Merger activity increased last week with seven new deals announced and six closing. This spike in deals announced follows a temporary lull in the week prior where no new deals were announced.
You can find all the active deals listed below in our Merger Arbitrage Tool that automatically updates itself during market hours.
Deal Statistics:
Total Number of Deals Closed in 2011 | 99 |
Total Number of Deals Not Completed in 2011 | 1 |
Total Number of Pending Deals | |
Cash Deals | 44 |
Stock Deals | 22 |
Stock & Cash Deals | 11 |
Special Conditions | 1 |
Total Number of Pending Deals | 78 |
New Deals:
- A merger of equals transaction between Transatlantic Holdings (TRH) and Allied World Assurance Company Holdings (AWH) in an all stock deal, where Transatlantic Holdings shareholders will receive 0.88 of Allied share for each Transatlantic share to form TransAllied Group Holdings AG.
- The acquisition of Timberland (TBL) by VF Corporation (VFC) for $2 billion or $43 per share in cash.
- The acquisition of Gerber Scientific (GRB) by Vector Capital for $281.8 million or $11 per share in cash. Shareholders will also receive a non-transferable right to receive contingent cash payments at future times, if recoveries are made pursuant to certain litigation claims in respect of U.S. Patent 5,537,135 (a computerized “print to cut” technology patent).
- The acquisition of EMS Technologies (ELMG) by Honeywell (HON) for $491 million or $33 per share in cash.
- The acquisition of Southern Union Company (SUG) by Energy Transfer Equity (ETE) for $7.9 billion or $33 per share in series B units of ETE. These series B units are expected to list on the NYSE and will have an annualized distribution yield of 8.25%. ETE has the option to redeem the Series B Units at any time after the closing of the transaction.
- The acquisition of MediaMind Technologies (MDMD) by DG FastChannel (DGIT) for $414 million or $22 per share in cash.
- The acquisition of Parkvale Financial Corporation (PVSA) by F.N.B. Corporation (FNB) for $130 million in an all-stock deal, where Parkvale Financial Corporation's shareholders will receive 2.178 shares of F.N.B. Corporation common stock for each share of Parkvale Financial Corporation stock.
Updated Deals:
- On June 17, 2011, Graham Packaging Company (GRM) terminated its merger agreement with Silgan Holdings (SLGN) and agreed to be acquired by Reynolds Group Holdings for $4.5 billion or $25.50 per share in cash. The deal is expected to close in the second half of this year.
- On June 17, 2011, CSR agreed to reduced price of $484 million to buy Zoran Corporation (ZRAN). Under the Revised Terms, Zoran shareholders will receive US$6.26 in cash and 0.589 ordinary shares of CSR in the form of American Depositary Shares (each an “ADS”, and each ADS representing four ordinary shares) for each share of Zoran common stock held.
Closed Deals:
- The acquisition of Tomotherapy (TOMO) by Accuray Incorporated (ARAY) on June 13, 2011
- The acquisition of Animal Health International (AHII) by Charlesbank Capital Partners on June 13, 2011
- The acquisition of International Coal Group (ICO) by Arch Coal (ACI) on June 14, 2011
- The acquisition of Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories (CPD) by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on June 14, 2011
- The acquisition of RAE Systems (RAE) by Vector Capital on June 16, 2011
- The acquisition of Vital Images (VTAL) by Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation on June 16, 2011
Top 10 deals with largest spreads:
Symbol | Announced Date |
Acquiring
Company |
Closing
Price |
Last Price |
Closing Date |
Profit | Annu. Profit |
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GRAN | 04/27/2011 | FNB United Corp (FNBN) | $1.49 | $0.83 | 09/30/2011 |
78.92% |
282.39% |
CSR | 04/20/2011 | Rightmark Holdings Limited (N/A) | $6.50 | $4.46 | 09/30/2011 | 45.74% | 163.68% |
TAM | 01/19/2011 | LAN Airlines S.A. (LFL) | $24.28 | $20.07 | 12/31/2011 |
20.99% |
39.48% |
CFSG | 05/20/2011 | Bain Capital Partners (N/A) | $9.00 | $7.66 | 11/15/2011 | 17.49% | 43.14% |
ZRAN | 02/21/2011 | CSR PLC (CSR.L) | $9.24 | $8.29 | 06/30/2011 | 11.44% | 417.70% |
DNBK | 01/20/2011 | People's United Financial Inc. (PBCT) | $23.00 | $21.24 | 06/30/2011 | 8.29% | 302.45% |
FTLK | 05/31/2011 | Fortress Group Limited (N/A) | $7.20 | $6.69 | 09/30/2011 | 7.62% | 27.28% |
CRU | 05/05/2011 | Capital Product Partners L.P. (CPLP) | $12.79 | $11.99 | 09/30/2011 | 6.69% | 23.94% |
PVSA | 06/15/2011 | F.N.B. Corporation (FNB) | $21.85 | $20.56 | 12/31/2011 |
6.25% |
11.76% |
CEG | 04/28/2011 | Exelon Corporation (EXC) | $38.82 | $36.69 | 01/31/2012 | 5.80% | 9.41% |
List of all pending deals:
Symbol | Announced Date |
Acquiring
Company |
Deal Type |
Closing Value |
Closing
Price |
Last Price |
Volume | Closing Date |
Profit | Annu. Profit |
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GRAN | 04/27/2011 | FNB United Corp (FNBN) | All Stock | N/A | $1.49 | $0.83 | 65,727 | 09/30/2011 |
78.92% |
282.39% |
Details of Bank of Granite corporation
Expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 in an all-stock deal. Upon completion of the merger, Bank of Granite shareholders will receive 3.375 shares of FNB's common stock in exchange for each share of Bank of Granite common stock they own. As part of this transaction, The Carlyle Group and Oak Hill Capital Partners, have each entered into definitive agreements with FNB United to invest $77.5 million in the common stock of FNB United subject to the conditions set forth in the agreements as part of a $310 million private placement of FNB United's common stock. The Carlyle Group and Oak Hill Capital Partners will each receive approximately 484 million shares of common stock at the closing not to exceed 24.9 percent of the then-outstanding shares of common stock, valued at $0.16 a share. |
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CSR | 04/20/2011 | Rightmark Holdings Limited (N/A) | All Cash | $583.2 million | $6.50 | $4.46 | 2,086,128 | 09/30/2011 | 45.74% | 163.68% |
Details of China Security & Surveillance Technology, Inc.
Expected to close before the end of the third quarter for a closing value of $583.2 million. Upon completion of the merger, China Security & Surveillance Technology shareholders will receive $6.50 per share in cash. |
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TAM | 01/19/2011 | LAN Airlines S.A. (LFL) | All Stock | N/A | $24.28 | $20.07 | 426,494 | 12/31/2011 |
20.99% |
39.48% |
Details of TAM S.A.
Completion of this transaction is expected to take between six to nine months. On the completion of merger TAM shareholders will receive 0.90 shares in LAN for each TAM share they hold. Shares of LAN Airlines SA of Chile and Brazilian carrier TAM SA fell sharply Monday, January 31, 2011, as investors reacted to the Chilean antitrust court's move late Friday to suspend their proposed merger. Update March 18, 2011: Chile's LAN Airlines (LFL) said a regulatory investigation into complaints about the merger could take between 6 to 9 months and the merger will most likely not complete before the fourth quarter. We have updated the closing date to 12/31/2011. |
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CFSG | 05/20/2011 | Bain Capital Partners (N/A) | All Cash | $265.5 million | $9.00 | $7.66 | 270,043 | 11/15/2011 | 17.49% | 43.14% |
Details of China Fire & Security Group, Inc.
Expected to close by November 15, 2011 for a closing value of $265.5 million. Upon completion of the merger, China Fire and Security Group shareholders will receive $9.00 per share in cash. |
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ZRAN | 02/21/2011 | CSR PLC (CSR.L) | Cash Plus Stock | $484 million | $9.24 | $8.29 | 6,829,037 | 06/30/2011 | 11.44% | 417.70% |
Details of Zoran Corporation
Expected to close in the second quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $679 million. Upon completion of the merger, Zoran shareholders will receive ADRs equivalent to 1.85 shares of CSR common stock per Zoran share held. Update(s): March 01, 2011: Zoran Corporation (ZRAN) issued an open letter to its stockholders. June 17, 2011: CSR agreed to reduced price of $484 million to buy Zoran Corporation. Under the Revised Terms, Zoran shareholders will receive US$6.26 in cash and 0.589 ordinary shares of CSR in the form of American Depositary Shares (each an “ADS”, and each ADS representing four ordinary shares) for each share of Zoran common stock held. |
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DNBK | 01/20/2011 | People's United Financial Inc. (PBCT) | All Cash | $493 million | $23.00 | $21.24 | 73,322 | 06/30/2011 | 8.29% | 302.45% |
Details of Danvers Bancorp Inc.
Expected to close in second quarter of 2011 for $493 million. On the completion of merger. Under the terms of the definitive agreement, which has been approved by both companies' boards of directors, Danvers Bancorp shareholders may elect to receive either $23.00 in cash, or 1.624 shares of People's United Financial stock for each Danvers Bancorp share, subject to customary pro ration provisions, whereby 55% of Danvers Bancorp shares will be exchanged for stock and 45% for cash. |
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FTLK | 05/31/2011 | Fortress Group Limited (N/A) | All Cash | $443 million | $7.20 | $6.69 | 136,667 | 09/30/2011 | 7.62% | 27.28% |
Details of Funtalk China Holdings Limited
Expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $443 million. Upon completion of the merger, Funtalk China Holdings shareholders will receive $7.20 per share in cash. |
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CRU | 05/05/2011 | Capital Product Partners L.P. (CPLP) | All Stock | $281.3 million | $12.79 | $11.99 | 28,323 | 09/30/2011 | 6.69% | 23.94% |
Details of Crude Carriers Corp.
Expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $281.3 million in an all-stock deal. Upon comlpletion of the merger, Crude Carriers shareholders will receive 1.56 CPLP common units for each Crude Carriers share. |
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PVSA | 06/15/2011 | F.N.B. Corporation (FNB) | All Stock | $130 million | $21.85 | $20.56 | 279,158 | 12/31/2011 |
6.25% |
11.76% |
Details of Parkvale Financial Corporation
Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $130 million in an all stock deal. Upon completion of the merger, Parkvale Financial Corporation's shareholders will receive 2.178 shares of F.N.B. Corporation common stock for each share of Parkvale Financial Corporation stock. |
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CEG | 04/28/2011 | Exelon Corporation (EXC) | All Stock | $7.9 billion | $38.82 | $36.69 | 1,651,404 | 01/31/2012 | 5.80% | 9.41% |
Details of Constellation Energy Group
Expected to close in early 2012 for a closing value of $7.9 billion in an all-stock deal. Upon completion of the merger, Constellation shareholders will receive 0.93 shares of Exelon for each Constellation share. |
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ID | 09/20/2010 | Safran (N/A) | All Cash | $1.1 billion | $12.00 | $11.37 | 1,332,694 | 07/31/2011 | 5.54% | 49.33% |
Details of L-1 Identity Solutions Inc
Expected to close in the second quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $1.1 billion. On the completion of the merger, ID shareholders will receive $12 per share in cash. Update June 3, 2011: The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has launched a 45 day investigation that is expected is expected to complete on or before July 18 as discused in this article. We have updated the closing date to 7/31/2011. |
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SVVS | 04/27/2011 | CenturyLink (CTL) | Cash Plus Stock | $2.5 billion | $41.46 | $39.40 | 772,660 | 12/31/2011 | 5.23% | 9.84% |
Details of SAVVIS Inc.
Expected to close in the second half of 2011 for a closing value of $2.5 billion. Upon completion of the merger, SAVVIS shareholders will receive in exchange for each Savvis share $30 in cash and $10 in CenturyLink shares.
The number of
CenturyLink shares issued will be based upon the volume-weighted average price of CenturyLink stock
during the thirty trading day period ending three trading days prior to the closing, provided that if this
average price is less than or equal to $34.42, each Savvis share will receive $30 in cash and 0.2905 of a
CenturyLink share
The number of CenturyLink shares issued will be based upon the volume-weighted average price of CenturyLink stock during the thirty trading day period ending three trading days prior to the closing, provided that if this average price is less than or equal to $34.42, each Savvis share will receive $30 in cash and 0.2905 of a CenturyLink share. |
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HYC | 11/17/2010 | Verifone Systems (PAY) | All Stock | $485 million | $9.19 | $8.81 | 461,421 | 09/30/2011 |
4.30% |
15.37% |
Details of Hypercom Corporation Expected to close in the second half of 2011 for a closing value of $485 million in an all stock deal. On the completion of the merger, Hypercom shareholders will receive 0.23 shares of VeriFone stock for each Hypercom share they own. |
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VSEA | 05/04/2011 | Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) | All Cash | $4.9 billion | $63.00 | $61.14 | 2,776,962 | 09/30/2011 | 3.04% | 10.89% |
Details of Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc.
Expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $4.9 billion. Upon completion of the merger, Varian shareholders will receive $63 in cash for each share of Varian stock they hold. The closing of the acquisition is subject to customary conditions, including approval by Varian's shareholders and review by U.S. and international regulators. |
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STBC | 04/28/2011 | Valley National Bancorp (VLY) | All Stock | $222 million | $13.32 | $12.94 | 164,797 | 10/31/2011 | 2.94% | 8.06% |
Details of State Bancorp Inc.
Expected to close early in the fourth quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $222 million in an all-stock deal. Upon completion of the merger, State Bancorp shareholders will receive 1 share of Valley National Bancorp common stock per State Bancorp share held. |
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SHMR | 10/15/2010 | Essilor (N/A) | All Cash | $130 million | $14.50 | $14.12 | 30,355 | 06/30/2011 | 2.69% | 98.23% |
Details of Shamir Optical Industry Expected to close by the second quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $130 million. On the completion of the merger, Shamir Optical Industry shareholders will receive $14.50 per share in cash. |
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PGN | 01/10/2011 | Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) | All Stock | $13.7 billion | $48.96 | $47.79 | 1,661,685 | 12/31/2011 | 2.44% | 4.60% |
Details of Progress Energy Inc. Progress Energy's shareholders will receive 2.6125 shares of common stock of Duke Energy in exchange for each share of Progress Energy common stock. Based on Duke Energy's closing share price on Jan. 7, 2011, Progress Energy shareholders would receive a value of $46.48 per share, or $13.7 billion in total equity value. |
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HNB | 06/02/2011 | BankUnited Inc. (BKU) | Cash Plus Stock | $71.4 million | $4.09 | $4.00 | 28,323 | 12/31/2011 | 2.33% | 4.39% |
Details of Herald National Bank
Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $71.4 million. Upon completion of the merger, Herald National Bank shareholders will receive either cash or BankUnited common stock with a value of $1.35 in cash and 0.099 shares of BankUnited common stock, subject to proration. |
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NLCI | 05/18/2011 | Leeds Equity Partners (N/A) | All Cash | $149 million | $11.75 | $11.49 | 30,879 | 11/30/2011 | 2.26% | 5.07% |
Details of Nobel Learning Communities Inc.
Expected to close within the next six months for a closing value of $149 million. Upon completion of the merger, Nobel Learning Communities shareholders will receive $11.75 per share in cash. |
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CEPH | 05/02/2011 | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (TEVA) | All Cash | $6.8 billion | $81.50 | $79.71 | 2,320,758 | 09/30/2011 | 2.25% | 8.04% |
Details of Cephalon Inc.
Expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $6.8 billion. Upon completion of the merger, Cephalon's shareholders will receive $81.50 per share in cash. |
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CV | 05/30/2011 | Fortis (N/A) | All Cash | $700 million | $35.10 | $34.36 | 274,855 | 05/31/2012 | 2.15% | 2.27% |
Details of Central Vermont Public Service Corp.
Expected to close in six to twelve months for a closing value of $700 million. Upon completion of the merger, Central Vermont Public Services shareholders will receive $35.10 per share in cash. |
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NSM | 04/05/2011 | Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN) | All Cash | $6.5 billion | $25.00 | $24.59 | 4,392,480 | 01/31/2012 | 1.67% | 2.70% |
Details of National Semiconductor Corporation
Expected to close in six to nine months for $6.5 billion. On the completion of the merger, National Semiconductor shareholders will receive $25.00 per share in cash. |
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CASB | 03/04/2011 | Opus Bank (N/A) | All Cash | N/A | $0.45 | $0.4427 | 21,600 | 06/30/2011 | 1.65% | 60.19% |
Details of Cascade Financial Corp
Expected to close in the latter part of the second quarter of 2011. Upon completion of the merger, Cascade Financial shareholders will receive approximately $0.45 per share in cash. Opus Bank will pay approximately $16.25 million to retire Cascade Financial's $39 million in preferred stock and associated warrants issued to the United States Department of the Treasury under the Treasury's Capital Purchase Program, and $5.5 million in cash to the holders of Cascade Financial's common stock. |
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WSC | 02/07/2011 | Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) | All Cash | $547.6 million | $390.31 | $384.42 | 4,719 | 06/30/2011 |
1.53% |
55.92% |
Details of Wesco Financial Corporation
Expected to close in the second quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $547.6 million. Upon completion of the merger, Wesco's shareholders will receive either $386.55 per share plus an earnings factor of $.98691 per share per month from and after February 1, 2011 through and including the anticipated effective time of the merger (pro rated on a daily basis for any partial month), plus or minus the change in net unrealized appreciation of Wesco's investment securities and the amount of net realized investment gains or losses with respect to Wesco's investment securities from February 1, 2011 to the close of business on the second full trading day prior to the date of the special meeting of the shareholders of Wesco to vote on the transaction minus the per share amount of cash dividends declared with respect to Wesco's common stock having a record date from and after February 4, 2011 through and including the anticipated effective time of the merger, and minus certain fees and expenses incurred by Wesco in connection with the transaction, or the equivalent in Berkshire Class B common stock, where the exchange ratio will be based on the average of the volume-weighted average price per share of Berkshire Class B common stock for the period of 20 consecutive trading days ending on the second full trading day prior to the date of the special meeting of the shareholders of Wesco to vote on the transaction. From time to time, Wesco will update and make publicly available its estimate of the merger consideration per share of Wesco common stock. Wesco's estimate, as of May 17, 2011, of the per share merger consideration payable by Berkshire Hathaway in this transaction is $390.31. |
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SMOD | 04/26/2011 | Silver Lake Partners and Silver Lake Sumeru (N/A) | All Cash | $645 million | $9.25 | $9.13 | 1,856,257 | 09/30/2011 | 1.31% | 4.70% |
Details of SMART Modular Technologies
Expected to close in the third calendar quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $645 million. Upon completion of the merger, SMART Modular Technologies shareholders will receive $9.25 per share in cash. |
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ELMG | 06/13/2011 | Honeywell International (HON) | All Cash | $491 million | $33.00 | $32.58 | 487,292 | 09/30/2011 | 1.29% | 4.61% |
Details of EMS Technologies Inc.
Expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $491 million. Upon completion of the merger, EMS Technologies shareholders will receive $33.00 per share in cash. |
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GLBC | 04/11/2011 | Level 3 Communications (LVLT) | All Stock | $3.00 billion | $33.92 | $33.50 | 1,054,372 | 12/31/2011 |
1.25% |
2.36% |
Details of Global Crossing Limited
Expected to close before the end of the year for a closing value of $3 billion. Upon completion of the merger, Global Crossing shareholders will receive 16 shares of Level 3 common stock for each share of Global Crossing common stock or preferred stock that is owned at closing. |
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GRM | 06/17/2011 | Reynolds Group Holdings (N/A) | All Cash | $4.5 billion | $25.50 | $25.20 | 17,067,728 | 12/31/2011 |
1.19% |
2.24% |
Details of Graham Packaging Company
On June 17, 2011, Graham Packaging Company terminated its merger agreement with Silgan Holdings (SLGN) and agreed to be acquired by Reynolds Group Holdings. The deal is expected to close in the second half of this year for a closing value of $4.5 billion. Upon completion of the merger, Graham Packaging Company's shareholders will receive $25.50 per share in cash. The deal is expected to close in the second half of this year.
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DEP | 02/23/2011 | Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) | All Stock | N/A | $40.48 | $40.02 | 156,996 | 09/30/2011 | 1.15% | 4.12% |
Details of Duncan Energy Partners
Upon completion of the merger, Duncan Energy Partners shareholders will receive 0.9545 Enterprise common units for each issued and outstanding publicly-held Duncan Energy Partners common unit. Update(s) April 29, 2011: Enterprise Products Partners L.P. and Duncan Energy Partners L.P. Announce Merger Agreement |
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LOOP | 04/27/2011 | CoStar Group (CSGP) | Cash Plus Stock | $860 million | $18.64 | $18.43 | 367,458 | 12/31/2011 | 1.15% | 2.16% |
Details of LoopNet
Expected to close by the end of the year in a cash plus stock deal. Upon completion of the merger, LoopNet shareholders will receive $16.50 in cash and 0.03702 shares of CoStar Group common stock per share held. |
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FPIC | 05/24/2011 | The Doctors Company (N/A) | All Cash | $362 million | $42.00 | $41.53 | 52,647 | 12/31/2011 |
1.13% |
2.13% |
Details of FPIC Insurance Group Inc.
Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $362 million. Upon completion of the merger, FPIC Group shareholders will receive $42.00 per share in cash. |
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ORCH | 04/06/2011 | Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LH) | All Cash | $85.4 million | $2.80 | $2.77 | 39,928 | 06/30/2011 | 1.08% | 39.53% |
Details of Orchid Cellmark
Expected to close in the second quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $85.4 million. Upon completion of the merger, Orchid Cellmark shareholders will receive $2.80 per share in cash. |
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GSLA | 03/30/2011 | Home Bancorp (HBCP) | All Cash | $26.2 million | $21.00 | $20.7801 | 584 | 09/30/2011 | 1.06% | 3.79% |
Details of GS Financial Corp
Expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $26.2 million. Upon completion of the merger, GS Financial Corp shareholders will receive $21.00 per share in cash. |
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CLFC | 12/09/2010 | Nara Bancorp Inc. (NARA) | All Stock | $285.7 million | $5.95 | $5.89 | 251,174 | 09/30/2011 | 0.96% | 3.44% |
Details of Center Financial Corporation
Expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $285.7 million. On the completion of the merger, Center Financial shareholders will receive 0.7804 of a share of Nara Bancorp common stock in exchange for each share of Center Financial common stock held. |
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MI | 12/17/2010 | BMO Financial Group (BMO) | All Stock | $4.1 billion | $7.76 | $7.69 | 5,291,868 | 07/31/2011 | 0.95% | 8.48% |
Details of Marshall & Ilsley Corporation
Expected to close before the end of July 2011 for a closing value of $4.1 billion. On the completion of the merger, Marshall and Ilsley shareholders will receive 0.1257 shares of Bank of Montreal per share held. |
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LEGC | 12/21/2010 | Berkshire Hills Bancorp (BHLB) | Cash Plus Stock | $108 million | $13.38 | $13.26 | 18,442 | 06/30/2011 | 0.93% | 33.94% |
Details of Legacy Bancorp
Expected to close in the second quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $108 million. On the completion of the merger, Legacy Bancorp shareholders will receive 0.56385 Berkshire common shares plus $1.30 in cash in a cash plus stock deal. |
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PNNW | 11/12/2010 | City of Nashua (N/A) | All Cash | $138 million | $29.00 | $28.75 | 44,737 | 09/30/2011 | 0.87% | 3.11% |
Details of Pennichuk Corporation
Expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $138 million. On the completion of the merger, Pennichuck shareholders will receive $29.00 per share in cash. |
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SRX | 04/01/2011 | affiliate of Providence Equity Partners (N/A) | All Cash | $1.88 billion | $31.25 | $30.99 | 2,268,313 | 09/30/2011 | 0.84% | 3.00% |
Details of SRA Internationl
Expected to close during the first quarter of the SRA 2012 fiscal year, which begins on July 1, 2011. Upon completion of the merger, SRA International shareholders will receive $31.25 per share in cash. |
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LWSN | 04/26/2011 | Affiliate of Golden Gate Capital and Infor (N/A) | All Cash | $2 billion | $11.25 | $11.16 | 3,296,501 | 09/30/2011 | 0.81% | 2.89% |
Details of Lawson Software
Expected to close in the third calendar quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $2 billion. Upon completion of the merger, Lawson Software shareholders will receive $11.25 per share in cash. |
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WMG | 05/06/2011 | Access Industries (N/A) | All Cash | $3.3 billion | $8.25 | $8.19 | 1,145,575 | 09/30/2011 | 0.73% | 2.62% |
Details of Warner Music Group
Expected to close in the third calendar quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $3.3 billion. Upon completion of the merger, Warner Music Group's shareholders will receive $8.25 per share in cash. |
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KNDL | 05/04/2011 | INC Research (N/A) | All Cash | $232 million | $15.25 | $15.14 | 293,646 | 09/30/2011 | 0.73% | 2.60% |
Details of Kendle International
Expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $232 million. Upon completion of the merger, Kendle International's shareholders will receive $15.25 per share in cash. |
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PRM | 05/16/2011 | affiliates of TPG Capital (N/A) | All Cash | $525 million | $7.10 | $7.05 | 225,761 | 09/30/2011 | 0.71% | 2.54% |
Details of PRIMEDIA Inc.
Expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $525 million. Upon completion of the merger, PRIMEDIA shareholders will receive $7.10 per share in cash. |
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ABBC | 01/26/2011 | Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc. (SUSQ) | All Stock | $273 million | $10.90 | $10.83 | 110,773 | 09/30/2011 | 0.68% | 2.42% |
Details of Abington Bancorp Inc. Expected to close in third quarter of 2011 for $273 million. Under terms of the agreement, Abington shareholders will receive 1.32 shares of Susquehanna common stock for each share of Abington common stock on the completion of merger. |
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NST | 10/18/2010 | Northeast Utilities (NU) | All Stock | $4.17 billion | $45.57 | $45.26 | 374,678 | 09/30/2011 | 0.68% | 2.42% |
Details of NSTAR Expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $4.17 billion. On the completion of the merger, NSTAR shareholders will receive 1.312 Northeast Utilities common shares for each NSTAR held. |
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GAS | 12/07/2010 | AGL Resources Inc. (AGL) | Cash Plus Stock | $2.4 billion | $54.26 | $53.92 | 446,995 | 09/30/2011 |
0.63% |
2.25% |
Details of Nicor Inc. Expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $2.4 billion. On the completion of the merger, Nicor shareholders will receive $21.20 in cash and 0.8382 of an AGL Resources share for each Nicor share held. |
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TGE | 03/21/2011 | Dawson Geophysical Company (DWSN) | All Stock | $157 million | $5.67 | $5.64 | 25,091 | 08/15/2011 | 0.57% | 3.69% |
Details of TGC Industries
Expected to close by late second quarter or early third quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $157 million in an all-stock deal. Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, at the effective time of the merger, TGC shareholders will receive 0.188 shares of Dawson stock for every one share of TGC stock, provided that the average of the volume weighted average price of Dawson common stock on the NASDAQ during the ten consecutive trading days ending on the second business day prior to the date of the shareholders' meetings of Dawson and TGC to be called for the purpose of approving the transaction is equal to or greater than $32.54 but less than or equal to $52.54. In the event that the average of the volume weighted average price of Dawson's common stock is outside of that range, then the parties, at their respective option, shall be entitled to terminate the transaction following good faith negotiations to determine a modified, mutually acceptable exchange ratio. |
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LZ | 03/14/2011 | Berkshire Hathaway (N/A) | All Cash | $9.7 billion | $135.00 | $134.25 | 947,674 | 09/30/2011 | 0.56% | 2.00% |
Details of Lubrizol Corporation
Expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $9.7 billion. Upon completion of the merger, Lubrizol Corporation shareholders will receive $135 per share in cash. |
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BUCY | 11/15/2010 | Caterpillar Inc (CAT) | All Cash | $8.6 billion | $92.00 | $91.52 | 1,998,246 | 06/30/2011 | 0.52% | 19.14% |
Details of Bucyrus International Inc Expected to close by the middle of 2011 for a closing value of $8.6 billion. On the completion of the merger, Bucyrus International shareholders will receive $92 per share in cash. |
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SBIB | 01/18/2011 | Comerica Incorporated (CMA) | All Stock | $1.027 billion | $8.14 | $8.10 | 1,105,089 | 06/30/2011 |
0.47% |
17.11% |
Details of Sterling Bancshares Inc. Expected to close by mid-year 2011 for a closing value of $1.027 billion. According to the terms of the deal, each outstanding share of Sterling common stock will be exchanged for 0.2365 shares of Comerica common stock upon closing. |
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CPKI | 05/25/2011 | Golden Gate Capital (N/A) | All Cash | $470 million | $18.50 | $18.419 | 677,202 | 09/30/2011 |
0.44% |
1.57% |
Details of California Pizza Kitchen Inc.
Expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $470 million. Upon completion of the merger, California Pizza Kitchen's shareholders will receive $18.50 per share in cash. |
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OXPS | 03/21/2011 | Charles Schwab Corp. (SCHW) | All Stock | $1 billion | $16.23 | $16.16 | 650,541 | 09/30/2011 | 0.42% | 1.51% |
Details of optionsXpress Holdings
Expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $1 billion in an all-stock deal. Upon completion of the merger, optionsXpress stockholders will receive 1.02 shares of Schwab stock for each share of optionsXpress stock. |
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CKXE | 05/10/2011 | affiliate of Apollo Global Management (N/A) | All Cash | $511 million | $5.50 | $5.48 | 806,596 | 09/30/2011 | 0.36% | 1.31% |
Details of CKX Inc.
Expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 for a closing value of about $511 million. Upon completion of the merger, CKx Inc.'s shareholders will receive $5.50 per share in cash. |
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TLVT | 06/01/2011 | Schneider Electric (N/A) | All Cash | $2.02 billion | $40.00 | $39.86 | 130,484 | 09/30/2011 | 0.35% | 1.26% |
Details of Telvent Git S.A.
Expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $2.02 billion. Upon completion of the merger, Telvent's shareholders will receive $40.00 per share in cash. |
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NHP | 02/28/2011 | Ventas Inc. (VTR) | All Stock | $7.4 billion | $41.45 | $41.31 | 1,175,106 | 09/30/2011 | 0.33% | 1.18% |
Details of Nationwide Health Properties Expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $7.4 billion in an all stock deal. Upon completion of the merger, Nationwide Health Properties shareholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 0.7866 Ventas shares for each share of NHP common stock they own. |
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RURL | 03/28/2011 | Warburg Pincus (N/A) | All Cash | N/A | $17.25 | $17.20 | 395,844 | 06/30/2011 | 0.29% | 10.61% |
Details of Rural/Metro Corporation
Expected to close by the end of June 2011. Upon completion of the merger, Rural/Metro shareholders will receive $17.25 per share in cash. |
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MDMD | 06/16/2011 | DG FastChannel (DGIT) | All Cash | $517 million | $22.00 | $21.94 | 859,517 | 09/30/2011 | 0.27% | 0.98% |
Details of MediaMind Technologies
Expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 for a closing enterprise value of $414 million. Upon completion of the merger, MediaMind's shareholders will receive $22.00 per share in cash. |
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VRGY | 03/28/2011 | Advantest (ATE) | All Cash | $1.1 billion | $15.00 | $14.96 | 1,431,350 | 12/31/2011 | 0.27% | 0.50% |
Details of Verigy
Expected to close by the end of the year for a closing value of $1.1 billion. Upon completion of the merger, Verigy shareholders will receive $15.00 per share in cash. |
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VITA | 05/16/2011 | Stryker Corp. (SYK) | All Cash | $316 million | $3.85 | $3.84 | 1,112,257 | 06/30/2011 |
0.26% |
9.51% |
Details of Orthovita Inc.
Expected to close in the second quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $316 million. Upon completion of the merger, Orthovita shareholders will receive $3.85 per share in cash. |
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ISYS | 05/16/2011 | Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) | Cash Plus Stock | $266 million | $11.56 | $11.53 | 172,336 | 09/30/2011 | 0.23% | 0.81% |
Details of Integral Systems
Expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $266 million in a cash plus stock deal, where each Integral Systems share will be converted into $5.00 in cash and 0.588 of a share of Kratos common stock. |
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PPD | 01/31/2011 | MidOcean Partners (N/A) | All Cash | $650 million | $66.50 | $66.43 | 233,496 | 07/31/2011 | 0.11% | 0.94% |
Details of Pre-Paid Legal Services Inc.
Expected to close on or before July 31, 2011 for a closing value of $650 million. On the completion of the merger, Pre-Paid Legal Services shareholders will receive $66.50 per share in cash. |
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BEC | 02/07/2011 | Danaher (DHR) | All Cash | $6.8 billion | $83.50 | $83.43 | 411,956 | 06/30/2011 | 0.08% | 3.06% |
Details of Beckman Coulter
Expected to close in the second half of 2011 for a closing value of $6.8 billion. On the completion of the merger, Beckman Coulter shareholders will receive $83.50 per share in cash. |
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LAB | 02/17/2011 | Cowen Group (COWN) | All Stock | $192.8 million | $3.64 | $3.64 | 638,567 | 07/31/2011 | 0.07% | 0.66% |
Details of LaBranche & Co. Inc.
Expected to close by the end of the second quarter or beginning of the third quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $192.8 million in an all stock deal. On the completion of the merger LaBranche shareholders will receive a fixed ratio of 0.9980 of a share of Cowen Class A common stock for each outstanding share of LaBranche common stock. |
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AMMD | 04/11/2011 | Endo Pharmaceuticals (ENDP) | All Cash | $2.9 billion | $30.00 | $29.98 | 2,658,199 | 09/30/2011 | 0.07% | 0.24% |
Details of American Medical Systems Holdings
Expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $2.9 billion. Upon completion of the merger, American Medical Systems shareholders will receive $30.00 per share in cash. |
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TRH | 06/12/2011 | Allied World Assurance Company Holdings (AWH) | All Stock | $3.2 billion | $48.53 | $48.53 | 590,732 | 12/31/2011 | 0.00% | 0.01% |
Details of Transatlantic Holdings Inc.
Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $3.2 billion in an all stock deal. Upon completion of the merger, Transatlantic Holdings shareholders will receive 0.88 of Allied share for each Transatlantic share to form TransAllied Group Holdings AG. |
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FTO | 02/22/2011 | Holly Corporation (HOC) | All Stock | $3 billion | $30.11 | $30.11 | 3,059,271 | 09/30/2011 | -0.01% | -0.03% |
Details of Frontier Oil Corporation
Expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $3 billion. Upon completion of the merger, Frontier Oil Corporation shareholders will receive 0.4811 Holly shares for each share of Frontier common stock. |
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VLCM | 05/02/2011 | PPR (N/A) | All Cash | $607.5 million | $24.50 | $24.51 | 190,544 | 09/30/2011 | -0.04% | -0.15% |
Details of Volcom Inc.
Expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $607.5 million. Upon completion of the merger, Volcom shareholders will receive $24.50 per share in cash. |
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LB | 04/04/2011 | Ducommun Incorporated (DCO) | All Cash | $340 million | $19.25 | $19.26 | 122,732 | 06/30/2011 | -0.05% | -1.90% |
Details of LaBarge Inc.
Expected to close in late June 2011 for a closing value of $340 million. Upon completion of the merger, LaBarge shareholders will receive $19.25 per share in cash. |
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TBL | 06/13/2011 | VF Corp (VFC) | All Cash | $2 billion | $43.00 | $43.03 | 2,370,221 | 09/30/2011 | -0.07% | -0.25% |
Details of Timberland
Expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $2 billion. Upon completion of the merger, Timberland's shareholders will receive $43.00 per share in cash. |
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GRB | 06/13/2011 | Vector Capital (N/A) | All Cash | $281.8 million | $11.00 | $11.02 | 368,548 | 06/30/2011 | -0.18% | -6.62% |
Details of Gerber Scientific
Expected to close in the second half of calendar 2011 for a closing value of $281.8 million. Upon completion of the merger, Gerber Scientific's shareholders will receive $11.00 per share in cash.
Shareholders will also receive a non-transferable right to receive contingent cash payments at future times, if recoveries are made pursuant to certain litigation claims in respect of U.S. Patent 5,537,135 (a computerized “print to cut” technology patent). |
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DPL | 04/19/2011 | AES Corporation (AES) | All Cash | $4.7 billion | $30.00 | $30.06 | 1,640,212 | 01/31/2012 |
-0.20% |
-0.32% |
Details of DPL Inc.
Expected to close in six to nine months for a closing value of $4.7 billion. Upon completion of the merger, DPL Inc. shareholders will receive $30.00 per share in cash. |
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GSIC | 03/28/2011 | eBay Inc. (EBAY) | All Cash | $2.4 billion | $29.25 | $29.54 | 3,978,720 | 09/30/2011 | -0.98% | -3.51% |
Details of GSI Commerce
Expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $2.4 billion. Upon completion of the merger, GSI Commerce shareholders will receive $29.25 per share in cash. |
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SUG | 06/16/2011 | Energy Transfer Equity (ETE) | All Cash | $7.9 billion | $33.00 | $33.56 | 8,138,589 | 03/31/2012 | -1.67% | -2.14% |
Details of Southern Union Company
Expected to close in the first quarter of 2012 for a closing value of $7.9 billion. Upon completion of the merger, Southern Union Company's shareholders will receive $33.00 per share in series B units of ELMG. These series B units are expected to list on the NYSE and will have an annualized distribution yield of 8.25%. ETE has the option to redeem the Series B Units at any time after the closing of the transaction. |
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BARI | 04/20/2011 | Brookline Bancorp (BRKL) | Cash Plus Stock | $234 million | $42.03 | $43.90 | 28,028 | 12/31/2011 | -4.25% | -8.00% |
Details of Bancorp Rhode Island, Inc.
Expected to close by the end of the year for a closing value of $234 million. Upon completion of the merger, Bancorp Rhode Island shareholders will receive either $48.25 in cash, or 4.686 shares of Brookline Bancorp common stock or a combination thereof, with total cash consideration of approximately $121 million and total stock consideration of approximately 11.0 million shares of Brookline Bancorp common stock. Elections will be subject to allocation procedures that are intended to ensure that approximately 50% of the outstanding shares of Bancorp Rhode Island common stock will be converted into Brookline Bancorp common stock. To stay on the conservative side we are treating this transaction as an all stock deal in our Merger Arbitrage tool. |
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AATI | 05/26/2011 | Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS) | Cash Plus Stock | $258.6 million | $5.70 | $6.04 | 1,577,539 | 09/30/2011 | -5.62% | -20.10% |
Details of Advanced Analogic Technologies, Inc.
Expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $258.6 million in an all stock deal. Upon completion of the merger, Advanced Analogic Technologies shareholders will receive $3.68 in cash and 0.08725 of Skyworks Solutions common stock for each Advanced Analogic Technologies share held. The stock component of the price has a nominal value of $2.45 for a total value of $6.13. The cash portion will be adjusted higher or reduced at closing based on the stock portion to maintain a total value of $6.13. So for all practical purposes this could be considered an all cash deal. |
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DTG | 04/26/2010 | Avis (CAR) | Cash Plus Stock | $1.56 billion | $56.06 | $72.16 | 950,789 | 12/31/2011 | -22.31% | -41.97% |
Details of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group
Details about the original Hertz offer with updates below: 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. Update 10/1/2010: Dollar Thrifty shareholders rejected the Hertz deal yesterday. DTG has indicated its willingness to work with Avis's offer of nearly $53 per share ($45.79 in cash plus 0.6543 shares of Avis) but has asked the company to hold off on making a formal offer. Update May 09, 2011: Hertz makes a new $2.24 billion bid for Dollar Thrifty that works out to $72/share. |
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KSP | 03/13/2011 | Kirby Corporation (KEX) | Special Conditions | $335.3 million | $4.08 | $8.13 | 111,067 | 09/30/2011 |
-49.88% |
-178.48% |
Details of K-Sea Transportation Partners
Expected to close in the second or third calendar quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $335.3 million. Upon completion of the merger, K-Sea's common unitholders will have the right to elect to receive either (a) $8.15 in cash; or (b) $4.075 in cash plus 0.0734 of a share of Kirby's common stock for each common unit. K-Sea's preferred unitholders will receive $4.075 in cash and 0.0734 of a share of Kirby's common stock for each preferred unit. K-Sea's general partner will receive $8.15 in cash for each general partner unit and $18 million in cash for K-Sea's incentive distribution rights. |
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NYX | 02/15/2011 | Deutsche Boerse (N/A) | All Stock | N/A | $13.93 | $33.34 | 5,382,664 | 12/31/2011 |
-58.23% |
-109.56% |
Details of NYSE Euronext
Expected to close by the end of the year in an all stock deal. On the completion of the merger NYSE Euronext shareholders will receive 0.4700 of a share of Deutsche Boerse common stock per share held. Update April 1, 2011: The Nasdaq (NDAQ) and ICE have made a joint offer for NYSE Euronext (NYX) that is worth $43 as of April 1, 2011. |
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ALKS | 05/09/2011 | Elan Corporation (ELAN) | Cash Plus Stock | $960 million | N/A | $16.61 | 1,138,669 | 09/30/2011 | N/A | N/A |
Details of Alkermes Inc.
Expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $960 million. Alkermes (ALKS) has agreed to merge with Elan Drug Technologies, the drug formulation and manufacturing business unit of Elan Corporation (ELN), in a $960 million cash plus stock deal that will lead to the creation of a new company called Alkermes plc incorporated in Ireland. Elan will receive $500 million in cash and 31.9 million shares of the new Alkermes plc common stock. Existing shareholders of Alkermes, Inc. will receive one ordinary share of Alkermes plc in exchange for each share of Alkermes, Inc. they own in a taxable transaction. |
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