funds unit, planned to acquire Neovia Logistics Services LLC, a Downers Grove-based provider of logistics services, from Platinum Equity LLC (65%) and Caterpillar (35%). Terms were not disclosed. Originally, Platinum and Caterpillar, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its entire share capital of Neovia. Goldman Sachs Private Equity Group and Rhone Capital LLC were rumored potential bidders.
10/13/14TransFirst IncVista Equity Partners LLC Vista Equity Partners LLC was planning to acquire TransFirst Inc, a Hauppauge-based provider of transaction processing services, from Welsh Carson Anderson & Stowe in a secondary buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed. Previously, Welsh acquired TransFirst in a leveraged buyout transaction.
10/14/14Absolute Computer SolutionsAlliance Technologies Inc Alliance Technologies Inc, a unit of Iowa Network Services Inc, acquired Absolute Computer Solutions, a provider of information technology services. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
10/14/14Camstar Systems IncSiemens AG Siemens AG of Germany agreed to acquire Camstar Systems Inc, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based developer of manufacturing execution system software. Terms were not disclosed.
10/14/14DramaFever CorpSoftBank Internet & Media Inc SoftBank Internet & Media Inc, a unit if SoftBank Corp, definitively agreed to acquire DramaFever Corp, a New York-based provider of online video hosting services.
10/14/14NAVEX Global IncVista Equity Partners LLC Vista Equity Partners LLC planned to acquire NAVEX Global Inc, located in Lake Oswego-based provider of enterprise risk awareness solutions services, from Riverside Co, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed.
10/14/14CQuotient IncDemandware Inc Demandware Inc acquired CQuotient Inc, a Cambridge-based developer of enterprise cloud commerce software.
10/14/14Medallion Analytics SoftwareeLynx Ltd eLynx Ltd, a unit of American Capital Ltd, definitively agreed to acquire Medallion Analytics Software Corp, a Pittsburgh-based provider of data extraction services.
10/14/14Potomac River Group LLCView Systems Inc View Systems Inc signed a letter of intent to merge with Potomac River Group LLC, a provider of specialized and technical support services, in exchange for the issuance of common shares.
10/14/14AFS/IBEX Finl Svcs IncMetaBank,Storm Lake,Iowa Metabank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Meta Financial Group Inc, agreed to acquire AFS/IBEX Financial Services Inc, a Forth Worth-based insurance agency.
10/14/14Savor Coffee Co IncAmerican Diversified Hldg Corp American Diversified Holdings Corp signed a letter of intent to acquire Savor Coffee Co Inc, a producer and wholesaler of roasted coffee.
10/14/14iModules Software IncLeeds Equity Partners LLC Leeds Equity Partners LLC acquired iModules Software Inc, a developer of web-based content management system applications, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
10/14/14Multisorb Technologies IncInvestor Group A management-led investor group comprised of Multisorb Technologies chairman Michael McGee, president James Renda and Summer Street Capital Partners LLC acquired MTI, a manufacturer of absorbent chemicals, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
10/14/14U-Line CorpThe Middleby Corp The Middleby Corp definitively agreed to acquire U-Line Corp, a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of ice-making appliances, from Linsalata Capital Partners Inc.
10/14/14Z Gallerie IncBrentwood Associates Inc Brentwood Associates Inc, acquired an undisclosed majority interest in Z Gallerie Inc, a Gardena-based manufacturer of home furnishings and decorative accessories, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
10/15/14Spectrio IncRiverside Co Riverside Co acquired an undisclosed majority interest in Spectrio Inc, an Oldsmar-based provider of messaging on hold services, from SJ Partners LLC and undisclosed investors in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed.
10/15/14Electronic Control Systems IncHuron Capital Partners LLC Huron Capital Partners LLC acquired Electronic Control Systems Inc, a Poway-based provider of building automation solutions, from Control Techniques PLC in a leveraged buyout transaction. Concurrently, Huron acquired Green Total Solutions Inc. Terms were not disclosed.
10/15/14Clear Measures LLCData Intensity LLC Data Intensity LLC acquired Clear Measures LLC, a Covington-based provider of business analytics and database management services.
10/15/14Wholesale Roofing Supply IncBeacon Roofing Supply Inc Beacon Roofing Supply Inc acquired Wholesale Roofing Supply Inc, a Grand Prairie-based wholesaler of residential roofing materials.
10/15/14Green Total Solutions IncHuron Capital Partners LLC Huron Capital Partners LLC acquired Green Total Solutions Inc, a Poway-based provider of energy solutions for industrial applications, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Concurrently, Huron acquired Electronic Control Systems Inc. Terms were not disclosed.
10/15/143SHARE CorpPublicis Groupe SA Publicis Groupe SA of France acquired 3SHARE Corp, a Carlsbad-based provider of consulting, training, development and remote operation management solutions services.
10/15/14Le Labo IncThe Estee Lauder Cos Inc The Estee Lauder Cos Inc definitively agreed to acquire Le Labo Inc, a New York-based owner and operator of perfume and cosmetics stores. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
10/15/14MD On-Line IncAbility Network Inc Ability Network Inc definitively agreed to acquire MD On-Line Inc, a developer of electronic claims software for the healthcare industry. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
10/15/14Anametrix IncEnsighten Inc Ensighten Inc acquired Anametrix Inc, a San Diego-based developer of business analytics software. Terms were not disclosed.
10/15/14United Orthopedic Group IncBreg Inc Breg, backed by Water Street Healthcare Partners LLC, merged with United Orthopedic Group, a manufacturer and wholesaler of orthotic, orthopedic and rehabilitation products.
10/16/14North Amer Magnesium Prod LLCAcana Capital Corp Acana Capital Corp of Canada planned to acquire the entire share capital of North American Magnesium Products LLC, a Knoxville-based manufacturer of magnesium metal and related magnesium products.
10/16/14Faison Entrps-Ppty Mgmt SvcsCNL Commercial Real Estate Inc CNL Commercial Real Estate Inc agreed to acquire the property management services business of Faison Enterprises Inc, a Charlotte-based real estate investment, development and management firm.
10/16/14Pennfield Oil Co IncPharmgate LLC Pharmgate LLC, a unit of Jinhe Biotechnology Co Ltd, agreed to acquire Pennfield Oil Co Inc, a Omaha-based producer of animal feeds.
10/16/14Folio 21 Furniture LLCHackney Home Furnishings Inc Hackney Home Furnishings Inc, a unit of HT Hackney Co, agreed to acquire Folio 21 Furniture LLC, a bedroom and dining furniture company.
10/16/14Armor5 IncDigital Guardian Digital Guardian, a unit of Verdasys Inc, acquired Armor5 Inc, a Santa Clara-based provider of cloud services.
10/16/14J Cioffi Cargo Management IncH&M Terminals Transport Inc H&M Terminals Transport Inc, a unit of H&M International Transportation Inc, agreed to merge with J Cioffi Cargo Management Inc, a Carteret-based warehouse and trucking company.
10/16/14TinodeTagged Inc Tagged Inc acquired Tinode, a developer of messaging applications.
10/16/14Central Desktop IncPremiere Global Services Inc Premiere Global Services Inc acquired Central Desktop Inc, a Pasadena, California-based provider of collaboration software and services.
     
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