Merger activity increased last week with five new deals announced and two deals closing.
Deal Statistics:
| Total Number of Deals Closed in 2010 | 69 |
| Total Number of Deals That Did Not Complete in 2010 | 5 |
| Total Number of Pending Deals | |
| Cash Deals | 47 |
| Stock Deals | 10 |
| Stock & Cash Deals | 13 |
| Total Number of Pending Deals | 70 |
New Deals:
- The acquisition of ArcSight Inc. (ARST) by Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) for $1.5 billion at $43.50 per share in cash
- The acquisition of OTIX Global Inc. (OTIX) by William Demant for $50 million at $8.60 per share in cash
- The acquisition of O.I. Corporation (OICO) by ITT Corporation (ITT) for $29 million at $12.50 per share in cash
- The acquisition of Occam Networks Inc. (OCNW) by Telco equipment maker Calix Inc. (CALX) for $171 million at $7.75 per share in cash and stock.
- The acquisition of Cellu Tissue Holdings (CLU) by Clearwater Paper Corp. (CLW) for $247 million at $12 per share in cash
Modified Deals and Other News:
- Hertz (HTZ) raised its offer for Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. (DTG) to $50 a share, or about $1.56 billion, topping a proposal from Avis Budget Group Inc. (CAR)
- Jefferies & Company reiterates its Hold rating on Allegheny Energy (AYE) and lowers its price target to $23.50, from $24.50.
- On September 15, 2010, Pet DRx Corporation (VETS) (the “Company”) received a Nasdaq Staff Determination letter notifying the Company that it will be delisted from The Nasdaq Stock Market
- Naugatuck Valley Financial Corporation (NVSL) and Southern Connecticut Bancorp (SSE) announced on September 17, 2010 that they have amended certain terms of their Agreement and Plan of Merger, under which SCBI shareholders will be entitled to receive $6.75 per share of SCBI common stock owned. The acquisition is expected to be completed in the fourth calendar quarter of 2010 or in early 2011.
Closed Deals:
- The acquisition of Biosphere Medical (BSMD) by Merit Medical Systems Inc. on September 13, 2010
- The acquisition of SouthWest Water Company (SWWC) by Institutional Investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management and Water Asset Management, LLC on September 13, 2010
Top 10 Deals with largest spreads:
| Symbol | Announced Date |
Acquiring Company |
Closing Price |
Last Price |
Closing Date |
Profit | Annu. Profit |
| TLCR | 06/07/2010 | Grifols (GRF.MC) | $27.39 | $22.95 | 12/31/2010 | 19.36% | 69.29% |
| SSE | 02/23/2010 | Naugatuck Valley Financial Corp (NVSL) | $6.75 | $6.00 | 12/31/2010 | 12.50% | 44.73% |
| ADAM | 08/30/2010 | Ebix Inc. (EBIX) | $5.92 | $5.54 | 12/31/2010 | 6.79% | 24.30% |
| ALY | 08/12/2010 | Seawell (N/A) | $4.25 | $4.01 | 12/31/2010 | 5.99% | 21.42% |
| AYE | 02/11/2010 | FirstEnergy (FE) | $24.22 | $22.86 | 03/31/2011 | 5.94% | 11.30% |
| SMTB | 07/15/2010 | People's United Financial Inc. (PBCT) | $3.85 | $3.68 | 12/31/2010 | 4.71% | 16.85% |
| Q | 04/22/2010 | Century Link (CTL) | $6.45 | $6.18 | 04/21/2011 | 4.44% | 7.62% |
| OCNW | 09/16/2010 | Calix Inc. (CALX) | $7.48 | $7.17 | 12/31/2010 | 4.26% | 15.24% |
| BGH | 06/11/2010 | Buckeye Partners LP (BPL) | $43.82 | $42.05 | 12/31/2010 | 4.22% | 15.09% |
| BNE | 02/24/2010 | RR Donnelley (RRD) | $11.50 | $11.07 | 09/30/2010 | 3.88% | 141.78% |
List of all Pending Deals:
| Symbol | Announced Date |
Acquiring
Company |
Closing Value |
Closing Price |
Last
Price |
Closing Date |
Profit | Annu. Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLCR | 06/07/2010 | Grifols (GRF.MC) | $3.4 billion | $27.39 | $22.95 | 12/31/2010 | 19.36% | 69.29% |
| Details of Talecris Expected to close by the end of the year for a closing value of $3.4 billion. On the completion of the merger Grifols will pay $19 in cash and 0.641 newly issued, nonvoting shares for each share of Talecris. |
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| SSE | 02/23/2010 | Naugatuck Valley Financial Corp (NVSL) | $19.5 million | $6.75 | $6.00 | 12/31/2010 | 12.50% | 44.73% |
| Details of Southern Connecticut Bancorp In Expected to close by the third calendar quarter of 2010, for a closing value of $19.5mn at $7.25/share. The Cash/stock election is subject to proration. Revision on 09/17/2010: Under the amendment, shareholders will be entitled to receive $6.75 per share in cash and the transaction os expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010 or in early 2011. |
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| ADAM | 08/30/2010 | Ebix Inc. (EBIX) | $66 million | $5.92 | $5.54 | 12/31/2010 | 6.79% | 24.30% |
| Details of A.D.A.M Inc. Expected to close later this year for a closing value of $66 million. On the completion of the merger ADAM shareholders will receive 0.3122 of Ebix stock for each share held in ADAM. |
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| ALY | 08/12/2010 | Seawell (N/A) | $890 million | $4.25 | $4.01 | 12/31/2010 | 5.99% | 21.42% |
| Details of Allis-Chalmers Energy, Inc.
Expected to close by the end of the year 2010 for a closing value of $890 million. On the completion of the merger, Allis-Chalmers shareholders will get $4.25 in cash or 1.15 Seawell shares for each shares of Allis-Chalmers, subject to proration if more than 35% of the shares elect to receive cash. Seawell Ltd is registered in the Norwegian OTC system, ticker symbol SEAW. |
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| AYE | 02/11/2010 | FirstEnergy (FE) | $8.5 billion | $24.22 | $22.86 | 03/31/2011 | 5.94% | 11.30% |
| Details of Allegheny Energy, Inc. Common S Expected to close by March 31, 2011 for a closing value $8.5bn. It is a stock based transaction @ 0.667 share of FE Revision on September 14, 2010: Jefferies & Companies lowers its price target to $23.50, from $24.50. |
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| SMTB | 07/15/2010 | People's United Financial Inc. (PBCT) | $60 million | $3.85 | $3.68 | 12/31/2010 | 4.71% | 16.85% |
| Details of Smithtown Bancorp Inc Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010, for a closing value of $60 million. On the completion of the merger, Smithtown Bancorp shareholders will receive 0.1430 shares of People's United common stock and $2.00 in cash. |
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| Q | 04/22/2010 | Century Link (CTL) | $10.6 billion | $6.45 | $6.18 | 04/21/2011 | 4.44% | 7.62% |
| Details of Qwest Communications Internatio Expected to close in the first half of 2011for a value of $10.6bn. Under the terms of the agreement, Qwest shareholders will receive 0.1664 CenturyLink shares for each share of Qwest common stock they own at closing. |
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| OCNW | 09/16/2010 | Calix Inc. (CALX) | $171 million | $7.48 | $7.17 | 12/31/2010 | 4.26% | 15.24% |
| Details of Occam Networks Inc. Expected to complete in the fourth quarter of this year or first quarter of 2011 for $171 million. On the completion of the merger, Occam Networks shareholders will receive approximately $7.75 per share. The deal is a cash plus stock deal with Occam shareholders receiving $3.8337 in cash and 0.2925 shares of Calix. |
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| BGH | 06/11/2010 | Buckeye Partners LP (BPL) | $1.14 billion | $43.82 | $42.05 | 12/31/2010 | 4.22% | 15.09% |
| Details of Buckeye GP Holdings
Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $1.14 billion. Under the deal, for each Buckeye GP unit, holders will get 0.705 Buckeye Partners units. |
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| BNE | 02/24/2010 | RR Donnelley (RRD) | $481 million | $11.50 | $11.07 | 09/30/2010 | 3.88% | 141.78% |
| Details of Bowne & Co., Inc. Common Stock Expected to close by the second half of 2010 for a closing value of $481mn. It is a cash deal @ $11.50 per share |
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| TSFG | 05/17/2010 | TD Bank Financial Group (N/A) | $61 million | $0.28 | $0.2721 | 09/30/2010 | 2.90% | 105.97% |
| Details of The South Financial Group Inc. Expected to close by the third quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $61mn. On the completion of the merger, The South Financial Group shareholders will receive either $0.28 in cash or 0.004 shares of TD Bank Financial Group common stock per The South Financial Group common share held. |
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| PRPX | 02/17/2010 | L.B. Foster Co. (FSTR) | $112 million | $11.80 | $11.48 | 12/30/2010 | 2.79% | 10.07% |
| Details of Portec Rail Products, Inc. Expected to close by August 31, 2010 for a closing value of $112mn. The cash deal is @ $11.71 per share. Revision on 08/30/2010: L.B. Foster and Portec Rail Products announced on August 30, 2010, that they have extended the merger deadline from August 31, 2010 to December 30, 2010 Revision on 08/31/2010: L.B. Foster has agreed to both increase the tender offer share price from $11.71 per share to $11.80 per share and, subject to certain conditions, pay Portec $2 million should the transaction not close by December 30, 2010. |
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| EPE | 09/07/2010 | Enterprise Products (EPD) | $8 billion | $57.32 | $55.80 | 12/31/2010 | 2.72% | 9.72% |
| Details of Enterprise G.P. Holdings
Expected to close by the end of the year for a closing value of $8 billion. On the completion of the merger, Enterprise GP unitholders would receive 1.5 Enterprise Products common units in exchange for each Enterprise GP limited partner unit. |
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| CCBP | 08/09/2010 | F.N.B. Corporation (FNB) | $70 million | $39.50 | $38.57 | 12/31/2010 | 2.41% | 8.64% |
| Details of Comm Bancorp Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $70 million. On the completion of the merger Comm Bancorp shareholders will receive 3.4545 shares of F.N.B. common stock and $10.00 in cash for each share of Comm Bancorp held. |
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| OTIX | 09/13/2010 | William Demant (N/A) | $50 million | $8.60 | $8.40 | 12/31/2010 | 2.38% | 8.52% |
| Details of OTIX Global Inc. Expected to close between mid-November and the end of 2010 for a closing value of $50 million. On the completion of the merger, OTIX shareholders will receive $8.60 per share in cash. |
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| PTV | 08/17/2010 | Reynolds Group Holdings (N/A) | $6 billion | $33.25 | $32.49 | 12/31/2010 | 2.34% | 8.37% |
| Details of Pactiv Corporation Expected to close by the end of the year for a closing value of $6 billion. On the completion of the merger, shareholders of Pactiv Corporation will receive $33.25 per share in cash. |
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| OMNI | 06/04/2010 | Wellspring Capital Management (N/A) | $122 million | $2.75 | $2.69 | 11/15/2010 | 2.23% | 14.54% |
| Details of OMNI Energy Services Corp.
Expected to close in the second half of 2010 for a closing value of $122mn. On the completion of the merger OMNI Energy Services shareholders will receive $2.75 per share in cash. |
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| ATAC | 07/19/2010 | Genco Distribution System Inc. (N/A) | $513 million | $25.00 | $24.47 | 12/31/2010 | 2.17% | 7.75% |
| Details of ATC Technology Expected to close by the fourth quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $513 million. On the completion of the merger, ATC shareholders will receive $25 per share in cash. |
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| NRGP | 08/09/2010 | Inergy (NRGY) | $2.07 billion | $29.84 | $29.23 | 12/31/2010 | 2.08% | 7.44% |
| Details of Inergy Holdings Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $2.07 billion in an all-stock deal. On the completion of the merger Inergy Holdings shareholders will receive 0.77 NRGY common units in exchange for each NRGP common unit they own. |
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| OICO | 09/14/2010 | ITT Corporation (ITT) | $29 million | $12.50 | $12.25 | 12/31/2010 | 2.04% | 7.30% |
| Details of O.I. Corporation Expected to close in late 2010 for a closing value of $29 million. On the completion of the merger, O.I. shareholders will receive $12.00 per share in cash, plus a $0.50 special dividend if certain financial conditions are met. |
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| DIVX | 06/02/2010 | Sonic Solutions (SNIC) | $323 million | $8.09 | $7.97 | 09/30/2010 | 1.48% | 54.11% |
| Details of DivX
Expected to close by the third quarter of 2010 for a cosing value of $323mn. On the completion of the merger, DivX shareholders will receive $3.75 in cash and 0.514 shares of Sonic Solutions common stock for each share of DivX they hold. |
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| MFE | 08/19/2010 | Intel Corporation (INTC) | $7.68 billion | $48.00 | $47.30 | 12/31/2010 | 1.48% | 5.30% |
| Details of McAfee Expected to close once McAfee shareholder approval and regulatory clearance is gained for a closing value of $7.68 billion. On the completion of the merger, McAfee shareholders will receive $48 per share in cash. |
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| MIR | 04/12/2010 | RRI Energy In. (RRI) | $1.6 billion | $10.09 | $9.96 | 12/31/2010 | 1.33% | 4.76% |
| Details of Mirant Corp Common Stock Expected to close by the end of the year 2010 for a value of $1.6bn. Mirant Corp. will combine with RRI Energy Inc. in a stock-deal to form GenOn Energy. Mirant stockholders will get about 2.84 RRI common shares for each Mirant share they own. |
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| LSBX | 07/15/2010 | People's United Financial Inc. (PBCT) | $96 million | $21.00 | $20.73 | 12/31/2010 | 1.30% | 4.66% |
| Details of LSB Corporation Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $96 million. On the completion of the merger, LSBX shareholders will receive $21 per share in cash. |
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| WAIN | 06/29/2010 | Eastern Bank (N/A) | $163 million | $19.00 | $18.76 | 12/31/2010 | 1.28% | 4.58% |
| Details of Wainwright Bank & Trust
Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $163 million. On the completion of the merger, Eastern Bank will pay $19 in cash for each share of Wainwright Bank. |
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| ME | 04/15/2010 | Apache (APA) | $2.7 billion | $23.90 | $23.63 | 09/30/2010 | 1.15% | 42.05% |
| Details of Mariner Energy, Inc. Mariner En Expected to close by the third quarter of 2010 for a value of $2.7bn. Under the cash and stock deal, Mariner stockholders will receive cash of $7.80 and 0.17043 of a share of Apache common stock in exchange for each share of Mariner common stock. |
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| NAL | 08/19/2010 | First Niagara Financial Group (FNFG) | $1.5 billion | $12.52 | $12.38 | 05/15/2011 | 1.11% | 1.72% |
| Details of New Alliance Bancshares Expected to close in early second quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $1.5 billion. On the completion of the merger, New Alliance shareholders will receive either 1.1 shares of FNFG stock, all cash or cash plus stock. NAL mentioned that the "aggregate consideration is 86% in stock and 14% in cash". The exchange ratio is however fixed at 1.1 shares of FNFG per share of NAL and worked out to $14.09 per share upon announcement of the deal. |
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| CLU | 09/16/2010 | Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW) | $247 million | $12.00 | $11.87 | 12/31/2010 | 1.10% | 3.92% |
| Details of Cellu Tissue Holdings Inc. Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $247 million. On the completion of the merger, Cellu Tissue shareholders will receive $12 per share in cash. |
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| MAM | 03/12/2010 | Emera Inc (N/A) | $75.7 million | $45.00 | $44.53 | 12/31/2010 | 1.06% | 3.78% |
| Details of Maine & Maritimes Corporation C
Expected to close by the end of 2010 for a closing value of $75.7 million. The cash deal is @ $45 per share |
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| ALOY | 06/24/2010 | ZelnickMedia (N/A) | $126.5 million | $9.80 | $9.70 | 12/31/2010 | 1.03% | 3.69% |
| Details of Alloy Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $126.5 million. On the completion of the merger, shareholders of Alloy Inc. will receive $9.80 per share in cash. |
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| PMACA | 06/10/2010 | Old Republic International (ORI) | $228 million | $7.40 | $7.33 | 09/30/2010 | 0.92% | 33.61% |
| Details of PMA Capital Expected to close in the third quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $228 million. As part of the agreement, Old Republic will issue 0.55 shares of its common stock in exchange for each outstanding common share of PMA. |
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| XJT | 08/04/2010 | SkyWest (SKYW) | $133 million | $6.75 | $6.69 | 12/31/2010 | 0.90% | 3.21% |
| Details of Expressjet Holdings Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010, for a closing value of $133 million. On the completion of the merger, Expressjet shareholders will receive $6.75 per share in cash. |
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| BKC | 09/02/2010 | 3G Capital (N/A) | $3.26 billion | $24.00 | $23.80 | 12/31/2010 | 0.84% | 3.01% |
| Details of Burger King Holdings Inc
Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $3.26 billion. On the completion of the merger, shareholders of Burger King will receive $24 per share in cash. |
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| PSYS | 05/17/2010 | Universal Health (N/A) | $3.1 billion | $33.75 | $33.47 | 12/31/2010 | 0.84% | 2.99% |
| Details of Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. Expected to close by the fourth quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $3.1bn. On the completion of the merger, Psychiatric Solutions shareholders will receive $33.75 per share in cash. |
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| GLG | 05/17/2010 | Man Group (N/A) | $1.6 billion | $4.50 | $4.47 | 09/30/2010 | 0.67% | 24.50% |
| Details of GLG Partners Inc Common Stock Expected to close by the third quarter of 2010 for a closing value of approximately $1.6bn. On the completion of the merger, GLG Partners shareholders will receive $4.50 per share in cash. |
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| OSTE | 08/17/2010 | Medtronic (MDT) | $123 million | $6.50 | $6.46 | 12/31/2010 | 0.62% | 2.22% |
| Details of Osteotech Expected to close for a closing value of $123 million. On the completion of the merger, shareholders of Osteotech will receive $6.50 per share in cash. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by Osteotech's stockholders and U.S. and foreign regulatory clearances. |
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| AMPH | 09/01/2010 | ProAssuarance (PRA) | $233 million | $32.50 | $32.31 | 12/31/2010 | 0.59% | 2.10% |
| Details of American Physicians Service Group Expected to close by the year-end for a closing value of $233 million. On the completion of the merger, AMPH shareholders will receive $32.50 per share in cash. |
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| ACF | 07/22/2010 | General Motors Co. (N/A) | $3.5 billion | $24.50 | $24.38 | 12/31/2010 | 0.49% | 1.76% |
| Details of AmeriCredit Corp.
Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010, for a closing value of $3.5 billion. On the completion of the merger, ACF shareholders will receive $24.50 per share in cash. |
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| ADCT | 07/13/2010 | Tyco Electronics (TEL) | $1.24 billion | $12.75 | $12.69 | 12/31/2010 | 0.47% | 1.69% |
| Details of ADC Telecommunications Inc Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010, for a closing value of $1.24 billion. On the completion of the merger, ADC Telecommunications shareholders will receive $12.75 per share in cash |
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| RSCR | 09/07/2010 | Onex Corp (N/A) | $390 million | $13.25 | $13.19 | 12/31/2010 | 0.45% | 1.63% |
| Details of Res-Care Inc Expected to close by the end of the year for a closing value of $390 million. On the completion of the merger Res-Care shareholders will receive $13.25 per share in cash. |
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| HEW | 07/12/2010 | Aon Corp (AON) | $4.9 billion | $49.86 | $49.66 | 11/15/2010 | 0.41% | 2.65% |
| Details of Hewitt Associates Expected to close by mid-November 2010, Aon Corp plans to acquire Hewitt Associates for $4.9 billion. The deal is a cash plus stock deal worth $50 at the time of announcement. Hewitt shareholders will receive $25.61 in cash and 0.6362 shares of AON. |
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| DTPI | 08/24/2010 | PricewaterhouseCoopers (N/A) | $378 million | $12.50 | $12.45 | 12/31/2010 | 0.40% | 1.44% |
| Details of Diamond Management & Technology Consultants, Inc.
Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $378 million. On the completion of the merger, shareholders of Diamond Management & Technology Consultants will receive $12.50 per share in cash. |
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| ACAP | 07/08/2010 | The Doctors Company (N/A) | $386 million | $41.50 | $41.36 | 12/31/2010 |
0.34% |
1.21% |
| Details of American Physicians Capital Inc. Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $386 million. On the completion of the merger, American Physicians Capital shareholders will receive $41.50 per share in cash. |
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| NTY | 07/15/2010 | The Carlyle Group (N/A) | $3.8 billion | $55.00 | $54.82 | 12/31/2010 | 0.33% | 1.17% |
| Details of NBTY Inc. Expected to close by the end of 2010 for a closing value of $3.8 billion. On the completion of the merger, NBTY shareholders will receive $55 per share in cash. |
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| NYM | 07/15/2010 | ProSight (N/A) | $230 million | $25.75 | $25.68 | 12/31/2010 | 0.27% | 0.98% |
| Details of NYMagic Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $230 million. On the completion of the merger, NYMagic shareholders will receive $25.75 per share in cash. |
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| SLRY | 09/01/2010 | Kenexa Corp. (KNXA) | $80 million | $4.07 | $4.06 | 12/31/2010 | 0.25% | 0.88% |
| Details of Salary.com
Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $80 million at $4.07 per share in cash. |
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| UNCA | 08/13/2010 | IBM (IBM) | $480 million | $21.00 | $20.955 | 12/31/2010 | 0.21% | 0.77% |
| Details of Unica Corporation Expected to close by the end of 2010 for a closing value of $480 million. On the completion of the merger Unica Corporation shareholders will receive $21 per share in cash. |
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| PPCO | 08/09/2010 | Endo Pharmaceuticals (ENDP) | $144 million | $5.00 | $4.99 | 12/31/2010 | 0.20% | 0.72% |
| Details of Penwest Pharmaceuticals Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $144 million. On the completion of the merger, Penwest Pharmaceuticals shareholders will receive $5.00 per share in cash. |
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| MEND | 07/12/2010 | Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $480 million | $23.40 | $23.37 | 09/30/2010 | 0.13% | 4.69% |
| Details of Micrus Endovascular Expected to close in the second half of 2010, JNJ plans to acquire MEND in an all cash deal valued at $480 million. MEND shareholders will receive $23.40 in cash should the deal complete. |
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| HGRD | 07/28/2010 | an affiliate of the private equity firm Vestar Capital (N/A) | $294 million | $8.20 | $8.19 | 09/30/2010 | 0.12% | 4.46% |
| Details of Health Grades Inc.
Expected to close by the third quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $294 million. On the completion of the merger, HGRD shareholders will receive $8.20 per share in cash. Closing the transaction is subject to conditions that include regulatory approval. |
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| ZGEN | 09/07/2010 | Bristol Myers Squibb Company (BMY) | $885 million | $9.75 | $9.74 | 12/31/2010 | 0.10% | 0.37% |
| Details of ZymoGenetics Inc Expected to close by the end of the year for a closing value of $885 million. On the completion of the merger, ZymoGenetics shareholders will receive $9.75 per share in cash. |
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| CAL | 05/03/2010 | United (UAUA) | $1.2 billion | $23.05 | $23.04 | 12/31/2010 | 0.03% | 0.12% |
| Details of Continental Airlines, Inc. Comm Expected to close by the end of 2010 for a closing value of approximately $1.2bn. In the merger, Continental shareholders will receive 1.05 shares of United common stock for each Continental common share they own. |
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| BXC | 07/22/2010 | Cerberus Capital Management (N/A) | $111.1 million | $3.40 | $3.40 | 12/31/2010 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Details of BlueLinx Holdings Inc. Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $111.1 million. On the completion of the merger, BXC shareholders will receive $3.40 per share in cash. |
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| TUNE | 09/08/2010 | Zoran Corporation (ZRAN) | $84 million | $2.92 | $2.92 | 12/31/2010 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Details of Microtune Inc.
Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $84 million. On the completion of the merger Microtune shareholders will receive $2.92 per share in cash. |
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| AEZ | 07/28/2010 | Hess Corp (HES) | $450 million | $7.55 | $7.55 | 12/31/2010 | -0.03% | -0.12% |
| Details of American Oil & Gas Inc. Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $450 million. On the completion of the merger, Hess will issue 0.1373 shares of its stock for each outstanding share of American Oil & Gas. |
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| ICXT | 08/16/2010 | FLIR Systems (FLIR) | $274 million | $7.55 | $7.56 | 12/31/2010 | -0.13% | -0.47% |
| Details of ICx Technologies Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $274 million. On the completion of the merger, ICx Technologies' shareholders will receive $7.57 per share in cash. |
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| ARST | 09/13/2010 | Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ) | $1.5 billion | $43.50 | $43.57 | 12/31/2010 | -0.16% | -0.57% |
| Details of ArcSight Inc. Expected to close by the end of the year for a closing value of $1.5 billion. On the completion of the merger, ArcSight shareholders will receive $43.50 per share in cash. |
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| WEL | 04/09/2010 | Halliburton Company (HAL) | $240 million | $3.00 | $3.01 | 09/30/2010 | -0.33% | -12.13% |
| Details of Boots and Coots, Inc. Common St Expected to close in the summer of 2010 for a value of $240mn. The $3 cash & stock deal consists of $1.73 in cash and $1.27 in Halliburton stock. |
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| VRX | 06/21/2010 | Biovail Corporation (BVF) | $3.3 billion | $64.14 | $64.60 | 12/31/2010 | -0.71% | -2.54% |
| Details of Valeant Pharmaceuticals Expected to close by the end of 2010 for a closing value of roughly $3.3 billion. Valeant stockholders will get a one-time special cash dividend of $16.77 per share and 1.7809 shares of Biovail common stock. The combined company will pay an additional $1/share dividend to all stockholders of the new entity. |
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| PZZ | 08/16/2010 | Leonard Green & Partners (N/A) | $363 million | $8.50 | $8.63 | 12/31/2010 | -1.51% | -5.39% |
| Details of Prospect Medical Holdings
Expected to close by the end of the year 2010 for a closing value of $363 million. On the completion of the merger Prospect Medical Holdings shareholders will receive $8.50 per share in cash. |
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| TRBN | 08/12/2010 | Emergent BioSolution (EBS) | $96.8 million | $4.39 | $4.51 | 12/31/2010 | -2.75% | -9.83% |
| Details of Trubion Pharmaceuticals Expected to close by the end of the year 2010 for a closing value of approximately $96.8 million. On the completion of the merger, Trubion Pharmaceuticals shareholders will receive $1.365 per share in cash and 0.1641 shares of Emergent BioSolutions common stock per share held, plus one Contingent Value Right (CVR) per share. The total potential aggregate value of the CVRs is $38.7 million over a 36-month period, post-closing. The combination of the upfront consideration along with the potential value of the CVRs results in total consideration of up to $135.5 million for Trubion stockholders. The Milestone Events related to the CVRs can be found at the following link http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Trubion-Pharmaceuticals-prnews-758460745.html?x=0&.v=1 |
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| ABII | 06/30/2010 | Celgene (CELG) | $2.9 billion | $72.46 | $75.08 | 12/31/2010 | -3.49% | -12.49% |
| Details of Abraxis Bioscience Inc. Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $2.9 billion. Under terms of the deal, shareholders of Abraxis will receive $58 and 0.2617 shares of Celgene for each Abraxis share they own. |
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| COGT | 08/30/2010 | 3M Co. (MMM) | $943 million | $10.50 | $10.96 | 12/31/2010 | -4.20% | -15.02% |
| Details of Cogent Inc. Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $943 million. On the completion of the merger Cogent shareholders will receive $10.50 per share in cash. |
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| PTEC | 08/17/2010 | Marlin Equity Partners (N/A) | $139 million | $3.85 | $4.02 | 12/31/2010 | -4.23% | -15.13% |
| Details of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
Expected to close by the end of the year for a closing value of $139 million. On the completion of the merger, shareholders of Phoenix Technologies will receive $3.85 per share in cash. |
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| PTEC | 08/17/2010 | Marlin Equity Partners (N/A) | $139 million | $3.85 | $4.02 | 12/31/2010 | -4.23% | -15.13% |
| Details of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Expected to close by the end of the year for a closing value of $139 million. On the completion of the merger, shareholders of Phoenix Technologies will receive $3.85 per share in cash. |
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| DYN | 08/13/2010 | Blackstone Group (BX) | $4.7 billion | $4.50 | $4.79 | 12/31/2010 | -6.05% | -21.66% |
| Details of Dynegy Expected to close by the end of the year for a closing value of $4.7 billion. On the completion of the merger, Dynegy shareholders will receive $4.50 per share in cash. |
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| PAR | 08/28/2010 | Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ) | $2 billion | $30.00 | $32.96 | 12/31/2010 | -8.98% | -32.14% |
| Details of 3PAR Expected to close by the year end for a closing value of $1.15 billion. On the completion of the merger, 3PAR shareholders will receive $18 per share in cash. Revision on 08/26/2010:Dell raises bid over rival Hewlett -Packard to $1.6 billion at $24.30 per share in cash. Revision on 08/26/2010: Hewlett – Packard raised its bid to $1.8 billion at $27 per share in cash, in an effort to win the bidding war Revision on 08/27/2010: Dell matches bid with HP at $27 per share in cash. Revision on 08/28/2010: HP trumps Dell with a superior bid of $30 per share in cash. 3PAR accepts this bid |
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| ATBC | 05/10/2010 | Jacksonville Bancorp (JAXB) | N/A | $2.20 | $2.4201 | 09/30/2010 | -9.09% | -331.96% |
| Details of Atlantic BancGroup Inc
Expected to close in the third quarter of 2010. If the merger is completed, Atlantic BancGroup shareholders will receive 0.2 shares of Jacksonville Bancorp common stock for each share of Atlantic BancGroup common stock held, plus up to approximately $0.65 per share in cash, subject to the qualifying sale of certain Atlantic BancGroup assets. |
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| DTG | 04/26/2010 | Hertz (HTZ) | $1.56 billion | $39.80 | $51.00 | 12/31/2010 | -21.97% | -78.61% |
| Details of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Expected to close by the end of the year for a value of $1.3 billion. The transaction values Dollar Thrifty stock at approximately $41.00 per share. the $41.00 per share purchase price is comprised of 80% cash consideration and 20% stock consideration. The cash portion will be paid in two components; (1) a $200 million special cash dividend representing approximately $6.88 per share, to be paid by Dollar Thrifty immediately prior to the transaction closing and (2) $25.92 per share to be paid by Hertz at the closing. The stock is at a fixed exchange ratio of 0.6366 per share, based upon a Hertz common stock closing price of $12.88 per share on April 23, 2010. Revision on 09/13/2010: Hertz raised its offer for Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. to $50 a share, or about $1.56 billion, topping a proposal from Avis Budget Group Inc. |
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| CCE | 02/25/2010 | The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $12.3 billion | N/A | $30.19 | 10/01/2010 | N/A | N/A |
| Details of Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. Com Expected to close by October 1, 2010 for a closing value of $12.3 billion. The deal includes $10 per share + a share in a new bottling company |
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