Merger activity remained steady last week with six new deals announced and four closing.
Deal Statistics:
| Total Number of Deals Closed in 2010 | 92 |
| Total Number of Deals That Did Not Complete in 2010 | 6 |
| Total Number of Pending Deals | |
| Cash Deals | 55 |
| Stock Deals | 14 |
| Stock & Cash Deals | 13 |
| Total Number of Pending Deals | 82 |
New Deals:
- The acquisition of AGA Medical Holdings (AGAM) by St. Jude Medical (STJ) in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $1.3 billion where AGA Medical shareholders will receive $20.80 for each share of AGA Medical stock they own in the form of cash and/or St. Jude Medical common stock. The split between cash and stock consideration will be 50 percent of each. Holders of AGA Medical stock tendered in the exchange offer may elect to receive cash or shares of St. Jude Medical common stock.
- The acquisition of Rock of Ages Corporation (ROAC) by Swenson Granite for $39 million or $5.25 per share in cash
- The acquisition of NSTAR (NST) by Northeast Utilities (NU) for $4.17 billion in an all-stock deal. The deal calls for the exchange of 1.312 common shares of Northeast Utilities for each NSTAR share.
- The acquisition of American Commercial Lines Inc. (ACLI) by an affiliate of Platinum Equity for $777 million or $33.00 per share in cash.
- The acquisition of Cardiac Science Corporation (CSCX) by Indian company Opto Circuits (BSE: 532391) for $2.30 per share in cash.
- The acquisition of Clarient (CLRT) by GE Healthcare (GE) for $580 million or $5.00 per share in cash.
Modified Deals:
- Cerberus affiliate ends BlueLinx (BXC) takeover attempt after tender offer condition isn’t met
Closed Deals:
- The acquisition of Burger King Holdings (BKC) by 3G Capital on October 19, 2010
- The acquisition of American Physicians Capital (ACAP) by the Doctors Company on October 22, 2010
- The acquisition of ATC Technology (ATAC) by Genco Distribution Systems on October 22, 2010
- The acquisition of ArcSight (ARST) by HP.
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) | $29.42 | $24.14 | 12/31/2010 | 21.89% | 119.23% |
| MAJC | 09/21/2010 | Bayside Capital Partners (N/A) | $0.45 | $0.3907 | 03/31/2011 | 15.18% | 35.29% |
| SSE | 02/23/2010 | Naugatuck Valley Financial Corp (NVSL) | $6.75 | $6.06 | 12/31/2010 | 11.39% | 62.03% |
| MROE | 10/06/2010 | Old National Bancorp (ONB) | $12.75 | $11.50 | 03/31/2011 | 10.87% | 25.27% |
| DTG | 04/26/2010 | Avis (CAR) | $53.12 | $48.03 | 12/31/2010 | 10.61% | 57.79% |
| AAI | 09/27/2010 | Southwest Airlines (LUV) | $8.07 | $7.49 | 03/31/2011 | 7.80% | 18.12% |
| ADAM | 08/30/2010 | Ebix Inc. (EBIX) | $7.31 | $6.86 | 12/31/2010 | 6.49% | 35.38% |
| PVG | 09/21/2010 | Penn Virginia Resource Partners (PVR) | $25.09 | $23.75 | 12/31/2010 | 5.63% | 30.69% |
| AYE | 02/11/2010 | FirstEnergy (FE) | $25.03 | $23.74 | 03/31/2011 | 5.42% | 12.59% |
| ATBC | 05/10/2010 | Jacksonville Bancorp (JAXB) | $2.17 | $2.07 | 12/31/2010 | 4.83% | 26.32% |
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 | $29.42 | $24.14 | 12/31/2010 | 21.89% | 119.23% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| MAJC | 09/21/2010 | Bayside Capital Partners (N/A) | $7.8 million | $0.45 | $0.3907 | 03/31/2011 | 15.18% | 35.29% |
| Details of Majestic Capital Expected to close in the first quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $7.8 million. On the completion of the merger, Majestic Capital shareholders will receive $0.45 per share in cash. | ||||||||
| SSE | 02/23/2010 | Naugatuck Valley Financial Corp (NVSL) | $19.5 million | $6.75 | $6.06 | 12/31/2010 | 11.39% | 62.03% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| MROE | 10/06/2010 | Old National Bancorp (ONB) | $83.5 million | $12.75 | $11.50 | 03/31/2011 | 10.87% | 25.27% |
| Details of Monroe Bancorp Expected to close by the end of this year or the first quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $83.5 miilion. On the completion of the merger, Monroe Bancorp shareholders Monroe shareholders will receive 1.275 shares of Old National for every share held. | ||||||||
| DTG | 04/26/2010 | Avis (CAR) | $1.56 billion | $53.12 | $48.03 | 12/31/2010 | 10.61% | 57.79% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| AAI | 09/27/2010 | Southwest Airlines (LUV) | $1.4 billion | $8.07 | $7.49 | 03/31/2011 | 7.80% | 18.12% |
| Details of AirTran Holdings Expected to close in the first quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $1.4 billion. On the completion of the merger, AirTran Holdings Shareholders will receive $3.75 per share in cash and 0.321 share of Southwest stock for each share of AirTran held. | ||||||||
| ADAM | 08/30/2010 | Ebix Inc. (EBIX) | $66 million | $7.31 | $6.86 | 12/31/2010 | 6.49% | 35.38% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| PVG | 09/21/2010 | Penn Virginia Resource Partners (PVR) | $954 million | $25.09 | $23.75 | 12/31/2010 | 5.63% | 30.69% |
| Details of Penn Virginia GP Holdings Expected to close by the end of the year for a closing value of $954 million. On the completion of the merger, Penn Virginia GP Holdings unitholders will receive 0.98 units of Penn Virginia Resource Partners per Penn Virginia GP Holdings unit held. | ||||||||
| AYE | 02/11/2010 | FirstEnergy (FE) | $8.5 billion | $25.03 | $23.74 | 03/31/2011 | 5.42% | 12.59% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| ATBC | 05/10/2010 | Jacksonville Bancorp (JAXB) | N/A | $2.17 | $2.07 | 12/31/2010 | 4.83% | 26.32% |
| 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. Revision on September 20, 2010: Cash part increased from 0.65 to 0.67 | ||||||||
| Q | 04/22/2010 | Century Link (CTL) | $10.6 billion | $6.75 | $6.46 | 04/21/2011 | 4.55% | 9.34% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| BGH | 06/11/2010 | Buckeye Partners LP (BPL) | $1.14 billion | $44.33 | $42.54 | 12/31/2010 | 4.21% | 22.93% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| PRPX | 02/17/2010 | L.B. Foster Co. (FSTR) | $112 million | $11.80 | $11.50 | 12/30/2010 | 2.61% | 14.43% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| OCNW | 09/16/2010 | Calix Inc. (CALX) | $171 million | $7.62 | $7.45 | 12/31/2010 | 2.22% | 12.12% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| BNE | 02/23/2010 | RR Donnelley (RRD) | $481 million | $11.50 | $11.25 | 09/30/2010 | 2.22% | 0.00% |
| 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 | ||||||||
| NAL | 08/19/2010 | First Niagara Financial Group (FNFG) | $1.5 billion | $13.32 | $13.05 | 05/15/2011 | 2.08% | 3.75% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| NCOC | 09/28/2010 | Ranger Energy Investments (N/A) | $8.6 million | $1.00 | $0.9821 | 12/15/2010 | 1.82% | 13.04% |
| Details of National Coal Corp. Expected to close prior to December 15, 2010 for a closing value of $8.6 million. On the completion of the merger, National Coal shareholders will receive $1.00 per share in cash. | ||||||||
| ID | 09/20/2010 | Safran (N/A) | $1.1 billion | $12.00 | $11.83 | 03/31/2011 | 1.44% | 3.34% |
| Details of L-1 Identity Solutions Inc Expected to close in the first 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. | ||||||||
| MFE | 08/19/2010 | Intel Corporation (INTC) | $7.68 billion | $48.00 | $47.35 | 12/31/2010 | 1.37% | 7.48% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| RAE | 09/20/2010 | Battery Ventures (N/A) | $95 million | $1.60 | $1.58 | 12/31/2010 | 1.27% | 6.90% |
| Details of RAE Systems Inc. Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $95 million. On the completion of the merger, RAE Systems shareholders will receive $1.60 per share in cash. | ||||||||
| TTES | 10/06/2010 | Robbins & Myers Inc. (RBN) | $422 million | $33.08 | $32.67 | 12/31/2010 | 1.26% | 6.84% |
| Details of T-3 Energy Services Expected to close by the end of the year or early next year for a closing value of $422 million. On the completion of the merger, T-3 energy shareholders will receive 0.894 common shares of Robbins & Myers plus $7.95 in cash. | ||||||||
| NHWK | 09/27/2010 | Virtual Radiologic (N/A) | $170 million | $6.50 | $6.42 | 03/31/2011 | 1.25% | 2.90% |
| Details of NightHawk Radiology Holdings Expected to close in the first quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $170 million. On the completion of the merger, NightHawk Radiology shareholders will receive $6.50 per share in cash. | ||||||||
| EPE | 09/07/2010 | Enterprise Products (EPD) | $8 billion | $63.11 | $62.34 | 12/31/2010 | 1.23% | 6.69% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| ROAC | 10/18/2010 | Swenson Granite Co. (N/A) | $39 million | $5.25 | $5.19 | 03/31/2011 | 1.16% | 2.69% |
| Details of Rock of Ages Corp. Expected to close in the first quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $39 million. On the completion of the merger, Rock of Ages shareholders will receive $5.25 per share in cash. | ||||||||
| CSCX | 10/19/2010 | Opto Circuits (N/A) | N/A | $2.30 | $2.28 | 12/31/2010 | 0.88% | 4.78% |
| Details of Cardiac Science Corporation Expected to close by the end of the year. On the completion of the merger, Cardiac Science Corporation shareholders will receive $2.30 per share in cash. | ||||||||
| HBE | 10/06/2010 | Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) | $45 million | $7.00 | $6.94 | 12/31/2010 | 0.86% | 4.71% |
| Details of Henry Bros. Electronics Expected to close by the end of the year for a closing value of $45 million. On the completion of the merger, Henry Bros. shareholders will receive $7.00 per share in cash. | ||||||||
| OICO | 09/14/2010 | ITT Corporation (ITT) | $29 million | $12.50 | $12.41 | 12/31/2010 | 0.73% | 3.95% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| DDMX | 10/01/2010 | Greenbriar Equity Group (N/A) | $210 million | $21.25 | $21.10 | 02/15/2011 | 0.71% | 2.30% |
| Details of Dynamex Inc Expected to close on February 15, 2011 for a closing value of $210 million. On the completion of the merger, Dynamex shareholders will receive $21.25 per share in cash | ||||||||
| GYMB | 10/11/2010 | Bain Capital (N/A) | $1.8 billion | $65.40 | $64.94 | 12/31/2010 | 0.71% | 3.86% |
| Details of The Gymboree Corporation Expected to close by the end of the year for a closing value of $1.8 billion. On the completion of the merger, Gymboree shareholders will receive $65.40 per share in cash. | ||||||||
| ALOY | 06/24/2010 | ZelnickMedia (N/A) | $126.5 million | $9.80 | $9.732 | 12/31/2010 | 0.70% | 3.81% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| TUNE | 09/08/2010 | Zoran Corporation (ZRAN) | $84 million | $2.92 | $2.90 | 12/31/2010 | 0.69% | 3.76% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| KG | 10/12/2010 | Pfizer Inc. (PFE) | $3.6 billion | $14.25 | $14.16 | 12/31/2010 | 0.64% | 3.46% |
| Details of King Pharmaceuticals Expected to close by the end of the year for a closing value of $3.6 billion. On the completion of the merger, King Pharmaceuticals will receive $14.25 per share in cash. | ||||||||
| CLRT | 10/22/2010 | GE Healthcare (GE) | $580 million | $5.00 | $4.97 | 01/31/2011 | 0.60% | 2.25% |
| Details of Clarient Inc. Expected to close in late 2010 or early 2011 for a closing value of $580 million. On the completion of the merger, Clarient shareholders will receive $5.00 per share in cash. | ||||||||
| CLU | 09/16/2010 | Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW) | $247 million | $12.00 | $11.93 | 12/31/2010 | 0.59% | 3.20% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| INET | 09/20/2010 | an affiliate of Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners (N/A) | $640 million | $13.35 | $13.28 | 12/31/2010 | 0.53% | 2.87% |
| Details of Internet Brands Inc. Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $640 million. On the completion of the merger, Internet Brands shareholders will receive $13.35 per share in cash. | ||||||||
| AEZ | 07/28/2010 | Hess Corp (HES) | $450 million | $8.68 | $8.64 | 12/31/2010 | 0.51% | 2.79% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| PZZ | 08/16/2010 | Leonard Green & Partners (N/A) | $363 million | $8.50 | $8.46 | 12/31/2010 | 0.47% | 2.58% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| OSTE | 08/17/2010 | Medtronic (MDT) | $123 million | $6.50 | $6.47 | 12/31/2010 | 0.46% | 2.53% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| ME | 04/15/2010 | Apache (APA) | $2.7 billion | $25.06 | $24.95 | 12/31/2010 | 0.46% | 2.50% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| NUHC | 09/20/2010 | Arrow Electronics (ARW) | $130 million | $7.00 | $6.97 | 12/31/2010 | 0.43% | 2.34% |
| Details of Nu Horizons Electronics Corp Expected to close in the fouth quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $130 million. On the completion of the merger, Nu Horizons Electronics shareholders will receive $7.00 per share in cash. | ||||||||
| PPCO | 08/09/2010 | Endo Pharmaceuticals (ENDP) | $144 million | $5.00 | $4.98 | 12/31/2010 | 0.40% | 2.19% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| KEI | 09/28/2010 | Danaher Corporation (DHR) | $340 million | $21.60 | $21.52 | 12/31/2010 | 0.37% | 2.03% |
| Details of Keithley Instruments Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $340 million. On the completion of the merger, Keithley Instruments shareholders will receive $21.60 per share in cash. | ||||||||
| STU | 09/17/2010 | Discover Financial Services (N/A) | N/A | $30.00 | $29.90 | 12/31/2010 | 0.33% | 1.82% |
| Details of Student Loan Corporation Expected to close by the end of 2010. On the completion of the merger, The Student Loan Corporation shareholders will receive $30.00 per share in cash. | ||||||||
| LSBX | 07/15/2010 | People's United Financial Inc. (PBCT) | $96 million | $21.00 | $20.93 | 12/31/2010 | 0.33% | 1.82% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| CRXL | 10/06/2010 | Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $2.41 billion | $34.40 | $34.29 | 03/31/2011 | 0.32% | 0.75% |
| Details of Crucell NV Expected to close in the first quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $2.41 billion. On the completion of the merger Crucell NV shareholders will receive $34.40 per share in cash. | ||||||||
| ADCT | 07/13/2010 | Tyco Electronics (TEL) | $1.24 billion | $12.75 | $12.71 | 12/31/2010 | 0.31% | 1.71% |
| 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 | ||||||||
| ACTI | 10/11/2010 | Assa Abloy (N/A) | $162 million | $3.25 | $3.24 | 12/31/2010 | 0.31% | 1.68% |
| Details of ActivIdentity Corporation Expected to close by the end of the year for a closing value of $162 million. On the completion of the merger, ActivIdentity shareholders will receive $3.25 per share in cash. | ||||||||
| PSYS | 05/17/2010 | Universal Health (N/A) | $3.1 billion | $33.75 | $33.66 | 12/31/2010 | 0.27% | 1.46% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| MAM | 03/12/2010 | Emera Inc (N/A) | $75.7 million | $45.00 | $44.89 | 12/31/2010 | 0.25% | 1.33% |
| 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 | ||||||||
| PTV | 08/17/2010 | Reynolds Group Holdings (N/A) | $6 billion | $33.25 | $33.17 | 12/31/2010 | 0.24% | 1.31% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| HWK | 10/15/2010 | Carlisle (CSL) | $413 million | $50.00 | $49.88 | 12/31/2010 | 0.24% | 1.31% |
| Details of Hawk Corporation Expected to close by the end of the year for a closing value of $413 million. On the completion of the merger, Hawk shareholders will receive $50.00 per share in cash. | ||||||||
| NYM | 07/15/2010 | ProSight (N/A) | $230 million | $25.75 | $25.69 | 12/31/2010 | 0.23% | 1.27% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| ACV | 09/27/2010 | Unilever PLC (N/A) | $3.7 billion | $37.50 | $37.42 | 12/31/2010 | 0.21% | 1.16% |
| Details of Alberto Culver Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $3.7 billion. On the completion of the merger, Albert Culver shareholders will receive $37.50 per share in cash. | ||||||||
| DTPI | 08/24/2010 | PricewaterhouseCoopers (N/A) | $378 million | $12.50 | $12.48 | 12/31/2010 | 0.16% | 0.87% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| WAIN | 06/29/2010 | Eastern Bank (N/A) | $163 million | $19.00 | $18.97 | 12/31/2010 | 0.16% | 0.86% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| XJT | 08/04/2010 | SkyWest (SKYW) | $133 million | $6.75 | $6.74 | 12/31/2010 | 0.15% | 0.81% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| AMPH | 09/01/2010 | ProAssuarance (PRA) | $233 million | $32.50 | $32.47 | 12/31/2010 | 0.09% | 0.50% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| NRGP | 08/09/2010 | Inergy (NRGY) | $2.07 billion | $30.18 | $30.15 | 12/31/2010 | 0.09% | 0.48% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| ACTL | 10/04/2010 | Microsemi (MSCC) | $430 million | $20.88 | $20.87 | 01/02/2011 | 0.05% | 0.25% |
| Details of Actel Corporation Expected to close in Microsemi?s fiscal Q1 ending January 2 for a closing value of $430 million. On the completion of the merger, Actel shareholders will receive $20.88 per share in cash. | ||||||||
| OMNI | 06/04/2010 | Wellspring Capital Management (N/A) | $122 million | $2.75 | $2.75 | 11/15/2010 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| RSCR | 09/07/2010 | Onex Corp (N/A) | $390 million | $13.25 | $13.25 | 12/31/2010 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| COGT | 08/30/2010 | 3M Co. (MMM) | $943 million | $10.50 | $10.50 | 12/31/2010 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| NZ | 09/20/2010 | International Business Machines (IBM) | $1.7 billion | $27.00 | $27.00 | 12/31/2010 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Details of Netezza Corporation Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $1.7 billion. On the completion of the merger, Netezza shareholders will receive $27 per share in cash. | ||||||||
| SMTB | 07/15/2010 | People's United Financial Inc. (PBCT) | $60 million | $3.80 | $3.81 | 12/31/2010 | -0.18% | -0.97% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| THMD | 10/05/2010 | Irving Place Capital (N/A) | $422 million | $15.00 | $15.05 | 12/31/2010 | -0.33% | -1.81% |
| Details of Thermadyne Holdings Expected to close in December 2010 for a closing value of $422 million. On the completion of the merger, Thermadyne Holdings shareholders will receive $15.00 per share in cash. | ||||||||
| SHMR | 10/15/2010 | Essilor (N/A) | $130 million | $14.50 | $14.58 | 06/30/2011 | -0.55% | -0.81% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| MIR | 04/12/2010 | RRI Energy In. (RRI) | $1.6 billion | $9.98 | $10.04 | 12/31/2010 | -0.61% | -3.30% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| ROME | 10/12/2010 | Berkshire Hills Bancorp (BHLB) | $74 million | $10.89 | $10.96 | 03/31/2011 | -0.68% | -1.57% |
| Details of Rome Bancorp Inc. Expected to close by the first quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $74 million. On the completion of the merger, 70% of the outstanding Rome Bancorp shares will be exchanged for Berkshire Hills Bancorp shares at a fixed exchange ratio of 0.5658 Berkshire Hills Bancorp shares for each share of Rome Bancorp, and the remaining 30% of Rome Bancorp shares will be exchanged for $11.25 per share in cash. | ||||||||
| NST | 10/18/2010 | Northeast Utilities (NU) | $4.17 billion | $40.48 | $40.84 | 09/30/2011 | -0.89% | -0.96% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| AGAM | 10/18/2010 | St. Jude Medical (STJ) | $1.04 billion | $20.80 | $20.99 | 12/31/2010 | -0.91% | -4.93% |
| Details of AGA Medical Holdings Expected to close by the end of the year for a closing value of $1.04 billion. On the completion of the merger, AGA Medical shareholders will receive $20.80 for each share of AGA Medical stock they own in the form of cash and/or St. Jude Medical common stock. The split between cash and stock consideration will be 50 percent of each. Holders of AGA Medical stock tendered in the exchange offer may elect to receive cash or shares of St. Jude Medical common stock. | ||||||||
| CGC | 10/01/2010 | Gammon Gold (GRS) | $288 million | $4.26 | $4.33 | 12/31/2010 | -1.51% | -8.25% |
| Details of Capital Gold Corp. Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010 for a closing value of $288 million. On the completion of the merger, Gammon will issue 0.5209 of a common share for each Capital share, in addition to paying 79 cents a share in cash. | ||||||||
| DVD | 09/27/2010 | )–Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment Inc (DDE) | N/A | $1.74 | $1.77 | 12/31/2010 | -1.78% | -9.70% |
| Details of Dover Motorsports Inc Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010. On the completion of the merger, Dover Motorsports shareholders will receive 0.501 shares of Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment common stock for each Dover Motorsports share held. | ||||||||
| CCBP | 08/09/2010 | F.N.B. Corporation (FNB) | $70 million | $40.40 | $41.28 | 12/31/2010 | -2.13% | -11.62% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| ULCM | 10/12/2010 | affiliates of Platinum Equity (N/A) | N/A | $8.07 | $8.28 | 12/31/2010 | -2.54% | -13.82% |
| Details of Ulticom Inc. Expected to close by the end of the year. under the terms of the agreement, Ulticom?s public shareholders will receive $2.33 per share in cash, after payment of a special dividend by the Company of $5.74 per share. | ||||||||
| TRBN | 08/12/2010 | Emergent BioSolution (EBS) | $96.8 million | $4.41 | $4.59 | 12/31/2010 | -3.98% | -21.67% |
| 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 | ||||||||
| ACLI | 10/18/2010 | Affiliates of Platinum Equity (N/A) | $777 million | $33.00 | $34.40 | 12/31/2010 | -4.07% | -22.17% |
| Details of American Commercial Lines Inc. Expected to close by the end of the year for a closing value of $777 million. On the completion of the merger, American Commercial Lines shareholders will receive $33.00 per share in cash. | ||||||||
| DYN | 08/13/2010 | Blackstone Group (BX) | $4.7 billion | $4.50 | $4.76 | 12/31/2010 | -5.46% | -29.76% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| PTEC | 08/17/2010 | Marlin Equity Partners (N/A) | $139 million | $3.85 | $4.09 | 12/31/2010 | -5.87% | -31.97% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| PTEC | 08/17/2010 | Marlin Equity Partners (N/A) | $139 million | $3.85 | $4.09 | 12/31/2010 | -5.87% | -31.97% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| CADE | 10/06/2010 | Community Bancorp LLC (N/A) | $38 million | $2.25 | $2.45 | 03/31/2011 | -8.31% | -19.31% |
| Details of Cadence Financial Corporation Expected to close in the first quarter of 2011 for a closing value of $23.8 million in an all-stock deal. On the completion of the merger, Cadence shareholders will receive receive 0.097 shares of Trustmark common stock for each share of Cadence they hold. Revision on 10/06/2010: Cadence Financial agreed to be acquired by Community Bancorp for $38 million at $2.50 per share in cash, after terminating its previously announced agreement with Trustmark Corporation | ||||||||
| ALY | 08/12/2010 | Seawell (N/A) | $890 million | $4.25 | $4.87 | 12/31/2010 | -12.73% | -69.36% |
| 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. | ||||||||
| OTIX | 09/13/2010 | William Demant (N/A) | $50 million | $8.60 | $10.96 | 12/31/2010 | -21.53% | -117.31% |
| 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. | ||||||||
Contributing Author: Ann Kumar
