| Date
Announced | Date
Effective | Target Name | Target
Primary
SIC
Code | Target State | Acquiror Name | Acquiror
Primary
SIC
Code | Acquiror State | Synopsis | Status | % of
Shares
Acq. | %
Owned
After
Trans-
action | %
sought | Value of
Transaction
($mil) | History
File
Date | History File Event | Competing
Bidder | Competing
Bidder | Acquisition Technique | Number of
Bidders | Unsolicited | Attitude | Consideration | Consideration
Structure | Consid
Structure
Description | Acquiror
Primary
Ticker
Symbol | Target
Primary
Ticker
Symbol | Acquiror
Immediate
Parent | Target
Immediate
Parent | Acquiror
Ultimate
Parent | Target
Ultimate
Parent | Target Industry Sector | High Tech Industry | Acquiror Industry Sector | High Tech Industry |
| 06/10/10 | 09/02/10 | Virage Logic Corp | 3674 | California | Synopsys Inc | 7372 | California | US - Synopsys Inc acquired the entire share capital of Virage Logic Corp, a Fremont- based manufacturer of semiconductor intellectual property technology platforms, for USD 12 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 324. 89 mil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 324.89 | 06/10/10
09/02/10 | Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 12 cash/sh com; plus USD
14.617 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | SNPS | VIRL | Synopsys Inc | Virage Logic Corp | Synopsys Inc | Virage Logic Corp | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Other Electronics
Programming Services
Semiconductors | Prepackaged Software | Other Software (inq. Games)
Applications Software(Business |
| 05/29/12 | 08/06/12 | LeCroy Corp | 3825 | New York | Teledyne Technologies Inc | 3812 | California | US - Teledyne Technologies Inc acquired the entire share capital of LeCroy Corp, a Chestnut Ridge-based manufacturer and wholesaler of measuring devices, for USD 14.3 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 240.574 mil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 240.574 | 05/29/12
08/02/12
08/06/12 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Target shareholders approve
transaction
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 14.3 cash/sh com | CASHO | Cash Only | TDY | LCRY | Teledyne Technologies Inc | LeCroy Corp | Teledyne Technologies Inc | LeCroy Corp | Measuring, Medical, Photo Equipment; Clocks | Precision/Measuring Test Equip | Measuring, Medical, Photo Equipment; Clocks | Superconductors
Semiconductors
Precision/Measuring Test Equip
Process Control Systems
Microwave Communications
Data Commun(Exclude networking
Satellite Communications
Other Telecommunications Equip
Search,Detection,Navigation
Defense Related
Other |
| 09/15/09 | 10/23/09 | Omniture Inc | 7372 | Utah | Adobe Systems Inc | 7372 | California | US - Adobe Systems Inc acquired the entire share capital of Omniture Inc (Omniture), an Orem-based developer of online business optimization software for use, management and enhancement of online, offline and multi- channel business initiatives, for USD 21.5 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 1.738 bil. The transaction was conditioned upon at least majority of Omniture's shares being tendered. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,738.286 | 09/15/09
09/24/09
10/06/09
10/23/09 | Plans to launch tender offer
are disclosed
Tender offer is launched
HSR waiting period expires
Acquisition is completed
| | | Tender Offer | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 21.5 cash/com; plus USD
81.801 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | ADBE | OMTR | Adobe Systems Inc | Omniture Inc | Adobe Systems Inc | Omniture Inc | Prepackaged Software | Internet Services & Software
Communication/Network Software | Prepackaged Software | Applications Software(Business
Applications Software(Home)
Communication/Network Software
Other Software (inq. Games) |
| 06/04/13 | 07/11/13 | ExactTarget Inc | 7372 | Indiana | Salesforce.com Inc | 7372 | California | US - Salesforce.com Inc (Salesforce.com) completed its tender offer to acquire the entire share capital of ExactTarget Inc (ExactTarget), an Indianapolis-based developer of digital marketing software, for USD 33.75 in cash per share or a total value of USD 2.641 bil. The offer was conditioned upon at least 50% of ExactTarget's shares being tendered. On completion, ExactTarget became a wholly- owned subsidiary of Salesforce.com. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 2,640.798 | 06/04/13
06/12/13
07/11/13 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
via tender offer is disclosed
Tender offer is launched
Tender offer is completed
| | | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 33.75 cash/sh com plus
USD 290.227 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | CRM | ET | Salesforce.com Inc | ExactTarget Inc | Salesforce.com Inc | ExactTarget Inc | Prepackaged Software | Internet Services & Software
Communication/Network Software
Applications Software(Business | Prepackaged Software | Other Software (inq. Games)
Applications Software(Business
Communication/Network Software
Database Software/Programming
Programming Services |
| 12/13/10 | 05/17/11 | Dionex Corp | 3823 | California | Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | 3829 | Massachusetts | US - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc completed its tender offer to acquire the entire share capital of Dionex Corp, a Sunnyvale-based manufacturer and wholesaler of chromatography systems, for USD 118.5 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 2.155 bil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 2,155.014 | 12/13/10
12/20/10
01/14/11
02/15/11
04/04/11
05/13/11
05/13/11
05/17/11 | Acquisition agreement is
disclosed
Tender offer is launched
Tender offer extended to
16/FEB/2011
Tender offer extended to
7/APR/2011
Tender offer extended to
13/MAY/2011
EU approves the transaction
Tender offer is completed;
16.305 mil shares accepted
Tender offer is completed
| | | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 118.5 cash/sh com; plus
USD 90.617 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | TMO | DNEX | Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | Dionex Corp | Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | Dionex Corp | Measuring, Medical, Photo Equipment; Clocks | Precision/Measuring Test Equip
Lab Equipment
Process Control Systems | Measuring, Medical, Photo Equipment; Clocks | Lab Equipment
Process Control Systems
Precision/Measuring Test Equip |
| 11/23/09 | 05/11/10 | Diedrich Coffee Inc | 2095 | California | Green Mountain Coffee | 2095 | Vermont | US - Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc (Green Mountain) acquired the entire share capital of Diedrich Coffee Inc (Diedrich), an Irvine- based producer and wholesaler of coffee, for a twice- sweetened USD 35 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 290.047 mil. Previously, Green Mountain offered a sweetened USD 32 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 264.655 mil, for Diedrich. Originally, Green Mountain offered USD 30 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 247.726 mil, for Diedrich. Previously, Peet's Coffee & Tea Inc withdrew its tender offer to acquire the entire share capital of Diedrich. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 290.047 | 11/23/09
11/25/09
12/02/09
12/08/09
12/11/09
01/08/10
02/08/10
03/09/10
04/06/10
05/03/10
05/11/10
05/11/10
05/11/10 | Plans to launch challenging of
to acquire is disclosed
Terms are sweetened
Terms are sweetened
Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Tender offer is launched
Tender offer is extended;
05/FEB/2010
Tender offer is extended;
08/MAR/2010
Tender offer is extended to
04/10
Tender offer is extended to
03/MAY/2010
Tender offer is extended to
10/MAY/2010
Acquisition is completed
Federal Trade Commission
approves the transaction
Target board recommends the
offer | Peet's Coffee & Tea Inc | Yes | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger | 2 | No | Friendly | A twice-sweetened USD 35 cash/
sh com; plus USD 24.562 mil/
options; plus USD 65.047 mil/
warrants; previously a
sweetened USD 32 cash/sh com;
plus USD 22.311 mil/options;
plus USD 59.086 mil/warrants;
originally, USD 30 cash/sh
com; plus USD 20.81 mil/
options; plus USD 55.112 mil/
warrants | CASHO | Cash Only | GMCR | DDRX | Green Mountain Coffee | Diedrich Coffee Inc | Green Mountain Coffee | Diedrich Coffee Inc | Food and Kindred Products | Internet Services & Software
Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Food and Kindred Products | Internet Services & Software |
| 07/24/13 | 10/07/13 | Maidenform Brands Inc | 2341 | New Jersey | Hanesbrands Inc | 2361 | North Carolina | US - HanesBrands Inc acquired the entire share capital of Maidenform Brands Inc, an Iselin-based manufacturer and wholesaler of women's lingerie, for USD 23.5 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 543.268 mil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 543.268 | 07/24/13
08/28/13
10/03/13
10/03/13
10/07/13 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
FTC and Justice Department
grant approval
Target shareholders grant
approval
Expected effective date is on
7/Oct/13
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 23.5 cash/sh com; USD 4.
869 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | HBI | MFB | Hanesbrands Inc | Maidenform Brands Inc | Hanesbrands Inc | Maidenform Brands Inc | Textile and Apparel Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Textile and Apparel Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 01/07/13 | 03/12/13 | Epocrates Inc | 7374 | California | athenahealth Inc | 7372 | Massachusetts | US - athenahealth Inc acquired the entire share capital of Epocrates Inc, a San Mateo-based provider of medical information retrieval services, for USD 11.75 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 301.85 mil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 301.85 | 01/07/13
03/12/13 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 11.75 cash/sh com; plus
USD 9.6 mil/option | CASHO | Cash Only | ATHN | EPOC | athenahealth Inc | Epocrates Inc | athenahealth Inc | Epocrates Inc | Business Services | Data Processing Services
Internet Services & Software | Prepackaged Software | Communication/Network Software
Internet Services & Software |
| 04/15/10 | 11/10/10 | Mariner Energy Inc | 1311 | Texas | Apache Corp | 1311 | Texas | US - Apache Corp merged with Mariner Energy Inc (Mariner), a Houston-based oil and gas exploration and production company, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 3. 916 bil, including the assumption of USD 1.24 bil in liabilities. Apache offered a choice of 7.8 in cash and 0. 17043 common shares per Mariner share or cash or share per Mariner share or a combination thereof, subject to proration, whereby 70% of the consideration was to be paid in stock and 30% was to be paid in cash. Based on Apache's closing stock price of USD 108.06 on 14 April 2010, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Mariner share was valued at USD 26.217. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,916.289 | 04/15/10
11/10/10 | Stock swap acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Stock swap merger is
completed | | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | A choice of USD 7.8 cash plus
0.17043 sh com/sh com or USD
26.22 cash or sh com/sh com,
or a combination thereof,
subject to proration whereby
70% of the consideration was
to be paid of stock and 30%
in cash; plus USD 7.947 mil/
options | CHOICECS | Choice between Cash or Stock or Combination of Both | APA | ME | Apache Corp | Mariner Energy Inc | Apache Corp | Mariner Energy Inc | Oil and Gas; Petroleum Refining | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Oil and Gas; Petroleum Refining | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 08/30/10 | 02/08/11 | ADAM Inc | 7376 | Georgia | Ebix Inc | 7372 | Georgia | US - Ebix Inc (Ebix) merged with ADAM Inc (ADAM), an Atlanta-based provider of online consumer health information services, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 60.891 mil. Ebix offered 0.3122 common shares per ADAM share. Based on Ebix's closing stock price of USD 19.56 on 27 August 2010, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each ADAM share was valued at USD 6.107. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 66.203 | 08/30/10
12/22/10
02/07/11
02/08/11 | Stock swap merger
agreement is disclosed
ADAM Inc board grants
approval
Target shareholders approves
transaction
Acquisition is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | 0.3122 shs com/sh com; plus
USD 5.312 mil/options | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | EBIX | ADAM | Ebix Inc | ADAM Inc | Ebix Inc | ADAM Inc | Business Services | Other Computer Related Svcs
Other Software (inq. Games)
Computer Consulting Services
Data Processing Services | Prepackaged Software | Applications Software(Business
Other Software (inq. Games)
Programming Services
Other Computer Systems |
| 12/14/09 | 06/25/10 | XTO Energy Inc | 1311 | Texas | Exxon Mobil Corp | 2819 | Texas | US - Exxon Mobil Corp (Exxon) acquired the entire share capital of XTO Energy Inc (XTO), a Fort Worth-based oil and gas exploration and production company, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 40.298 bil, including the assumption of USD 10 bil in liabilities. Exxon offered 0.7098 common shares per XTO share. Based on Exxon's closing stock price of USD 72. 83 on 11 December 2009, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each XTO share was valued at USD 51. 695. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 40,298.142 | 12/14/09
03/16/10
06/25/10 | Acquisition agreement is
disclosed
US Antitrust regulators grants
approval
Acquisition is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | 0.7098 shs com/sh com; plus
the assumption of USD 10 bil
in liabilities; plus USD 297.
725 mil/options | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | XOM | XTO | Exxon Mobil Corp | XTO Energy Inc | Exxon Mobil Corp | XTO Energy Inc | Oil and Gas; Petroleum Refining | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Chemicals and Allied Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 02/23/10 | 11/24/10 | Bowne & Co Inc | 7389 | New York | RR Donnelley & Sons Co | 2752 | Illinois | US - RR Donnelley & Sons Co definitively acquired the entire share capital of Bowne & Co Inc, a New York-based provider of financial, marketing, and business communications services, for USD 11.50 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 467. 123 mil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 467.123 | 02/23/10
05/26/10
05/26/10
10/22/10
11/23/10 | Definitive merger agreement is
disclosed
Completion date extended until
second half of 2010
Bowne shareholders
approves the transaction
Completion date extended until
23 Jan 2011
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 11.5 cash/sh com | CASHO | Cash Only | RRD | BNE | RR Donnelley & Sons Co | Bowne & Co Inc | RR Donnelley & Sons Co | Bowne & Co Inc | Business Services | Internet Services & Software | Printing, Publishing, and Allied Services | Data Processing Services
Other Computer Related Svcs |
| 03/15/10 | 04/21/10 | Chordiant Software Inc | 7372 | California | Pegasystems Inc | 7372 | Massachusetts | US - Pegasystems Inc (Pegasystems) acquired the entire share capital of Chordiant Software Inc (Chordiant), a Cupertino- based developer of customer relationship management software, for USD 5 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 154.215 mil. Earlier, Pegasystems completed its tender offer for Chordiant by accepting 24.998 mil common shares, or 81.8% of the Chordiant's entire share capital. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 154.215 | 03/15/10
03/24/10
04/20/10
04/21/10 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Tender offer is launched
Tender offer is completed
24.998 mil shares accepted
Acquisition is completed
| | | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 5 cash/sh com; plus USD 2.
399 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | PEGA | CHRD | Pegasystems Inc | Chordiant Software Inc | Pegasystems Inc | Chordiant Software Inc | Prepackaged Software | Other Software (inq. Games) | Prepackaged Software | Applications Software(Business
Utilities/File Mgmt Software
Other Software (inq. Games)
Data Processing Services
Other Computer Related Svcs |
| 02/02/09 | 03/31/09 | Corrpro Cos Inc | 8711 | Ohio | Insituform Technologies Inc | 1623 | Missouri | US - Insituform Technologies Inc (IT) acquired all the outstanding common stock of Corrpro Cos Inc (CC), a provider of corrosion control engineering and monitoring services, for an estimated $65.6 mil. The transaction had been subject to due diligence, customary closing conditions and CC shareholders approval. Concurrently, IT acquired Bayou Cos LLC. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 65.60 | 02/02/09
03/16/09
03/31/09 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Corrpro shareholders
approves the transaction
Acquisition is completed
| | No | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | An estimated $65.6 mil/com | UNKNOWN | Unknown | INSU | CRRP | Insituform Technologies Inc | Corrpro Cos Inc | Insituform Technologies Inc | Corrpro Cos Inc | Business Services | Other Electronics | Construction Firms | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 03/30/10 | 04/30/10 | White Electronic Designs Corp | 3674 | Arizona | Microsemi Corp | 3674 | California | US - Microsemi Corp acquired the entire share capital of White Electronic Designs Corp (White), a Phoenix-based manufacturer and wholesaler of microelectronic circuits and components, via a tender offer for USD 7 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 166.584 mil. The offer was conditioned upon at least a majority of White's shares being tendered of a fully diluted basis. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 166.584 | 03/30/10
04/01/10
04/16/10
04/30/10 | Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Tender offer is launched
Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting
period expires
Acquisition is completed
| | | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 7 cash/sh com; plus USD 3.
407 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | MSCC | WEDC | Microsemi Corp | White Electronic Designs Corp | Microsemi Corp | White Electronic Designs Corp | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Defense Related
Semiconductors
Printed Circuit Boards
Other Electronics
Process Control Systems
Precision/Measuring Test Equip
Superconductors | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Semiconductors |
| 06/30/10 | 10/15/10 | Abraxis BioScience Inc | 2836 | California | Celgene Corp | 2834 | New Jersey | US - Celgene Corp acquired the entire share capital of Abraxis BioScience Inc (Abraxis), a Los Angeles- based biotechnology company, for a total value of USD 3. 578 bil. Celgene offered USD 58 in cash and 0.2617 common shares per Abraxis share, and USD 650 mil in contingent value rights. Based on Celgene's closing stock price of USD 53.24 on 29 June 2010, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Abraxis share was valued at USD 71.933. Originally, in April 2010, Abraxis was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,578.19 | 04/13/10
06/30/10
08/05/10
09/10/10
10/13/10
10/15/10 | Search for buyer is rumored
Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Undisclosed RA approves the
transaction
General meeting date is on
13/Oct/2010
Abraxis shareholders approve
the transaction
Acquisition is completed
| | | Rumored Deal | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 58 cash plus 0.2617 sh
com/sh com; plus up to USD
650 mil in contingent value
rights; plus USD 23.049 mil/
options | OTHER | Other | CELG | ABBI | Celgene Corp | Abraxis BioScience Inc | Celgene Corp | Abraxis BioScience Inc | Drugs | Research & Development Firm
Other Biotechnology | Drugs | Other Biotechnology
Research & Development Firm
General Pharmaceuticals
Medicinal Chemicals
Vaccines/Specialty Drugs |
| 05/02/12 | 08/02/12 | Standard Microsystems Corp | 3674 | New York | Microchip Technology Inc | 3674 | Arizona | US - Microchip Technology Inc acquired the entire share capital of Standard Microsystems Corp (SMC), a Hauppauge-based manufacturer of metal-oxide-semiconductor/ very-large-scale-integrated circuits, for USD 37 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 870.582 mil. On completion, SMC was delisted in Nasdaq. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 870.582 | 05/01/12
06/06/12
07/10/12
07/31/12
08/02/12 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Early termination under Hart-S
Rodino Act is granted
Target shareholders approves
transaction
Anti-Monopoly Bureau of the Mi
of Commerce grants approval
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 37 cash/sh com; plus USD
41.341 mil/option | CASHO | Cash Only | MCHP | SMSC | Microchip Technology Inc | Standard Microsystems Corp | Microchip Technology Inc | Standard Microsystems Corp | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Other Electronics
Printed Circuit Boards
Semiconductors | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Semiconductors
Other Electronics |
| 04/18/11 | 06/14/12 | Synthes Inc | 3842 | Pennsylvania | Johnson & Johnson | 2834 | New Jersey | US - Johnson & Johnson (Johnson) acquired the entire share capital of Synthes Inc (Synthes), a Solothurn-based manufacturer and wholesaler of medical devices, in an amended stock swap transaction valued at USD 20. 098 bil. Johnson offered USD 58.248 in cash and 1.717 common shares per Synthes share. Previously, Johnson offered USD 63.6 in cash and 0.9672 shares per Synthes common share, subject to a collar agreement, whereby if Johnson's closing stock price was less than USD 58.606, the exchange ratio would be fixed at 1.9672; if the closing stock price was greater than USD 67.429 the exchange ratio would be fixed at 1.7098. Based on Johnson's closing stock price of USD 64.45 on 23 June 2012, the last full trading day prior to the amendment of terms, each CB share was valued at USD 168. 909. Originally, in April 2011, Johnson was rumored to be planning to acquire Synthes. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 20,097.788 | 04/15/11
04/18/11
04/27/11
12/15/11
04/18/12
06/11/12
06/12/12
06/14/12 | Acquisition plans are rumored
Stock swap acquisition plans
are disclosed
Definitive stock swap acquisit
agreement is disclosed
Synthes shareholders approve
transaction
European Commission grants
approval
Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust
grants approval
U.S. Regulatory clearance
grants approval
Stock swap acquisition is
completed | | | Stock Swap
Collar
Rumored Deal | 1 | No | Friendly | An amended 58.248 cash plus 1.
717 shs com/sh com; plus USD
35.313 mil/options;
previously, USD 63.6 cash
plus an estimated 1.9672 shs
com/sh com; plus USD 35.313
mil/options; subject to a
collar agreement, whereby if
Johnson & Johnson's closing
stock price was less than USD
58.606, the exchange ratio
would be fixed at 1.9672; if
the closing stock price was
greater than USD 67.429 the
exchange ratio would be fixed
at 1.7098. | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | JNJ | SYST | Johnson & Johnson | Synthes Inc | Johnson & Johnson | Synthes Inc | Measuring, Medical, Photo Equipment; Clocks | General Med. Instruments/Supp.
Rehabilitation Equipment
Surgical Instruments/Equipment
Artificial Organs/Limbs | Drugs | Over-The-Counter Drugs
General Pharmaceuticals
General Med. Instruments/Supp.
Drug Delivery Sys(Not IV Sys)
Vaccines/Specialty Drugs
Other Biotechnology
Research & Development Firm |
| 09/21/09 | 11/03/09 | Perot Systems Corp | 7374 | Texas | Dell Inc | 3571 | Texas | US - Dell Inc (Dell) acquired the entire share capital of Perot Systems Corp (Perot), a Plano-based provider of information technology services, for USD 30 in cash per class Class A common share, or a total value of USD 3.628 bil. The offer was conditioned upon at least 66. 67% of Perot's shares being tendered. Earlier, Dell completed its tender offer by accepting 112.736 mil common shares or 93.23% of Perot's shares outstanding. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,627.864 | 09/21/09
10/02/09
11/03/09 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Tender offer is launched
Acquisition is completed
| | | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 30 cash/Class A sh com | CASHO | Cash Only | DELL | PER | Dell Inc | Perot Systems Corp | Dell Inc | Perot Systems Corp | Business Services | Other Software (inq. Games)
Computer Consulting Services
Data Processing Services
Other Computer Related Svcs | Computer and Office Equipment | Micro-Computers(PCs)
Portable Computers
Other Peripherals
Other Software (inq. Games)
Computer Consulting Services
Other Computer Related Svcs |
| 09/27/10 | 05/02/11 | AirTran Holdings Inc | 4512 | Florida | Southwest Airlines Co | 4512 | Texas | US - Southwest Airlines Co (Southwest) acquired the entire share capital of AirTran Holdings Inc (AirTran) , an Orlando-based provider of passenger airline services, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 1.042 bil, subject to a collar agreement. Southwest offered USD 3.75 cash in cash and 0.321 common share per AirTran share. Based on Southwest's closing stock price of USD 12.28 on 24 September 2010, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each AirTran share was valued at USD 7.692. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,041.688 | 09/27/10
02/09/11
03/23/11
05/02/11 | Definitive stock swap acquisit
agreement is disclosed
Special Meeting on
23/MAR/2011 is disclosed
Target shareholders approve
transaction
Stock swap acquisition is
completed | | | Stock Swap
Collar | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 3.75 cash plus 0.321 sh
com/sh com; subject to a
collar agreement whereby
Southwest's closing stock
price was between USD 10.9
and USD 12.46, the exchange
ratio was to be adjusted to
yield USD 7.692 per share. If
Southwest's closing stock
price rose about USD 12.46,
the ratio was to be adjusted
to yield USD 7.75 per share.
If Southwest's closing stock
price was to fall below 10.9,
the exchange ratio was to be
adjusted to yield USD 7.25
per share/sh com | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | LUV | AAI | Southwest Airlines Co | AirTran Holdings Inc | Southwest Airlines Co | AirTran Holdings Inc | Air Transportation and Shipping | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Air Transportation and Shipping | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 12/18/12 | 09/30/13 | Arbitron Inc | 8732 | Maryland | Nielsen Holdings NV | 7389 | New York | US - Nielsen Holdings NV, a majority-owned unit of Valcon Acquisition Holding (Luxembourg) Sarl, definitively acquired the entire share capital of Arbitron Inc, a provider of media and marketing research services, for USD 48 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 1.288 bil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,287.755 | 12/18/12
04/16/13
09/20/13
09/27/13 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Arbitron Inc shareholders
approve transaction
Federal Trade Commission
approves the transaction
Acquisition is completed
| | | Financial Acquiror | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 48 cash/sh com; plus USD
31.989 mil/option | CASHO | Cash Only | NLSN | ARB | Valcon Acq Hldg(Luxembourg) | Arbitron Inc | Valcon Acq Hldg(Luxembourg) | Arbitron Inc | Business Services | Research & Development Firm
Applications Software(Business
Other Software (inq. Games) | Business Services | Data Processing Services |
| 06/02/09 | 11/19/09 | NATCO Group Inc | 3533 | Texas | Cameron International Corp | 3533 | Texas | US - Cameron International Corp (Cameron) acquired the entire share capital of NATCO Group Inc (NATCO), a Houston- based manufacturer of oil field equipment and machinery, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 770.68 mil. Cameron offered 1.185 common shares per NATCO share. Based on Cameron's closing stock price of USD 32.45 on 01 June 2009, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each NATCO share was valued at USD 38.453. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 770.68 | 06/02/09
11/17/09
11/19/09 | Stock swap acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Cameron reaches agreement
with Department of Justice
Stock swap acquisition is
completed | | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | 1.185 shs com/sh com; plus
USD 4.827 mil/options | SHARES | Stock Only | CAM | NTG | Cameron International Corp | NATCO Group Inc | Cameron International Corp | NATCO Group Inc | Machinery | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Machinery | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 12/22/10 | 02/17/11 | Sonic Solutions | 7372 | California | Rovi Corp | 2721 | California | US - Rovi Corp (Rovi) acquired the entire share capital of Sonic Solutions (Sonic), a Novato-based developer of digital media creation, management PC and CE software, for USD 741.761 mil, via a tender offer. The consideration consisted of USD 375.852 mil in cash and the issuance of 5.467 mil Rovi common shares valued at USD 315.785 mil. The shares were valued based on Rovi's closing stock price of USD 57. 76 on 21 December 2010, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. Rovi received irrevocable undertakings to accept the offer with respect to 90% of Sonic's entire share capital. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 741.761 | 12/22/10
01/24/11
02/17/11 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
FTC and JD grant approval
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 375.852 mil cash plus 5.
467 mil shs com/sh com; plus
USD 50.124 mil/opt | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | ROVI | SNIC | Rovi Corp | Sonic Solutions | Rovi Corp | Sonic Solutions | Prepackaged Software | Internet Services & Software
Communication/Network Software | Printing, Publishing, and Allied Services | Primary Business not Hi-Tech
Applications Software(Business
Other Software (inq. Games) |
| 10/21/13 | 11/26/13 | Symmetricom Inc | 3661 | California | Microsemi Corp | 3674 | California | US - Microsemi Corp acquired the entire share capital of Symmetricom Inc (Symmetricom), a San Jose-based manufacturer, designer and marketer of synchronized systems, via tender offer for USD 7.18 in cash per share or a total value of USD 309.123 mil. The offer was conditioned upon at least a majority of Symmetricom's shares being tendered. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 309.123 | 10/21/13
10/21/13
10/21/13
10/21/13
11/25/13 | Pending regulatory approval
Acquiror board grants approval
Definitive merger agreement is
disclosed
Target board grants approval
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 7.18 cash/sh com; plus
USD 12.452 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | MSCC | SYMM | Microsemi Corp | Symmetricom Inc | Microsemi Corp | Symmetricom Inc | Communications Equipment | Semiconductors
Telephone Interconnect Equip | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Semiconductors |
| 06/29/12 | 08/09/12 | Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc | 2834 | California | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co | 2834 | New York | US - Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (Bristol-Myers) acquired the entire share capital of Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc (Amylin), a San Diego-based biopharmaceutical company, for USD 31 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 6.748 bil, including the assumption of USD 1.7 bil in liabilities. Earlier, Bristol-Myers completed its tender offer for Amylin by accepting 140. 55 mil shares, or 86.31% of Amylin's common shares outstanding. The offer was conditioned upon at least a majority of Amylin's shares being tendered. Originally in March 2012, Bristol-Myers was rumored to be planning to launch an unsolicited tender offer to merge with Amylin. Concurrently, AstraZeneca PLC of the UK planned to acquire an undisclosed minority stake in Amylin. On completion, Amylin was delisted in Nasdaq. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 7,183.422 | 03/28/12
05/25/12
06/29/12
07/10/12
08/01/12
08/08/12
08/09/12 | Plans to launch unsolicited of
to acquire are rumored
Merck & Co and Sanofi were
named rumored bidders
Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Tender offer is launched
Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting peri
expires
Tender offer is completed;
140.55 mil shares accepted
Acquisition is completed
| | No | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger
Rumored Deal
Unsolicited Deal | 1 | Yes | Friendly | USD 31 cash/sh com plus the
assumption of USD 1.7 bil in
liabilities plus USD 143.126
mil/options plus USD 291.878
mil/convertible senior notes | CASHO | Cash Only | BMY | AMLN | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co | Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co | Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc | Drugs | General Pharmaceuticals
Research & Development Firm
Other Biotechnology | Drugs | General Pharmaceuticals
Surgical Instruments/Equipment
General Med. Instruments/Supp. |
| 03/29/10 | 07/07/10 | Bell Microproducts Inc | 5065 | California | Avnet Inc | 5065 | Arizona | US - Avnet Inc definitively acquired the entire share capital of Bell Microproducts Inc, a San Jose-based wholesaler of computer components, for USD 7 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 568.409 mil, including the assumption of USD 342 mil in liabilities. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 592.266 | 03/29/10
07/07/10 | Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 7 cash/sh com; plus the
assumption of USD 342 mil in
liabilities | CASHO | Cash Only | AVT | BELM | Avnet Inc | Bell Microproducts Inc | Avnet Inc | Bell Microproducts Inc | Wholesale Trade-Durable Goods | Computer Consulting Services
Other Computer Related Svcs | Wholesale Trade-Durable Goods | Other Electronics
Programming Services |
| 02/21/10 | 08/27/10 | Smith International Inc | 3533 | Texas | Schlumberger Ltd | 1389 | Texas | US - Schlumberger Ltd acquired the entire share capital of Smith International Inc (Smith), a Houston-based manufacturer of oil drilling fluids, systems, tools, and related products, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 11.04 bil. Schlumberger offered 0.6966 common shares per Smith share. Based on Schlumberger's closing stock price of USD 63. 9 on 19 February 2010, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Smith share was valued at USD 44.513. Originally, Schlumberger was rumored to be planning to acquire the entire share capital of Smith. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 11,041.61 | 02/19/10
02/21/10
03/09/10
07/26/10
07/27/10
08/24/10
08/27/10 | Acquisition plans are rumored
Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Board of Directors approves
transaction
European Commission grants
approval
US Department of Justice
grants approval
Target shareholders grant
approval
Acquisition is completed
| | | Stock Swap
Rumored Deal | 1 | No | Friendly | 0.6966 sh com/sh com; plus
USD 28.661 mil/options | SHARES | Stock Only | SLB | SII | Schlumberger Ltd | Smith International Inc | Schlumberger Ltd | Smith International Inc | Machinery | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Oil and Gas; Petroleum Refining | Primary Business not Hi-Tech
Other Software (inq. Games)
Computer Consulting Services
Other Computer Related Svcs |
| 11/15/10 | 07/08/11 | Bucyrus International Inc | 3532 | Wisconsin | Caterpillar Inc | 3531 | Illinois | US - Caterpillar Inc acquired the entire share capital of Bucyrus International Inc (Bucyrus), a South Milwaukee- based manufacturer and wholesaler of surface mining machinery, hoists and cranes, aerospace systems and components, marine petroleum and steel industry products, for USD 92 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 7.453 bil, including an undisclosed amount in liabilities. The transaction included Bucyrus Colombia SAS. On completion, Bucyrus' shares were delisted from the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 7,453.19 | 11/15/10
05/04/11
05/23/11
07/08/11 | Acquisition agreement is
disclosed
European Commission grants
approval
Department of Justice granted
approval
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 92 cash/sh com; up to an
undisclosed amount in
liabilities | CASHO | Cash Only | CAT | BUCY | Caterpillar Inc | Bucyrus International Inc | Caterpillar Inc | Bucyrus International Inc | Machinery | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Machinery | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 11/17/10 | 05/09/11 | Ladish Co Inc | 3462 | Wisconsin | Allegheny Technologies Inc | 3317 | Pennsylvania | US - Allegheny Technologies Inc (Allegheny) acquired the entire share capital of Ladish Co Inc (Ladish), a Cudahy-based manufacturer and wholesaler of metal components, for USD 734.394 mil. Allegheny offered USD 24 in cash and 0.4556 common shares per Ladish share. Based on Allegheny's closing stock price of USD 49.94 on 16 November 2010, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Ladish share was valued at USD 46. 753. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 734.394 | 11/17/10
05/09/11 | Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 24 cash plus 0.4556 shs
com/sh com; plus USD 0.165
mil/options | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | ATI | LDSH | Allegheny Technologies Inc | Ladish Co Inc | Allegheny Technologies Inc | Ladish Co Inc | Metal and Metal Products | Defense Related
Propulsion Systems | Metal and Metal Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 02/06/13 | 04/15/13 | Metals USA Holdings Corp | 5051 | Florida | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co | 5051 | California | US - Reliance Steel & Aluminum Steel Co acquired the entire share capital of Metals USA Holdings Corp, a Fort Lauderdale-based wholesaler of processed metal products, from Apollo Global Management LLC, for USD 20.65 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 770.845 mil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 770.845 | 02/06/13
03/08/13
04/10/13
04/15/13 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Go-shop period is expired
Metals USA Holdings Corp
shareholders grant approval
Acquisition is completed
| | | Divestiture | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 20.65 cash/sh com; plus
USD 4.678 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | RS | MUSA | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co | Apollo Global Management LLC | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co | Apollo Global Management LLC | Wholesale Trade-Durable Goods | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Wholesale Trade-Durable Goods | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 09/08/09 | 12/15/09 | Intellon Corp | 3674 | Florida | Atheros Communications Inc | 3674 | California | US - Atheros Communications Inc (Atheros) acquired the entire share capital of Intellon Corp (Intellon), an Orlando-based manufacturer and wholesaler of integrated circuits, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 234. 567 mil. Atheros offered a choice of 0.267 shares per Intellon share or 0.135 shares and an estimated USD 3. 6 in cash per share or USD 7. 3 in cash per share. Based on Atheros's closing stock price of USD 27.98 on 07 September 2009, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Intellon share was valued at USD 7.471. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 234.567 | 09/08/09
10/26/09
12/11/09
12/15/09 | Definitive stock swap acquisit
agreement is disclosed
HSR waiting period expires
Intellon shareholders approve
transaction
Acquisition is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | A choice of 0.267 sh com/sh
com or 0.135 sh com plus USD
3.6 cash/sh com or USD 7.3
cash/sh com; plus USD 0.407
mil/options | CHOICECS | Choice between Cash or Stock or Combination of Both | ATHR | ITLN | Atheros Communications Inc | Intellon Corp | Atheros Communications Inc | Intellon Corp | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Semiconductors | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Semiconductors |
| 11/30/11 | 02/22/12 | Magma Design Automation Inc | 7372 | California | Synopsys Inc | 7372 | California | US - Synopsys Inc definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Magma Design Automation Inc, a San Jose- based developer of electronic design automation (EDA) software, for USD 7.35 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 620.744 mil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 620.744 | 11/30/11
02/17/12
02/22/12 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
HSR grants approval; Expected
effective date 22/FEB/2012
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 7.35 cash/com; plus USD 8.
616 mil/options; plus USD 109.
025 mil/convertible notes | CASHO | Cash Only | SNPS | LAVA | Synopsys Inc | Magma Design Automation Inc | Synopsys Inc | Magma Design Automation Inc | Prepackaged Software | Other Software (inq. Games) | Prepackaged Software | Other Software (inq. Games)
Applications Software(Business |
| 06/25/09 | 11/25/09 | Tween Brands Inc | 2331 | Ohio | Dress Barn Inc | 5621 | New York | US - Dress Barn Inc (Dress) acquired the entire share capital of Tween Brands Inc (Tween), a New Albany-based manufacturer and retailer of apparel and lifestyle products for teenage girls, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 154.462 mil. Dress offered 0.47 common shares per Tween share. Based on Dresss closing stock price of USD 13.24 on 24 June 2009, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Tween share was valued at USD 6.223. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 154.462 | 06/25/09
11/25/09 | Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Acquisition is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | 0.47 sh com/sh com | SHARES | Stock Only | DBRN | TWB | Dress Barn Inc | Tween Brands Inc | Dress Barn Inc | Tween Brands Inc | Textile and Apparel Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Retail Trade-General Merchandise and Apparel | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 10/15/10 | 12/02/10 | Hawk Corp | 3714 | Ohio | Carlisle Cos Inc | 3069 | North Carolina | US - Carlisle Cos Inc acquired the entire share capital of Hawk Corp, a Cleveland-based manufacturer and wholesaler of friction materials and motorsports components, via a tender offer for USD 50 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 417.939 mil. The offer was conditioned upon at least a majority of Hawk's shares being tendered. Originally, in July 2010, Hawk announced that it was seeking a buyer for the company. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 417.939 | 07/01/10
10/15/10
12/02/10 | Search for buyer is disclosed
Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 50 cash/sh com; plus USD
30.101 mil/opt | CASHO | Cash Only | CSL | HWK | Carlisle Cos Inc | Hawk Corp | Carlisle Cos Inc | Hawk Corp | Transportation Equipment | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Rubber and Miscellaneous Plastic Products | Other Electronics
Other Peripherals |
| 12/05/12 | 05/31/13 | Plains Expl & Prodn Co | 1311 | Texas | Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold | 1021 | Arizona | US - Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc (Freeport-McMoRan) acquired the entire share capital of Plains Exploration & Production Co (Plains Exploration), a Houston-based oil and gas exploration and production company, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 6.45 bil. Freeport- McMoRan offered a choice of 0. 653 common shares and USD 25 in cash or undisclosed amount in cash or common shares per Plains Exploration share, subject to proration whereby the value of cash and common shares to be equalized at closing. Based on Freeport- McMoRans closing stock price of USD 38.28 on 04 December 2012, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Plains Exploration was valued at USD 50.001. Concurrently, Freeport- McMoRan definitively agreed to acquire the remaining 57. 412% interest, which it did not already own, in McMoRan Exploration Co. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 6,450.389 | 12/05/12
12/27/12
05/20/13
05/31/13 | Definitive stock swap merger
agreement is disclosed
Hart-Scott Rodino Antitrust Ac
is terminated
Plains shareholders grant
approval
Acquisition is completed
| | No | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | A choice of 0.653 shs com
plus USD 25 cash or cash or
shs com/sh com, subject to
proration whereby the value
of cash and common shares to
be equalized at closing; USD
0.26 mil/options | CHOICECS | Choice between Cash or Stock or Combination of Both | FCX | PXP | Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold | Plains Expl & Prodn Co | Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold | Plains Expl & Prodn Co | Oil and Gas; Petroleum Refining | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Mining | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 06/18/09 | 10/23/09 | HLTH Corp | 7372 | New Jersey | WebMD Health Corp | 7389 | New York | US - WebMD Health Corp (WebMD) , an 82.466%-owned unit of HLTH Corp (HLTH), merged with HLTH, an Elmwood Park-based developer of online health software, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 285. 42 mil. The consideration was prorated based on the 17.534% not owned by HLTH in WebMD. WebMD offered 0.4444 common shares per HLTH share. Based on WebMD's closing stock price of USD 28.21 on 17 June 2009, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each HLTH share was valued at USD 12.537. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 285.42 | 06/18/09
10/23/09 | Definitive merger agreement is
disclosed
Merger is completed
| | | Stock Swap
Internal Reorganization | 1 | No | Friendly | 0.4444 shs com/sh com; plus
USD 57.711 mil/options | SHARES | Stock Only | WBMD | HLTH | WebMD Health Corp | HLTH Corp | WebMD Health Corp | HLTH Corp | Prepackaged Software | Communication/Network Software
Internet Services & Software | Business Services | Internet Services & Software
Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 07/20/12 | 01/01/13 | Callisto Pharmaceuticals Inc | 2836 | New York | Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc | 2834 | New York | US - Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc (Synergy) acquired the entire share capital of Callisto Pharmaceuticals Inc (Callisto), a New York-based biotechnology company, in a stock swap transaction valued at a sweetened USD 129.211 mil. Synergy offered 0.179 common shares per Callisto share. Originally, Synergy offered 0.17 common shares per Callisto share. Based on Callisto's closing stock price of USD 4.5 on 19 July 2012, last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Callisto share was valued at USD 0.765. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 129.211 | 07/20/12
10/16/12
01/15/13
01/17/13 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Terms are amended
Callisto Pharmaceuticals Inc
shareholders approved deal
Stock swap merger is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | A sweetened 0.179 shs com
plus USD 1.447 mil/options;
Originally, 0.17 shs com/sh
com; plus USD 1.447 mil/
options | SHARES | Stock Only | SGYP | CLSP | Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc | Callisto Pharmaceuticals Inc | Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc | Callisto Pharmaceuticals Inc | Drugs | Research & Development Firm
Other Biotechnology | Drugs | General Pharmaceuticals
Medicinal Chemicals
Other Biotechnology
Vaccines/Specialty Drugs |
| 07/09/13 | 01/28/14 | Harris Teeter Supermarkets Inc | 5411 | North Carolina | Kroger Co | 5411 | Ohio | US - Kroger Co merged with Harris Teeter Supermarkets Inc (Harris), a Matthews- based owner and operator of supermarkets, for USD 49.38 in cash per share or a total value of USD 2.544 bil, including the assumption of USD 100 mil in liabilities. Originally, In February 2013, Harris was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. On completion, Harris common shares were delisted in the New York Stock Exchange. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 2,543.537 | 02/12/13
07/09/13
08/05/13
10/03/13
12/06/13
01/17/14 | Search for buyer is rumored
Definitive merger agreement is
disclosed
Expected effective date is set
31/Dec/2013
Target shareholders grant
approval
Expected effective date
extended to 01/FEB/2014
Federal Trade Commission grant
approval | | | Rumored Deal | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 49.38 cash/sh com plus
the assumption of USD 100 mil
in liabilities/com; plus USD
1.016 mil/option | CASHO | Cash Only | KR | HTSI | Kroger Co | Harris Teeter Supermarkets Inc | Kroger Co | Harris Teeter Supermarkets Inc | Retail Trade-Food Stores | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Retail Trade-Food Stores | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 06/11/12 | 08/08/12 | Micronetics Inc | 3679 | New Hampshire | Mercury Computer Systems Inc | 3571 | Massachusetts | US - Mercury Computer Systems Inc, through its wholly-owned Wildcat Merger Sub Inc unit, acquired the entire share capital of Micronetics Inc, a Hudson-based manufacturer of microwave and radio frequency (RF) components and integrated subassemblies, for USD 14.8 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 71.75 mil. On completion, Micronetics was delisted from the NASDAQ Capital Market. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 71.75 | 06/11/12
08/08/12 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 14.8 cash/sh com; plus
USD 4.03 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | MRCY | NOIZ | Mercury Computer Systems Inc | Micronetics Inc | Mercury Computer Systems Inc | Micronetics Inc | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Process Control Systems
Cellular Communications
Satellite Communications
Other Telecommunications Equip
Precision/Measuring Test Equip | Computer and Office Equipment | Other Peripherals
Mainframes & Super Computers
Other Software (inq. Games)
Medical Monitoring Systems
General Med. Instruments/Supp.
Medical Imaging Systems
Surgical Instruments/Equipment
Scanning Devices
Monitors/Terminals
Defense Related |
| 10/21/09 | 05/03/10 | Switch & Data Facilities Co | 4813 | Florida | Equinix Inc | 7376 | California | US - Equinix Inc (Equinix) acquired the entire share capital of Switch & Data Facilities Co Inc (Switch), a Tampa-based provider of data center services, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 687.575 mil. The consideration consisted of an estimated USD 134 mil in cash and the issuance of 5.5 mil Equinix common shares valued at USD 553.575 mil. The shares were valued based on Equinix' closing stock price of USD 100.65 on 30 April 2010, the last full trading day prior to the amendment of terms. Originally, Equinix offered a choice of USD 19.06 in cash or 0.19409 common shares per Switch share, subject to proration whereby the total consideration was to be paid 80% in Equinix common stock and 20% in cash. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 687.575 | 10/21/09
02/03/10
02/05/10
04/26/10
05/03/10 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Switch & Data Facilities Co In
shareholders grant approval
Effectivity date extended to
06/30/2010
FTC approves the transaction
Acquisition is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | An estimated USD 134 mil cash
plus 5.5 mil shs com/com;
plus USD 17.8 mil/options;
originally a choice of USD 19.
06 cash or 0.19409 sh com/sh
com, subject to proration
whereby the total
consideration was to be paid
80% in stock and 20% in cash;
plus USD 17.8 mil/options | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | EQIX | SDXC | Equinix Inc | Switch & Data Facilities Co | Equinix Inc | Switch & Data Facilities Co | Telecommunications | Internet Services & Software
Communication/Network Software
Other Software (inq. Games)
Other Computer Related Svcs
Data Processing Services | Business Services | Networking Systems (LAN,WAN)
Data Commun(Exclude networking
Communication/Network Software
Internet Services & Software
Other Computer Related Svcs |
| 09/03/12 | 12/11/12 | Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp | 2834 | Arizona | Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl | 2834 | New Jersey | US - Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc (Valeant) of Canada acquired the entire share capital of Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp (Medicis), a Scottsdale-based manufacturer of dermatological products, for USD 44 in cash per share, or a total value of 3.074 bil. Originally, in August 2011, Valeant was rumored to be planning to acquire the entire share capital of Medicis. On completion, Medicis was delisted in NYSE. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,073.572 | 08/08/11
09/03/12
11/16/12
12/11/12 | Acquisition plans are rumored
Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Federal Trade Commission
grants approval
Acquisition is completed
| | | Rumored Deal | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 44 cash/sh com; USD 444.
289 mil/option | CASHO | Cash Only | VRX | MRX | Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl | Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp | Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl | Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp | Drugs | Other Biotechnology
Over-The-Counter Drugs
General Pharmaceuticals | Drugs | General Pharmaceuticals
Medicinal Chemicals
Vaccines/Specialty Drugs
Other Biotechnology
Research & Development Firm |
| 01/12/09 | 02/25/09 | Targanta Therapeutics Corp | 2834 | Massachusetts | The Medicines Co | 2834 | New Jersey | US - Medicines Co acquired all the outstanding common stock of Targanta Therapeutics Corp, a biopharmaceutical company, for $2 in cash per share, or a total value of $137.494 mil, via a tender offer, including up to $95.497 mil in profit related payments, via a tender offer. The offer was conditioned upon at least a majority of TT's shares being tendered on a fully- diluted basis. The transaction had been subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 137.474 | 01/12/09
01/27/09
02/25/09 | Acquisition agreement is
disclosed
Tender offer is launched
Acquisition is completed
| | | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger | 1 | No | Friendly | $2 cash/sh com; plus up to
$95.497 mil in profit related
payments | CASHO | Cash Only | MDCO | TARG | The Medicines Co | Targanta Therapeutics Corp | The Medicines Co | Targanta Therapeutics Corp | Drugs | General Pharmaceuticals
Medicinal Chemicals
Vaccines/Specialty Drugs
Other Biotechnology | Drugs | General Pharmaceuticals
Medicinal Chemicals
Other Biotechnology
Vaccines/Specialty Drugs |
| 05/13/10 | 09/10/10 | Biosphere Medical Inc | 3841 | Massachusetts | Merit Medical Systems Inc | 3841 | Utah | US - Merit Medical Systems Inc acquired the entire share capital of Biosphere Medical Inc, a Rockland-based manufacturer and wholesaler of medical devices, for USD 4. 38 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 89.439 mil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 89.439 | 05/13/10
09/10/10 | Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 4.38 cash/sh com; plus
USD 8.76 mil/cvtpref | CASHO | Cash Only | MMSI | BSMD | Merit Medical Systems Inc | Biosphere Medical Inc | Merit Medical Systems Inc | Biosphere Medical Inc | Measuring, Medical, Photo Equipment; Clocks | Surgical Instruments/Equipment
General Med. Instruments/Supp. | Measuring, Medical, Photo Equipment; Clocks | General Med. Instruments/Supp.
Other Biotechnology
Surgical Instruments/Equipment |
| 02/07/11 | 06/30/11 | Beckman Coulter Inc | 3826 | California | Danaher Corp | 3823 | D. of Columbia | US - Danaher Corp (Danaher) completed its tender offer to acquire the entire share capital of Beckman Coulter Inc (Beckman), a Brea-based manufacturer of laboratory instruments, for USD 83.5 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 5.782 bil. Originally, Beckman was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. Danaher Corp and Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, Blackstone Group LP and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co were rumored to be potential bidders. On completion, Danaher was to apply for the delisting of Beckman from the New York Stock Exchange. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 5,782.221 | 12/09/10
12/20/10
01/06/11
02/07/11
02/15/11
03/10/11
03/24/11
04/20/11
06/02/11
06/17/11
06/24/11
06/30/11 | Search for buyer is rumored
Rumored potential bidders were
named
Potential bidders are rumored
Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Tender offer is launched
JD and FTC grants approval
Offer extended until
27/Apr/2011
Offer extended until 6/Jun/201
Offer extended until 24/Jun/20
Regulatory authority grants
approval
Tender offer is completed
63.087 mil shares accepted
Tender offer is completed
| | | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger
Rumored Deal | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 83.5 cash/sh com | CASHO | Cash Only | DHR | BEC | Danaher Corp | Danaher Corp | Danaher Corp | Danaher Corp | Measuring, Medical, Photo Equipment; Clocks | Lab Equipment
Research & Development Firm | Measuring, Medical, Photo Equipment; Clocks | Lab Equipment
Precision/Measuring Test Equip
Process Control Systems |
| 06/01/09 | 07/20/09 | etrials Worldwide Inc | 7372 | North Carolina | Merge Healthcare Inc | 7373 | Illinois | US - Merge Healthcare Inc (Merge) acquired the entire share capital of etrials Worldwide Inc (etrials), a Morrisville-based developer of eClinical software, for USD 20.22 mil. Merge offered 0.3448 common share and USD 0. 8 in cash per etrials share. Based on Merge's closing stock price of USD 3.14 on 2009 May 29, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each etrials share was valued at USD 1.883. Earlier, Merged completed its tender offer to acquire the entire share capital of etrials, by accepting 9.6 mil common shares, or 89.38% of etrials' common shares outstanding. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 20.22 | 06/01/09
06/16/09
07/15/09
07/20/09 | Acquisition agreement is
disclosed
Tender offer is launched
Tender offer is completed;
9.6 mil shares accepted
Acquisition is completed
| | | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger
Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | 0.3448 sh com plus USD 0.8
cash/sh com | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | MRGE | ETWC | Merge Healthcare Inc | etrials Worldwide Inc | Merge Healthcare Inc | etrials Worldwide Inc | Prepackaged Software | Utilities/File Mgmt Software
Other Software (inq. Games) | Business Services | Internet Services & Software
Communication/Network Software |
| 02/23/09 | 04/03/09 | Hifn Inc | 3674 | California | EXAR Corp | 3674 | California | US - EXAR Corp (EC) acquired all the outstanding common stock of Hifn Inc (HI), a manufacturer of semiconductors, via a tender offer for $4 in cash per share, or a total value of $58.971 mil. EC offered a choice of $4 in cash for every HI common share or 0. 3529 ordinary share and $1.6 in cash for every HI common share. Based on EC's closing stock price of $6.14 on February 20, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each HI share was valued at $3.767. The offer had been conditioned upon at least a majority of HI's shares being tendered. The transaction had been approved by the board of directors, and had been subject to customary closing conditions. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 58.971 | 02/23/09
02/23/09
03/06/09
04/02/09 | Plans to launch tender offer a
disclosed
Definitive agreement is
disclosed
Tender offer is launched
Acquisition is completed
| | | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger
Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | A choice of $4 cash/sh com or
0.3529 sh com plus $1.6 cash/
sh com | CHOICECS | Choice between Cash or Stock or Combination of Both | EXAR | HIFN | EXAR Corp | Hifn Inc | EXAR Corp | Hifn Inc | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Semiconductors
Other Software (inq. Games)
Other Peripherals | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Printed Circuit Boards
Semiconductors
Other Electronics |
| 06/09/13 | 07/16/13 | RL Polk & Co | 7376 | Michigan | IHS Inc | 7371 | Colorado | US - IHS Inc definitively acquired the entire share capital of RL Polk & Co (RL), a Southfield-based provider of online automotive information and marketing solutions, for USD 1.4 bil. Originally, in March 2013, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,400.00 | 03/07/13
06/09/13
06/10/13
07/03/13
07/15/13 | Search for buyer is rumored
Acquisition plans are
disclosed
Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust ea
termination is granted
Acquisition is completed
| | | Rumored Deal | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 1.4 bil/stock | UNKNOWN | Unknown | IHS | POLL | IHS Inc | RL Polk & Co | IHS Inc | RL Polk & Co | Business Services | Other Software (inq. Games)
Other Computer Related Svcs
Computer Consulting Services
Data Processing Services | Business Services | Programming Services
Database Software/Programming
Data Processing Services |
| 10/13/09 | 12/18/09 | Starent Networks Corp | 3663 | Massachusetts | Cisco Systems Inc | 3577 | California | US - Cisco Systems Inc acquired the entire share capital of Starent Networks Corp, a Tewksbury-based manufacturer of infrastructure hardware and a developer of software, for USD 35 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 2.777 bil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 2,776.679 | 10/13/09
12/18/09 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 35 cash/sh com; plus USD
272.411 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | CSCO | STAR | Cisco Systems Inc | Starent Networks Corp | Cisco Systems Inc | Starent Networks Corp | Communications Equipment | Microwave Communications
Data Commun(Exclude networking
Cellular Communications
Satellite Communications
Other Software (inq. Games) | Computer and Office Equipment | Networking Systems (LAN,WAN)
Other Peripherals
Communication/Network Software |
| 07/09/12 | 12/25/12 | Amerigroup Corp | 6324 | Virginia | WellPoint Inc | 6324 | Indiana | US - WellPoint Inc acquired the entire share capital of Amerigroup Corp, a Virginia Beach-based provider of managed healthcare services, for USD 92 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 4.851 bil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 4,851.605 | 07/09/12
08/23/12
10/23/12
11/30/12
11/30/12
12/25/12 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Antitrust waiting period is
extended until 21/Sep/2010
Target shareholders grants
approval
Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust
grants approval
Justice Department approved
the transaction
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 92 cash/sh com; plus USD
389.508 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | WLP | AGP | WellPoint Inc | Amerigroup Corp | WellPoint Inc | Amerigroup Corp | Insurance | Healthcare Services | Insurance | Healthcare Services |
| 03/13/13 | 09/13/13 | MISCOR Group Ltd | 7629 | Ohio | Integrated Electrical Services | 1731 | Texas | US - Integrated Electrical Services Inc (Integrated) acquired the entire share capital of MISCOR Group Ltd (MISCOR), a Massillon-based provider of repair and remanufacture services, for an amended USD 1.48 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 17.443 mil. Alternatively, Integrated offered of 0.3118 common shares per MISCOR share. Originally, Integrated) offered a choice of USD 1.57 in cash per share or 18.504 mil in common shares. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 17.443 | 03/13/13
04/22/13
08/23/13
09/13/13 | Definitive stock swap acquisit
agreement is disclosed
Go-shop period has ended
Terms were amended
Acquisition is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | An amended choice of USD 1.48
cash/sh copm or 0.3118 shs
com/com; Originally, a choice
of USD 1.57/sh com or sh com/
sh com | CHOICECS | Choice between Cash or Stock or Combination of Both | IESC | MIGL | Integrated Electrical Services | MISCOR Group Ltd | Integrated Electrical Services | MISCOR Group Ltd | Repair Services | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Construction Firms | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 03/13/11 | 07/01/11 | K-Sea Transp Partners LP | 4449 | New York | Kirby Corp | 4449 | Texas | US - Kirby Corp (Kirby) through an undisclosed subsidiary, merged with K-Sea Transportation Partners LP (K- Sea), an East Brunswick-based oil and gas marine transportation services provider, for USD 573.745 mil. The consideration consisted of USD 156.157 mil in cash, USD 4.075 cash and 0.0734 com per preferred units, USD 8.15 per general partners unit, and the assumption of USD 265 mil in liabilities. Kirby offered a choice of USD 8.15 in cash per share or USD 4. 075 in cash and 0.0734 Kirby common shares per share. On completion, K-Sea's shares were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 573.745 | 03/13/11
07/01/11 | Merger agreement is disclosed
Merger is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | A choice of USD 8.15 cash or
USD 4.075 cash plus 0.0734
shs com/sh com plus USD 4.075
cash and 0.0734 com/pref unit
plus USD 8.15/general
partners unit and the
assumption of USD 265 mil in
liabilities | CHOICECS | Choice between Cash or Stock or Combination of Both | KEX | KSP | Kirby Corp | K-Sea Transp Partners LP | Kirby Corp | K-Sea Transp Partners LP | Transportation and Shipping (except air) | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Transportation and Shipping (except air) | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 07/27/09 | 05/14/10 | Varian Inc | 3826 | California | Agilent Technologies Inc | 3825 | California | US - Agilent Technologies Inc acquired the entire share capital of Varian Inc, a Palo Alto-based manufacturer and wholesaler of scientific instruments, for USD 52 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 1.512 bil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,511.903 | 07/27/09
10/05/09
01/29/10
04/06/10
04/26/10
05/14/10 | Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Varian stockholders approve
the transaction
European Commission approved
the acquisition
Expected effective date is
disclosed
Expected effective date is
moved to 25/JUL/2010
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 52 cash/sh com; plus USD
12.931 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | A | VARI | Agilent Technologies Inc | Varian Inc | Agilent Technologies Inc | Varian Inc | Measuring, Medical, Photo Equipment; Clocks | Precision/Measuring Test Equip
Lab Equipment | Measuring, Medical, Photo Equipment; Clocks | Medical Imaging Systems
Lab Equipment
Other Software (inq. Games)
Other Electronics
Semiconductors
Process Control Systems
Precision/Measuring Test Equip |
| 10/24/13 | 01/31/14 | Consolidated Graphics Inc | 2752 | Texas | RR Donnelley & Sons Co | 2752 | Illinois | US - RR Donnelley & Sons Co (RR) acquired the entire share capital of Consolidated Graphics Inc, a Houston-based provider of commercial printing services, for USD 34. 44 in cash and 1.651 RR common shares per share, or a total value of USD 622.809 mil, including the assumption of undisclosed amount in liabilities. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 622.809 | 10/24/13
10/24/13
10/24/13
10/24/13
10/24/13
12/16/13
12/20/13
01/31/14 | Pending on Shareholders'
Approval
Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Acquiror board grants approval
Target board grants approval
Pending regulatory approval
Regulatory authority grants
approval
General meeting date is on
28/Jan/2014
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 34.44 cash plus 1.651 shs
com/sh com; plus the
assumption of undisclosed
amount in liabilities/com;
plus USD 22.224 mil/option | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | RRD | CGX | RR Donnelley & Sons Co | Consolidated Graphics Inc | RR Donnelley & Sons Co | Consolidated Graphics Inc | Printing, Publishing, and Allied Services | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Printing, Publishing, and Allied Services | Data Processing Services
Other Computer Related Svcs |
| 12/23/13 | 01/29/14 | Dynamics Research Corp | 8711 | Massachusetts | Engility Holdings Inc | 8748 | Virginia | US -Engility Holdings Inc acquired the entire share capital of Dynamics Research Corp, a Andover-based provider of technology management services , for USD 11.50 in (cash) per share, or a total estimated value of USD 120.921 mil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 120.921 | 12/23/13
01/14/14
01/29/14 | Plans to launch tender offer
are disclosed
Federal Trade Commission grant
approval
Tender offer is completed
| | | Unsolicited Deal | 1 | Yes | Friendly | USD 11.50 cash/sh com | CASHO | Cash Only | EGL | DRCO | Engility Holdings Inc | Dynamics Research Corp | Engility Holdings Inc | Dynamics Research Corp | Business Services | Process Control Systems
Applications Software(Business
Communication/Network Software
CAD/CAM/CAE/Graphics Systems
Turnkey Systems
Data Processing Services
Other Computer Related Svcs | Business Services | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 06/30/13 | 10/01/13 | Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc | 2836 | California | Amgen Inc | 2836 | California | US - Amgen Inc completed the tender offer to acquire the entire share capital of Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc (Onyx), a San Francisco-based manufacturer of cancer treatment products, for a sweetened USD 125 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 9.693 bil. Originally, Amgen offered USD 120 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 9.297 bil. Originally, in November 2011, Onyx was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. Amgen, Pfizer Inc, and Novartis AG were rumored potential bidders. The offer was conditioned upon at least a majority of Onyx's share being tendered. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 9,692.505 | 11/28/11
11/28/12
06/28/13
06/30/13
06/30/13
08/25/13
09/03/13
09/30/13
10/07/13 | Search for buyer are rumored
Status of the deal is unknown
Amgen Inc is named as
rumored bidder
Plans to launch unsolicited
tender offer are disclosed
Onyx Pharmaceuticals board
rejects offer
Terms are sweetened
Tender offer launched
Tender offer is completed;
57.698 mil shares accepted
Tender offer is completed
| | | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger
Rumored Deal
Unsolicited Deal | 1 | Yes | Friendly | A sweetened USD 125 cash/sh
com; plus USD 600.222 mil/
options; originally USD 120
cash/sh com; plus USD 568.179
mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | AMGN | ONXX | Amgen Inc | Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc | Amgen Inc | Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc | Drugs | General Pharmaceuticals
Research & Development Firm | Drugs | Other Biotechnology
Research & Development Firm
Vaccines/Specialty Drugs |
| 01/05/09 | 03/23/09 | Indevus Pharmaceuticals Inc | 2834 | Massachusetts | Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings | 2834 | Pennsylvania | US - Endo Pharmaceuticals Holding Inc (EP) acquired all the outstanding common stock of Indevus Pharmaceuticals Inc (IP), a manufacturer, wholesaler, and developer of prescription pharmaceuticals, for $591.592 mil. The consideration consisted of $4. 5 in cash per share, or a total value of $348.99 mil, plus options, and up to $232. 66 mil in profit-related payments. Earlier, EP completed its tender offer for IP by accepting 61.359 mil shares or 79.12% of IP's common shares outstanding. The offer was conditioned upon at least 90% of IP's shares being tendered. The transaction had been subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 591.592 | 01/05/09
01/07/09
01/22/09
02/06/09
02/23/09
03/23/09 | Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Tender offer is launched
HSR waiting period expires
Termination fee is amended
Tender offer is completed; 61.
mil shares accepted
Acquisition is completed
| | | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger | 1 | No | Friendly | $4.5 cash/sh com; plus $232.
66 mil in proft-related
payments; plus $9.942 mil/
options | CASHO | Cash Only | ENDP | IDEV | Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings | Indevus Pharmaceuticals Inc | Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings | Indevus Pharmaceuticals Inc | Drugs | Medicinal Chemicals
Vaccines/Specialty Drugs
Other Biotechnology
Research & Development Firm
General Pharmaceuticals | Drugs | Vaccines/Specialty Drugs
Medicinal Chemicals
General Pharmaceuticals
Over-The-Counter Drugs |
| 07/30/13 | 09/11/13 | Trius Therapeutics Inc | 2834 | California | Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc | 2834 | Massachusetts | US - Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc (Cubist) acquired the entire share capital of Trius Therapeutics Inc (Trius), a San Diego-based biopharmaceutical company, for USD 13.5 in cash and up to USD 2 in contingent value rights per share, or a total value of USD 786.579 mil. On completion, Trius common shares was delisted in the NASDAQ Stock Exchange. Concurrently, Cubist agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Optimer Pharmaceuticals Inc. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 786.579 | 07/30/13
08/13/13
09/04/13
09/11/13 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Tender offer is launched
Hart-Scott-Rodino is expired
Tender offer is completed
| | No | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 13.5 cash plus up to USD
2 in contingent value rights/
sh com; plus USD 44.561mil/
option | OTHER | Other | CBST | TSRX | Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc | Trius Therapeutics Inc | Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc | Trius Therapeutics Inc | Drugs | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Drugs | Research & Development Firm
General Pharmaceuticals |
| 03/22/10 | 04/27/10 | Techwell Inc | 3674 | California | Intersil Corp | 3674 | California | US - Intersil Corp (Intersil) acquired the entire share capital of Techwell Inc (Techwell), a San Jose-based manufacturer and wholesaler of semiconductors, for USD 18. 5 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 425.048 mil. Earlier, Intersil completed its tender offer for Techwell by accepting 20. 517 mil, or 94.73% of Techwell's common shares outstanding. The offer was conditioned upon at least 50% of Techwell's shares being tendered. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 425.048 | 03/22/10
03/30/10
04/27/10
04/27/10 | Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Tender offer is launched
Tender offer is completed;
20.517 mil shares accepted
Acquisition is completed
| | | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 18.5 cash/sh com; plus
USD 24.356 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | ISIL | TWLL | Intersil Corp | Techwell Inc | Intersil Corp | Techwell Inc | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Semiconductors | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Semiconductors |
| 08/12/10 | 10/28/10 | Trubion Pharmaceuticals Inc | 2836 | Washington | Emergent BioSolutions Inc | 2834 | Maryland | US - Emergent BioSolutions Inc (Emergent) acquired the entire share capital of Trubion Pharmaceuticals Inc (Trubion), a Seatlle-based biotechnology company, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 130.177 mil. Emergent offered USD 18.98 in cash per share, 0.1641 common share for every Trubion common share and up to USD 38.7 mil in profit related payments. Based on 11 August 2010, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Trubion share was valued at USD 4.48. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 130.177 | 08/12/10
09/23/10
10/29/10 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosesd
Trubion Board approves
transaction
Acquisition is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 1.365 cash/sh com plus 0.
1641shs com/sh com plus up to
USD 38.7 mil in profit-
related payments | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | EBS | TRBN | Emergent BioSolutions Inc | Trubion Pharmaceuticals Inc | Emergent BioSolutions Inc | Trubion Pharmaceuticals Inc | Drugs | Other Biotechnology
Research & Development Firm | Drugs | Other Biotechnology
Vaccines/Specialty Drugs
Medicinal Chemicals
General Pharmaceuticals |
| 05/07/09 | 09/15/09 | Nashua Corp | 2621 | New Hampshire | Cenveo Inc | 2752 | Connecticut | US - Cenveo Inc (Cenveo) acquired Nashua Corp (Nashua), a Nashua-based manufacturer of specialty papers and imaging products, for USD 38. 796 mil, subject to a collar agreement. Cenveo offered 1. 224 common shares and USD 0. 75 in cash per Nashua share. Based on Cenveo's closing stock price of USD 5.01 on 2009 May 6, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Nashua share was valued at USD 6.88. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 38.796 | 05/07/09
09/15/09 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Acquisition is completed
| | | Stock Swap
Collar | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 0.75 cash plus 1.224 shs
com/sh com; plus USD 0.27 mil/
options; subject to a collar
agreement, whereby upon
completion of the merger,
each share of common stock of
Nashua will be converted into
the right to receive USD 0.75
in cash Cenveo's shs with a
value equal to USD 6.13
divided by the volume-
weighted average price per
share of Cenveo common stock
on the 15 trading days Cenveo
and Nashua shall select by
lot out of the 30 trading
days ending on and including
the second trading day
immediately prior to the
closing; if the average is
less than or equal to USD 3.
75, the exchange ratio will
be 1.635; if the average is
equal to or greater than USD
5.25, the exchange ration
will be 1.168 | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | CVO | NSHA | Cenveo Inc | Nashua Corp | Cenveo Inc | Nashua Corp | Paper and Allied Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Printing, Publishing, and Allied Services | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 11/11/09 | 06/02/10 | Youbet.com Inc | 7999 | California | Churchill Downs Inc | 7948 | Kentucky | US - Churchill Downs Inc acquired the entire share capital of Youbet.com Inc, a Woodland Hills-based provider of online event gambling services, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 123. 193 mil. Churchill offered USD 0.97 in cash and 0.0598 common shares per Youbet common share. The shares were valued based on Churchill's closing stock price of USD 31. 19 on 10 November 2009, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Youbet share was valued at USD 1.865. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 123.193 | 11/11/09
04/06/10
06/02/10 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Target shareholders approved
acquisition
Acquisition is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 0.97 cash plus 0.0598 sh
com/sh com; plus USD 5.538
mil/options | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | CHDN | UBET | Churchill Downs Inc | Youbet.com Inc | Churchill Downs Inc | Youbet.com Inc | Amusement and Recreation Services | Internet Services & Software | Amusement and Recreation Services | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 04/27/11 | 07/15/11 | SAVVIS Inc | 7376 | Missouri | CenturyLink Inc | 4812 | Louisiana | US - CenturyLink Inc acquired the entire share capital of SAVVIS Inc, a Town & Country- based provider of information technology services, from Welsh Carson Anderson & Stowe Co (23%) and other shareholders, for USD 3.065 bil, including the assumption of USD 700 mil in liabilities. CenturyLink offered USD 30 in cash and USD 10 in common shares per SAVVIS share, subject to collar agreement. On completion, SAVVIS' shares were delisted from the NASDAQ Stock Exchange. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,064.722 | 04/27/11
07/13/11
07/15/11 | Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Savvis stockholders approved
the transaction
Acquisition is completed
| | | Collar | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 30 cash plus USD 10 shs
com/sh com; plus the
assumption of USD 700 mil in
liabilities; plus USD 86.563
mil/opt, Subject to a collar
agreement, whereby if
CenturyLink Inc's closing
stock price was less than or
equal to USD 34.42, the
exchange ratio was to be
fixed at 0.2905 sh com/sh com | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | CTL | SVVS | CenturyLink Inc | SAVVIS Inc | CenturyLink Inc | SAVVIS Inc | Business Services | Data Processing Services
Computer Consulting Services
Other Software (inq. Games)
Other Computer Related Svcs | Telecommunications | Telecommunications Equipment |
| 09/08/11 | 11/07/11 | Caliper Life Sciences Inc | 3826 | Massachusetts | PerkinElmer Inc | 3826 | Massachusetts | US - PerkinElmer Inc acquired the entire share capital of Caliper Life Sciences Inc, a Hopkinton-based manufacturer and wholesaler of laboratory analytical instrument, for USD 10.5 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 611. 615 mil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 611.615 | 09/08/11
10/20/11
11/07/11 | Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting peri
expires
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 10.5 cash/sh com; plus
USD 54.518 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | PKI | CALP | PerkinElmer Inc | Caliper Life Sciences Inc | PerkinElmer Inc | Caliper Life Sciences Inc | Measuring, Medical, Photo Equipment; Clocks | Precision/Measuring Test Equip
Lab Equipment | Measuring, Medical, Photo Equipment; Clocks | Medical Imaging Systems
General Med. Instruments/Supp.
Surgical Instruments/Equipment
Medical Monitoring Systems
Research & Development Firm |
| 04/30/13 | 10/02/13 | Crimson Exploration Inc | 1311 | Texas | Contango Oil & Gas Co | 1311 | Texas | US - Contango Oil & Gas Co (Contango) merged with Crimson Exploration Inc (Crimson), a Houston-based oil and gas exploration and production company, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 146.99 mil. Contango offered 0.08288 common shares per Crimson share. The shares were valued based on Contango's closing stock price of USD 38.5 on 29 April 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 146.99 | 04/30/13
08/23/13
09/23/13
10/01/13 | Merger agreement is disclosed
Contango and Crimson's board
grants approval
Shareholder meeting to be held
on 01/OCT/2013
Stock swap merger is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | 0.08288 sh com/sh com | SHARES | Stock Only | CTGO | CXPO | Contango Oil & Gas Co | Crimson Exploration Inc | Contango Oil & Gas Co | Crimson Exploration Inc | Oil and Gas; Petroleum Refining | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Oil and Gas; Petroleum Refining | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 01/02/13 | 03/14/13 | Zipcar Inc | 7514 | Massachusetts | Avis Budget Group Inc | 7514 | New Jersey | US - Avis Budget Group Inc, through its Millennium Acquisition Sub Inc wholly- owned subsidiary, acquired the entire share capital of Zipcar Inc, a Cambridge-based provider of auto sharing services, for USD 12.25 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 512.467 mil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 512.467 | 01/02/13
02/11/13
03/07/13
03/08/13
03/14/13 | Acquisition agreement is
disclosed
Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting peri
has expired
Zipcar shareholders grant
approval
UK Office of Fair Trading
approves transaction
Merger is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 12.25 cash/com; plus USD
20.977 mil/option | CASHO | Cash Only | CAR | ZIP | Avis Budget Group Inc | Zipcar Inc | Avis Budget Group Inc | Zipcar Inc | Repair Services | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Repair Services | Primary Business not Hi-Tech
Other Software (inq. Games) |
| 04/02/12 | 10/03/12 | Image Entertainment Inc | 7822 | California | RLJ Acquisition Inc | 6726 | Maryland | US - RLJ Acquisition Inc (RLJ) merged with Image Entertainment Inc, a Chatsworth-based provider of entertainment licensing services, for USD 44.204 mil. The consideration was to consist of USD 22.6 mil in cash and the issuance of 2. 139 mil RLJ common shares, valued at USD 21.604 mil. The shares were valued based on RLJ's closing stock price of USD 10.1 on 26 March 2012, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. Concurrently, RLJ merged with Acorn Media Group Inc. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 44.204 | 04/02/12
08/10/12
09/20/12
10/01/12
10/03/12 | Merger agreement is
disclosed
Target & Acquiror board approv
transaction
Target shareholders grant
approval
Consummation of the merger was
expected to be 03/OCT
Merger is completed
| | No | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 22.6 mil cash plus USD 21.
604 mil shs com/com | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | RLJAU | DISK | RLJ Acquisition Inc | Image Entertainment Inc | RLJ Acquisition Inc | Image Entertainment Inc | Motion Picture Production and Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Investment & Commodity Firms,Dealers,Exchanges | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 06/06/11 | 02/13/12 | Temple-Inland Inc | 2631 | Texas | International Paper Co | 2621 | Tennessee | US - International Paper Co (International Paper) completed its tender offer to acquire the entire share capital of Temple-Inland Inc (Temple), an Austin-based manufacturer of packaging and forest products, for a sweetened USD 32 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 3.582 bil. On completion, Temple shares were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Originally, International Paper launched a hostile tender offer to acquire the entire share capital of Temple for USD 30. 6 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 3.43 bil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,581.718 | 06/06/11
06/06/11
06/07/11
07/11/11
07/12/11
07/15/11
08/09/11
09/06/11
12/07/11
12/19/11
01/28/12
02/10/12
02/13/12 | Plans to launch unsolIcited of
is disclosed
Target board rejects offer
Target adopts a poison pill
Tender offer is launched
Pending on shareholders'
approval
Target board rejected offer
Tender offer is extended to
8/Sep/2011
Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Target shareholders approve
transaction
Regulatory timing agreement
is extended
US DOJ extend review period to
02/13/
JD approves the transaction
Tender offer is completed
| | | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger
Unsolicited Deal | 1 | Yes | Friendly | A sweetened USD 32 cash/sh
com plus USD 115.69 mil/
options; Originally, USD 30.6
cash/sh com plus USD 115.69
mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | IP | TIN | International Paper Co | Temple-Inland Inc | International Paper Co | Temple-Inland Inc | Paper and Allied Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Paper and Allied Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 01/17/12 | 05/07/12 | Convio Inc | 7372 | Texas | Blackbaud Inc | 7372 | South Carolina | US - Blackbaud Inc (Blackbaud) acquired the entire share capital of Convio Inc (Convio) , an Austin-based developer of internet software, for USD 16 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 329.931 mil. Earlier, Blackbaud completed its tender offer for Convio by accepting 17.25 mil shares, or 93.9% of Convio's common shares outstanding. On completion, Convio was delisted from NASDAQ. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 329.931 | 01/17/12
01/26/12
03/07/12
03/20/12
04/04/12
04/17/12
04/26/12
05/02/12
05/07/12 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Tender offer is launched
Tender offer is extended to
03/22
Tender offer is extended to
04/APR/2012
Tender offer is extended to
18/Apr/2012
Tender offer is extended to
2/MAY/2012
US Department of Justice grant
approval
Tender offer is completed;
17.25 mil shares accepted
Acquisition is completed
| | | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger
Financial Acquiror | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 16 cash/sh com; USD 36.01
mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | BLKB | CNVO | Blackbaud Inc | Convio Inc | Blackbaud Inc | Convio Inc | Prepackaged Software | Internet Services & Software | Prepackaged Software | Applications Software(Business |
| 09/21/11 | 07/26/12 | Goodrich Corp | 3728 | North Carolina | United Technologies Corp | 3724 | Connecticut | US - United Technologies Corp (United Technologies) acquired the entire share capital of Goodrich Corp (Goodrich), a Charlotte-based manufacturer and wholesaler of aircrafts parts and equipment, for USD 127.5 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 16.183 bil. Originally, United Technologies was rumored to be planning to acquire the entire share capital of Goodrich. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 16,182.723 | 09/19/11
09/21/11
03/13/12
06/15/12
07/06/12
07/26/12 | Acquisition plans are rumored
Acquisition agreement is
disclosed
Acquiror shareholders grant
approval
Regulatory authority grants
approval
Was rumored to win EU
approval
Acquisition is completed
| | | Rumored Deal | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 127.5 cash/sh com; plus
USD 224.652 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | UTX | GR | United Technologies Corp | Goodrich Corp | United Technologies Corp | Goodrich Corp | Aerospace and Aircraft | Defense Related
Search,Detection,Navigation
Process Control Systems | Aerospace and Aircraft | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 10/24/12 | 03/13/13 | Spartech Corp | 3089 | Missouri | PolyOne Corp | 2821 | Ohio | US - PolyOne Corp (PolyOne) acquired the entire share capital of Spartech Corp (Spartech), a Clayton-based manufacturer and wholesaler of thermoplastic materials and polymeric compounds, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 389.712 mil, including the assumption of USD 142 mil in liabilities. PolyOne offered 2.67 in cash per share and 0.3167 common shares per Spartech share. Based on PolyOne's closing stock price of USD 16.84 on 23 October 2012, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Spartech was valued at USD 8.003. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 389.712 | 10/24/12
02/11/13
03/12/13
03/13/13 | Definitive stock swap agreemen
is disclosed
Target board recommends to
accept the offer
Spartech Corp shareholders
grant approval
Stock swap acquisition is
completed | | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 2.67 cash plus 0.316700
shs com/sh com; plus the
assumption of USD 142 mil in
liabilities; plus USD 1.26
mil/option | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | POL | SEH | PolyOne Corp | Spartech Corp | PolyOne Corp | Spartech Corp | Rubber and Miscellaneous Plastic Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Chemicals and Allied Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 04/05/12 | 09/06/12 | Allos Therapeutics Inc | 2834 | Colorado | Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc | 2836 | Nevada | US - Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc completed its tender offer to acquire the entire share capital of Allos Therapeutics Inc (Allos), a Westminster-based biopharmaceutical company, for USD 206.43 mil. The consideration was to consist of USD 1.82 in cash per common share and up to USD 0. 11 in profit related payments per common share, or total value of USD 194.664 in cash and up to USD 11.765 mil in profit related payments, by accepting 96.26 mil, or 89. 997% on Allo'; common shares outstanding. The offer was conditioned upon at least a majority of Allos shares being tendered. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 206.43 | 04/05/12
04/13/12
05/24/12
06/07/12
06/21/12
07/06/12
07/20/12
08/03/12
08/17/12
08/28/12
09/04/12
09/06/12 | Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Tender offer is launched
Tender offer is extended
59.7% shares tendered to date;
Tender offer is extended
Tender offer is extended on
09/JUL/2012
Tender offer is extended on
23/Jul/2012
Tender offer is extended on
06/AUG/2012
Tender offer is extended on
20/AUG/2012
Tender offer is extended on
04/SEP/2012
FTC approves transaction
Tender offer is completed;
96.26 mil shares accepted
Tender offer is completed
| | | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 1.82 cash plus up to USD
0.11 in profit related
payments/ sh com | CASHO | Cash Only | SPPI | ALTH | Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc | Allos Therapeutics Inc | Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc | Allos Therapeutics Inc | Drugs | General Pharmaceuticals
Medicinal Chemicals
Other Biotechnology
Vaccines/Specialty Drugs | Drugs | Other Biotechnology
Research & Development Firm
General Pharmaceuticals |
| 06/11/10 | 11/19/10 | Buckeye GP Holdings LP | 4613 | Pennsylvania | Buckeye Partners LP | 4613 | Texas | US - Buckeye Partners LP merged with Buckeye GP Holdings LP (Buckeye GP), a Breinigsville-based provider of oil and gas distribution services, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 1. 139 bil. Buckeye Partners offered 0.705 common shares per Buckeye GP share. Based on Buckeye Partners's closing stock price of USD 58.17 on 10 June 2010, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Buckeye GP share was valued at USD 41.01. On completion, Buckeye GP's shares were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,139.009 | 06/11/10
08/18/10
11/16/10
11/19/10 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Acquiror borad grants approval
Target and acquiror shareholde
grant approval
Merger is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | 0.705 sh com/com | SHARES | Stock Only | BPL | BGH | Buckeye Partners LP | Buckeye GP Holdings LP | Buckeye Partners LP | Buckeye GP Holdings LP | Oil and Gas; Petroleum Refining | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Oil and Gas; Petroleum Refining | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 06/04/12 | 09/28/12 | Credo Petroleum Corp | 1311 | Colorado | Forestar Group Inc | 6552 | Texas | US - Forestar Group Inc acquired the entire share capital of Credo Petroleum Corp, a Denver-based oil and gas exploration and production company, for USD 14.5 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 146.687 mil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 146.687 | 06/04/12
09/28/12 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 14.5 cash/sh com; plus
USD 1.092 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | FOR | CRED | Forestar Group Inc | Credo Petroleum Corp | Forestar Group Inc | Credo Petroleum Corp | Oil and Gas; Petroleum Refining | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Real Estate; Mortgage Bankers and Brokers | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 01/29/13 | 05/01/13 | Copano Energy LLC | 4923 | Texas | Kinder Morgan Energy Partners | 4922 | Texas | US - Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP (Kinder) acquired the entire share capital of Copano Energy LLC (Copano), a Houston-based provider of midstream energy services, in a stock swap transaction valued at an estimated USD 5. 423 bil. Kinder offered 0. 4563 share for every CPNO share and assumed USD 1.77 bil in liabilities. Based on Kinder's closing stock price of USD 89.67 on 28 January 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Copano share was valued at USD 40.916 per share. Upon completion, Kinder will own 100% of Eagle Ford Gathering. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 5,422.54 | 01/29/13
03/29/13
05/01/13 | Definitive stock swap acquisit
agreement is disclosed
General meeting date on
30/APR/2013
Stock swap is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | 0.4563 shs com/sh com; plus
USD 422.54 mil/ Series A
Convertible Preferred stock | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | KMP | CPNO | Kinder Morgan Energy Partners | Copano Energy LLC | Kinder Morgan Energy Partners | Copano Energy LLC | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 11/24/09 | 06/01/10 | Iowa Telecom Services Inc | 4813 | Iowa | Windstream Corp | 4813 | Arkansas | US - Windstream Corp (Windstream) acquired the entire share capital of Iowa Telecommunications Services Inc, doing business as Iowa Telecom, a Newton-based provider of telecommunications services, in a sweetened stock swap transaction valued at USD 1. 134 bil, including the assumption of an estimated USD 613 mil in liabilities. Windstream offered USD 7.9 in cash and 0.804 common share per Iowa Telecom share. Originally, Windstream offered USD 7.9 in cash and 0. 804 common share and the assumption of an estimated USD 598 mil in liabilities. Based on Windstream's closing stock price of USD 10.67 on 31 May 2010, the last full trading day prior to the announcement of amended terms, each Iowa Telecom share was valued at USD 16.479. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,153.603 | 11/24/09
03/25/10
06/01/10
06/01/10 | Definitive stock swap acquisit
agreement is disclosed
Shareholders grant approval
Terms were sweetened
Stock swap acquisition is
completed | | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | A sweetened USD 7.9 cash plus
0.804 sh com/sh com; plus the
assumption of an estimated
USD 613 mil in liabilities;
plus USD 9.911 mil/options;
originally, USD 7.9 cash plus
0.804 sh com/sh com; plus the
assumption of an estimated
USD 598 mil in liabilities;
plus USD 9.911 mil/options | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | WIN | IWA | Windstream Corp | Iowa Telecom Services Inc | Windstream Corp | Iowa Telecom Services Inc | Telecommunications | Telecommunications Equipment | Telecommunications | Telecommunications Equipment
Internet Services & Software |
| 12/16/13 | 05/06/14 | LSI Corp | 3674 | California | Avago Technologies Ltd | 3674 | California | US - Avago Technologies Ltd acquired the entire share capital of LSI Corp (LSI(, a San Jose-based manufacturer of integrated circuits, for USD 11.15 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 6.686 bil. On completion, LSI common shares were delisted in the NASDAQ Stock Market. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 6,685.514 | 12/16/13
12/16/13
12/16/13
12/16/13
12/16/13
04/09/14
04/15/14
05/06/14 | Pending on shareholders'
approval
Acquiror board grants approval
Pending regulatory approval
Target board grants approval
Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Target shareholders grant
approval
Chinese Ministry of Commerce
grants approval
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 11.15 cash/sh com; plus
USD 257.586 mil/restricted
common shares; plus USD 302.
627 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | AVGO | LSI | Avago Technologies Ltd | LSI Corp | Avago Technologies Ltd | LSI Corp | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Semiconductors
Programming Services
Other Software (inq. Games) | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Other Electronics
Semiconductors |
| 04/28/11 | 03/12/12 | Constellation Energy Group Inc | 4911 | Maryland | Exelon Corp | 4931 | Illinois | US - Exelon Corp (Exelon) merged with Constellation Energy Group Inc (Constellation), a Baltimore- based electric and gas utility company, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 7.84 bil. Exelon offered 0.93 common shares per Constellation share. Based on Exelon's closing stock price of USD 41.49 on 27 April 2011, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Constellation share was valued at USD 38.586. On completion Exelon and Constellation shareholders owned 78% and 22% in the merged entity, respectively and was renamed Exelon. Originally, in October 2010, Constellation was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co and EDF were named potential bidders. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 7,840.105 | 10/12/10
10/14/10
04/28/11
11/17/11
12/22/11
01/17/12
02/17/12
03/09/12
03/12/12 | Search for buyer is rumored
Bidders are disclosed
Stock swap merger agreement is
disclosed
Target & acquiror shareholders
approve transaction
Justice Department approves
transaction
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission's pending approval
Maryland Public Service Commis
approve transaction
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commision grants approval
Stock swap merger is
completed | | | Stock Swap
Rumored Deal | 1 | No | Friendly | 0.93 com sh com/sh com; plus
USD 128.731 mil/options | SHARES | Stock Only | EXC | CEG | Exelon Corp | Constellation Energy Group Inc | Exelon Corp | Constellation Energy Group Inc | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 07/30/13 | 10/23/13 | Optimer Pharmaceuticals Inc | 2834 | New Jersey | Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc | 2834 | Massachusetts | US - Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc (Cubist) acquired the entire share capital of Optimer Pharmaceuticals Inc (Optimer), a Jersey-based biopharmaceutical company, for 10.75 in cash and up to USD 5 per share in contingent value rights, or a total value of USD 775.504 mil. Concurrently, Cubist definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Trius Therapeutics Inc. Originally, in February 2013, Optimer was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. AstraZeneca PLC, Astellas Pharma Inc, GlaxoSmithKline PLC and Cubist were named potential bidders. On completion, Optimer common shares was delisted in the NASDAQ Stock Exchange. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 775.504 | 02/27/13
04/02/13
07/30/13
09/12/13
10/23/13 | Acquisition plans are rumored
AstraZeneca, Astellas Pharma,G
were named as bidders
Acquisition agreement is discl
Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting
period expires
Acquisition is completed
| | No | Rumored Deal | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 10.75 cash plus up to USD
5 in contingent value rights/
sh com plus USD 8.151/options | OTHER | Other | CBST | OPTR | Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc | Optimer Pharmaceuticals Inc | Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc | Optimer Pharmaceuticals Inc | Drugs | Research & Development Firm
Other Biotechnology | Drugs | Research & Development Firm
General Pharmaceuticals |
| 09/07/10 | 11/22/10 | Enterprise GP Holdings LP | 4922 | Texas | Enterprise Products Partners | 4922 | Texas | US - Enterprise Products Partners LP (EPP) merged with Enterprise GP Holdings LP (EGP), a Houston-based provider of gas energy services, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 9 bil, which includes USD 853 mil of net debt held by EGP. EPP offered 1.5 unit per EGP unit. Based on EPP's closing stock price of USD 38.45 on 6 September 2010, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each EGP share was valued at USD 57.675. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 9,000.547 | 09/07/10
09/28/10
11/22/10 | Definitive merger agreement is
disclosed
General meeting date is on
13/Oct/2010
Merger is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | 1.5 unit/unit; USD 119.197/
options | SHARES | Stock Only | EPD | EPE | Enterprise Products Partners | Enterprise GP Holdings LP | Enterprise Products Partners | Enterprise GP Holdings LP | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 10/06/10 | 12/16/10 | Henry Bros Electronics Inc | 3669 | New Jersey | Kratos Defense & Security | 4899 | California | US - Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc (Kratos) acquired the entire share capital of Henry Bros. Electronics Inc, a Fair Lawn- based manufacturer of security and communications devices, for a sweetened USD 8.2 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 551.649 mil. Originally, Kratos offered for USD 7 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 44.389 mil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 51.649 | 10/06/10
11/15/10
11/19/10
12/16/10 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Terms are amended
Termination fee increased
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | A sweetened USD 8.2 cash/sh
com; plus USD 2.036 mil/opt;
originally USD 7 cash/sh com;
plus USD 2.036 mil/opt | CASHO | Cash Only | KTOS | HBE | Kratos Defense & Security | Henry Bros Electronics Inc | Kratos Defense & Security | Henry Bros Electronics Inc | Communications Equipment | Other Telecommunications Equip
Alarm Systems
Microwave Communications | Telecommunications | Other Computer Systems
Defense Related |
| 10/29/12 | 12/18/12 | OPNET Technologies Inc | 7372 | Maryland | Riverbed Technology Inc | 3577 | California | US - Riverbed Technology Inc (Riverbed) completed its tender offer to acquire the entire share capital of OPNET Technologies Inc (OPNET), a Bethesda-based developer of network management software, for USD 36.55 in cash and 0. 2774 Riverbed common share per OPNET share, or a total value of USD 1.016 bil. Based on Riverbed's closing stock price of USD 22.62 on 26 October 2012, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each OPNET share was valued at USD 6.275. The offer was conditioned upon at least a majority of Riverbed's shares being tendered. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,016.112 | 10/29/12
11/14/12
11/30/12
12/17/12
12/18/12 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Tender offer is launched
Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust
expires
Tender offer expires; 20.041 m
shares tendered to date
Tender offer is completed
| | | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 36.55 cash plus 0.2774 sh
com/sh com; plus USD 26.967
mil/option | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | RVBD | OPNT | Riverbed Technology Inc | OPNET Technologies Inc | Riverbed Technology Inc | OPNET Technologies Inc | Prepackaged Software | Other Software (inq. Games)
Computer Consulting Services
Data Processing Services
Other Computer Related Svcs
Networking Systems (LAN,WAN) | Computer and Office Equipment | Communication/Network Software
Applications Software(Business
Other Software (inq. Games)
Internet Services & Software
Networking Systems (LAN,WAN)
Other Computer Systems |
| 11/05/13 | 12/18/13 | Mindspeed Technologies Inc | 3674 | California | M/A-COM Technology Hldg | 3679 | Massachusetts | US - M/A-Com Technology Solutions Holdings Inc acquired the entire share capital of Mindspeed Technologies Inc (Mindspeed), a Newport Beach-based manufacturer and wholesaler of networking solutions, via a tender offer, for USD 5.05 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 219.121 mil, by accepting 30.773 mil shares, or 70.922% of the company's common stock outstanding. On completion, Mindspeed cease to be traded on the NASDAQ Global Market. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 219.121 | 11/05/13
11/05/13
11/05/13
11/05/13
11/19/13
11/26/13
12/17/13
12/17/13
12/18/13 | Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Target board grants approval
Acquiror board grants approval
Pending regulatory approval
Tender offer launched
Federal antitrust regulators
approve transaction
Tender offer expired
30.773 mil shares (70.1%) tend
to date
Acquisition is completed
| | | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger
Financial Acquiror | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 5.05 cash/sh com | CASHO | Cash Only | MTSI | MSPD | M/A-COM Technology Hldg | Mindspeed Technologies Inc | M/A-COM Technology Hldg | Mindspeed Technologies Inc | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Semiconductors
Other Telecommunications Equip
Communication/Network Software
Networking Systems (LAN,WAN) | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Microwave Communications
Semiconductors |
| 10/06/09 | 02/02/10 | ICT Group Inc | 7389 | Pennsylvania | Sykes Enterprises Inc | 7389 | Florida | US - Sykes Enterprises Inc (Sykes) acquired the entire share capital of ICT Group Inc (ICT), a Newtown-based provider of customer management and business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions and services, for a total value of USD 248.741 mil, subject to a collar agreement. Sykes offered USD 7.69 in cash and USD 7.69 in common shares per ICT share. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 248.741 | 03/02/09
03/03/09
02/02/10 | Plans to launch an unsolicited
tender offer is disclosed
Board rejected offer
Acquisition is completed
| | | Collar | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 7.69 cash plus USD 7.69
com/sh com; plus USD 1.597
mil/options; Subject to a
collar agreement, whereby if
Sykes Enterprises Inc's
average stock price is
between USD 19.331 and USD 22.
465 for a 10 trading-day
period ending on the third
trading day before the
effective date of the merger,
the fraction of shares of
Sykes shs com to be delivered
with the USD 7.69 in cash for
each ICT Group Inc sh com
will be adjusted to deliver
Sykes sh com valued at USD 7.
69 per ICT sh com; if Syke's
average stock price is equal
to or greater than USD 22.465,
the exchange ratio will be 0.
3423; if Sykes's average
stock price is less than or
equal to USD 19.331, the
exchange ratio will be 0.3978 | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | SYKE | ICTG | Sykes Enterprises Inc | ICT Group Inc | Sykes Enterprises Inc | ICT Group Inc | Business Services | Data Processing Services
Other Computer Related Svcs | Business Services | Primary Business not Hi-Tech
Data Processing Services
Other Computer Related Svcs |
| 05/11/09 | 06/24/09 | Catapult Communications Corp | 7372 | California | IXIA | 3825 | California | US - IXIA acquired the entire share capital of Catapult Communications Corp, a Mountain View-based developer of communications software, for USD 9.25 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 107.462 mil, via tender offer. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 107.462 | 05/11/09
05/11/09
06/04/09
06/24/09 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Catapult Communications board
approve transaction
HSR waiting period expires
Acquisition is completed
| | | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 9.25 cash/sh com; plus
USD 2.139 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | XXIA | CATT | IXIA | Catapult Communications Corp | IXIA | Catapult Communications Corp | Prepackaged Software | Communication/Network Software
Programming Services
Other Software (inq. Games)
Other Computer Systems
Database Software/Programming
Other Computer Related Svcs | Measuring, Medical, Photo Equipment; Clocks | Precision/Measuring Test Equip |
| 12/18/09 | 02/22/10 | International Royalty Corp | 1041 | Colorado | Royal Gold Inc | 6799 | Colorado | US - Royal Gold Inc (Royal) acquired the entire share capital of International Royalty Corp (IRC), an Englewood-based provider of mineral royalty services, for USD 658.747 mil, via a scheme of arrangement. Royal offered a choice of USD 6.956 in cash or 0.1385 common share or a combination of thereof, subject to proration whereby the maximum cash consideration was USD 350 mil and the maximum common share consideration to be issued is 7.75 mil. Previously, Franco- Nevada Corp launched its unsolicited tender offer to acquire IRC. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 658.747 | 12/07/09
12/14/09
12/18/09
01/14/10
01/20/10
02/22/10 | Plans to launch unsolicited
tender offer is disclosed
Tender offer is launched
Acquisition agreement is
disclosed
Terms are sweetened
Tender offer extended to
19/February/2010
Tender offer is withdrawn
| Franco-Nevada Corp | Yes | Scheme of Arrangement | 2 | No | Friendly | A choice of USD 6.956 cash or
0.1385 shs com or a
combination of cash and sh
com/sh com; subject to
proration whereby the maximum
cash consideration was USD
350 mil and the maximum
common shares consideration
to be issued is 7.75 mil | CHOICECS | Choice between Cash or Stock or Combination of Both | RGLD | IRC | Royal Gold Inc | International Royalty Corp | Royal Gold Inc | International Royalty Corp | Mining | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Investment & Commodity Firms,Dealers,Exchanges | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 04/17/12 | 07/23/12 | SRS Labs Inc | 3651 | California | DTS Inc | 3651 | California | US - DTS Inc (DTS) acquired the entire share capital of SRS Labs Inc, a Santa Ana- based manufacturer of licenses proprietary audio technologies, for USD 148.269 mil. DTS offered a choice of USD 9.5 in cash or 0.31127 common share per SRS Labs share, subject to proration whereby 50% of the consideration was to be paid in cash and the remaining in common stock. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 148.269 | 04/17/12
06/01/12
07/23/12 | Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Hart-Scott Rodino Act is expir
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | A choice of USD 9.5 cash or 0.
31127 sh com/sh com; subject
to proration whereby 50% of
the consideration was to be
paid in cash and the
remaining in common stock;
plus USD 12.193 mil/options | CHOICECS | Choice between Cash or Stock or Combination of Both | DTSI | SRSL | DTS Inc | SRS Labs Inc | DTS Inc | SRS Labs Inc | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Other Electronics
Semiconductors
Other Software (inq. Games) | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Other Peripherals
Other Computer Systems |
| 07/02/12 | 10/15/12 | Brightpoint Inc | 5065 | Indiana | Ingram Micro Inc | 5045 | California | US - Ingram Micro Inc acquired the entire share capital of Brightpoint Inc, an Indianapolis-based wholesaler of wholesales wireless devices, mobile handsets, phones and related accessories, for USD 9 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 811.868 mil, including the assumption of USD 190 mil in liabilities. On completion, BrightPoint was delisted from the NASDAQ Stock Exchange. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 811.868 | 06/02/12
10/12/12
10/12/12 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Acquisition is completed
European Union approves
transaction | | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 9 cash/sh com; plus the
assumption of USD 190 mil in
liabilities | CASHO | Cash Only | IM | CELL | Ingram Micro Inc | Brightpoint Inc | Ingram Micro Inc | Brightpoint Inc | Wholesale Trade-Durable Goods | Communication/Network Software
Internet Services & Software | Wholesale Trade-Durable Goods | Internet Services & Software
Database Software/Programming
Communication/Network Software
Applications Software(Home)
Applications Software(Business |
| 04/01/10 | 08/03/10 | North American Galvanizing | 3479 | Oklahoma | AZZ Inc | 3643 | Texas | US - AZZ Inc acquired the entire share capital of North American Galvanizing & Coating Inc (NAG), a Tulsa- based manufacturer of galvanizing and coatings products, via a tender offer for USD 7.5 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 128. 436 mil. Earlier, AZZ completed its tender offer for NAG by acquiring 13.657 mil common shares, or 77.75% interest in NAG. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 128.436 | 04/01/10
05/07/10
06/08/10
06/15/10
08/03/10 | Acquisition agreement is
disclosed
Tender offer is launched
Tender offer closing is extend
to 14/JUN/2010
Tender offer for 77.75% intere
is completed
Acquisition is completed
| | | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 7.5 cash/sh com; USD 3.
992 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | AZZ | NGA | AZZ Inc | North American Galvanizing | AZZ Inc | North American Galvanizing | Metal and Metal Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Other Electronics
Turnkey Systems
Semiconductors |
| 01/19/10 | 08/31/10 | Williams Pipeline Partners LP | 4922 | Oklahoma | Williams Partners LP | 4922 | Oklahoma | US - Williams Partners LP (Williams Partners) merged with Williams Pipeline Partners LP (Williams Pipeline), a Tulsa-based provider of natural gas gathering, transportation, processing and treating services, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 527. 909 mil. Williams Partners offered 0.7584 units per Williams Pipeline unit. Based on Williams Partners's closing stock price of USD 30. 79 on 18 January 2009, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Williams Pipeline unit was valued at 23.351. Originally, Williams Partners planned to launch a tender offer to acquire the entire share capital of Williams Pipeline. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 527.909 | 01/19/10
05/26/10
08/31/10 | Plans to launch tender offer t
acquire are disclosed
Merger agreement is disclosed
Merger is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | 0.7584 unit/unit | SHARES | Stock Only | WPZ | WMZ | The Williams Cos Inc | Williams Pipeline Partners LP | The Williams Cos Inc | Williams Pipeline Partners LP | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 08/30/13 | 12/12/13 | Dial Global Inc | 4832 | New York | Cumulus Media Inc | 4832 | Georgia | US - Cumulus Media Inc (Cumulus) acquired the entire share capital of Dial Global Inc, a New York-based provider of network programming services, from The Gores Group LLC, for an estimated USD 260 mil. The consideration consisted of USD 45 mil in cash and the assumption of USD 215 mil in liabilities. Concurrently, Townsquare Media (TM) agreed to acquire the 53 radio stations of Cumulus, and Cumulus agreed to acquire the 5 radio stations of TM. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 260.00 | 08/30/13
12/12/13 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Acquisition is completed
| | No
No | Divestiture
Financial Acquiror | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 45 mil cash plus the
assumption of USD 215 mil in
liabilities/com | CASHO | Cash Only | CMLS | DIAL | Cumulus Media Inc | The Gores Group LLC | Cumulus Media Inc | The Gores Group LLC | Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations | Satellite Communications
Microwave Communications | Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations | Satellite Communications
Microwave Communications |
| 04/29/09 | 10/26/09 | TEPPCO Partners LP | 5171 | Texas | Enterprise Products Partners | 4922 | Texas | US - Enterprise Products Partners LP (Enterprise) definitively acquired the entire share capital of TEPPCO Partners LP (TEPPCO), a Houston-based owner and operator of petroleum stations, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 3. 283 bil. Enterprise offered a sweetened 1.24 shares per TEPPCO share. Based on Enterprise's closing stock price of USD 25.29 on 26 June 2009, the last full trading day prior to the amendment of the terms, each TEPPCO share was valued at USD 31.36. Previously, Enterprise offered USD 1 in cash and 1. 043 common shares per TEPPCO share. On completion, TEPPCO became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Enterprise. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,283.249 | 04/29/09
06/29/09
10/26/09
10/26/09 | Plans to launch an unsolicited
tender offer is disclosed
Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Definitive acquisition
agreement is completed
Target shareholders grant
approval | | | Stock Swap
Unsolicited Deal | 1 | Yes | Friendly | A sweetened 1.24 shs com/sh
com; previously, USD 1 cash
plus 1.043 shs com/sh com | CASHO | Cash Only | EPD | TPP | Enterprise Products Partners | TEPPCO Partners LP | Enterprise Products Partners | TEPPCO Partners LP | Wholesale Trade-Nondurable Goods | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 05/29/13 | 12/23/13 | Stewart Enterprises Inc | 7261 | Louisiana | Service Corp International | 7261 | Texas | US - Service Corp International acquired the entire share capital of Stewart Enterprises Inc (Stewart), a Jefferson-based owner and operator of funeral homes and cemeteries, for USD 13.25 in cash per share, or a total of USD 1.159 bil. On completion, Stewart common shares were delisted in the NASDAQ Stock Market. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,159.421 | 05/29/13
08/13/13
12/23/13 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Target shareholders grant
approval
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 13.25 cash/sh com A plus
USD 13.25 cash/sh com B plus
USD 28.016 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | SCI | STEI | Service Corp International | Stewart Enterprises Inc | Service Corp International | Stewart Enterprises Inc | Personal Services | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Personal Services | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 08/01/11 | 12/01/11 | PAETEC Holding Corp | 4813 | New York | Windstream Corp | 4813 | Arkansas | US - Windstream Corp (Windstream) acquired the entire share capital of PAETEC Holding Corp (PAETEC), a Fairport-based provider of telecommunications services, in exchange for 0.46 common share per PAETEC share, or a total value of USD 2.228 bil, including the assumption of USD 1.4 bil in liabilities. Based on Windstream's closing stock price of USD 12.2 on 29 July 2011, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each PAETEC share was valued at USD 5.617. On completion, PAETEC owned 13% of the combined entity and had applied for the delisting of shares from the NASDAQ Global Select Market Stock Exchange. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 2,228.134 | 08/01/11
08/01/11
10/18/11
10/27/11
11/22/11
12/01/11 | HSR waiting period expires
Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Institutional Shareholder Serv
recommended offer
PAETEC Holding shareholders
approve transaction
FCC grants approval; expected
eff changed to 01/Dec/2011
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | 0.46 sh com plus USD 1.4 bil/
sh com;plus USD 13.245 mil/
options | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | WIN | PAET | Windstream Corp | PAETEC Holding Corp | Windstream Corp | PAETEC Holding Corp | Telecommunications | Telecommunications Equipment
Internet Services & Software
Networking Systems (LAN,WAN)
Applications Software(Business
Desktop Publishing
Utilities/File Mgmt Software
Applications Software(Home)
Communication/Network Software
Other Software (inq. Games) | Telecommunications | Telecommunications Equipment
Internet Services & Software |
| 02/20/13 | 11/05/13 | OfficeMax Inc | 5943 | Illinois | Office Depot Inc | 5943 | Florida | US - Office Depot Inc (Office Depot) acquired the entire share capital of OfficeMax Inc (OfficeMax), a Naperville- based retailer of office products, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 1. 181 bil. Office Depot offered 2.69 new common shares per OfficeMax share. Based on Office Depot's closing stock price of USD 5.02 on 19 February 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each OfficeMax was valued at USD 13.504. Originally, Office Depot was rumored to be planning to merge with OfficeMax. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,181.656 | 02/18/13
02/20/13
07/10/13
10/31/13
11/05/13 | Merger plans are rumored
Definitive stock swap agreemen
is disclosed
Target shareholder approve
transaction
Regulatory authority grants
approval
Acquisition is completed
| | | Stock Swap
Merger of Equals
Rumored Deal
Financial Acquiror | 1 | No | Friendly | 2.69 new shs com/sh com; plus
USD 10.274 mil/options | SHARES | Stock Only | ODP | OMX | Office Depot Inc | OfficeMax Inc | Office Depot Inc | OfficeMax Inc | Miscellaneous Retail Trade | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Miscellaneous Retail Trade | Internet Services & Software
Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 06/21/10 | 07/22/10 | American Italian Pasta Co | 2099 | Missouri | Ralcorp Holdings Inc | 2043 | Missouri | US - Ralcorp Holdings Inc (Ralcorp) acquired the entire share capital of American Italian Pasta Co (American), a Kansas City-based producer and wholesaler of dry pasta, via a tender offer for USD 53 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 1.163 bil. The offer was conditioned upon at least a majority of American's shares being tendered. Concurrently, Ralcorp acquired JT Bakeries Inc and North American Baking Ltd. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,162.527 | 06/21/10
07/22/10 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Acquisition is completed
| | No
No | Tender Offer | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 53 cash/sh com; USD 9.504
mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | RAH | AIPC | Ralcorp Holdings Inc | American Italian Pasta Co | Ralcorp Holdings Inc | American Italian Pasta Co | Food and Kindred Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Food and Kindred Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 04/20/09 | 10/29/09 | Florida Public Utilities Co | 4911 | Florida | Chesapeake Utilities Corp | 4923 | Delaware | US - Chesapeake Utilities Corp (Chesapeake) merged with Florida Public Utilities Co (Florida), a West Palm Beach- based provider of electric utility and gas transmission services, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 73. 447 mil. Chesapeake offered 0. 405 common shares per Florida share. Based on Chesapeakes closing stock price of USD 29. 65 on 17 April 2009, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each CB share was valued at USD 12.008. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 73.447 | 04/20/09
07/21/09
10/22/09
10/29/09 | Definitive stock swap merger
agreement is disclosed
Public service regulatory
approvals are received
Shareholders approved the
transaction
Acquisition is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | 0.405 sh com/sh com | SHARES | Stock Only | CPK | FPU | Chesapeake Utilities Corp | Florida Public Utilities Co | Chesapeake Utilities Corp | Florida Public Utilities Co | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 01/11/10 | 04/01/10 | K-Tron International Inc | 3823 | New Jersey | Hillenbrand Inc | 3995 | Indiana | US - Hillenbrand Inc acquired the entire share capital of K- Tron International Inc, a Pitman-based manufacturer of laboratory and industrial scales, for USD 150 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 441.747 mil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 441.747 | 01/11/10
04/01/10 | Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 150 cash/sh com; plus USD
15.945 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | HI | KTII | Hillenbrand Inc | K-Tron International Inc | Hillenbrand Inc | K-Tron International Inc | Measuring, Medical, Photo Equipment; Clocks | Process Control Systems | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 05/08/13 | 08/20/13 | Market Leader Inc | 7319 | Washington | Trulia Inc | 7374 | California | US - Trulia Inc (Trulia) acquired the entire share capital of Market Leader Inc (Market), a Kirkland-based provider of online real estate marketing services, for USD 6 in cash and 0.1553 Trulia common share per Market share, or a total value of USD 340.323 mil. Based on Trulia's closing stock price of USD 34.34 on 07 May 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Market share was valued at USD 5.333. Upon completion, Market was to become a wholly-owned unit of Trulia. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 340.323 | 05/08/13
07/16/13
08/20/13 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Special meeting date is on
16/Aug/13
Acquisition is completed
| | | Financial Acquiror | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 6 cash plus 0.1553 sh com/
sh com; plus USD 34.364 mil/
option | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | TRLA | LEDR | Trulia Inc | Market Leader Inc | Trulia Inc | Market Leader Inc | Advertising Services | Internet Services & Software
Applications Software(Business
Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Business Services | Internet Services & Software |
| 09/16/13 | 10/25/13 | Boise Inc | 2671 | Idaho | Packaging Corp of America | 2653 | Illinois | US - Packaging Corp of America acquired the entire share capital of Boise Inc, a Boise-based manufacturer of packaging products and papers, for USD 12.55 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 1.984 bil, including the assumption of USD 714 mil in liabilities, via a tender offer. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,983.609 | 09/13/13
09/13/13
09/13/13
09/16/13
10/25/13
10/25/13 | Pending Regulatory Approval
Acquiror board grants approval
Target board grants approval
Definitive acquisition agreeme
via tender offer is disclosed
Tender offer is completed
Tender offer completed; 67.418
mil shares accepted | | | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 12.55 cash/sh com; plus
the assumption of USD 714 mil
in liabilities; plus USD 3.
536 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | PKG | BZ | Packaging Corp of America | Boise Inc | Packaging Corp of America | Boise Inc | Paper and Allied Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Paper and Allied Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 11/11/10 | 03/01/11 | Arbinet Corp | 4813 | Virginia | Primus Telecommunications | 4813 | Virginia | US - Primus Telecommunications Group Inc (Primus) acquired the entire share capital of Arbinet Corp, a Herndon-based provider of telecommunications services, for an estimated USD 28 mil in Primus common shares. Concurrently, in November 2010, Primus announced that it was seeking a buyer for its non-core European assets. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 28.00 | 11/11/10
02/14/11
03/01/11 | Acquisition agreement is
is disclosed
Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Acquisition is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | An estimated USD 28 mil shs
com/com | SHARES | Stock Only | PTGI | ARBX | Primus Telecommunications | Arbinet Corp | Primus Telecommunications | Arbinet Corp | Telecommunications | Telecommunications Equipment | Telecommunications | Internet Services & Software
Communication/Network Software
Telecommunications Equipment |
| 10/06/10 | 01/10/11 | T-3 Energy Services Inc | 3533 | Texas | Robbins & Myers Inc | 3491 | Texas | US - Robbins & Myers Inc (Robbins) acquired the entire share capital of T-3 Energy Services Inc (T-3), a Houston- based pressure and flow control equipment, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 425.388 mil. Robbins offered USD 7.95 in cash and 0.894 new common shares per T- 3 share. Based on Robins's closing stock price of USD 26. 68 on 5 October 2010, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each T-3 share was valued at USD 31. 802. On completion, Robbins and T-3 shareholders were to own 73% and 27% of the merged entity respectively. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 425.388 | 10/06/10
01/10/11 | Acquisition agreement is
disclosed
Acquisition agreement is
completed | | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 7.95 cash plus 0.894 new
sh com/sh com; plus USD 1.21
mil/options | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | RBN | TTES | Robbins & Myers Inc | T-3 Energy Services Inc | Robbins & Myers Inc | T-3 Energy Services Inc | Machinery | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Metal and Metal Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 09/01/10 | 10/01/10 | Salary.com Inc | 7372 | Massachusetts | Kenexa Corp | 7372 | Pennsylvania | US - Kenexa Corp acquired the entire share capital of Salary.com Inc, a Needham- based developer of compensation software, via a tender offer for USD 4.07 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 92.109 mil. The offer was conditioned upon at least a majority of Salary. com's shares being tendered. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 92.109 | 09/01/10
10/01/10 | Acquisition agreement is
disclosed
Tender offer is completed
| | | Tender Offer | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 4.07 cash/sh com | CASHO | Cash Only | KNXA | | Kenexa Corp | Salary.com Inc | Kenexa Corp | Salary.com Inc | Prepackaged Software | Applications Software(Business
Other Software (inq. Games)
Internet Services & Software | Prepackaged Software | Other Software (inq. Games) |
| 02/07/11 | 06/17/11 | Endwave Corp | 3663 | California | GigOptix Inc | 3674 | California | US - GigOptix Inc acquired the entire share capital of Endwave Corp (Endwave), a San Jose-based manufacturer and wholesaler of RF subsystems, in an amended stock swap transaction valued at USD 21. 359 mil. GigOptix offered 0. 908 common share per Endwave share. Originally GigOptix offered 0.91 common share per Endwave share. Based on GigOptix's closing stock price of USD 2.4 on 16 June 2011, the last full trading day prior to the amendment of the terms, each Endwave share was valued at USD 2.179. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 21.359 | 02/07/11
06/17/11
06/17/11 | Definitive stock swap acquisit
agreement is disclosed
Target shareholders granted
approval
Stock swap acquisition is
completed | | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | An amended 0.908 sh com/sh
com | SHARES | Stock Only | GGOX | ENWV | GigOptix Inc | Endwave Corp | GigOptix Inc | Endwave Corp | Communications Equipment | Other Telecommunications Equip
Semiconductors
Telecommunications Equipment
Data Commun(Exclude networking
Other Electronics | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Semiconductors |
| 08/31/09 | 04/28/10 | BJ Services Co | 1389 | Texas | Baker Hughes Inc | 3533 | Texas | US - Baker Hughes Inc (Baker) acquired the entire share capital of BJ Services Co (BJ) , a Houston-based provider of pressure pumping and other oilfield services, for USD 5. 24 bil. Baker offered USD 2. 69 in cash and 0.40035 shares per BJ share. Based on Baker's closing stock price of USD 38.09 on 28 August 2009, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each BJ share was valued at USD 17.939. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 5,240.492 | 08/31/09
02/23/10
04/27/10
04/29/10 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Expected effective date
extended to 03/19/2010
Antitrust regulators approve
the transaction
Acquisition is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 2.69 cash plus 0.40035 sh
com/sh com | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | BHI | BJS | Baker Hughes Inc | BJ Services Co | Baker Hughes Inc | BJ Services Co | Oil and Gas; Petroleum Refining | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Machinery | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 04/11/13 | 08/08/13 | Fisher Communications Inc | 4833 | Washington | Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc | 4833 | Maryland | US - Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc acquired the entire share capital of Fisher Communications Inc (Fisher Communications), a Seattle- based owner and operator of radio and television broadcasting stations, for USD 41 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 365.095 mil. Originally, in January 2013, Fisher Communications announced that it was seeking a buyer for the company. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 365.095 | 01/10/13
04/11/13
08/06/13
08/08/13 | Search for buyer is disclosed
Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Target shareholder grants
approval
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 41 cash/sh com; plus USD
5.023 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | SBGI | FCSI | Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc | Fisher Communications Inc | Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc | Fisher Communications Inc | Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations | Satellite Communications
Microwave Communications | Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations | Satellite Communications
Microwave Communications
Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 05/10/13 | 10/01/13 | Warner Chilcott PLC | 2834 | New Jersey | Actavis Inc | 2834 | New Jersey | US - Actavis Inc (Actavis) acquired the entire share capital of Warner Chilcott PLC (Warner), a Rockaway- based manufacturer and wholesaler of pharmaceutical drugs, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 5. 096 bil, via a scheme of arrangement. Actavis offered 0.16 common share per Warner share. Based on Actavis' closing stock price of USD 125.5 on 17 May 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Warner share was valued at USD 20.08. This transaction is structured as a tax inversion. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 5,096.078 | 05/10/13
05/20/13
07/31/13
08/09/13
09/10/13
09/10/13
09/27/13
09/30/13
10/01/13 | Acquisition plans are disclose
Definitive stock swap agreemen
is disclosed
General meeting date is on
10/Sep/2013
French Competition Authority
approves deal
Target shareholders grant
approval
Acquiror shareholders grant
approval
Federal Trade Commission
approves transaction
Irish High Court grants
approval
Stock swap acquisition is
completed | | | Stock Swap
Scheme of Arrangement | 1 | No | Friendly | 0.16 sh com/sh com; plus USD
59.792 mil/option | SHARES | Stock Only | ACT | WCRX | Actavis Inc | Warner Chilcott PLC | Actavis Inc | Warner Chilcott PLC | Drugs | Research & Development Firm
Other Biotechnology
Vaccines/Specialty Drugs
Medicinal Chemicals
General Pharmaceuticals | Drugs | Other Biotechnology
Vaccines/Specialty Drugs
Medicinal Chemicals
General Pharmaceuticals |
| 10/31/12 | 02/13/13 | Warnaco Group Inc | 2342 | New York | PVH Corp | 2321 | New Jersey | US - PVH Corp (PVH) acquired the entire share capital of Warnaco Group Inc (Warnaco), a New York-based manufacturer and wholesaler of men and women's intimate apparel, for USD 2.796 bil. PVH offered USD 51.75 in cash and 0.1822 common share per Warnaco share. Based on PVH's closing stock price of USD 91.5 on 30 October 2012, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Warnaco share was valued at USD 68.42. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 2,796.481 | 10/31/12
02/13/13 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Acquisition is completed
| | | Financial Acquiror | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 51.75 cash plus 0.1822 sh
com/sh com | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | PVH | WRC | PVH Corp | Warnaco Group Inc | PVH Corp | Warnaco Group Inc | Textile and Apparel Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Textile and Apparel Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 12/02/09 | 04/30/10 | ICO Inc | 3089 | Texas | A Schulman Inc | 2821 | Ohio | US - A Schulman Inc acquired the entire share capital of ICO Inc, a Houston-based manufacturer of specialty resins, for USD 188.325 mil. A Schulman offered USD 3.67 in cash and 0.184 common shares per ICO share. Based on A Schulman's closing stock price of 1 December 2009, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each ICO share was valued at USD 6.691. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 188.325 | 12/02/09
12/08/09
01/18/10
04/29/10
04/30/10 | Acquisition agreement is
disclosed
Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting
period expires
Target shareholders approve
transaction
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 3.67 cash plus 0.184 shs
com/sh com; plus USD 3.465
mil/options | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | SHLM | ICOC | A Schulman Inc | ICO Inc | A Schulman Inc | ICO Inc | Rubber and Miscellaneous Plastic Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Chemicals and Allied Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 11/27/12 | 01/29/13 | Ralcorp Holdings Inc | 2043 | Missouri | ConAgra Foods Inc | 2099 | Nebraska | US - ConAgra Foods Inc acquired the entire share capital of Ralcorp Holdings Inc, a St. Louis-based producer and wholesaler of cereals and snacks, for USD 90 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 4.981 bil and the assumption of an undisclosed amount in liabilities. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 4,981.292 | 11/27/12
01/29/13 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 90 cash/sh com plus the
assumption of an undisclosed
amount in liabilities; plus
USD 28.364 mil/option | CASHO | Cash Only | CAG | RAH | ConAgra Foods Inc | Ralcorp Holdings Inc | ConAgra Foods Inc | Ralcorp Holdings Inc | Food and Kindred Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Food and Kindred Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 06/09/10 | 09/01/10 | Eclipsys Corp | 7372 | Georgia | Allscripts-Misys Healthcare | 7373 | Illinois | US - Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions Inc (Allscripts), a majority- owned unit Misys PLC (Misys), acquired the entire share capital of Eclipsys Corp, an Atlanta-based developer of clinical, revenue cycle and performance management software, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 1. 305 bil. Allscripts offered 1. 2 common shares per Eclipsys share. Based on Allscripts's closing stock price of USD 18. 42 on 08 June 2010, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Eclipsys share was valued at USD 22. 104. Concurrently, Allscripts authorized the repurchase of up to 24.4 mil common shares, or about 16.69% of the company's share capital, and was granted an option to repurchase up to 5.3 mil common shares, or about 3.63% of the company's share capital from Misys. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,305.054 | 06/09/10
09/01/10 | Definitive stock swap acquisit
agreement is disclosed
Acquisition is completed
| | No
No | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | 1.2 shs com/sh com; plus USD
35.165 mil/options | SHARES | Stock Only | MDRX | ECLP | Misys PLC | Eclipsys Corp | Misys PLC | Eclipsys Corp | Prepackaged Software | Other Software (inq. Games)
Other Computer Related Svcs
Computer Consulting Services
Data Processing Services | Business Services | Other Software (inq. Games)
Communication/Network Software
Data Commun(Exclude networking
Internet Services & Software |
| 08/27/13 | 04/17/14 | Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co Inc | 2834 | New York | Akorn Inc | 2834 | Illinois | US - Akorn Inc, through an undisclosed subsidiary, acquired the entire share capital of Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co Inc, an Amityville-based manufacturer of pharmaceutical products, for USD 43.5 in cash per share or a total value of USD 601.989 mil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 601.989 | 08/27/13
12/19/13
04/11/14
04/17/14 | Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Target shareholders grant
approval
Federal Trade Commission grant
approval
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 43.5 cash/sh com; plus
USD 10.642 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | AKRX | HITK | Akorn Inc | Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co Inc | Akorn Inc | Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co Inc | Drugs | General Pharmaceuticals
Medicinal Chemicals
Other Biotechnology
Vaccines/Specialty Drugs | Drugs | General Pharmaceuticals
Medicinal Chemicals
Other Biotechnology
Vaccines/Specialty Drugs |
| 06/13/13 | 12/23/13 | Belo Corp | 4833 | Texas | Gannett Co Inc | 2711 | Virginia | US - Gannett Co Inc acquired the entire share capital of Belo Corp, a Dallas-based owner and operator of television stations, for USD 13.75 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 2.142 bil, including the assumption of USD 715 mil in liabilities. On completion, Belo common shares wee delisted in the New York Stock Exchange. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 2,141.858 | 06/13/13
09/25/13
12/16/13
12/20/13
12/23/13 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Target shareholders grant
approval
Department of Justice grants
approval
Federal Communications
Commission grants approval
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 13.75 cash/sh com,
including the assumption of
USD 715 mil in liabilities | CASHO | Cash Only | GCI | BLC | Gannett Co Inc | Belo Corp | Gannett Co Inc | Belo Corp | Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Printing, Publishing, and Allied Services | Internet Services & Software
Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 11/19/12 | 03/01/13 | BioMimetic Therapeutics Inc | 3841 | Tennessee | Wright Medical Group Inc | 3842 | Tennessee | US - Wright Medical Group Inc (Wright), a unit of Warburg Pincus LLC's Warburg Pincus Equity Partners LP subsidiary, merged with BioMimetic Therapeutics Inc (BTI), a Franklin-based biotechnology company, for an estimated USD 369.681 mil. Wright offered USD 1.5 cash, 0.2482 common shares, and USD 6.5 in Contingent Value Right per BTI share. Based on Wright's closing stock price of USD 20. 01 on 16 November 2012, last full trading day prior to the announcement, each BTI share was valued at USD 12.966. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 369.681 | 11/19/12
01/23/13
03/01/13 | Merger agreement is disclosed
Special meeting of stockholder
is set on 26/Feb/2013
Acquisition is completed
| | | Financial Acquiror | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 1.5 cash plus 0.2482 shs
com plus USD 6.5 Contingent
Value Right/sh com; plus USD
3.699/options | OTHER | Other | WMGI | BMTI | Warburg Pincus Equity Partners | BioMimetic Therapeutics Inc | Warburg Pincus LLC | BioMimetic Therapeutics Inc | Measuring, Medical, Photo Equipment; Clocks | Research & Development Firm
General Med. Instruments/Supp.
Other Biotechnology | Measuring, Medical, Photo Equipment; Clocks | Surgical Instruments/Equipment
Artificial Organs/Limbs
Healthcare Services
Rehabilitation Equipment |
| 03/01/10 | 06/01/10 | RiskMetrics Group Inc | 7389 | New York | MSCI Inc | 6282 | New York | US - MSCI Inc (MSCI) acquired the entire share capital of RiskMetrics Group Inc (RiskMetrics), a New York- based provider of risk management, corporate governance, financial research and analysis services, for USD 1.543 bil. MSCI offered USD 16.35 in cash and 0.1802 common shares per RiskMetrics share. Based on MSCI's closing stock price of USD 29.98 on 26 February 2010, each RiskMetrics share was valued at USD 21.752. Originally, in January 2010, RiskMetrics was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. MSCI, Bloomberg LP, McGraw-Hills Cos and Thomson Reuters Corp were named potential bidders. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,543.453 | 01/23/10
03/01/10
05/27/10
06/01/10 | Search for buyer is rumored
Definitive acquisiton
agreement is disclosed
RiskMetrics stockholder
approved the transaction
Acquisition is completed
| | | Auction
Rumored Deal | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 16.35 cash plus 0.1802
shs com/sh com; plus USD 167.
273 mil/options | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | MXB | RISK | MSCI Inc | RiskMetrics Group Inc | MSCI Inc | RiskMetrics Group Inc | Business Services | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Investment & Commodity Firms,Dealers,Exchanges | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 08/20/12 | 05/07/13 | Coventry Health Care Inc | 6324 | Maryland | Aetna Inc | 6324 | Connecticut | US - Aetna Inc (Aetna) acquired the entire share capital of Coventry Health Care Inc (Coventry), a Bethesda-based provider of managed healthcare services, for USD 5.695 bil. Aetna offered USD 27.3 in cash and 0.3885 common shares per Coventry share. Based on Aetna's closing stock price of USD 38.04 on 17 August 2012, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Coventry share was valued at USD 42.079. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 5,695.423 | 08/20/12
11/21/12
04/12/13
05/03/13
05/07/13 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Target shareholders approve
transaction
Regulatory authority approves
the transaction
US DOJ grants approval
Acquisition is completed
| | | Rumored Deal | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 27.3 cash plus 0.3885 shs
com/sh; plus USD 63.164 mil/
option | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | AET | CVH | Aetna Inc | Coventry Health Care Inc | Aetna Inc | Coventry Health Care Inc | Insurance | Healthcare Services | Insurance | Healthcare Services |
| 09/21/10 | 03/11/11 | Penn Virginia GP Holdings LP | 1221 | Pennsylvania | Penn Virginia Resource | 1221 | Pennsylvania | US - Penn Virginia Resource Partners LP (Penn Resource) merged with Penn Virginia GP Holdings LP (Penn GP), a Radnor-based coal mining company, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 956. 559 mil. Penn Resource offered 0.98 unit per Penn GP unit. Based on Penn Resource's closing stock price of USD 24.98 on 20 September 2010, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Penn GP unit was valued at USD 24.48. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 956.559 | 09/21/10
12/29/10
03/11/11 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Meeting date is 16/FEB/2011
Merger is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | 0.98 unit/unit | SHARES | Stock Only | PVR | PVG | Penn Virginia Resource | Penn Virginia GP Holdings LP | Penn Virginia Resource | Penn Virginia GP Holdings LP | Mining | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Mining | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 10/04/10 | 11/02/10 | Actel Corp | 3674 | California | Microsemi Corp | 3674 | California | US - Microsemi Corp acquired the entire share capital of Actel Corp, a Mountain View- based manufacturer and wholesaler of electronic components, via a tender offer, for USD 20.88 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 587.979 mil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 587.979 | 10/04/10
11/02/10 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 20.88 cash/sh com; plus
USD 36.943 mil/opt | CASHO | Cash Only | MSCC | ACTL | Microsemi Corp | Actel Corp | Microsemi Corp | Actel Corp | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Semiconductors
Applications Software(Business
Other Peripherals | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Semiconductors |
| 04/11/10 | 12/03/10 | Mirant Corp | 4911 | Georgia | RRI Energy Inc | 4911 | Texas | US - RRI Energy Inc (RRI), through its wholly-owned RRI Energy Holdings Inc, acquired the entire share capital of Mirant Corp, an Atlanta-based electric utility holding company, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 1. 623 bil. RRI offered 2.835 common shares per Mirant share. Based on RRI's closing stock price of USD 3.95 on 09 April 2010, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Mirant share was valued at USD 11. 198. Upon completion, the merged entity was to be renamed GenOn Energy. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,623.399 | 04/11/10
08/03/10
10/25/10
12/03/10 | Stock swap acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Federal Energy Commission
approves the transaction
Target and acquiror shareholde
granted approval
Stock swap acquisition is
completed | | | Stock Swap
Merger of Equals | 1 | No | Friendly | 2.835 shs com/sh com | SHARES | Stock Only | RRI | MIR | RRI Energy Inc | Mirant Corp | RRI Energy Inc | Mirant Corp | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 07/22/12 | 12/14/12 | GenOn Energy Inc | 4911 | Texas | NRG Energy Inc | 4911 | New Jersey | US - NRG Energy Inc (NRG), through its Plus Merger Corp wholly owned subsidiary, merged with GenOn Energy Inc (GenOn), a Houston-based provider of electricity services, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 1. 696 bil. NRG offered 0.1216 common shares per GenOn share. Based on NRG's closing stock price of USD 18.05 on 20 July 2012, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each GenOn share was valued at USD 2.195. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,693.556 | 07/22/12
09/21/12
10/25/12
11/09/12
12/14/12
12/14/12 | Definitive stock swap merger
agreement is disclosed
FTC & JD approves transaction
Public Utility Commission of
Texas grants approval
Participant's shareholders
approved the transaction
FERC and NY PSC grant
approval
Stock swap merger is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | 0.1216 sh com/sh com | SHARES | Stock Only | NRG | GEN | NRG Energy Inc | GenOn Energy Inc | NRG Energy Inc | GenOn Energy Inc | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 04/20/11 | 11/28/11 | DPL Inc | 4911 | Ohio | AES Corp | 4911 | Virginia | US - AES Corp (AES) acquired the entire share capital of DPL Inc, a Dayton-based provider of electric and gas utility services, for USD 30 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 4.709 bil, including the assumption of USD 1.2 bil in liabilities. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 4,708.63 | 04/20/11
09/23/11
11/22/11
11/28/11 | Definitive merger agreement is
disclosed
Target Shareholders approve
transaction
Public Utilities Commission of
approves transaction
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 30 cash/com; plus the
assumption of USD 1.2 bil in
liabilities; plus USD 0.689
mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | AES | DPL | AES Corp | DPL Inc | AES Corp | DPL Inc | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 08/10/12 | 02/28/13 | eDiets.com Inc | 7299 | Florida | As Seen On TV Inc | 7812 | Florida | US - As Seen On TV Inc acquired eDiets.com Inc, a Fort Lauderdale-based provider of online diet, nutrition, fitness, and motivation information services, in an all-stock transaction valued at an estimated USD 13 mil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 13.00 | 08/10/12
11/05/12
03/01/13 | Signed Letter of Intent {LoI}
acquire is disclosed
Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | An estimated USD 13 mil/sh
com | UNKNOWN | Unknown | ASTV | DIETD | As Seen On TV Inc | eDiets.com Inc | As Seen On TV Inc | eDiets.com Inc | Personal Services | Internet Services & Software
Other Computer Related Svcs | Motion Picture Production and Distribution | Internet Services & Software |
| 09/16/10 | 02/22/11 | Occam Networks Inc | 3669 | California | Calix Inc | 4899 | California | US - Calix Inc definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Occam Networks Inc (Occam), a Santa Barbara-based manufacturer of broadband access products, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 186.933 mil. Calix offered USD 3.834 in cash and 0.293 common shares for every Occam share. Based on Calix's closing stock price of USD 13.3 on 15 September 2010, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Occam share was valued at USD 7.724. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 186.933 | 09/16/10
11/18/10
02/22/11 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Justice Dept and Federal Trade
Commission grant approval
Acquisition is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 3.834 cash plus 0.293 sh
com/sh com; USD 24.282 mil/
opt | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | CALX | OCNW | Calix Inc | Occam Networks Inc | Calix Inc | Occam Networks Inc | Communications Equipment | Telephone Interconnect Equip
Other Telecommunications Equip | Telecommunications | Applications Software(Business
Other Telecommunications Equip |
| 04/30/12 | 10/05/12 | Sunoco Inc | 2911 | Pennsylvania | Energy Transfer Partners LP | 4922 | Texas | US - Energy Transfer Partners LP (Energy Transfer), through its wholly-owned unit Sam Acquisition Corp, merged with Sunoco Inc (Sunoco), a Philadelphia-based manufacturer and wholesaler of petroleum products, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 5.261 bil. Energy Transfer offered a choice of USD 50 in cash or 1.0490 common units or a combination of USD 25 in cash per share and 0.5245 common unit, subject to proration whereby 50% of the consideration was to be paid in units and the remaining 50% in cash. Based on Energy Transfer's closing stock price of USD 47.92 on 27 April 2012, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Sunoco share was valued at USD 50. 268. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 5,260.675 | 04/30/12
10/04/12
10/05/12 | Definitive stock swap merger
agreement is disclosed
Sunoco Inc shareholders grant
approval
Stock swap merger agreement
is completed | | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | A choice of 1.0490 units com
or USD 50 cash or a
combination of USD 25 cash
plus 0.5245 units com/com,
subject to proration whereby
50% of the consideration was
to be paid in units and 50%
in cash; plus USD 2.424 mil/
option | CHOICECS | Choice between Cash or Stock or Combination of Both | ETP | SUN | Energy Transfer Partners LP | Sunoco Inc | Energy Transfer Partners LP | Sunoco Inc | Oil and Gas; Petroleum Refining | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 07/23/12 | 10/01/12 | RailAmerica Inc | 4011 | Florida | Genesee & Wyoming Inc | 4011 | Connecticut | US - Genesee & Wyoming Inc acquired the entire share capital of RailAmerica Inc, a Jacksonville-based provider of short line and regional freight railroad services, for USD 27.5 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 1.386 bil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,386.338 | 07/23/12
10/01/12 | Acquisition agreement is
disclosed
Acquisition is completed
| | | Financial Acquiror | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 27.5 cash/sh com | CASHO | Cash Only | GWR | RA | Genesee & Wyoming Inc | RR Acquisition Holdings | Genesee & Wyoming Inc | Fortress Investment Group LLC | Transportation and Shipping (except air) | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Transportation and Shipping (except air) | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 06/30/09 | 10/14/09 | Cell Genesys Inc | 8071 | California | BioSante Pharmaceuticals Inc | 2836 | Illinois | US - BioSante Pharmaceuticals Inc (BioSante) merged with Cell Genesys Inc (Cell Genesys), a San Francisco- based manufacturer of manufactures biotechnology products, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 34. 51 mil. BioSante offered a sweetened 0.1828 common shares per Cell Genesys share. Based on BioSante's closing stock price of USD 2 on 22 September 2009, the last full trading priori to the date on which the terms were amended, each Cell Genesys share was valued at USD 0.393. Upon completion, BioSante common shareholders were to own a 60. 4% interest and Cell Genesys common shareholders were to own a 39.6% stake on the merged entity. Originally, BioSante offered 0.1615 common shares per Cell Genesys share. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 34.51 | 06/30/09
09/23/09
10/14/09 | Definitive merger agreement
is disclosed
Terms are sweetened
Merger is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | A sweetened 0.1828 shs com/sh
com plus USD 0.001 mil/
options; originally 0.1615
shs com/sh com; plus USD 0.
001 mil/options | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | BPAX | CEGE | BioSante Pharmaceuticals Inc | Cell Genesys Inc | BioSante Pharmaceuticals Inc | Cell Genesys Inc | Health Services | Research & Development Firm
Other Biotechnology | Drugs | General Pharmaceuticals
Medicinal Chemicals
Vaccines/Specialty Drugs
Other Biotechnology
Research & Development Firm |
| 07/26/11 | 02/13/12 | S1 Corp | 7372 | Georgia | ACI Worldwide Inc | 7372 | Florida | US - ACI Worldwide Inc (ACI) acquired the entire share capital of S1 Corp, a Nocross- based developer of financial software solutions, for a sweetened USD 534.277. ACI offered a sweetened USD 6.2 in cash and 0.1064 share per S1 share. Based on S1's closing stock price of USD 35. 7 on 25 July 2011, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, the share portion of the price per share was valued at USD 3.798. Originally, ACI offered a choice of USD 9.5 in cash or common shares per S1 share, subject to proration whereby 40% of the aggregate consideration was to be paid in common stock and the remaining 60% in cash. On completion, ACI and S1 shareholders received 85% and 15% of the merged entity respectively. Previously, S1 withdrew its definitive agreement to merge with Fundtech Ltd | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 555.675 | 06/27/11
07/26/11
08/01/11
08/25/11
08/30/11
09/15/11
09/28/11
10/03/11
11/30/11
12/28/11
01/24/12
02/13/12 | Definitive merger agreement
is disclosed
Plans to launch a challenging
offer to acquire are disclosed
Target board rejected offer
Terms are sweetened
Challenging offer is launched
Definitive merger agreement
is withdrawn
Offer period is extended until
31/Dec/2011
S1 accepts hostile offer
Offer period is extended until
29/Dec/2011
Offer period is extended until
30/Jan/2012
Offer period is extended until
10/FEB/2012; 41.3% tendered
Acquisition is completed
| | No | Tender Offer
Unsolicited Deal | 1 | Yes | Unsolic. | A sweetened USD 6.2 in cash
plus 0.1064 shs com/sh com;
plus USD21.372 mil/options;
Originally, a choice of USD 9.
5 in cash or shs com/sh com;
subject to proration whereby
40% of the aggregate
consideration was to be paid
in common stock and the
remaining 60% in cash plus
USD 18.43 mil/options | CHOICECS | Choice between Cash or Stock or Combination of Both | ACIW | SONE | ACI Worldwide Inc | S1 Corp | ACI Worldwide Inc | S1 Corp | Prepackaged Software | Other Software (inq. Games)
Applications Software(Business
Programming Services
Internet Services & Software
Data Processing Services | Prepackaged Software | Other Software (inq. Games)
Internet Services & Software |
| 05/02/12 | 06/15/12 | Charming Shoppes Inc | 5621 | Pennsylvania | Ascena Retail Group Inc | 5621 | New York | US - Ascena Retail Group Inc (Ascena) acquired the entire share capital of Charming Shoppes Inc (Charming), a Bensalem-based owner and operator of women's specialty apparel stores, for USD 7.35 cash per share, or a total value of USD 880.378 mil. Earlier, Ascena completed its tender offer for Charming by accepting 95.743 mil shares, or 82.09% of Charming's common shares outstanding . The offer was conditioned upon at least 80% of Charming's shares being tendered. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 880.378 | 05/02/12
05/15/12
06/13/12
06/15/12 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Tender offer is launched
Tender offer is completed;
95.743 mil shares accepted
Acquisition is completed
| | | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 7.35 cash/sh com; plus
USD 23.147 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | ASNA | CHRS | Ascena Retail Group Inc | Charming Shoppes Inc | Ascena Retail Group Inc | Charming Shoppes Inc | Retail Trade-General Merchandise and Apparel | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Retail Trade-General Merchandise and Apparel | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 08/27/12 | 11/20/12 | Dollar Thrifty Automotive Grp | 7514 | Oklahoma | Hertz Global Holdings Inc | 7514 | New Jersey | US - Hertz Global Holdings Inc (Hertz) acquired the entire share capital of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc (Dollar Thrifty), a Tulsa-based provider of passenger car rental services, for USD 87.5 in cash per share or a total value of USD 2.568 bil. Earlier, Hertz completed its tender offer for Dollar Thrifty, by accepting 99.6% of Dollar Thrifty's common shares outstanding. The offer was conditioned upon at least a majority of Hertz's common shares being tendered. On completion, Dollar Thrifty common shares was delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 2,568.122 | 08/24/12
09/10/12
10/05/12
10/18/12
11/15/12
11/16/12
11/20/12 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Tender offer is launched
Tender offer is extended to
October 22
Tender offer is extended to
November 16
US Antitrust regulators approv
transaction
Tender offer is completed;
27.956 mil shares accepted
Acquisition is completed
| | No | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger
Financial Acquiror | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 87.5 cash/sh com; plus
USD 129.764 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | HTZ | DTG | Hertz Global Holdings Inc | Dollar Thrifty Automotive Grp | Hertz Global Holdings Inc | Dollar Thrifty Automotive Grp | Repair Services | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Repair Services | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 06/16/11 | 07/26/11 | MediaMind Technologies Inc | 7389 | New York | DG FastChannel Inc | 7319 | Texas | US - DG FastChannel Inc (DG) acquired the entire share capital of MediaMind Technologies Inc (MediaMind), a New York-based provider of online campaign management solutions services, for USD 22 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 497.862 mil. Earlier, DG completed its tender offer for MediaMind by accepting 18.169 mil shares, or 95.51% of MediaMind's common shares outstanding. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 497.862 | 06/16/11
06/28/11
07/25/11
07/26/11 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Tender offer is launched;
HSR grants approval
Tender offer is completed:
18.169 mil shares accepted
Acquisition is completed
| | | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 22 cash/sh com; plus USD
79.374 mil/opt | CASHO | Cash Only | DGIT | MDMD | DG FastChannel Inc | MediaMind Technologies Inc | DG FastChannel Inc | MediaMind Technologies Inc | Business Services | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Advertising Services | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 11/05/09 | 01/28/10 | i2 Technologies Inc | 7372 | Texas | JDA Software Group Inc | 7372 | Arizona | US - JDA Software Group Inc (JDA) definitively acquired the entire share capital of i2 Technologies Inc (i2), a Dallas-based developer of supply chain management software, for USD 414.883 mil. The consideration was to consist of an estimated USD 12.7 in cash and the issuance of 0.256 JDA shares per i2 share. The shares were valued based on JDA's closing stock price of USD 20.7 on 4 November 2009, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. On completion, i2 became a wholly-owned subsidiary of JDA. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 414.883 | 11/05/09
01/28/10 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Definitive acquisition is
completed | | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | An estimated USD 12.7 cash
plus 0.256 shs com/sh com;
plus USD 11.224 mil/options | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | JDAS | ITWO | JDA Software Group Inc | i2 Technologies Inc | JDA Software Group Inc | i2 Technologies Inc | Prepackaged Software | Applications Software(Business | Prepackaged Software | Internet Services & Software
Other Software (inq. Games)
Applications Software(Business
Programming Services |
| 02/06/12 | 07/02/12 | SureWest Communications Inc | 4813 | California | Consolidated Commun Hldg Inc | 4813 | Illinois | US - Consolidated Communications Holdings acquired the entire share capital of SureWest Communications Inc, a Roseville-based provider of telecommunication services, for USD 23 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 324. 086 mil, subject to a collar agreement. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 324.086 | 02/06/12
06/07/12
06/12/12
07/02/12 | Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
CPUC grants approval
Regulatory authority grants
approval
Acquisition is completed
| | | Collar | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 23 cash/sh com; subject
to a collar agreement whereby
the exchange ratio would
reach a maximum of 1.406 and
a minimum of 1.039 | CASHO | Cash Only | CNSL | SURW | Consolidated Commun Hldg Inc | SureWest Communications Inc | Consolidated Commun Hldg Inc | SureWest Communications Inc | Telecommunications | Telecommunications Equipment
Internet Services & Software | Telecommunications | Internet Services & Software
Communication/Network Software
Telecommunications Equipment |
| 06/21/13 | 10/16/13 | Gilman Ciocia Inc | 7291 | New York | National Holdings Corp | 6211 | New York | US - National Holdings Corp (National) acquired the entire share capital of Gilman Ciocia Inc, a Poughkeepsie-based provider of tax return preparation services, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 12. 36 mil, including the assumption of USD 5.4 mil in liabilities. National offered 24 mil common shares. The shares were valued based on National's closing stock price of USD 0.29 on 20 June 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 12.36 | 06/21/13
10/16/13 | Definitive stock swap acquisit
agreement is disclosed
Stock swap acquisition is
completed | | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | 24 mil shs com plus the
assumption of USD 5.4 mil in
liabilities/com | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | NHLD | GTAX | National Holdings Corp | Gilman Ciocia Inc | National Holdings Corp | Gilman Ciocia Inc | Personal Services | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Investment & Commodity Firms,Dealers,Exchanges | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 01/26/09 | 10/15/09 | Wyeth | 2834 | New Jersey | Pfizer Inc | 2834 | New York | US - Pfizer Inc (Pfizer) acquired the entire share capital of Wyeth (Wyeth), a Madison-based manufacturer and wholesaler of pharmaceuticals, in a transaction valued at USD 67. 286 bil. Pfizer offered USD 33 in cash and 0.985 common share per WY share. Based on Pfizer's closing stock price of USD 17.45 on 23 January 2009, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Wyeth share was valued at USD 17.188. Originally, Pfizer was rumored to be planning to acquire all the outstanding common stock of Wyeth. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 67,285.695 | 01/23/09
01/26/09
04/03/09
07/17/09
07/20/09
09/30/09
10/14/09 | Acquisition plans are rumored
Acquisition agreement is
disclosed
Pfizer receives request for ad
info from FTC
European Commission approves
the transaction
Wyeth shareholders approve
the transaction
ACCC approves the transaction
Federal Trade Commission
grants clearance | | | Rumored Deal | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 33 cash plus 0.985 sh com/
sh com; plus USD 460.694 mil/
options | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | PFE | WYE | Pfizer Inc | Wyeth | Pfizer Inc | Wyeth | Drugs | Genetically Eng. Prod(Human)
Genetically Eng. Prod(Animal)
General Med. Instruments/Supp.
Medical Monitoring Systems
Surgical Instruments/Equipment
Precision/Measuring Test Equip
Vaccines/Specialty Drugs
Over-The-Counter Drugs
General Pharmaceuticals | Drugs | General Pharmaceuticals
Medicinal Chemicals
Other Biotechnology
Over-The-Counter Drugs
Vaccines/Specialty Drugs |
| 05/17/10 | 11/15/10 | Psychiatric Solutions Inc | 8063 | Tennessee | Universal Health Services Inc | 8062 | Pennsylvania | US - Universal Health Services Inc (UHS) acquired the entire share capital of Psychiatric Solutions Inc (PSI), a Franklin-based owner and operator of psychiatric hospitals, for USD 33.75 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 1.965 bil. Originally, on 16 April 2010, PSI is rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. UHS was named as a potential bidder. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,964.937 | 04/16/10
05/17/10
10/05/10
11/15/10 | Search for buyer is rumored
Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Shareholders approve
transaction
Acquisition is completed
| | | Rumored Deal | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 33.75 cash/sh com; plus
USD 35.454 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | UHS | PSYS | Universal Health Services Inc | Psychiatric Solutions Inc | Universal Health Services Inc | Psychiatric Solutions Inc | Health Services | Primary Business not Hi-Tech
Healthcare Services | Health Services | Healthcare Services |
| 12/14/11 | 06/04/12 | Novellus Systems Inc | 3559 | California | Lam Research Corp | 3559 | California | US - Lam Research Corp (Lam) merged with Novellus Systems Inc (Novellus), a San Jose- based manufacturer of advanced process equipment, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 3.088 bil. Lam offered 1.125 common shares per Novellus share. Based on Lam's closing stock price of USD 40.18 on 13 December 2011, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Novellus share was valued at USD 45.203. Concurrently, Lam authorized the repurchase of up to USD 1. 6 bil of its entire share capital. On completion, Lam will own 59% of Novellus. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,088.225 | 12/14/11
03/28/12
06/04/12 | Definitive merger agreement is
disclosed
Acquiror board recommends
offer
Merger is completed
| | No | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | 1.125 shs com/sh com; plus
USD 77.417 mil/options; plus
USD 0.801 mil/senior
convertible notes | SHARES | Stock Only | LRCX | NVLS | Lam Research Corp | Novellus Systems Inc | Lam Research Corp | Novellus Systems Inc | Machinery | Semiconductors | Machinery | Semiconductors |
| 02/11/10 | 02/25/11 | Allegheny Energy Inc | 4911 | Pennsylvania | FirstEnergy Corp | 4911 | Ohio | US - FirstEnergy Corp acquired the entire share capital of Allegheny Energy Inc (Allegheny), a Greensburg- based electric utility company, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 8. 503 bil, including the assumption of an estimated USD 3.8 mil in liabilities. FirstEnergy offered 0.667 common share per First Energy share. Based on FirstEnergy's closing stock price of USD 41. 46 on 10 February 2010, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Allegheny share was valued at USD 27.654. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 8,503.235 | 02/11/10
09/10/10
12/16/10
01/21/11
02/16/11
02/25/11 | Definitive stock swap acquisit
agreement is disclosed
Virginia State Corp Commission
grants approval
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission grants approval
Maryland Public Service
Commission grants approval
Expected effective date is
31/MAR/2011
Stock swap acquisition is
completed | | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | 0.667 sh com/sh com; plus the
assumption of an estimated
USD 3.8 bil in liabilities;
plus USD 13.988 mil/options | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | FE | AYE | FirstEnergy Corp | Allegheny Energy Inc | FirstEnergy Corp | Allegheny Energy Inc | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 07/16/13 | 11/25/13 | SHFL entertainment Inc | 3999 | Nevada | Bally Technologies Inc | 7372 | Nevada | US - Bally Technologies Inc acquired the entire share capital of SHFL entertainment Inc, a Las Vegas-based manufacturer of automatic card shufflers, slot machines, electronic table systems and roulette chip sorters, for USD 23.25 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 1.337 bil, including the assumption of an undisclosed amount in liabilities. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,337.222 | 07/16/13
11/20/13
11/25/13 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Target shareholders grant
approval
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 23.25 cash/sh com,
including the assumption of
an undisclosed amount in
liabilities; plus USD 25.796
mil/option | CASHO | Cash Only | BYI | SHFL | Bally Technologies Inc | SHFL entertainment Inc | Bally Technologies Inc | SHFL entertainment Inc | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Prepackaged Software | Applications Software(Home)
Other Software (inq. Games) |
| 06/16/11 | 03/26/12 | Southern Union Co | 4924 | Texas | Energy Transfer Equity LP | 4922 | Texas | US - Energy Transfer Equity LP (Energy) acquired the entire share capital of Southern Union Co (Southern), a Houston-based gas utility company, for a twice sweetened USD 5.561 bil. Energy offered a twice sweetened choice of USD 44.25 in cash or 1 common unit, per Southern shares, subject to proration whereby 60% of the aggregate consideration was to consist of cash and the common unit component can fluctuate between 40% and 50%. The transaction included a 50% indirect interest in Citrus Corp, which owns the Florida Gas Transmission pipeline system. Previously, Energy offered a sweetened USD 40 in cash or 0.903 common units. Originally, Energy offered 0.77 new series B unit and the assumption of USD 3.7 bil in liabilities. Southern Union would cease to be a publicly traded company and its common stock will stop trading on the NYSE.)Subsequently, The Williams Cos Inc withdrew its plans to launch an unsolicited tender offer to acquire the entire share capital of Southern. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 5,560.758 | 06/16/11
06/22/11
07/05/11
07/14/11
07/18/11
11/21/11
12/09/11
02/29/12
03/09/12
03/26/12
03/26/12 | Definitive stock swap agreemen
is disclosed
Plans to launch an unsolicited
tender offer is disclosed
Terms are sweetened
Terms are sweetened
Terms are sweetened
ISS and Egan Jones recommend
offer
Southern Union Co shareholders
grants approval
Missouri Public Service Commis
approves transaction
General meeting date is on
19/Mar/2012
Stock swap is completed
Plans to launch tender offer a
withdrawn | The Williams Cos Inc | Yes | Stock Swap | 2 | No | Friendly | A choice of twice sweetened
USD 44.25 cash or 1 unit/sh
com; subject to proration
whereby 60% of the aggregate
consideration was to consist
of cash and the common unit
component can fluctuate
between 40% and 50%; plus USD
42.369 mil/options;
previously, USD 40 cash per
share and 0.903 unit/sh com
plus USD 40.996 mil/options;
originally, 0.77 new series B
unit plus assumption of USD 3.
7 bil in liabilities/sh com | CHOICECS | Choice between Cash or Stock or Combination of Both | ETE | SUG | Energy Transfer Equity LP | Southern Union Co | Energy Transfer Equity LP | Southern Union Co | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 05/04/09 | 11/19/09 | Liberty Entertainment Inc | 4841 | Colorado | DirecTV Group Inc | 4841 | California | US - DirecTV Group Inc merged with Liberty Entertainment, an Eagelwood-based provider of cable TV services, and a unit of Liberty Media Corp, for USD 15.243 bil. The consideration consisted of USD 13.273 bil in common stock and the assumption of USD 1.97 bil in liabilities. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 15,243.05 | 05/01/09
11/19/09 | Definitive merger agreement is
disclosed
Merger is completed
| | | Divestiture
Stock Swap
Reverse Morris Trust | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 11.289 bil/sh com A; plus
USD 656.724 mil/sh com B;
plus the assumption of USD 1.
97 bil in liabilities | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | DTV | LMDIA | DirecTV Group Inc | Liberty Media Corp | DirecTV Group Inc | Liberty Media Corp | Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations | Satellite Communications
Programming Services
Networking Systems (LAN,WAN)
Internet Services & Software | Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations | Other Telecommunications Equip
Satellite Communications |
| 05/29/09 | 10/01/09 | CuraGen Corp | 2836 | Connecticut | Celldex Therapeutics Inc | 2835 | Massachusetts | US - Celldex Therapeutics Inc acquired the entire share capital of CuraGen Corp, a Branford-based biopharmaceutical company, in a stock swap transaction, valued at an estimated USD 94. 5 mil, subject to a collar agreement. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 94.50 | 05/29/09
10/01/09 | Definitive stock swap acquisit
agreement is disclosed
Acquisition is completed
| | | Stock Swap
Collar | 1 | No | Friendly | An estimated USD 94.5 mil com/
com subject to a collar
agreement of 32.5% and 58% of
Celldex's outstanding common
stock | SHARES | Stock Only | CLDX | CRGN | Celldex Therapeutics Inc | CuraGen Corp | Celldex Therapeutics Inc | CuraGen Corp | Drugs | Other Biotechnology
Research & Development Firm | Drugs | Other Biotechnology
In-Vitro Diagnostic Products
In-Vivo Diagnostic Products
Research & Development Firm |
| 10/01/10 | 12/08/10 | ITC Deltacom Inc | 4813 | Alabama | EarthLink Inc | 7375 | Georgia | US - Earthlink Inc defintively acquired the entire share capital of ITC Deltacom Inc, a Huntsville- based provider of integrated voice and data telecommunications services, from Welsh Carson Anderson & Stowe Co and Tennenbaum Capital Partners (62%) and other shareholders, for USD 579.54 mil. The consideration consisted of USD 3 in cash per share or a total value USD 250.973 mil and the assumption of USD 325 mil in liabilities. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 579.54 | 10/01/10
12/08/10 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 3 cash/sh ord plus the
assumption of USD 325 mil/
stock plus USD 3.567 mil/
options | CASHO | Cash Only | ELNK | ITCD | EarthLink Inc | ITC Deltacom Inc | EarthLink Inc | ITC Deltacom Inc | Telecommunications | Cellular Communications | Business Services | Communication/Network Software
Internet Services & Software |
| 01/27/12 | 07/02/12 | Solutia Inc | 2899 | Missouri | Eastman Chemical Co | 2821 | Tennessee | US - Eastman Chemical Co (Eastman) acquired the entire share capital of Solutia Inc (Solutia), a St Louis-based manufacturer of chemical based materials, in a transaction valued at USD 3. 423 bil. Eastman offered USD 22 in cash and 0.12 common share per Solutia share. Based on Eastman's closing stock price of USD 47.12 on 26 January 2012, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Solutia share was valued at USD 5.654. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,404.801 | 01/27/12
01/27/12
05/25/12
06/29/12
07/02/12 | Target & acquiror Boards of
Directors approve deal
Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
European Union approves
transaction
Target shareholders approve
transaction
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 22 cash plus 0.12 shs com/
sh com; USD 28.123 mil/
options | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | EMN | SOA | Eastman Chemical Co | Solutia Inc | Eastman Chemical Co | Solutia Inc | Chemicals and Allied Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Chemicals and Allied Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 11/07/13 | 01/02/14 | Santarus Inc | 2834 | California | Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 2834 | North Carolina | US - Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (Salix) acquired the acquire the entire share capital of Santarus Inc (Santarus), a San Diego-based biopharmaceutical company, for USD 32 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 2.677 bil. Earlier, Salix completed its tender offer by accepting 54.559 mil or 90% of Santarus common shares outstanding. On completion, Santarus common shares were delisted in the NASDAQ Global Market. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 2,677.403 | 11/07/13
11/07/13
11/07/13
11/07/13
12/03/13
12/10/13
12/31/13
01/02/14 | Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Pending regulatory approval
Acquiror board grants approval
Target board grants approval
Tender offer launched
Regulatory authority grants
approval
Tender offer is completed
Acquisition is completed
| | | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 32 cash/sh com; plus USD
528.98 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | SLXP | SNTS | Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Santarus Inc | Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Santarus Inc | Drugs | General Pharmaceuticals
Medicinal Chemicals
Vaccines/Specialty Drugs
Other Biotechnology | Drugs | General Pharmaceuticals
Medicinal Chemicals
Vaccines/Specialty Drugs
Other Biotechnology
Medical Monitoring Systems
Surgical Instruments/Equipment |
| 07/20/11 | 12/01/11 | Nalco Holding Co | 4952 | Illinois | Ecolab Inc | 2841 | Minnesota | US - Ecolab Inc merged with Nalco Holding Co (Nalco), a Naperville-based provider of integrated water treatment and process improvement services, chemicals and equipment programs, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 8.112 bil, including the assumption of USD 2.7 bil in liabilities. Ecolab offered a choice of 0.7005 common share or USD 38.8 in cash per Nalco share, subject to proration whereby 70% of the aggregate consideration was comprised of common shares and the remaining 30% in cash. Based on Ecolab's closing stock price of USD 55. 39 on 19 July 2011, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Nalco share was valued at USD 38. 801. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 8,111.839 | 07/20/11
10/28/11
11/09/11
11/30/11
12/01/11
12/01/11 | Definitive merger agreement
is disclosed
Special stockholder meeting
disclosed on 30/NOV/2011
European Union grants
approval
Target shareholders grant
approval
China antitrust authority clea
the transaction
Merger is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | A choice of 0.7005 sh com or
USD 38.8 cash/sh com; subject
to proration whereby 70% of
the aggregate consideration
was to comprise of common
shares and the remaining 30%
in cash; plus the assumption
of USD 2.7 bil in liabilities;
plus USD 27.278 mil/options | CHOICECS | Choice between Cash or Stock or Combination of Both | ECL | NLC | Ecolab Inc | Nalco Holding Co | Ecolab Inc | Nalco Holding Co | Sanitary Services | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Soaps, Cosmetics, and Personal-Care Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 07/23/12 | 01/31/13 | GeoEye Inc | 4899 | Virginia | DigitalGlobe Inc | 4899 | Colorado | US - DigitalGlobe Inc (DigitalGlobe), through its 20/20 Acquisition Sub Inc wholly owned subsidiary, merged with GeoEye Inc, (GeoEye) a Herndon-based provider of geospatial satellite and aerial imagery, location information and image processing products and services, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 466. 601 mil. DigitalGlobe offered a choice of USD 20.27 in cash per share or USD 4.1 in cash and 1.137 common shares, or 1. 425 common shares per GeoEye share, subject to proration whereby the maximum consideration reflects the ratio of 1.137 common shares and USD 4.1 per share in cash. Upon completion the merged entity was to be renamed DigitalGlobe, and DigitalGlobe and GeoEye Inc shareholders were to own 64% and 36% of the merged entity, respectively. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 466.601 | 07/23/12
12/03/12
01/09/13
01/31/13 | Definitive stock swap merger
agreement is disclosed
Acquiror shareholder grants
approval
US Department of Justice
grants approval
Merger is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | A choice of USD 20.27 cash or
USD 4.1 cash plus 1.137 shs
com or 1.425 shs com/sh com;
subject to proration whereby
the maximum consideration
reflects the ratio of 1.137
shs com and USD 4.1 per share
in cash | CHOICECS | Choice between Cash or Stock or Combination of Both | DGI | GEOY | DigitalGlobe Inc | GeoEye Inc | DigitalGlobe Inc | GeoEye Inc | Telecommunications | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Telecommunications | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 04/15/13 | 02/03/14 | Life Technologies Corp | 2836 | California | Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | 3829 | Massachusetts | US - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (Thermo Fisher) acquired the entire share capital of Life Technologies Corp (Life), a Carlsbad-based biotechnology company, for USD 15.501 bil. The consideration consisted of a sweetened USD 76.131 in cash per share or a total value of USD 12.972 bil, and the assumption of USD 2.2 bil in liabilities. Previously, Thermo Fisher offered USD 76 in cash per share, and the assumption of USD 2.2 bil in liabilities. Originally, In January 2013, Life was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. Thermo Fisher, KKR & Co LP, Blackstone Group LP, Bain Capital LLC, TPG Capital LP, Roche Holding AG, Hellman & Friedman LLC, Danaher Corp, Carlyle Group LP and Temasek Holdings were named potential bidders. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 15,501.388 | 01/17/13
01/29/13
01/29/13
03/19/13
03/19/13
04/09/13
04/15/13
08/13/13
08/21/13
12/08/13
02/03/14
02/03/14 | Search for buyer is rumored
Bain Capital LLC and TPG Capit
are named potential bidders.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc,
are named potential bidders.
Roche Holdings AG and Hellman
are named potential bidders.
Danaher Corp and Temasek Holdi
are named potential bidders.
Carlyle Group LP is named as a
potential bidder.
Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
General meeting date is on
21/Aug/2013
Target shareholders approve
transaction
European Commission grants
approval
Terms are sweetened
Acquisition is completed
| | | Rumored Deal | 1 | No | Friendly | A sweetened USD 76.131 cash/
sh com plus the assumption of
USD 2.2 bil in liabilities/
shs com; plus USD 329.657 mil/
options; Originally, USD 76
cash/sh com plus the
assumption of USD 2.2 bil in
liabilities/shs com; plus USD
328.504 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | TMO | IVGN | Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | Life Technologies Corp | Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | Life Technologies Corp | Drugs | In-Vitro Diagnostic Products
Other Biotechnology
Research & Development Firm | Measuring, Medical, Photo Equipment; Clocks | Lab Equipment
Process Control Systems
Precision/Measuring Test Equip |
| 04/30/12 | 08/01/12 | Gen-Probe Inc | 3841 | California | Hologic Inc | 3841 | Massachusetts | US - Hologic Inc acquired the entire share capital of Gen- Probe Inc (Gen-Probe), a San Diego-based manufacturer and wholesaler of diagnostic instruments, for USD 82.75 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 3.919 bil. Originally, in May 2011, Gen- Probe was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company, via auction. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, Novartis AG and Life Technologies Corp were named potential bidders. On completion, Gen-Probe was delisted in Nasdaq. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,918.852 | 05/18/11
07/19/11
04/30/12
06/18/12
07/11/12
07/17/12
07/31/12
08/01/12 | Search for buyer is rumored
Novartis AG was rumored to
dropped its bid
Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Hart-Scott-Rodino antitrust
grants approval
Date expected effective is on
1/Aug/2012
Federal Cartel Office grants
approval
Target shareholders grants
approval
Acquisition is completed
| | | Auction
Rumored Deal | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 82.75 cash/sh com; plus
USD 176.14 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | HOLX | GPRO | Hologic Inc | Gen-Probe Inc | Hologic Inc | Gen-Probe Inc | Measuring, Medical, Photo Equipment; Clocks | Medical Monitoring Systems
Surgical Instruments/Equipment | Measuring, Medical, Photo Equipment; Clocks | Surgical Instruments/Equipment
Medical Imaging Systems
Medical Monitoring Systems |
| 04/19/10 | 08/12/10 | Cornell Cos Inc | 8744 | Texas | The GEO Group Inc | 8744 | Florida | US - GEO Group Inc merged with Cornell Cos Inc, a Houston-based owner and operator of correctional facilities, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 672. 902 mil, including the assumption of liabilies. GEO offered a choice of 1.3 common shares per Cornell share or cash. Based on GEO's closing stock price of USD 19. 16 on 16 April 2010, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Cornell share was valued at USD 24. 908. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 672.902 | 04/19/10
06/01/10
08/12/10 | Definitive merger agreement
is disclosed
FTC & JD approves the
transaction
Merger is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | A choice of 1.3 shs com/sh
com or cash | CHOICECS | Choice between Cash or Stock or Combination of Both | GEO | CRN | The GEO Group Inc | Cornell Cos Inc | The GEO Group Inc | Cornell Cos Inc | Business Services | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Business Services | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 04/04/12 | 06/01/12 | DDi Corp | 3672 | California | Viasystems Group Inc | 3672 | Missouri | US - Viasystems Group Inc, a majority-owned unit of HM Capital Partners LLC, acquired the entire share capital of DDi Corp, an Anaheim-based manufacturer of printed circuit boards, for USD 13 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 266.193 mil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 266.193 | 04/04/12
05/24/12
06/01/12 | Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Target shareholders grant
approval
Acquisition is completed
| | | Financial Acquiror | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 13 cash/sh com | CASHO | Cash Only | VIAS | DDIC | HM Capital Partners LLC | DDi Corp | HM Capital Partners LLC | DDi Corp | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Printed Circuit Boards
Other Electronics
Other Telecommunications Equip
Defense Related | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Printed Circuit Boards
Semiconductors
Other Electronics |
| 05/16/11 | 07/28/11 | Integral Systems Inc | 7373 | Maryland | Kratos Defense & Security | 4899 | California | US - Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc (Kratos), through its wholly- owned subsidiary, acquired Integral Systems Inc (Integral), a Columbia-based provider of satellite ground systems software services, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 224.889 mil. Kratos offered USD 5 in cash per share and 0.588 common share per Integral share. Based on Kratos' closing stock price of USD 13.01 on 11 May 2011, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Integral share was valued at USD 12.65. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 224.889 | 05/16/11
07/27/11 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Acquisition is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 5 cash plus 0.588/sh com | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | KTOS | ISYS | Kratos Defense & Security | Integral Systems Inc | Kratos Defense & Security | Integral Systems Inc | Business Services | Mainframes & Super Computers
Database Software/Programming
Satellite Communications
Defense Related | Telecommunications | Other Computer Systems
Defense Related |
| 09/27/12 | 03/18/13 | Sealy Corp | 2515 | North Carolina | Tempur-Pedic International Inc | 2515 | Kentucky | US - Tempur-Pedic International Inc acquired the entire share capital of Sealy Corp, a Trinity-based manufacturer and wholesaler of mattresses and foundation, for USD 2.2 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 1.3 bil, including the assumption of USD 1.07 bil in liabilities. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,300.00 | 09/27/12
11/30/12
02/25/13
03/08/13
03/18/13 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Hart-Scott-Rodino clears
transaction
Expected effective date is on
31/Mar/2013
FTC grants approval
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 2.2 cash/sh com; plus the
assumption of USD 1.07 bil in
liabilities | CASHO | Cash Only | TPX | ZZ | Tempur-Pedic International Inc | Sealy Corp | Tempur-Pedic International Inc | Sealy Corp | Wood Products, Furniture, and Fixtures | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Wood Products, Furniture, and Fixtures | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 02/23/09 | 04/02/09 | Emageon Inc | 7376 | Alabama | AMICAS Inc | 7376 | Massachusetts | US - AMICAS Inc (Amicas) acquired all the outstanding common stock of Emageon Inc (Emageon), a Birmingham-based provider of information and technology services, for $1. 82 in cash per share, or a total value of $39.038 mil. The offer was conditioned upon majority of EI's shares being tendered. The transaction had been subject to customary closing conditions. On completion, Emageon became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amicas. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 39.038 | 02/23/09
03/05/09
04/02/09 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Tender offer is launched
Acquisition is completed
| | | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger | 1 | No | Friendly | $1.82 cash/sh com | CASHO | Cash Only | AMCS | EMAG | AMICAS Inc | Emageon Inc | AMICAS Inc | Emageon Inc | Business Services | Other Computer Related Svcs
Other Software (inq. Games)
Computer Consulting Services
Data Processing Services | Business Services | Other Computer Related Svcs
Other Software (inq. Games)
Computer Consulting Services
Data Processing Services |
| 03/26/12 | 07/23/12 | Opnext Inc | 3674 | California | Oclaro Inc | 3674 | California | US - Oclaro Inc (OC) merged with Opnext Inc (OP), a Fremont-based manufacturer of fiber optic cables, and a joint venture between Hitachi Ltd and Clarity Group, a joint venture between Marubeni Corp and Clarity Partners LP, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 171. 813 mil. OC offered 0.42 common shares per OP share. Based on OC's closing stock price of USD 4.53 on 23 March 2012, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each OP share was valued at USD 1.903. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 171.813 | 03/26/12
04/25/12
07/17/12
07/23/12
12/10/12 | Definitive stock swap merger
agreement is disclosed
Hart-Scott-Rodino grants
approval
Target shareholders grant
approval
Merger is completed
Superior Court of California
grants preliminary approval | | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | 0.42 sh com/sh com | SHARES | Stock Only | OCLR | OPXT | Oclaro Inc | Hitachi Ltd | Oclaro Inc | Hitachi Ltd | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Primary Business not Hi-Tech
Semiconductors | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Superconductors |
| 08/13/12 | 02/04/13 | Comverse Technology Inc | 3661 | New York | Verint Systems Inc | 7373 | New York | US - Verint Systems Inc (Verint), a majority-owned unit of Comverse Technology Inc (Comverse), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, acquired the entire share capital of Comverse, a New York-based provider of communication system services, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 805.725 mil. Verint offered 27.5 mil new common shares and USD 25 mil in Verint common shares. The shares were valued based on Verint's closing stock price of USD 28.39 on 10 August 2012, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. The transaction was conditioned upon the consummation of Comverse's spin-off of its Comverse Inc unit. On completion, Comverse shares were delisted from the NASDAQ Stock Exchange. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 805.725 | 08/13/12
01/04/13
02/04/13 | Definitive stock swap acquisit
agreement is disclosed
General meeting date is on
4/Feb/2013
Stock swap acquisition is
completed | | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | 27.5 mil new shs com/com | SHARES | Stock Only | VRNT | CMVTPK | Verint Systems Inc | Comverse Technology Inc | Verint Systems Inc | Comverse Technology Inc | Communications Equipment | Telephone Interconnect Equip
Other Telecommunications Equip
Other Software (inq. Games)
Communication/Network Software
Internet Services & Software | Business Services | Data Commun(Exclude networking
Networking Systems (LAN,WAN)
Other Software (inq. Games)
Communication/Network Software
Applications Software(Business |
| 12/07/10 | 12/09/11 | Nicor Inc | 4924 | Illinois | AGL Resources Inc | 4922 | Georgia | US - AGL Resources Inc (AGL) merged with Nicor Inc (Nicor), a Naperville-based natural gas utility company, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 2.382 bil. AGL offered USD 21.2 in cash and 0.8382 common shares per Nicor share. Based on AGLs closing stock price of USD 37.13 on 06 December 2010, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Nicor share was valued at USD 52. 322. Upon completion, AGL will own 67% and Nicor will own 33% of the combined company. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 2,382.462 | 12/07/10
06/14/11
12/07/11
12/09/11 | Definitive merger agreement is
disclosed
Target and Acquiror shareholde
grants approval
Illinois Commerce Commission
grants approval
Merger is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 21.2 cash plus 0.8382 shs
com/sh com | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | AGL | GAS | AGL Resources Inc | Nicor Inc | AGL Resources Inc | Nicor Inc | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 07/22/13 | 11/19/13 | Nash Finch Co | 5141 | Minnesota | Spartan Stores Inc | 5411 | Michigan | US - Spartan Stores Inc (Spartan) acquired the entire share capital of Nash Finch Co (Nash Finch), a Minneapolis-based wholesaler and retailer of supermarket food products, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 317.633 mil. Spartan offered 1.2 common shares for each Nash Finch share held. Based on Spartan's closing stock price of USD 21.2 in 19 July 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Nash Finch share was valued at USD 25.44. On completion, the merged entity was renamed SpartanNash Co. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 317.633 | 07/22/13
09/03/13
10/15/13
10/15/13
10/15/13
10/15/13
11/19/13 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Federal Trade Commission
approval expired
Target board grants approval
Offer Recommended
General meeting date is on
18/Nov/13
Acquiror board grants approval
Stock swap acquisition is
completed | | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | 1.2 shs com/sh com; plus USD
4.326 mil/options | SHARES | Stock Only | SPTN | NAFC | Spartan Stores Inc | Nash Finch Co | Spartan Stores Inc | Nash Finch Co | Wholesale Trade-Nondurable Goods | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Retail Trade-Food Stores | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 10/18/10 | 04/10/12 | NSTAR Inc | 4911 | Massachusetts | Northeast Utilities | 4911 | Connecticut | US - Northeast Utilities (Northeast) acquired the entire share capital of NSTAR Inc (NSTAR), a Boston-based electric and natural gas utility company, in a stock swap merger of equals transaction valued at USD 4. 198 bil. Northeast offered 1. 312 common shares per NSTAR common shares. Based on Northeast's closing stock price of USD 30.7 on 15 October 2010, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each NSTAR share was valued at USD 40. 278. On completion, the merger entity was named Northeast, and NSTAR was delisted in NYSE. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 4,198.444 | 10/18/10
10/17/11
04/04/12
04/10/12 | Definitive merger agreement is
disclosed
Expected effective date is mov
Department of Public Utilities
grants approval
Stock swap acquisition is
completed | | | Stock Swap
Merger of Equals | 1 | No | Friendly | 1.312 sh com/sh com; plus USD
26.136 mil/options | SHARES | Stock Only | NU | NST | Northeast Utilities | NSTAR Inc | Northeast Utilities | NSTAR Inc | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 01/27/09 | 04/27/09 | Avanex Corp | 3674 | California | Bookham Inc | 3674 | California | US - Bookham Inc (Bookham) merged with Avanex Corp (Avanex), a manufacturer and wholesaler of fiber optic products, in a stock swap transaction valued at $33.663 mil. BI offered 5.426 common shares per AC share. Based on BI's closing stock price of $0.4 on January 26, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each AC share was valued at $2.17. The transaction had been subject to customary closing conditions and shareholder approval. On completion, the merged entity was renamed Oclaro Inc. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 33.663 | 01/27/09
04/27/09 | Definitive merger agreement is
disclosed
Merger is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | 5.426 shs com/sh com | SHARES | Stock Only | BKHM | AVNX | Bookham Inc | Avanex Corp | Bookham Inc | Avanex Corp | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Semiconductors
Other Electronics | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Superconductors |
| 11/26/13 | 06/18/14 | Jos A Bank Clothiers Inc | 5611 | Maryland | The Men's Wearhouse Inc | 5611 | Texas | US - The Men's Wearhouse Inc (Men's Wearhouse) acquired the entire share capital of Jos A Bank Clothiers Inc (Jos) , a Hamstead-based owner and operator of men's clothing store, for a thrice sweetened USD 65 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 1.819 bil, via a tender offer. Earlier, Men's Wearhouse completed its tender offer for Jos, by accepting 23.611 mil shares, or 84.359% of Jos common shares outstanding. The offer was conditioned upon at least a majority of Jos shares being tendered. Additionally, Mens Wearhouse offered a twice sweetened USD 63.5 in cash per share. Previously, Men's Wearhouse offered a sweetened USD 57.5 per share. Originally, Men's Wearhouse offered USD 55 in cash per share. Previously, Jos withdrew its unsolicited plans to acquire the entire share capital of Men's Wearhouse. On completion, Jos common shares were delisted in the NASDAQ Global Market. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,819.245 | 11/26/13
12/23/13
01/06/14
01/06/14
01/17/14
02/24/14
02/24/14
02/27/14
03/11/14
03/11/14
03/11/14
03/11/14
03/20/14
04/10/14
04/24/14
05/08/14
05/26/14
05/30/14
06/06/14
06/10/14
06/17/14
06/18/14 | Plans to launch unsolicited
tender offer are disclosed
Target board rejects offer
Terms are sweetened
Hostile tender offer is launch
Target board rejects offer
Tender offer is extended to
12/MAR/2014
Terms are sweetend
Target board rejects offer
Pending regulatory approval
Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Target board grants approval
Acquiror board grants approval
Tender offer is extended to
09/APR/2014
Tender offer is extended to
23/APR/2014
Tender offer is extended to
7/May/2014
Tender offer is extended to
21/MAY/2014
Tender offer is extended to
5/JUNE/2014
Federal Trade Commission
grants approval
Tender offer is extended to
19/JUN/2014
Tender offer expiration date i
updated to 17/JUN/2014
Tender offer expired; 23.611 m
shares tendered (84.359%)
Acquisition is completed
| | No | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger
Unsolicited Deal | 1 | Yes | Friendly | A thrice sweetened USD 65
cash/sh com; subsequently, a
ttwice sweetened USD 63.5
cash/sh com; Previously, a
sweetened USD 57.5 cash/sh
com; Originally USD 55 cash/
sh com | CASHO | Cash Only | MW | JOSB | The Men's Wearhouse Inc | Jos A Bank Clothiers Inc | The Men's Wearhouse Inc | Jos A Bank Clothiers Inc | Retail Trade-General Merchandise and Apparel | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Retail Trade-General Merchandise and Apparel | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 06/24/13 | 10/01/13 | Vanguard Health Systems Inc | 8062 | Tennessee | Tenet Healthcare Corp | 8062 | Texas | US - Tenet Healthcare Corp acquired the entire share capital of Vanguard Health Systems Inc, a Nashville- based owner and operator of hospitals and healthcare facilities, for USD 4.204 bil. The consideration was to consist of USD 21 in cash per share or a total value of 1. 635 bil and the assumption of USD 2.5 bil in liabilities. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 4,231.193 | 06/24/13
10/01/13 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 21 cash/sh com plus the
assumption of USD 2.5 bil in
liabilities; plus USD 69.146
mil/option | CASHO | Cash Only | THC | VHS | Tenet Healthcare Corp | Vanguard Health Systems Inc | Tenet Healthcare Corp | Vanguard Health Systems Inc | Health Services | Healthcare Services | Health Services | Healthcare Services |
| 04/18/12 | 07/02/12 | Catalyst Health Solutions Inc | 6324 | Maryland | SXC Health Solutions Corp | 7372 | Illinois | US - SXC Health Solutions Corp (SXC Health) acquired the entire share capital of Catalyst Health Solutions Inc (Catalyst), a Rockville-based provider of pharmacy benefit management services, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 4.086 bil. SXC Health offered USD 28 in cash and 0. 6606 common shares per Catalyst share. Based on SXC Health's closing stock price of USD 80.337 on 17 April 2012, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Catalyst share was valued at USD 80.337. On completion, Catalyst owned 35% in SXC Health. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 4,086.487 | 04/18/12
07/02/12
07/02/12 | Definitive stock swap acquisit
is disclosed
Target shareholders approve
transaction
Stock swap acquisition is
completed | | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 28 cash plus 0.6606 sh
com/sh com; plus USD 13.085
mil shs com/options | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | SXCI | CHSI | SXC Health Solutions Corp | Catalyst Health Solutions Inc | SXC Health Solutions Corp | Catalyst Health Solutions Inc | Insurance | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Prepackaged Software | Other Software (inq. Games)
Computer Consulting Services
Data Processing Services
Other Computer Related Svcs |
| 07/02/09 | 09/30/09 | FCStone Group Inc | 8748 | Iowa | International Assets Hldg | 6289 | New York | US - International Assets Holding Corp (International) acquired the entire share capital of FCStone Group Inc (FCStone), a Kansas City- based provider of risk management consulting and trade execution services, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 129.688 mil. International offered 0.295 shares per FCStone share. Based on Internationals closing stock price of USD 15. 74 on 01 July 2009, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each FCStone share was valued at USD 4.643. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 129.688 | 07/02/09
08/12/09
09/25/09
09/30/09 | Stock swap acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Antitrust approval is granted
FCSTone shareholders
approves the transaction
Acquisition is completed
| | | Stock Swap
Merger of Equals | 1 | No | Friendly | 0.295 sh com/sh com | SHARES | Stock Only | IAAC | FCSX | International Assets Hldg | FCStone Group Inc | International Assets Hldg | FCStone Group Inc | Business Services | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Investment & Commodity Firms,Dealers,Exchanges | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 06/02/10 | 10/08/10 | DivX Inc | 7372 | California | Sonic Solutions | 7372 | California | US - Sonic Solutions LLC (Sonic), acquired the entire share capital of DivX Inc (DivX), a San Diego-based developer of Internet-based video content software, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 323.323 mil. Sonic offered USD 3.75 in cash and 0.514 common share per DivX share. Based on Sonic's closing stock price of USD 9. 831 on 1 June 2010, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each DivX share was valued at USD 9.831. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 323.323 | 06/02/10
10/08/10 | Definitive stock swap acquisit
agreement is disclosed
Stock swap acquisition is
completed | | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 3.75 cash plus 0.514 shs
com/sh com | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | SNIC | DIVX | Sonic Solutions | DivX Inc | Sonic Solutions | DivX Inc | Prepackaged Software | Communication/Network Software
Internet Services & Software | Prepackaged Software | Internet Services & Software
Communication/Network Software |
| 02/05/13 | 06/07/13 | Virgin Media Inc | 4813 | New York | Liberty Global Inc | 4841 | Colorado | US - Liberty Global Inc (Liberty) acquired the entire share capital of Virgin Media Inc (Virgin), a New York- based provider of wireless telecommunication services, for USD 16.381 bil, in a stock swap transaction. Liberty offered USD 17.5 in cash per share, 0.2582 Liberty Series A common shares and 0.1928 Liberty Series C common shares for each Virgin share. The shares were valued based on Liberty's common A closing stock price of USD 69.46 and Liberty's common C closing stock price of USD 64.5 on 4 February 2012, the last trading day prior to the suspension of trading. This transaction is structured as a tax inversion. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 16,381.387 | 02/05/13
04/15/13
05/23/13
06/04/13
06/07/13 | Merger agreement is
disclosed
European Union grants
approval
Expected effective is on
10 June 2013
Expected effective is on
07 June 2013
Stock swap acquisition is
completed | | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 17.5 cash/shs com plus 0.
2582/sh com A plus 0.1928/sh
com C; plus USD 344.879 mil/
option | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | LBTYA | VMED | Liberty Global Inc | Virgin Media Inc | Liberty Global Inc | Virgin Media Inc | Telecommunications | Cellular Communications
Satellite Communications | Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations | Telecommunications Equipment
Satellite Communications
Internet Services & Software
Networking Systems (LAN,WAN) |
| 10/10/11 | 02/07/12 | Complete Production Svcs Inc | 1389 | Texas | Superior Energy Services Inc | 1389 | Texas | US - Superior Energy Services Inc (Superior) acquired the entire share capital of Complete Production Services Inc (Complete), a Houston- based provider of oil and gas field services, for USD 2.672 bil. Superior offered USD 7 in cash and 0.945 common share per Complete share. Based on Superior's closing stock price of USD 27.41 on 7 October 2011, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Complete share was valued at USD 32. 902. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 2,672.302 | 10/10/11
12/08/11
02/07/12 | Definitive stock swap acquisit
agreement is disclosed
Expected effective date is
31/JAN/2012
Stock swap acquisition is
completed | | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 7 cash plus 0.945 new shs
com/sh com; plus USD 63.557
mil/options | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | SPN | CPX | Superior Energy Services Inc | Complete Production Svcs Inc | Superior Energy Services Inc | Complete Production Svcs Inc | Oil and Gas; Petroleum Refining | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Oil and Gas; Petroleum Refining | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 04/25/12 | 08/01/12 | GeoResources Inc | 1311 | Texas | Halcon Resources Corp | 1311 | Texas | US - Halcon Resources Corp (Halcon), through an undisclosed wholly-owned subsidiary, acquired the entire share capital of GeoResources Inc, a Houston- based oil and gas exploration and production company, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 1.049 bil. Halcon offered USD 20 in cash and 1. 932 common shares per GeoResources share. Based on Halcon's closing stock price of USD 10.68 on 23 April 2012, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each GeoResources share was valued at USD 40.634. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,048.895 | 04/25/12
07/31/12
08/01/12 | Stock swap definitive acquisit
agreement is disclosed
Acquiror and Target shareholde
grants approval
Stock swap acquisition is
completed | | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 20 cash plus 1.932 shs
com/sh com; plus USD 7.623
mil/options | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | HK | GEOI | Halcon Resources Corp | GeoResources Inc | Halcon Resources Corp | GeoResources Inc | Oil and Gas; Petroleum Refining | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Oil and Gas; Petroleum Refining | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 07/21/11 | 04/02/12 | Medco Health Solutions Inc | 8099 | New Jersey | Express Scripts Inc | 5122 | Missouri | US - Express Scripts Inc (Express) merged with Medco Health Solutions Inc (Medco), a Franklin Lakes-based wholesaler and retailer of pharmaceuticals, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 29.37 bil. Express offered USD 28.8 in cash per share and 0.81 common shares per Medco share. Based on Express' closing stock price of USD 52.54 on 20 July 2011, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Medco share was valued at USD 71.357. On completion, the new company was named Express Scripts Holding Co (Express Scripts) and Express and Medco owned 59% and 41% in Express Scripts, respectively. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 29,370.067 | 07/21/11
11/08/11
11/28/11
12/21/11
03/28/12
04/02/12 | Definitive merger agreement is
disclosed
Amendment of termination fee
to USD 650 mill
Pennsylvania Pharmacy Council
rejects transaction
Target shareholders approved
the transaction
Expected effective date moved
to 02/APR/2012
Merger is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 28.8 cash plus 0.81 shs
com/sh com; plus USD 841.427
mil/options | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | ESRX | MHS | Express Scripts Inc | Medco Health Solutions Inc | Express Scripts Inc | Medco Health Solutions Inc | Health Services | Internet Services & Software | Wholesale Trade-Nondurable Goods | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 11/02/09 | 03/12/10 | The Black & Decker Corp | 3546 | Maryland | The Stanley Works | 3429 | Connecticut | US - The Stanley Works (Stanley) acquired the entire share capital of The Black & Decker Corp (Black), a Towson- based manufacturer and wholesaler of power tools and accessories, hardware and home improvement products, and technology-based fastening systems, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 3.47 bil. Stanley offered 1.275 common shares per Black share. Based on Stanley's closing stock price of USD 45. 23 on 30 October 2009, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Black share was valued at USD 57.668. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,469.752 | 11/02/09
03/12/10
03/24/10 | Stock swap acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Stock swap acquisition is
completed
European Commission
approves transaction | | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | 1.275 shs com/sh com | SHARES | Stock Only | SWK | BDK | The Stanley Works | The Black & Decker Corp | The Stanley Works | The Black & Decker Corp | Machinery | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Metal and Metal Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 05/24/10 | 08/17/10 | Odyssey HealthCare Inc | 8082 | Texas | Gentiva Health Services Inc | 8082 | Georgia | US - Gentiva Health Services Inc acquired the entire share capital of Odyssey Healthcare Inc, a Dallas-based provider of home healthcare services, for USD 27 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 923. 811 mil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 923.811 | 05/24/10
07/07/10
08/10/10
08/17/10 | Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Hart Scott waiting period
expires
Target shareholders approves
the transaction
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 27 cash/sh com; plus USD
17.599 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | GTIV | ODSY | Gentiva Health Services Inc | Odyssey HealthCare Inc | Gentiva Health Services Inc | Odyssey HealthCare Inc | Health Services | Healthcare Services | Health Services | Healthcare Services |
| 05/12/09 | 07/31/09 | Foundation Coal Holdings Inc | 1221 | Maryland | Alpha Natural | 1221 | Virginia | US - Alpha Natural Resources Inc (Alpha Natural) acquired the entire share capital of Foundation Coal Holdings Inc (Foundation Coal), a Linthicum Heights-based coal mining company, to form New Co in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 1. 422 bil. Foundation Coal common shareholders were to receive 1.084 New Co common shares and Alpha Natural common shareholders were to receive 1 New Co common shares per share held. Based on Alpha Natural's closing stock price of 11 May 2009, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Foundation Coal share was valued at USD 31.284. Upon completion, Alpha Natural and Foundation Coal were to own 59% and 41% of New Co, respectively. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,422.196 | 05/12/09
05/12/09
06/19/09
07/24/09
07/31/09 | Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Transaction requires regulator
and shareholder approval
HSR waiting period expires
Glass Lewis & Co supports the
transaction
Acquisition is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | 1.084 New Co shs com/1
Foundation Coal Holdings Inc
sh com; 1 New Co sh com/1
Alpha Natural Resources Inc
sh com; plus USD 24.142 mil/
options | SHARES | Stock Only | ANR | FCL | Alpha Natural | Foundation Coal Holdings Inc | Alpha Natural | Foundation Coal Holdings Inc | Mining | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Mining | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 04/04/10 | 07/16/10 | Arena Resources Inc | 1311 | Oklahoma | SandRidge Energy Inc | 1311 | Oklahoma | US - SandRidge Energy Inc (SandRidge) definitively dacquire the entire share capital of Arena Resources Inc (Arena), a Tulsa-based oil and gas exploration and production company, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 1.692 bil. SandRidge offered a sweetened USD 4.5 in cash and 4.7771 SandRidge common shares per Arena share. Based on SandRidge's closing stock price of USD 7.85 on 02 April 2010, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Arena share was valued at USD 40. Originally, SandRidge agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Arena for USD 2.5 in cash and 4.7771 SandRidge common share per Arena share. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,660.715 | 04/04/10
06/02/10
07/16/10 | Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Terms sweetened
Acquisition is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | A sweetened USD 4.5 cash plus
4.7771 shs com/sh com;
Originally, USD 2.5 cash plus
4.7771 shs com/sh com; plus
USD 31.359 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | SD | ARD | SandRidge Energy Inc | Arena Resources Inc | SandRidge Energy Inc | Arena Resources Inc | Oil and Gas; Petroleum Refining | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Oil and Gas; Petroleum Refining | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 01/10/11 | 07/03/12 | Progress Energy Inc | 4911 | North Carolina | Duke Energy Corp | 4931 | North Carolina | US - Duke Energy Corp (Duke) merged with Progress Energy Inc (Progress), a Raleigh- based electric and gas utility company, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 25.818 bil, including the assumption of USD 12.2 bil in liabilities. Duke offered 2. 6125 ordinary shares per Progress share. Based on Duke's closing stock price of USD 17.79 on 7 January 2011, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Progress share was valued at USD 46.478. On completion, the merged entity was renamed Duke, Progress and Duke shareholders owned 37% and 63%, respectively, in the combined company. Originally, Duke was rumored to be planning to acquire the entire share capital of Progress. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 25,818.327 | 01/08/11
01/10/11
09/06/11
10/03/11
12/05/11
12/14/11
01/19/12
03/26/12
06/11/12
06/29/12
07/02/12
07/03/12 | Acquisition plans are rumored
Definitive stock swap merger
agreement is disclosed
SC Consumer agency approves
transaction
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission approved the deal
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
grants approval
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission rejects transaction
Expected effective
31/MAR/2012
Date expected effective is on
1/Jul/2012
Regulatory authority grants
approval
North Carolina Commission
grants approval
Public Service Commission of S
approves transaction
Stock swap merger is completed
| | | Stock Swap
Rumored Deal | 1 | No | Friendly | 2.6125 sh com/sh com plus the
assumption of USD 12.2 bil in
liabilities/com | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | DUK | PGN | Duke Energy Corp | Progress Energy Inc | Duke Energy Corp | Progress Energy Inc | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 09/28/09 | 02/08/10 | Affiliated Computer Svcs Inc | 7374 | Texas | Xerox Corp | 3579 | Connecticut | US - Xerox Corp (Xerox) acquired the entire share capital of Affiliated Computer Services Inc (Affiliated Computer), a Dallas-based provider of data processing and information technology services, for USD 8.374 bil, including the assumption of USD 2 bil in liabilities. Xerox offered USD 18.6 in cash and 4.935 common shares per Affiliated Computer Class A and Class B share. Based on Xerox's closing stock price of USD 9. 02 on 25 September 2009, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Affiliated Computer share was valued at USD 63.114. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 8,374.197 | 09/28/09
11/17/09
02/05/10
02/08/10 | Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Hart-Scott-Rodino review perio
expires
Shareholders approved the
transaciton
Acquisition is completed
| | | Stock Swap
Litigation | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 18.6 cash plus 4.935 shs
com/coma; plus USD 18.6 cash
plus 4.935 shs com/comb; plus
the assumption of USD 2 bil
in liabilities plus USD 211.
679 mil/options | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | XRX | ACS | Xerox Corp | Affiliated Computer Svcs Inc | Xerox Corp | Affiliated Computer Svcs Inc | Business Services | Computer Consulting Services
Other Software (inq. Games)
Other Computer Related Svcs
Data Processing Services | Computer and Office Equipment | Other Peripherals
Scanning Devices
Printers |
| 05/03/10 | 10/01/10 | Continental Airlines Inc | 4512 | Texas | UAL Corp | 4512 | Illinois | US - UAL Corp merged with Continental Airlines Inc (Continental), a Houston- based provider of airline transportation services, in a stock swap transaction, valued at USD 3.689 bil. UAL offered 1.05 common shares per Continental share. Based on UAL's closing stock price of USD 21.598 on 30 April 2010, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Continental share was valued at USD 22.677. Originally, in April 2010, UAL was rumored to be planning to merge with Continental. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,688.702 | 04/27/10
05/03/10
07/26/10
08/04/10
08/27/10
08/27/10
09/17/10
10/01/10 | Merger plans are rumored
Definitive stock swap merger
agreement is disclosed
European Competition Enforcers
approves transaction
Pending on Harris County Court
approval
Expected effective date is on
11/Oct/2010
US Justice Department grants
approval
Target shareholders grant
approval
Merger is completed
| | | Stock Swap
Merger of Equals
Rumored Deal | 1 | No | Friendly | 1.05 shs com/sh com; plus USD
67.536 mil/options; plus USD
454.112 mil/cvtdebt | SHARES | Stock Only | UAL | CAL | UAL Corp | Continental Airlines Inc | UAL Corp | Continental Airlines Inc | Air Transportation and Shipping | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Air Transportation and Shipping | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 02/22/10 | 04/29/10 | AMICAS Inc | 7376 | Massachusetts | Merge Healthcare Inc | 7373 | Illinois | US - Merge Healthcare Inc completed its tender offer to acquire the entire share capital of AMICAS Inc (AMICAS) , a Boston-based provider of imaging information technology services, for USD 6.05 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 243.619 mil. Previously, Thoma Bravo LLC withdrew its definitive agreement to acquire the entire share capital AMICAS. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 243.619 | 12/28/09
02/22/10
03/05/10
03/05/10
03/19/10
04/16/10
04/29/10 | Definitive institutional buyou
agreement is disclosed
Plans to launch unsolicited
challenging offer ar disclosed
Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Plans to launch unsolicited
challenging offer are withdraw
Tender offer is launched
Tender offer is extended to
04/23
Acquisition is completed
| Thoma Bravo LLC | Yes | Tender Offer
Tender/Merger
Unsolicited Deal | 2 | Yes | Friendly | USD 6.05 cash/sh com; plus
USD 26.34 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | MRGE | AMCS | Merge Healthcare Inc | AMICAS Inc | Merge Healthcare Inc | AMICAS Inc | Business Services | Other Computer Related Svcs
Other Software (inq. Games)
Computer Consulting Services
Data Processing Services | Business Services | Internet Services & Software
Communication/Network Software |
| 12/16/11 | 04/30/12 | RSC Holdings Inc | 7359 | Arizona | United Rentals Inc | 7359 | Connecticut | US - United Rentals Inc (United) acquired the entire share capital of RSC Holdings Inc (RSC), a Scottsdale-based provider of equipment rental and support services, from Oak Hill Capital Partners LP (33.5%) and other shareholders, for USD 1.93 bil. United offered USD 10.8 in cash and 0.2783 common share per RSC share. Based on United's closing stock price of USD 26.04 on 15 December 2011, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each RS share was valued at USD 18.047. Concurrently, the board of United authorized the repurchase of up to USD 200 mil of the company's common stock outstanding. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,929.822 | 12/15/11
01/23/12
02/15/12
03/22/12
03/22/12
03/23/12
04/30/12 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Justice Department and FTC
grants approval
Canadian Competition Bureau
grants approval
Expected effective date is on
30/APR/2012
Special meeting is on
27/APR/2012
Offer recommended
Acquisition is completed
| | No | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 10.8 cash plus 0.2783 sh
com/sh com; plus USD 56.607
mil/options | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | URI | RRR | United Rentals Inc | RSC Holdings Inc | United Rentals Inc | RSC Holdings Inc | Business Services | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Business Services | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 12/21/12 | 08/14/13 | Ameristar Casinos Inc | 7011 | Nevada | Pinnacle Entertainment Inc | 7011 | Nevada | US - Pinnacle Entertainment Inc acquired the entire share capital of Ameristar Casinos Inc, a Las Vegas-based owner and operator of casinos and hotels, for USD 26.5 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 904.445 mil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 904.445 | 12/21/12
04/26/13
05/17/13
06/21/13
06/27/13
07/18/13
07/25/13
08/14/13 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Target shareholders grant
approval
Nevada Gaming Commission
grants approval
Mississippi Gaming Commission
approves transaction
Indiana Gaming Commission
grants approval
Louisiana Gaming Control Board
grants approval
Missouri Gaming Commission
grants approval
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 26.5 cash/sh com; plus
USD 35.057 mil/option | CASHO | Cash Only | PNK | ASCA | Pinnacle Entertainment Inc | Ameristar Casinos Inc | Pinnacle Entertainment Inc | Ameristar Casinos Inc | Hotels and Casinos | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Hotels and Casinos | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 02/22/11 | 07/01/11 | Frontier Oil Corp | 2911 | Texas | Holly Corp | 2911 | Texas | US - Holly Corp (Holly) merged with Frontier Oil Corp (Frontier), a Houston-based manufacturer and wholesaler of crude oil and petroleum products, in a stock swap merger of equals transaction valued at USD 2.854 bil. Holly offered 0.481 new common shares per Frontier share. Based on Holly's closing stock price of USD 56. 11 on 21 February 2011, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Frontier share was valued at USD 26.995. On completion, the combined entity was renamed HollyFrontier Corp. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 2,853.862 | 02/22/11
06/28/11
07/01/11 | Definitive merger agreement is
disclosed
Target shareholders grants
approval
Stock swap/merger of equals
transaction is completed | | | Stock Swap
Merger of Equals | 1 | No | Friendly | 0.481 new shs com/sh com | SHARES | Stock Only | HOC | | Holly Corp | Frontier Oil Corp | Holly Corp | Frontier Oil Corp | Oil and Gas; Petroleum Refining | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Oil and Gas; Petroleum Refining | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 12/23/11 | 04/18/12 | Parlux Fragrances Inc | 2844 | Florida | Perfumania Holdings Inc | 5122 | New York | US - Perfumania Holdings Inc (Parfumania), through its wholly-owned PFI Merger Corp subsidiary, merged with Parlux Fragrances Inc (Parlux) , a Fort Lauderdale-based manufacturer and wholesaler of perfumes and beauty products, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 216. 553 mil, in a reverse takeover transaction. Parfumania offered 0.53333 common shares per Parlux share. Based on Parfumania's closing stock price of USD 19. 55 on 22 December 2011, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Parlux share was valued at USD 10.427. Alternatively, Parfumania offered a choice of USD 4 in cash per share and 0.2 Parfumania common shares, or a total value of USD 164.762 mil. The consideration was subject to a maximum of USD 61.895 mil in cash and 5.919 mil common shares. On completion, Parlux was delisted in the NASDAQ stock exchange. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 216.553 | 12/23/11
04/17/12
04/18/12 | Definitive merger agreement is
disclosed
Shareholders grants approval
Merger is completed
| | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | A choice of 0.53333 shs com/
sh com or USD 4 cash plus 0.2
shs com/sh com | CHOICECS | Choice between Cash or Stock or Combination of Both | PERF | PARL | Perfumania Holdings Inc | Parlux Fragrances Inc | Perfumania Holdings Inc | Parlux Fragrances Inc | Soaps, Cosmetics, and Personal-Care Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Wholesale Trade-Nondurable Goods | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 04/08/09 | 08/18/09 | Centex Corp | 1531 | Texas | Pulte Homes Inc | 1521 | Michigan | US - Pulte Homes Inc (Pulte) merged with Centex Corp (Centex), a Dallas-based constructor of residential buildings, in a stock swap transaction, valued at USD 3. 106 bil, including the assumption of USD 1.8 bil in liabilities. Pulte offered 0. 975 common shares per Centex share. Based on Pulte's closing stock price of USD 10. 77 on 07 April 2009, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Centex share was valued at USD 10. 501. On completion, Pulte shareholders were to own 68% and Centex shareholders were to own 32% of the merged company. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,105.762 | 04/08/09
05/26/09
07/17/09
08/18/09
08/18/09
08/18/09 | Definitive stock swap merger
agreement is disclosed
Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting
period expires
Special meeting to be held on
Aug 18
Centex Corp shareholders
grant approval
Merger is completed
Pulte Homes Inc shareholders
grant approval | | | Stock Swap | 1 | No | Friendly | 0.975 shs com/sh com; plus
the assumption of USD 1.8 bil
in liabilities | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | PHM | CTX | Pulte Homes Inc | Centex Corp | Pulte Homes Inc | Centex Corp | Construction Firms | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Construction Firms | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 10/16/11 | 05/25/12 | El Paso Corp | 4922 | Texas | Kinder Morgan Inc | 4922 | Texas | US - Kinder Morgan Inc (Kinder) acquired the entire share capital of El Paso Corp, a Houston-based provider of gas transmission services, for USD 24.002 bil in cash including the assumption of 3. 841 billion in debt from El Paso Pipeline Partners LP. Kinder offered a choice of USD 25.91 in cash and 0.64 warrants, or USD 14.65 in cash, 0.419 Kinder common share and 0.64 warrants, or 0. 964 Kinder common shares and 0.64 warrants for every El Paso common share. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 24,002.09 | 10/14/11
01/31/12
01/31/12
03/01/12
03/09/12
03/19/12
05/01/12
05/25/12 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Acquiror board grants approval
Targets board grants approval
Judge rejects El Paso
shareholders' to block deal
Shareholders approve
transaction
Pending regulatory approval;
Expected eff is disclosed
Federal Trade Commission
approves transaction
Acquisition is completed
| | | Litigation
Financial Acquiror | 1 | No | Friendly | A choice of USD 25.91 cash
plus 0.64 war/sh com; plus
USD 203.974 mil/options or
USD 14.65 cash plus 0.419 sh
com plus 0.64 war/sh com;
plus USD 203.974 mil/options
or 0.964 shs com/sh com; plus
USD 203.974 mil/options | CHOICEOTH | Choice involving Other non-cash and non-stock Consideration | KMI | EP | Kinder Morgan Inc | El Paso Corp | Kinder Morgan Inc | El Paso Corp | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Electric, Gas, and Water Distribution | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 04/04/11 | 06/28/11 | LaBarge Inc | 3679 | Missouri | Ducommun Inc | 3728 | California | US - Ducommun Inc acquired the entire share capital of LaBarge Inc (LaBarge), a St Louis-based manufacturer of electronic devices, for USD 19.25 per share and the assumption of USD 30 mil in liabilities, or a total value of USD 340.47 mil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 340.47 | 04/04/11
06/28/11 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 19.25 cash/sh com plus
the assumption of USD 30 mil
in liabilities/stock; plus
USD 5.821 mil/options | CASHO | Cash Only | DCO | LB | Ducommun Inc | LaBarge Inc | Ducommun Inc | LaBarge Inc | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Search,Detection,Navigation
Semiconductors
Other Electronics | Aerospace and Aircraft | Other Electronics
Other Computer Related Svcs |
| 02/08/11 | 06/01/11 | RehabCare Group Inc | 8062 | Missouri | Kindred Healthcare Inc | 8051 | Kentucky | US - Kindred Healthcare Inc (Kindred) merged with RehabCare Group Inc (RehabCare), a St. Louis- based provider of physical rehabilitation management services, for USD 35.175 per share, or a total value of USD 1.286 bil. The consideration consisted of USD 26 in cash and 0.471 Kindred common share for every RehabCare common share and the assumption of USD 400 mil in liabilities. Based on Kindred's closing stock price of USD 19.48 on 7 Feb 2011, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, the stock portion of each RehabCare common share was valued at USD 9.175. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,285.881 | 02/08/11
05/13/11
06/01/11 | Definitive merger agreement is
disclosed
Regulators approves transactio
Merger is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 26 cash plus 0.471 sh com
plus the assumption of USD
400 mil in liabilities/sh com;
plus USD 8.765 mil/options | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | KND | RHB | Kindred Healthcare Inc | RehabCare Group Inc | Kindred Healthcare Inc | RehabCare Group Inc | Health Services | Healthcare Services | Health Services | Healthcare Services |
| 07/30/13 | 01/27/14 | Health Management Assoc Inc | 8062 | Florida | Community Health Systems Inc | 8062 | Tennessee | US - Community Health Systems Inc (Community Health) acquired the entire share capital of Health Management Associates Inc (Health Management), Naples-based owner and operator of acute care hospitals, for USD 7.548 bil, including the assumption of USD 3.7 bil in liabilities. Community Health offered USD 10.5 in cash, 0.06942 common shares and up to USD 1 in contingent value rights per Health Management share. The shares were valued based on Community Health's closing stock price of USD 47.23 mil on 29 July 2013, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. In June 2013, Health Management was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. HCA Holdings Inc and LifePoint Hospitals Inc were named potential bidders. On completion, Health Management common shares were delisted in the New York Stock Exchange. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 7,547.683 | 06/12/13
07/30/13
11/13/13
11/22/13
01/08/14
01/23/14
01/27/14 | Search for buyer is rumored
Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Offer recommended
Special Meeting is set on
08/Jan/2014
Target shareholders grant
approval
Federal Trade Commission grant
approval
Acquisition is completed
| | | Rumored Deal | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 10.5 cash plus 0.06942
shs com plus up to USD 1 mil
in contingent value rights/sh
com, including the assumption
of USD 3.7 bil in liabilities;
plus USD 15.127 mil/options | OTHER | Other | CYH | HMA | Community Health Systems Inc | Health Management Assoc Inc | Community Health Systems Inc | Health Management Assoc Inc | Health Services | Healthcare Services | Health Services | Healthcare Services |
| 01/31/13 | 10/18/13 | WMS Industries Inc | 3999 | Illinois | Scientific Games Corp | 7373 | New York | US - Scientific Games Corp acquired the entire share capital of WMS Industries Inc, a Waukegan-based manufacturer and wholesaler of games, video and mechanical reel-spinning gaming machines, and video lottery terminals, for USD 1. 504 bil. The consideration consisted of USD 26 in cash per share, or a total value of 1.419 bil, and the assumption of USD 85 mil in liabilities. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,504.156 | 01/31/13
03/18/13
05/10/13
09/26/13
10/18/13 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
General meeting date on
10/MAY/2013
Target shareholders approve
the transaction
Nevada Gaming Commission grant
approval
Acquisition is completed
| | | Financial Acquiror | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 26 cash plus the
assumption of USD 85 mil in
liabilities/com | CASHO | Cash Only | SGMS | WMS | MacAndrews & Forbes Hldg Inc | WMS Industries Inc | MacAndrews & Forbes Hldg Inc | WMS Industries Inc | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | Primary Business not Hi-Tech
Other Software (inq. Games) | Business Services | Applications Software(Business |
| 01/23/11 | 05/27/11 | Smurfit-Stone Container Corp | 2631 | Missouri | Rock-Tenn Co | 2631 | Georgia | US - Rock-Tenn Co acquired the entire share capital of Smurfit-Stone Container Corp (Smurfit), a Creve Coeur- based manufacturer of paper- based packaging products, for USD 4.509 bil. The consideration consisted of USD 17.5 in cash and 0.306 common share for every Smurfit common share and the assumption of USD 700 mil in liabilities. Based on Rock- Tenn's closing stock price of USD 57.18 on 21 January 2011, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Smurfit share was valued at USD 35. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,948.168 | 01/23/11
01/27/11
02/24/11
05/27/11 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Target and acquiror boards
grant approval
Cost of liabilites assumed is
disclosed
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 17.5 cash plus 0.306 sh
com/sh com; including the
assumption of USD 700 mil in
liabilities; plus USD 41.168
mil/options | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | RKT | SSCC | Rock-Tenn Co | Smurfit-Stone Container Corp | Rock-Tenn Co | Smurfit-Stone Container Corp | Paper and Allied Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Paper and Allied Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 04/22/10 | 04/01/11 | Qwest Commun Intl Inc | 4813 | Colorado | CenturyLink Inc | 4812 | Louisiana | US - CenturyLink Inc (CenturyLink) acquired the entire share capital of Qwest Communications Inc (Qwest), a Denver-based provider of voice, Internet, data and video communications services, in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 22.276 bil, including the assumption of USD 11.8 bil in liabilities. CenturyLink offered 0.1664 common shares per Qwest share. Based on CenturyLink's closing stock price of USD 36. 2 on 21 April 2010, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each Qwest share was valued at USD 6.024. Upon completion, CenturyLink shareholders were to hold a 50.5% interest in the new company, and Qwest the remaining 49.5%, respectively. Originally, in February 2007, Qwest was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 22,276.241 | 02/07/10
04/22/10
08/24/10
12/15/10
02/14/11
03/18/11
03/25/11
04/01/11 | Search for buyer is rumored
Definitive acquisition
agreement is disclosed
Acquiror and target shareholde
approve transaction
PUC approves the transaction
Expected effective date is set
1/APR/2011
US Federal Communications
Comm approves transaction
Oregon Utility Regulators gran
approval
Merger is completed
| | | Stock Swap
Rumored Deal | 1 | No | Friendly | 0.1664 shs com/sh com; plus
the assumption of USD 11.8
bil in liabilities; plus USD
54.07 mil/options | HYBRID | Cash and Stock Combination | CTL | Q | CenturyLink Inc | Qwest Commun Intl Inc | CenturyLink Inc | Qwest Commun Intl Inc | Telecommunications | Telecommunications Equipment | Telecommunications | Telecommunications Equipment |
| 12/10/12 | 01/25/13 | Heelys Inc | 3143 | Texas | Sequential Brands Group Inc | 2311 | New York | US - Sequential Brands Group Inc merged with Heelys Inc, a Carrollton-based manufacturer and wholesaler of shoes and other athletic wear, for USD 2.25 cash per share, or a total value of USD 62.035 mil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 62.035 | 12/10/12
01/25/13 | Merger agreement is disclosed
Merger is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 2.25 cash/sh com | CASHO | Cash Only | SQBG | HLYS | Sequential Brands Group Inc | Heelys Inc | Sequential Brands Group Inc | Heelys Inc | Leather and Leather Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Textile and Apparel Products | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
| 03/28/11 | 06/01/11 | Spectrum Control Inc | 3679 | Pennsylvania | API Technologies Corp | 3674 | New York | US - API Technologies Corp acquired the entire share capital of Spectrum Control Inc, a Fairview-based manufacturer and wholesaler of electronic control products, for USD 20 in cash per share or a total value of USD 262.374 mil. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 262.374 | 03/28/11
06/01/11 | Definitive acquisition agreeme
is disclosed
Acquisition is completed
| | | Not Applicable | 1 | No | Friendly | USD 20 mil cash/sh com | CASHO | Cash Only | ATNY | SPEC | API Technologies Corp | Spectrum Control Inc | API Technologies Corp | Spectrum Control Inc | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Semiconductors
Other Electronics | Electronic and Electrical Equipment | Research & Development Firm
Precision/Measuring Test Equip
Search,Detection,Navigation
Other Electronics
Superconductors
Defense Related
Semiconductors |
| 08/31/12 | 12/09/13 | US Airways Group Inc | 4512 | Arizona | AMR Corp | 4512 | Texas | US - AMR Corp (AMR) merged with US Airways Group Inc (US Airways), a Tempe-based passenger airline company, to form a new company named American Airlines Group Inc (American Airlines), in a stock swap transaction valued at USD 3.08 bil. AMR offered 1 common share per US Airways held. On completion, AMR and US Airways held 72% and 28% in American Airlines, respectively. Originally, in January 2012, AMR was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. Delta Air Lines Inc, UAG, TPG Capital, and International Consolidated Airlines Group SA were named rumored bidders. | Completed | 100.00 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,080.00 | 01/12/12
01/25/12
08/31/12
02/14/13
03/04/13
03/27/13
07/12/13
07/17/13
08/02/13
08/05/13
08/15/13
09/13/13
09/20/13
11/12/13
11/27/13
12/09/13 | Search for a buyer is rumored
Intl Consolidated Airline Grou
was named as rumored bidder
Acquisition plans are disclose
Definitive stock swap merger
agreement is disclosed
Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Im
is extend
Bankruptcy Court approves
transaction
US Airways shareholders grant
approval
Pending EU approval
Acquiror shareholders grants
approval
European Union approves
transaction
Justice Dept lawsuit blocks
merger
US Bankruptcy grants approval
Expected effective date is
extended to 17/JAN/2014
US Department of Justice grant
approval
Expected effective date is on
9/Dec/2013
Merger is completed
| | | Restructuring
Stock Swap
Rumored Deal | 1 | No | Friendly | 1 sh com/sh com | SHARES | Stock Only | AMR | LCC | AMR Corp | US Airways Group Inc | AMR Corp | US Airways Group Inc | Air Transportation and Shipping | Primary Business not Hi-Tech | Air Transportation and Shipping | Primary Business not Hi-Tech |
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