TargetAcquirerValue ($millions)Synopsis
Forest Laboratories IncActavis PLC25,110.4US - Actavis PLC (Actavis) of Ireland definitively agreed to acquire Forest Laboratories Inc (Forest), a New York-based manufacturer and wholesaler of prescription pharmaceuticals, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 25.110 bil. Actavis offered USD 26.04 in cash per share and 0.3306 ordinary share for every Forest share held. Based on Actavis' closing stock price of USD 191.88 on 17 February 2014, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Forest share was valued at USD 89.476.
WhatsApp IncFacebook Inc19,467.7US - Facebook Inc (Facebook) definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of WhatsApp Inc, a Santa Clara-based developer of mobile messaging software, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 19.468 bil. The consideration was to consist of USD 4 bil in cash, USD 3. 094 bil in Facebook restricted stock units and the issuance of 183.866 mil Class A Facebook common shares valued at USD 12.374 bil. The shares were valued based on Facebook's closing stock price of USD 67.3 on 18 February 2014, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.
Ashland Water Technologies IncClayton Dubilier & Rice LLC1,800.0US - Clayton Dubilier & Rice LLC, through an undisclosed fund, definitively agreed to acquire Ashland Water Technologies Inc (AWT), a Wilmington-based wholesaler of specialty chemicals, from Ashland Inc (Ashland), for an estimated USD 1.8 bil, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Originally, in July 2013, Ashland announced that it was seeking a buyer a buyer for AWT. Danaher Corp and Blackstone Group LP were named potential bidders.
Zale CorpSignet Jewelers Ltd726.2US - Signet Jewelers Ltd of Bermuda definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Zale Corp, an Irving-based owner and operator of jewelry stores, for USD 21 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 726. 227 mil.
ERG Resources LLCGoldleaf Jewelry Co Ltd665.0US - Goldleaf Jewelry Co planned to acquire ERG Resources LLC, a Houston-based oil and gas exploration company for an estimated USD 665 mil in cash.
Coverity IncSynopsys Inc375.0US - Synopsys Inc definitively agreed to acquire Coverity Inc, a San Francisco-based developer of automated source code analysis tools, for an estimated USD 375 mil in cash.
Chindex International IncInvestor Group361.8US - An investor group, including TPG Capital LP, Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co Ltd of China, and Chindex International Inc's CEO, Ms. Roberta Lipson, definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Chindex International Inc, based in Maryland, is a wholesaler of medical equipment, instrumentation and other healthcare products, for USD 19.50 in cash per share or a total value of USD 361.767 mil.
SWS Group IncEsposito Global LLC264.5US - Esposito Global LLC planned to acquire the entire share capital of SWS Group Inc, a Dallas-based provider of investment fund and financial services, for USD 8 per share, or a total value of USD 264.54 mil in cash.
Broadcom-Ethernet ControllerQLogic Corp147.0US - Qlogic Corp agreed to acquire ethernet controller- related assets of Broadcom Corp, an Irvine-based manufacturer of semiconductors, for an estimated USD 147 mil in cash.
Fisker Automotive IncWanxiang Group Corp134.2US - Wanxiang Group Corp (Wanxiang) planned to acquire bankrupt Fisker Automotive Inc (Fisker), an Anaheim-based manufacturer of electric automotive, from Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc (Quantum), for USD 134.2 mil, via auction. The consideration was to consist of USD 126.2 mil in cash, the assumption of USD 8 mil in liabilities and undisclosed amount in Wanxiang shares. Originally, in January 2013, Quantum was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its Fisker unit. Dongfeng Motor Group Co, Geely International, BAIC Group, and Wanxiang and Hybrid Technology LLC were named potential bidders.
InterContinental Mark HopkinsInvestor Group120.0US - An investor group comprised of Woodridge Capital Partners and Oaktree Capital Management LP acquired InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, owner and operator of hotel, from InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, for USD 120 mil in cash.
Avaya Government Solutions-ITCamber Corp100.0US - Camber Corp, a unit of New Mountain Capital LLC definitively agreed to acquire IT Professional Services consulting group of Avaya Government Solutions Inc, a Fairfax-based provider of information technology services , from Avaya Inc and a unit of TPG Capital LP and Silver Lake Management LLC, for USD 100 mil.
JADAK Technologies IncGSI Group Inc93.5US - GSI Group Inc agreed to acquire JADAK Technologies Inc, a North Syracuse-based manufacturer of optical data collection and machine vision equipment, for USD 93.5 mil in cash.
Undisclosed Senior Housing (6)Sabra Health Care REIT Inc90.0US - Sabra Health Care REIT Inc acquired six undisclosed senior housing campuses, located in Omaha, Nebraska, for USD 90 mil in cash. The consideration consisted of USD 90 mil in cash and an undisclosed profit related payments.
3Phoenix IncUltra Electronics Ltd87.0US - Ultra Electronics Ltd acquired 3Phoenix Inc, a Chantilly-based provider of technology services, for USD 87 mil in cash. The consideration consisted of USD 70 mil in cash and USD 17 mil profit-related payments.
Chaparral GoldWaterton Precious Metals58.8US - Waterton Precious Metals Bid Corp planned to acquire the entire share capital of Chaparral Gold Corp, a Scottsdale-based gold and silver ore mining company for USD 0.50 per share or a total value of USD 58.82 mil, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
American Security BankCitizens Bus Bnk,Ontario,CA57.0US - Citizens Business Bank, a unit of CVB Financial Corp, definitively agreed to merge with Newport Beach-based American Security Bank, a unit of America Bancshares Inc, for USD 57 mil in cash.
Global Index Advisors IncLegal & General Invest Mgmt50.4US - Legal & General Investment Management America Inc, a unit of Legal & General Group PLC, agreed to acquire Global Index Advisors Inc, A Marietta-based provider of investment advisory services, for USD 50. 4 mil. The consideration was to consist of USD 32.25 mil and up to USD 18.15 mil in profit-related payments.
Undisclosed Hotels(4),VirginiaAmerican Hotel Inc Properties37.1US - American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP of Canada agreed to acquire four undisclosed hotels, located in Virginia, owner and operator of hotels, for an estimated USD 37.1 mil. The consideration was to consist of USD 35.5 mil and the assumption of USD 1.6 mil in liabilities.
DAX Technologies CorpSpirent Communications PLC37.0US - Spirent Communications PLC of UK, definitively agreed to acquire DAX Technologies Corp, a Matawan-based developer of software products, for USD 37 mil in cash.
445 Airtech ParkwayChambers Street Properties30.2US - Chambers Street Properties acquired 445 Airtech Parkway, a Plainfield-based provider of warehousing and storage services for USD 30.2 mil in cash.
Oak Grove PlazaJones Lang LaSalle Income22.0US - Jones Lang Lasalle Income Property Trust Inc acquired Oak Grove Plaza, a Sachse-based owner and operator of a shopping center, for an estimated USD 22 mil.
Delta Egg Farm LLCCal-Maine Foods Inc17.0US - Cal-Maine Foods Inc agreed to acquire the remaining 50% interest, which it did not own, in Delta Egg Farm LLC, a Delta-based chicken egg farm, from Sunbest Foods of Iowa Inc, for USD 17 mil.
Xora IncClickSoftware Ltd14.7US - ClickSoftware Inc definitively agreed to acquire Xora Inc, a Mountain View-based developer of mobile business application software, for USD 14.7 mil in cash.
First Community Bank, ColumbusFirst Defiance Financial,OH12.9US - First Defiance Financial Corp agreed to acquire First Community Bank, a Columbus-based provider of commercial banking services for USD 12.9 mil in cash.
Harvest-Insta-Link Prod LineElectro-Sensors Inc1.8US - Electro-Sensors Inc acquired the Insta-Link product line of Harvest Engineering LLC, a Shorewood-based manufacturer and wholesaler of hazard monitoring systems, for USD 1. 75 mil. The consideration consisted of USD 1.2 mil in cash and up to USD .550 mil in profit related payments.
Digital PlaySpace Inc3D Systems Corp US - 3D Systems Corp acquired Digital PlaySpace Inc, a Cleveland-based provider of online social gaming services. Terms were not disclosed.
Heritage Plaza,HoustonAEW Capital Management LP US - AEW Capital Management LP agreed to acquire a 90% stake in Heritage Plaza, a Houston-based owner and operator of an office building from Brookfield Office Properties Inc.
Farmers Co op ElevatorAg Valley Co op US - Ag Valley Co-op agreed to merge with Farmers Co-op Elevator Association, a Big Springs-based non-stock cooperative.
Tesla Motors IncApple Inc US - In February 2014, Apple Inc was rumored to be planning to acquire the entire share capital of Tesla Motors Inc, a Palo Alto-based manufacturer of electric vehicles.
Akea LLC-Business AssetsAvidus Management Group Inc US - Avidus Management Group Inc agreed to acquire the business assets of Akea LLC, a Raleigh-based wholesaler of whole food fermented supplements.
Sterling-Depository BranchesBanner Bank US - Banner Bank, a unit of Banner Corp, agreed to acquire six depository branches, located in Oregon, of Spokane-based Sterling Financial Corp.
Aspire eCTD LLCCUSTOpharm Inc US - CUSTOpharm Inc, through its CUSTOpharm Regulatory Services division acquired Aspire eCTD LLC, an Austin-based developer of online submission software.
Metro Paint Supplies IncFinishMaster Inc US - FinishMaster Inc, a unit of Uni-Select Inc, acquired Metro Paint Supplies Inc, a Mchenry-based wholesaler of automotive coatings and supplies. The transaction included Midwest Refinishings Supply Inc and Automotive Coatings & Equipment LLC.
uReach Technologies IncGenband Inc US - Genband Inc agreed to acquire uReach Technologies Inc, a Holmdel-based provider of communication services. Terms were not disclosed.
Blackhawk Manufacturing IncGreen Automotive Co Inc US - Green Automotive Co Inc agreed to acquire Blackhawk Manufacturing Inc, a Bloomington-based manufacturer of composite materials.
Undisclosed Fly AshHeadwaters Inc US - Headwaters Inc acquired an undisclosed fly ash wholesaling company located in Pennsylvania.
Informed Medical DecisionsHealthwise Inc US - Healthwise Inc agreed to merge with Informed Medical Decisions Foundation, a Boston-based provider of shared medical decision making services.
BlueCross of Northeastern PAHighmark Inc US - Highmark Inc merged with BlueCross of Northeastern Pennsylvania, a Wilkes-Barre-based, provider of medical insurance services.
First Dealer Resources LLCInnovative Aftermarket Sys LP US - Innovative Aftermarket Systems LP, a unit of Genstar Capital LLC, merged with First Dealer Resources LLC , an Oklahoma City-based provider of vehicle finance and insurance services. Terms were not disclosed.
MultiPlan IncInvestor Group US - An investor group, comprised of Starr Investment Holdings LLC (Starr Investment), a unit of CV Starr & Co Inc, and Partners Group Holding AG of Switzerland, planned to acquire MultiPlan Inc (MultiPlan), a New York-based provider of health care cost management services, from BC Partners Ltd and Silver Lake Partners. Terms were not disclosed but, according to people familiar with the transaction, the deal was valued at an estimated USD 4. 4 bil. Originally, in February 2013, Starr Investment was rumored to be planning to acquire MultiPlan.
Cimarron Acid Services IncInvestor Group US - An investor group, including the management of Cimarron Acid Services Inc (Cimarron) and Annapurna Capital Management LLC, acquired Cimarron, a Fairview-based provider of pressure pumping services, in a leverage buyout transaction.
DiGa Vision LLCITV PLC US - ITV PLC of the UK was granted an option to acquire the remaining 49% stake, which it did not already own, in DiGa Vision LLC, a New York-based provider of television show production services. Concurrently, ITV acquired a 51% interest in DiGa Vision.
DiGa Vision LLCITV PLC US - ITV PLC of the UK acquired a 51% interest in DiGa Vision LLC, a New York-based provider of television show production services, for an undisclosed amount in cash. Concurrently, ITV was granted an option to acquire the remaining 49% stake, which it did not already own, in DiGa Vision.
reQuire LLCL2 Capital Partners US - L2 Capital Partners acquired reQuire LLC, a Virginia Beach-based provider of online tracking and reporting services. Terms were not disclosed.
The Keane OrganizationLovell Minnick Partners LLC US - Lovell Minnick Partners LLC acquired the Keane Organization, a New York-based provider of claims adjusting services, in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Allied Technology Group IncManTech International Corp US - ManTech International Corp acquired Allied Technology Group Inc, a Rockville-based provider of information technology and engineering services.
Wendys-Rest(70),Dallas,TXMUY Hamburger Partners LLC US - MUY Hamburger Partners LLC acquired 70 restaurants from Wendy's Co, a Dublin-based owner and operator of restaurants.
Futuristics ComponentsMW Industries Inc US - MW Industries Inc, a unit of Genstar Capital LLC, acquired Futuristics Components, a Waterbury based manufacturer of CNC Precision Turned Components.
Join Sessions IncMyFitnessPal Inc US - MyFitnessPal Inc acquired Join Sessions Inc, a San Francisco-based designer and developer of personal coaching application. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
CoStim Pharmaceuticals IncNovartis AG US - Novartis AG of Switzerland, acquired CoStim Pharmaceuticals Inc, a Cambridge-based biotechnology company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Audax Health IncOptum Inc US - Optum Inc, a unit of UnitedHealth Group Inc, acquired an undisclosed majority interest in Audax Health Inc, a Washington-based provider of health management services.
Digital ScoutPlayON! Sports US - PlayON Sports, a wholly owned unit of 2080 Media Inc acquired Digital Scout, a Columbus-based developer of stat tracking software.
Bombo Sports & Ent LLCRemark Media Inc US - Remark Media Inc planned to acquire Bombo Sports & Entertainment LLC, a New York-based provider of film production services that specializes in sports documentaries for film and television.
TaxExtension.comRemark Media Inc US - Remark Media Inc acquired TaxExtension.com, a Las Vegas-based provider of online tax extension filing services. Terms were not disclosed.
Pence & Associates LLCRiverside Co US - Riverside Co acquired Pence & Associates LLC, a Riverside-based provider of property and tax consulting services, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed.
Connexity LLCShopzilla Inc US Shopzilla Inc acquired Connexity LLC, a Ventura-based owner and operator of integrated digital advertising company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Dachis GroupSprinklr Inc US - Sprinklr Inc acquired Dachis Group, an Austin-based provider of management consulting services. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Undisclosed Producing Oil WellSunset Pacific Petroleum Ltd US - Sunset Pacific Petroleum Ltd(Was 08986n) of Canada signed a Letter of Intent {LOI} to acquire an undisclosed producing oil well in Grady county, Oklahoma.
MobiGirl MediaSuperAwesome US - SuperAwesome of the UK acquired MobiGirl Media, a Los Angeles-based developer of mobile advertising software.
AOAExcel Inc-OcuHub BusinessTearLab Corp US - TearLab Corp plans to acquire the OcuHub business unit of AOAExcel Inc, a St Louis-based provides medical insurance services, and a unit of American Optometric Association. Terms were not disclosed.
PublishNextThomson-Shore Inc US - Thomson-Shore Inc acquired PublishNext, a Poulsbo-based provider of publishing services. The acquisition included Seattle Book Co.
Source: Thomson Reuters   

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