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SignatureMD, Inc. and Paragon Private Health, LLC, two leading providers in membership-based concierge medicine (collectively, the “Company”), have merged in partnership with management and Blue Sea Capital LLC (“Blue Sea”). | |
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| SignatureMD, Inc. and Paragon Private Health, LLC, two leading providers in membership-based concierge medicine (collectively, the “Company”), have merged in partnership with management and Blue Sea Capital LLC (“Blue Sea”). | |||
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Granite Seed, a one-stop provider of high quality native seed and erosion control products, has been acquired by S&S Seeds, a market leader in native seed used for reclamation projects | |
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| Granite Seed, a one-stop provider of high quality native seed and erosion control products, has been acquired by S&S Seeds, a market leader in native seed used for reclamation projects | |||
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1-800 Contacts, the world’s largest online contact lens retailer, has acquired 6over6 Vision Ltd., a leading consumer vision technology company providing at-home vision tests using a mobile app or computer | |
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| 1-800 Contacts, the world’s largest online contact lens retailer, has acquired 6over6 Vision Ltd., a leading consumer vision technology company providing at-home vision tests using a mobile app or computer | |||
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Community Eye Care, a North Carolina-based vision benefits company managing vision plans on behalf of employer groups and health insurers, has been acquired by VSP Vision Care, the largest managed vision care company in the US | |
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| Community Eye Care, a North Carolina-based vision benefits company managing vision plans on behalf of employer groups and health insurers, has been acquired by VSP Vision Care, the largest managed vision care company in the US | |||
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DentaQuest, one of the largest dental care companies in the US serving 27 million members and providing direct patient care through its network of oral health centers, has received a minority investment from Centerbridge, a leading private equity firm | |
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| DentaQuest, one of the largest dental care companies in the US serving 27 million members and providing direct patient care through its network of oral health centers, has received a minority investment from Centerbridge, a leading private equity firm | |||
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Visionworks, one of the largest optical retailers in the US, has been acquired by VSP Global, the largest managed vision care company in the US | |
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| Visionworks, one of the largest optical retailers in the US, has been acquired by VSP Global, the largest managed vision care company in the US | |||
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SignatureMD, one of the largest providers of support services to concierge medicine physicians in the US, has received a growth capital investment from Blue Sea Capital, a leading private equity firm that invests in growth-oriented lower middle market companies | |
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| SignatureMD, one of the largest providers of support services to concierge medicine physicians in the US, has received a growth capital investment from Blue Sea Capital, a leading private equity firm that invests in growth-oriented lower middle market companies | |||
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DentaQuest, one of the largest dental care companies in the US serving 27 million members, entered into a definitive merger agreement with Dental Care Plus, a leading provider of dental insurance in the Midwest | |
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| DentaQuest, one of the largest dental care companies in the US serving 27 million members, entered into a definitive merger agreement with Dental Care Plus, a leading provider of dental insurance in the Midwest | |||
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Astra Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of premium coffee equipment, has been acquired by Cornerstone Foodservice Group, a portfolio company of Shoreview Industries | |
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| Astra Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of premium coffee equipment, has been acquired by Cornerstone Foodservice Group, a portfolio company of Shoreview Industries | |||
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Favini, the world leader in casting release graphic specialty paper, has been acquired by Fortress Investment Group, a leading global investment manager | |
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| Favini, the world leader in casting release graphic specialty paper, has been acquired by Fortress Investment Group, a leading global investment manager | |||
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FittingBox, the world leader in 3D Try-On solutions dedicated to eyewear, has sold a 20% equity ownership stake to Fielmann, the largest optical retailer in German-speaking Europe | |
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| FittingBox, the world leader in 3D Try-On solutions dedicated to eyewear, has sold a 20% equity ownership stake to Fielmann, the largest optical retailer in German-speaking Europe | |||
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Wikibuy, an automated online shopping comparison browser extension, was acquired by Capital One, one of the world's largest financial institutions specializing in credit cards | |
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| Wikibuy, an automated online shopping comparison browser extension, was acquired by Capital One, one of the world's largest financial institutions specializing in credit cards | |||
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RCF Group, a leading provider of professional audio systems, has acquired Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW), an iconic company in the history of Installation and Touring sound, from LOUD Audio, a portfolio company of Transom Capital Group | |
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| RCF Group, a leading provider of professional audio systems, has acquired Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW), an iconic company in the history of Installation and Touring sound, from LOUD Audio, a portfolio company of Transom Capital Group | |||
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NORPAC Foods, a leading frozen vegetable and fruit processor, has been acquired by Kettle Cuisine, a manufacturer of small batch all-natural soups, sauces and side dishes | |
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| NORPAC Foods, a leading frozen vegetable and fruit processor, has been acquired by Kettle Cuisine, a manufacturer of small batch all-natural soups, sauces and side dishes | |||
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Tecumseh Poultry (Smart Chicken®), a leading producer of premium branded, organic and NAE (no antibiotic ever) fresh chicken products, has been acquired by Tyson Foods, a world leading food company | $383 million |
| Deal size: $383 million | |||
| Tecumseh Poultry (Smart Chicken®), a leading producer of premium branded, organic and NAE (no antibiotic ever) fresh chicken products, has been acquired by Tyson Foods, a world leading food company | |||
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Setpoint Systems, a designer and implementer of custom rides and attractions to the world’s top amusement and theme parks, has been acquired by JR Automation Technologies, a provider of intelligent automated manufacturing solutions | |
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| Setpoint Systems, a designer and implementer of custom rides and attractions to the world’s top amusement and theme parks, has been acquired by JR Automation Technologies, a provider of intelligent automated manufacturing solutions | |||
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Luxury Optical Holdings, a leading optical company that owns Morgenthal Frederics and Robert Marc, has completed a recapitalization with Monroe Capital | |
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| Luxury Optical Holdings, a leading optical company that owns Morgenthal Frederics and Robert Marc, has completed a recapitalization with Monroe Capital | |||
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Emerging Vision, a leading optical retailer in the US, has acquired Optica, an optical retail chain, from Luxury Optical Holdings (LOH) | |
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| Emerging Vision, a leading optical retailer in the US, has acquired Optica, an optical retail chain, from Luxury Optical Holdings (LOH) | |||
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1-800 contacts, the world’s largest online contact lens retailer, has acquired Liingo Eyewear, an online retailer of eyeglasses in the US | |
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| 1-800 contacts, the world’s largest online contact lens retailer, has acquired Liingo Eyewear, an online retailer of eyeglasses in the US | |||
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Centerbridge, the private equity owner of Superior Vision, has acquired a minority equity stake in Visionworks, the optical retail subsidiary of HVHC (a Highmark company) | |
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| Centerbridge, the private equity owner of Superior Vision, has acquired a minority equity stake in Visionworks, the optical retail subsidiary of HVHC (a Highmark company) | |||
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Centerbridge, the private equity owner of Superior Vision, has acquired Davis Vision, one of the largest managed vision care companies in the US, from HVHC (a Highmark company) | |
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| Centerbridge, the private equity owner of Superior Vision, has acquired Davis Vision, one of the largest managed vision care companies in the US, from HVHC (a Highmark company) | |||
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Cal-Pacific Specialty Foods, a leading strawberry processor, has sold certain assets to Titan Frozen Fruit, a producer and supplier of frozen fruits | |
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| Cal-Pacific Specialty Foods, a leading strawberry processor, has sold certain assets to Titan Frozen Fruit, a producer and supplier of frozen fruits | |||
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Limoni, a leading Italian beauty products retailer, was acquired by Douglas, a leading European beauty products retailer owned by CVC Capital Partners | |
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| Limoni, a leading Italian beauty products retailer, was acquired by Douglas, a leading European beauty products retailer owned by CVC Capital Partners | |||
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La Gardenia, a leading Italian beauty products retailer, was acquired by Douglas, a leading European beauty products retailer owned by CVC Capital Partners | |
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| La Gardenia, a leading Italian beauty products retailer, was acquired by Douglas, a leading European beauty products retailer owned by CVC Capital Partners | |||
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American Eagle Instruments, a leading global manufacturer of dental hand instruments, has been acquired by Young Innovations, a leading global manufacturer and distributor of dental supplies and equipment | |
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| American Eagle Instruments, a leading global manufacturer of dental hand instruments, has been acquired by Young Innovations, a leading global manufacturer and distributor of dental supplies and equipment | |||
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Chosen Foods, one of the fastest-growing food brands in North America, has been acquired by Sesajal, a worldwide leader in the processing of specialty oils, oily seeds and their derivatives | |
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| Chosen Foods, one of the fastest-growing food brands in North America, has been acquired by Sesajal, a worldwide leader in the processing of specialty oils, oily seeds and their derivatives | |||
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1-800 contacts, the world’s largest online contact lens retailer, was acquired by Anthem, one of the largest health insurers in the US | $900 million |
| Deal size: $900 million | |||
| 1-800 contacts, the world’s largest online contact lens retailer, was acquired by Anthem, one of the largest health insurers in the US | |||
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Walker Edison Furniture Company, a fast-growing e-commerce company that designs, produces, and sells branded home furnishings, has been acquired by Caltius Capital Management, a leading investment firm | |
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| Walker Edison Furniture Company, a fast-growing e-commerce company that designs, produces, and sells branded home furnishings, has been acquired by Caltius Capital Management, a leading investment firm | |||
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Walker Edison Furniture Company, a fast-growing e-commerce company that designs, produces, and sells branded home furnishings, has secured senior and subordinated debt facilities from Key Bank and Eagle Private Capital | |
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| Walker Edison Furniture Company, a fast-growing e-commerce company that designs, produces, and sells branded home furnishings, has secured senior and subordinated debt facilities from Key Bank and Eagle Private Capital | |||
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Nelson Laboratories, one of the largest U.S. provider of life-cycle microbiology testing services, has been acquired by Sterigenics International, a leading global provider of contract sterilization | |
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| Nelson Laboratories, one of the largest U.S. provider of life-cycle microbiology testing services, has been acquired by Sterigenics International, a leading global provider of contract sterilization | |||
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ZAGG, an innovation leader in accessories for smart phones and tablets, has acquired mophie, the #1 selling battery case manufacturer in the world, and #1 portable power manufacturer in North America | $100 million |
| Deal size: $100 million | |||
| ZAGG, an innovation leader in accessories for smart phones and tablets, has acquired mophie, the #1 selling battery case manufacturer in the world, and #1 portable power manufacturer in North America | |||
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Gray & Company, a privately held corporation with more than a century of tradition as a fruit processor, has been acquired by Seneca Foods Corporation, a North America’s leading provider of packaged fruits and vegetables | $37 million |
| Deal size: $37 million | |||
| Gray & Company, a privately held corporation with more than a century of tradition as a fruit processor, has been acquired by Seneca Foods Corporation, a North America’s leading provider of packaged fruits and vegetables | |||
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Albion Laboratories, a manufacturer of nutritional and mineral products for animals, plants, and humans, has been acquired by Balchem Corporation, a global leader in manufacturing specialty performance ingredients and products for the food, and pharmaceutical industries | $112 million |
| Deal size: $112 million | |||
| Albion Laboratories, a manufacturer of nutritional and mineral products for animals, plants, and humans, has been acquired by Balchem Corporation, a global leader in manufacturing specialty performance ingredients and products for the food, and pharmaceutical industries | |||
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Naviscan PET Systems, a manufacturer and distributor of positron emission tomography (PET) scanners, has completed a Series B-1 Preferred Equity financing with Sanderling Ventures | |
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| Naviscan PET Systems, a manufacturer and distributor of positron emission tomography (PET) scanners, has completed a Series B-1 Preferred Equity financing with Sanderling Ventures | |||
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kenko.com, a leading online retail of consumer health products, has sold a controlling stake to Rakuten, Japan’s leading online retailer | $47 million |
| Deal size: $47 million | |||
| kenko.com, a leading online retail of consumer health products, has sold a controlling stake to Rakuten, Japan’s leading online retailer | |||
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International Document Services, a leading provider of mortgage documents and compliance services, has been acquired by Reynolds and Reynolds, a leading provider of automotive dealership software, documents and compliance services | |
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| International Document Services, a leading provider of mortgage documents and compliance services, has been acquired by Reynolds and Reynolds, a leading provider of automotive dealership software, documents and compliance services | |||
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Evolve Solar, a residential PV solar sales originator, has been acquired by SunEdison, the world's largest renewable energy development company | |
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| Evolve Solar, a residential PV solar sales originator, has been acquired by SunEdison, the world's largest renewable energy development company | |||
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Wheat Montana, a leading provider of premium, branded mill and bakery products, has been acquired by River Associates Investments, a leading investment firm | |
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| Wheat Montana, a leading provider of premium, branded mill and bakery products, has been acquired by River Associates Investments, a leading investment firm | |||
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Omega Protein Corporation, a nutritional product company and a leading integrated producer of omega-3 fish oil, has acquired all the stock of Bioriginal Food & Science Corp, a leading supplier of plant and marine based specialty oils | $88 million |
| Deal size: $88 million | |||
| Omega Protein Corporation, a nutritional product company and a leading integrated producer of omega-3 fish oil, has acquired all the stock of Bioriginal Food & Science Corp, a leading supplier of plant and marine based specialty oils | |||
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Bridgewater Companies, an industry leading manufacturer and of specialty chemicals, has been acquired by Aramsco, a leading provider of solutions to specialty contractors | |
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| Bridgewater Companies, an industry leading manufacturer and of specialty chemicals, has been acquired by Aramsco, a leading provider of solutions to specialty contractors | |||
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Realtime Technologies, a leading global provider of 3D software and services for virtual marketing and virtual prototyping, was acquired by Dassault Systèmes, a global market leader in 3D simulation software | €180 million |
| Deal size: €180 million | |||
| Realtime Technologies, a leading global provider of 3D software and services for virtual marketing and virtual prototyping, was acquired by Dassault Systèmes, a global market leader in 3D simulation software | |||
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Viva Optique, a leader in the design of eyewear frames and a subsidiary of HVHC (a Highmark company), was acquired by Marcolin, a global manufacturer and distributor of eyewear | |
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| Viva Optique, a leader in the design of eyewear frames and a subsidiary of HVHC (a Highmark company), was acquired by Marcolin, a global manufacturer and distributor of eyewear | |||
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Agri-Service, one of the largest agricultural equipment dealerships in the Western States, has been acquired by the Terteling Company, a leading building material firm | |
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| Agri-Service, one of the largest agricultural equipment dealerships in the Western States, has been acquired by the Terteling Company, a leading building material firm | |||
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LifeVantage Corporation, a leading dietary supplements manufacturer, has secured a credit facility from TCW, an asset management firm based in Los Angeles, California | $67 million |
| Deal size: $67 million | |||
| LifeVantage Corporation, a leading dietary supplements manufacturer, has secured a credit facility from TCW, an asset management firm based in Los Angeles, California | |||
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LifeVantage Corporation, a leading dietary supplements manufacturer, has completed a share repurchase in a modified Dutch-auction tender offer | $40 million | |
| Deal size: $40 million | |||
| LifeVantage Corporation, a leading dietary supplements manufacturer, has completed a share repurchase in a modified Dutch-auction tender offer | |||
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MITY Enterprises, a manufacturer of room furniture and specialty healthcare seating products, has been acquired by Prospect Capital Corporation, a business development company that focuses on lending to and investing in private businesses | |
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| MITY Enterprises, a manufacturer of room furniture and specialty healthcare seating products, has been acquired by Prospect Capital Corporation, a business development company that focuses on lending to and investing in private businesses | |||
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Optical Distributor Group, the second largest distributor of contact lenses in the US, was acquired by ABB-Concise, the largest distributor of contact lenses in the US | $350 million |
| Deal size: $350 million | |||
| Optical Distributor Group, the second largest distributor of contact lenses in the US, was acquired by ABB-Concise, the largest distributor of contact lenses in the US | |||
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Ellie Mae, a provider of on-demand software solutions and services for the residential mortgage industry in the United States, has completed a follow-on offering of primary and secondary stock | $61 Million | |
| Deal size: $61 Million | |||
| Ellie Mae, a provider of on-demand software solutions and services for the residential mortgage industry in the United States, has completed a follow-on offering of primary and secondary stock | |||
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1-800 contacts, the world’s largest online contact lens retailer, was acquired by AEA Investors, a global private equity firm | |
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| 1-800 contacts, the world’s largest online contact lens retailer, was acquired by AEA Investors, a global private equity firm | |||
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Hill AeroSystems, a manufacturer of parts and assemblies for military and commercial aircraft, has been acquired by AGC Composites Group and The Edgewater Funds | |
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| Hill AeroSystems, a manufacturer of parts and assemblies for military and commercial aircraft, has been acquired by AGC Composites Group and The Edgewater Funds | |||
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HearUSA, one of the largest hearing aid retailers in the US, was acquired by Siemens, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of hearing aids | |
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| HearUSA, one of the largest hearing aid retailers in the US, was acquired by Siemens, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of hearing aids | |||
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Leatherman Tool Group, a manufacturer of multi-tools, knives, pocket tools, and accessories, has acquired Zweibrüder Optoelectronics GmbH & Co. KB, a manufacturer of LED Lenser flashlights | |
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| Leatherman Tool Group, a manufacturer of multi-tools, knives, pocket tools, and accessories, has acquired Zweibrüder Optoelectronics GmbH & Co. KB, a manufacturer of LED Lenser flashlights | |||
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baggallini, a leading designer and marketer of women’s handbags and related accessories, has been acquired by to R.G. Barry Corporation, a leading developer and marketer of functional and fashionable accessory products | $34 million |
| Deal size: $34 million | |||
| baggallini, a leading designer and marketer of women’s handbags and related accessories, has been acquired by to R.G. Barry Corporation, a leading developer and marketer of functional and fashionable accessory products | |||
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drugstore.com, a leading internet retailer of health and beauty care products, was acquired by Walgreens, the largest drugstore retailer in the US | $433 million |
| Deal size: $433 million | |||
| drugstore.com, a leading internet retailer of health and beauty care products, was acquired by Walgreens, the largest drugstore retailer in the US | |||
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American Sporting Goods Corporation, a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of athletic footwear, has been acquired by Brown Shoe Company, a $2.5 billion global footwear company | $159 million |
| Deal size: $159 million | |||
| American Sporting Goods Corporation, a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of athletic footwear, has been acquired by Brown Shoe Company, a $2.5 billion global footwear company | |||
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Luigi Lavazza, the global market leader in espresso coffee, has entered into a strategic alliance and distribution agreement with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, the US market leader in single-serve coffee | |
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| Luigi Lavazza, the global market leader in espresso coffee, has entered into a strategic alliance and distribution agreement with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, the US market leader in single-serve coffee | |||
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Luigi Lavazza, the global market leader in espresso coffee, has acquired a 6.1% stake in Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, the US market leader in single-serve coffee | $250 million |
| Deal size: $250 million | |||
| Luigi Lavazza, the global market leader in espresso coffee, has acquired a 6.1% stake in Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, the US market leader in single-serve coffee | |||
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Alcoa, the world’s leading producer of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina, has sold its Sabiñanigo, Spain foil manufacturing operations to BAVARIA Industriekapital, a German industrial holding company | |
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| Alcoa, the world’s leading producer of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina, has sold its Sabiñanigo, Spain foil manufacturing operations to BAVARIA Industriekapital, a German industrial holding company | |||
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Omega Protein Corporation, a nutritional product company and a leading integrated producer of omega-3 fish oil, Cyvex Nutrition, has acquired a dietary supplement supplier based in Irvine, California | $13 million |
| Deal size: $13 million | |||
| Omega Protein Corporation, a nutritional product company and a leading integrated producer of omega-3 fish oil, Cyvex Nutrition, has acquired a dietary supplement supplier based in Irvine, California | |||
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TimeShareWare, a Utah-based leading provider of technology solutions for shared-ownership resorts, has been acquired by SS&C Technologies Holdings, a global provider of financial services software and software-enabled services | $29 million |
| Deal size: $29 million | |||
| TimeShareWare, a Utah-based leading provider of technology solutions for shared-ownership resorts, has been acquired by SS&C Technologies Holdings, a global provider of financial services software and software-enabled services | |||
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YoCream International, a world leader in the frozen yogurt industry, has been acquired by Danone, a world's leading fresh dairy products company | $106 million |
| Deal size: $106 million | |||
| YoCream International, a world leader in the frozen yogurt industry, has been acquired by Danone, a world's leading fresh dairy products company | |||
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Rocky Brands, a designer and manufacturer of footwear and apparel, has completed a follow-on offering of primary common stock | $15 million | |
| Deal size: $15 million | |||
| Rocky Brands, a designer and manufacturer of footwear and apparel, has completed a follow-on offering of primary common stock | |||
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Danube Technologies a software provider for Agile project and program management, has been acquired by CollabNet, a leading agile application lifecycle management (ALM) solutions and services provider | |
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| Danube Technologies a software provider for Agile project and program management, has been acquired by CollabNet, a leading agile application lifecycle management (ALM) solutions and services provider | |||
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Inmatrix Technology, a developer of credit risk management and business forecasting software solutions, has been acquired by Sungard Data Management Solutions, an American multinational company that provides software solutions | |
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| Inmatrix Technology, a developer of credit risk management and business forecasting software solutions, has been acquired by Sungard Data Management Solutions, an American multinational company that provides software solutions | |||
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Vision Direct, a leading online retailer of contact lenses, has entered into a long-term partnership agreement with Luxottica Retail, one of the largest optical retailers in the US | |
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| Vision Direct, a leading online retailer of contact lenses, has entered into a long-term partnership agreement with Luxottica Retail, one of the largest optical retailers in the US | |||
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Salu Beauty, the parent company of skinstore.com, was acquired by drugstore.com, a leading internet retailer in health and beauty care products | $39 million |
| Deal size: $39 million | |||
| Salu Beauty, the parent company of skinstore.com, was acquired by drugstore.com, a leading internet retailer in health and beauty care products | |||
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Genesis Lease, a leading publicly traded aircraft leasing company, was acquired by Aercap Holdings, one of the world’s largest aircraft lessor | $1.8 billion |
| Deal size: $1.8 billion | |||
| Genesis Lease, a leading publicly traded aircraft leasing company, was acquired by Aercap Holdings, one of the world’s largest aircraft lessor | |||
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Sanipac, a provider of recycling and garbage collection services to residential and commercial customers, has been acquired by Waste Connections, an integrated solid waste services company | $50 million |
| Deal size: $50 million | |||
| Sanipac, a provider of recycling and garbage collection services to residential and commercial customers, has been acquired by Waste Connections, an integrated solid waste services company | |||
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Essilor, the world’s largest manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses and instruments, has acquired Signet Armorlite, an ophthalmic lens company which holds the Kodak license for lenses | |
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| Essilor, the world’s largest manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses and instruments, has acquired Signet Armorlite, an ophthalmic lens company which holds the Kodak license for lenses | |||
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Sorenson Bioscience, a manufacturer of disposable plastic liquid handling products, has been acquired by American Capital, a business development company specializing in management and employee buyouts, subordinated debt and leveraged finance | |
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| Sorenson Bioscience, a manufacturer of disposable plastic liquid handling products, has been acquired by American Capital, a business development company specializing in management and employee buyouts, subordinated debt and leveraged finance | |||
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Binda, a global leader in the design and sale of watches and jewelry, has acquired Geneva Watch, a global leader in the design, manufacturing and the distribution of watches | |
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| Binda, a global leader in the design and sale of watches and jewelry, has acquired Geneva Watch, a global leader in the design, manufacturing and the distribution of watches | |||
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EMIT Water Discharge Technology, a provider of water management solutions for the oil, gas, and mining industry, has been acquired by Exterran Holdings, a global market leader in full service natural gas compression and a premier provider of service and equipment for oil and gas production | $109 million |
| Deal size: $109 million | |||
| EMIT Water Discharge Technology, a provider of water management solutions for the oil, gas, and mining industry, has been acquired by Exterran Holdings, a global market leader in full service natural gas compression and a premier provider of service and equipment for oil and gas production | |||
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Instrument Sales and Service, a manufacturer and distributor of automotive and capital equipment industries, has been acquired by J2 Partners, a private equity firm specialized in middle market companies | |
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| Instrument Sales and Service, a manufacturer and distributor of automotive and capital equipment industries, has been acquired by J2 Partners, a private equity firm specialized in middle market companies | |||
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The Ensign Group, a provider of health care services in the post-acute care continuum, urgent care center, and mobile ancillary businesses, has completed an initial public offering of primary common stock | $74 million | |
| Deal size: $74 million | |||
| The Ensign Group, a provider of health care services in the post-acute care continuum, urgent care center, and mobile ancillary businesses, has completed an initial public offering of primary common stock | |||
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Atrica, a provider of ethernet routing solutions, was acquired by Nokia Siemens Networks, a developer of mobile broadband solutions | $100 million |
| Deal size: $100 million | |||
| Atrica, a provider of ethernet routing solutions, was acquired by Nokia Siemens Networks, a developer of mobile broadband solutions | |||
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Criterion Custom Floors, a supplier of floor covering products for multi-family housing, has been acquired by Wedbush Capital Partners, a private equity firm specializing in growth capital, recapitalizations and acquisitions | |
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| Criterion Custom Floors, a supplier of floor covering products for multi-family housing, has been acquired by Wedbush Capital Partners, a private equity firm specializing in growth capital, recapitalizations and acquisitions | |||
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Mity Enterprises, a manufacturer of room furniture and specialty healthcare seating products, has been acquired by Sorenson Capital and Peterson Partners | $82 million |
| Deal size: $82 million | |||
| Mity Enterprises, a manufacturer of room furniture and specialty healthcare seating products, has been acquired by Sorenson Capital and Peterson Partners | |||
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1-800 contacts, the world’s largest online contact lens retailer, was acquired by Fenway Partners, a New York based private equity firm | $343 million |
| Deal size: $343 million | |||
| 1-800 contacts, the world’s largest online contact lens retailer, was acquired by Fenway Partners, a New York based private equity firm | |||
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Olivotto, the largest global producer of glass making equipment, has acquired the glass division of LGL Group, a publicly traded company in the US | |
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| Olivotto, the largest global producer of glass making equipment, has acquired the glass division of LGL Group, a publicly traded company in the US | |||
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ClearLab’s flat pack intellectual property was acquired by Menicon, the largest contact lens manufacturer in Japan | $28 million |
| Deal size: $28 million | |||
| ClearLab’s flat pack intellectual property was acquired by Menicon, the largest contact lens manufacturer in Japan | |||
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ClearLab’s manufacturing operations in Singapore were acquired by Migwang, a private label contact lens manufacturer | $15 million |
| Deal size: $15 million | |||
| ClearLab’s manufacturing operations in Singapore were acquired by Migwang, a private label contact lens manufacturer | |||
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Wygant, a developer of call center-optimization tools, has been acquired by TeleDirect International, a provider of customer-interaction-management software | |
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| Wygant, a developer of call center-optimization tools, has been acquired by TeleDirect International, a provider of customer-interaction-management software | |||
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Cascade Microtech, a manufacturer of wafer probing, thermal, and reliability solutions, has acquired Gryphics | $26 million |
| Deal size: $26 million | |||
| Cascade Microtech, a manufacturer of wafer probing, thermal, and reliability solutions, has acquired Gryphics | |||
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AMIS Holdings, a designer and manufacturer of customer-specific mixed signal semiconductor products, has completed a follow-on offering of secondary common stock | $206 million | |
| Deal size: $206 million | |||
| AMIS Holdings, a designer and manufacturer of customer-specific mixed signal semiconductor products, has completed a follow-on offering of secondary common stock | |||
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Beverages and More, a US retailer of alcoholic beverages, was acquired by TowerBrook Capital Partners, a New York based private equity firm | $205 million |
| Deal size: $205 million | |||
| Beverages and More, a US retailer of alcoholic beverages, was acquired by TowerBrook Capital Partners, a New York based private equity firm | |||
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Sonus Faber, a manufacturer of high end consumer audio equipment owned by an affiliate of Natixis, was acquired by Quadrivio, a private equity fund based in Italy | $22 million |
| Deal size: $22 million | |||
| Sonus Faber, a manufacturer of high end consumer audio equipment owned by an affiliate of Natixis, was acquired by Quadrivio, a private equity fund based in Italy | |||
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Omega Protein Corporation, a nutritional product company and a leading integrated producer of omega-3 fish oil, has completed a private placement of common stock | $29 million | |
| Deal size: $29 million | |||
| Omega Protein Corporation, a nutritional product company and a leading integrated producer of omega-3 fish oil, has completed a private placement of common stock | |||
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ProQuest Information and Learning, an information-content and technology company, was acquired by Cambridge Information Group, a privately owned group of information services and publishing companies | $222 million |
| Deal size: $222 million | |||
| ProQuest Information and Learning, an information-content and technology company, was acquired by Cambridge Information Group, a privately owned group of information services and publishing companies | |||
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Riverstone, an ethernet router telecom provider, was acquired by Alcatel-Lucent, a leader in networking and communications technology | $207 million |
| Deal size: $207 million | |||
| Riverstone, an ethernet router telecom provider, was acquired by Alcatel-Lucent, a leader in networking and communications technology | |||
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ProQuest Business Solutions, a leading provider of Automotive Parts and Service Information, was acquired by Snap-On, a manufacturer and marketer of high-end tools and equipment | $527 million |
| Deal size: $527 million | |||
| ProQuest Business Solutions, a leading provider of Automotive Parts and Service Information, was acquired by Snap-On, a manufacturer and marketer of high-end tools and equipment | |||
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SwiftView, the second largest provider of secure EDD services to the mortgage industry, has been acquired by eLynx, a cloud based secure EDD solution provider to the mortgage industry | |
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| SwiftView, the second largest provider of secure EDD services to the mortgage industry, has been acquired by eLynx, a cloud based secure EDD solution provider to the mortgage industry | |||
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Crocs, a leading designer and manufacturer of casual lifestyle footwear and accessories, has completed a follow-on offering of secondary common stock | $248 million | |
| Deal size: $248 million | |||
| Crocs, a leading designer and manufacturer of casual lifestyle footwear and accessories, has completed a follow-on offering of secondary common stock | |||
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Multnomah Publishers, one of the nation’s leading evangelical Christian book publishing houses, has been acquired by Random House, the largest English-language trade book publisher | |
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| Multnomah Publishers, one of the nation’s leading evangelical Christian book publishing houses, has been acquired by Random House, the largest English-language trade book publisher | |||
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Coastwide Laboratories, a business-to-business distributor of facility and break room supplies in the United States, has been acquired by Corporate Express, one of the world’s largest distributors of office, facilities, furniture and computer products | |
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| Coastwide Laboratories, a business-to-business distributor of facility and break room supplies in the United States, has been acquired by Corporate Express, one of the world’s largest distributors of office, facilities, furniture and computer products | |||
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Crocs, a leading designer and manufacturer of casual lifestyle footwear and accessories, has completed an initial public offering of primary and secondary common stock | $240 million | |
| Deal size: $240 million | |||
| Crocs, a leading designer and manufacturer of casual lifestyle footwear and accessories, has completed an initial public offering of primary and secondary common stock | |||
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Patient Infosystems, a population health management company, was acquired by CareGuide, a family of online marketplaces for senior care, child care, pet care and home care services | $80 million |
| Deal size: $80 million | |||
| Patient Infosystems, a population health management company, was acquired by CareGuide, a family of online marketplaces for senior care, child care, pet care and home care services | |||
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VOLCOM, a leading designer and distributor of clothing, footwear, accessories, and related products, has completed a follow-on offering of secondary common stock | $196 million | |
| Deal size: $196 million | |||
| VOLCOM, a leading designer and distributor of clothing, footwear, accessories, and related products, has completed a follow-on offering of secondary common stock | |||
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Ladish Company, a manufacturer of metal parts for aerospace equipment and jet engines, has completed a follow-on offering of secondary common stock | $46 million | |
| Deal size: $46 million | |||
| Ladish Company, a manufacturer of metal parts for aerospace equipment and jet engines, has completed a follow-on offering of secondary common stock | |||
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Integrated Bakery Resource, a provider of pre-mix systems, finished foods and related marketing services, has been acquired by Cargill, a global provider and distributor of food, agriculture and industrial products worldwide | |
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| Integrated Bakery Resource, a provider of pre-mix systems, finished foods and related marketing services, has been acquired by Cargill, a global provider and distributor of food, agriculture and industrial products worldwide | |||
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VOLCOM, a leading designer and distributor of clothing, footwear, accessories, and related products, has completed an initial public offering | $102 million | |
| Deal size: $102 million | |||
| VOLCOM, a leading designer and distributor of clothing, footwear, accessories, and related products, has completed an initial public offering | |||
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ABAQUS, a simulation software company, was acquired by Dassault Systèmes, a global market leader in 3D simulation software | $413 million |
| Deal size: $413 million | |||
| ABAQUS, a simulation software company, was acquired by Dassault Systèmes, a global market leader in 3D simulation software | |||
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Stormwater Management, a provider of stormwater filter products in the United States, has been acquired by Contech Engineered Solutions, a leading provider of site solution products and services | |
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| Stormwater Management, a provider of stormwater filter products in the United States, has been acquired by Contech Engineered Solutions, a leading provider of site solution products and services | |||
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Online Resource, a provider of API management and automated mobile web testing, has completed a follow-on offering of common stock | $41 million | |
| Deal size: $41 million | |||
| Online Resource, a provider of API management and automated mobile web testing, has completed a follow-on offering of common stock | |||
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Bulgari, a designer of jewelry and watches has become a strategic co-investor with private equity firm Irving Place Capital | $240 million |
| Deal size: $240 million | |||
| Bulgari, a designer of jewelry and watches has become a strategic co-investor with private equity firm Irving Place Capital | |||
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i2 Technologies has sold TSC in a management-led buyout | |
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| i2 Technologies has sold TSC in a management-led buyout | |||
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i2 Technologies, a leader in supply chain management solutions, has issued convertible preferred and common securities to an investor group consisting of Q Investments and certain members of senior management | $120 million |
| Deal size: $120 million | |||
| i2 Technologies, a leader in supply chain management solutions, has issued convertible preferred and common securities to an investor group consisting of Q Investments and certain members of senior management | |||
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Amicas, a diagnostic image management software developer, was acquired by VitalWorks, a healthcare information management technology provider | $55 million |
| Deal size: $55 million | |||
| Amicas, a diagnostic image management software developer, was acquired by VitalWorks, a healthcare information management technology provider | |||
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Manufacturers’ Services Limited (MSL), a supply change management services provider, was acquired by Celestica, a multinational electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider | $341 million |
| Deal size: $341 million | |||
| Manufacturers’ Services Limited (MSL), a supply change management services provider, was acquired by Celestica, a multinational electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider | |||
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StorageNetworks, a provider of data storage management software and services, has announced a special dividend distribution to its common shareholders as part of an associated plan of liquidation | $201 million | |
| Deal size: $201 million | |||
| StorageNetworks, a provider of data storage management software and services, has announced a special dividend distribution to its common shareholders as part of an associated plan of liquidation | |||
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Kenneth Cole, a leading American fashion designer, has entered into a strategic alliance and distribution agreement with Jaytex, a major Canadian apparel distributor | |
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| Kenneth Cole, a leading American fashion designer, has entered into a strategic alliance and distribution agreement with Jaytex, a major Canadian apparel distributor | |||
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Host Marriott Services, a US highway and airport food-service company, was acquired by Autogrill, a global leader in food and beverage services for travelers | $1.0 billion |
| Deal size: $1.0 billion | |||
| Host Marriott Services, a US highway and airport food-service company, was acquired by Autogrill, a global leader in food and beverage services for travelers | |||
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DuPont, a leading US technology and science company, has sold its 50% interest in Consolidation Coal, a US coal mining company to RWE | |
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| DuPont, a leading US technology and science company, has sold its 50% interest in Consolidation Coal, a US coal mining company to RWE | |||
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Host Hotels and Resorts, a US real estate investment trust, has spun off Crestline Capital, a hotel management company | |
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| Host Hotels and Resorts, a US real estate investment trust, has spun off Crestline Capital, a hotel management company | |||
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DuPont, a leading US technology and science company, has acquired the remaining 50% stake in its joint venture with Merck, a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of pharmaceuticals | $2.6 billion |
| Deal size: $2.6 billion | |||
| DuPont, a leading US technology and science company, has acquired the remaining 50% stake in its joint venture with Merck, a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of pharmaceuticals | |||
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Host Hotels and Resorts has reorganized its operations as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) | $1.7 billion | |
| Deal size: $1.7 billion | |||
| Host Hotels and Resorts has reorganized its operations as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) | |||
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DuPont, a leading US technology and science company, has acquired certain industrial chemical businesses from Imperial Chemical Industries, a British chemical company | $3.0 billion |
| Deal size: $3.0 billion | |||
| DuPont, a leading US technology and science company, has acquired certain industrial chemical businesses from Imperial Chemical Industries, a British chemical company | |||
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DuPont, a leading US technology and science company, has acquired Protein Technologies International, a US based international soy ingredients supplier, from Ralston Purina | $1.7 billion |
| Deal size: $1.7 billion | |||
| DuPont, a leading US technology and science company, has acquired Protein Technologies International, a US based international soy ingredients supplier, from Ralston Purina | |||
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DuPont, a leading US technology and science company, has acquired a 20% stake in Pioneer Hi-Bred, the largest US hybrid seed producer | $1.7 billion |
| Deal size: $1.7 billion | |||
| DuPont, a leading US technology and science company, has acquired a 20% stake in Pioneer Hi-Bred, the largest US hybrid seed producer | |||
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Host Hotels & Resorts, a US real estate investment trust, has acquired Forum Group, the second largest owner in the US of housing communities for the elderly | $605 million |
| Deal size: $605 million | |||
| Host Hotels & Resorts, a US real estate investment trust, has acquired Forum Group, the second largest owner in the US of housing communities for the elderly | |||
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DuPont, a leading US technology and science company, has repurchased 156 million warrants from Seagram’s, one of the world’s largest distillers of alcoholic beverages | $156 million |
| Deal size: $156 million | |||
| DuPont, a leading US technology and science company, has repurchased 156 million warrants from Seagram’s, one of the world’s largest distillers of alcoholic beverages | |||
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Host Hotels & Resorts, a US real estate investment trust, has spun off Host Marriott Services, a US highway and airport food-service company | |
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| Host Hotels & Resorts, a US real estate investment trust, has spun off Host Marriott Services, a US highway and airport food-service company | |||
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US Shoe Corporation, the owner of Lenscrafters and other retail concepts including Casual Corner women's wear, Capezio and Evan-Picone footwear, was acquired by Luxottica, the largest eyewear manufacturer in the world | $1.3 billion |
| Deal size: $1.3 billion | |||
| US Shoe Corporation, the owner of Lenscrafters and other retail concepts including Casual Corner women's wear, Capezio and Evan-Picone footwear, was acquired by Luxottica, the largest eyewear manufacturer in the world | |||
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Pulsar international, a Mexican holding company, has acquired Asgrow, a subsidiary of pharmaceutical company, with major interests in life science, tobacco, packaging, and insurance | $300 million |
| Deal size: $300 million | |||
| Pulsar international, a Mexican holding company, has acquired Asgrow, a subsidiary of pharmaceutical company, with major interests in life science, tobacco, packaging, and insurance | |||
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Remington Arms, an American manufacturer of firearms and ammunition owned by DuPont, was acquired by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, a New York based private equity firm | $300 million |
| Deal size: $300 million | |||
| Remington Arms, an American manufacturer of firearms and ammunition owned by DuPont, was acquired by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, a New York based private equity firm | |||
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The New York Times, a leading US media group, has acquired The Boston Globe, a major US daily newspaper | $1.1 billion |
| Deal size: $1.1 billion | |||
| The New York Times, a leading US media group, has acquired The Boston Globe, a major US daily newspaper | |||
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Baxter, the world’s largest hospital-supply company, has spun off Caremark, a home-care services provider | $2.0 billion |
| Deal size: $2.0 billion | |||
| Baxter, the world’s largest hospital-supply company, has spun off Caremark, a home-care services provider | |||
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Marriott, one of the leading global hotel groups, has spun off Host Marriott Corporation, the largest owner of hotel real estate in the US | $2.0 billion |
| Deal size: $2.0 billion | |||
| Marriott, one of the leading global hotel groups, has spun off Host Marriott Corporation, the largest owner of hotel real estate in the US | |||
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DuPont, a leading US technology and science company, has swapped its acrylics operation in exchange for ICI’s nylon interests | $445 million |
| Deal size: $445 million | |||
| DuPont, a leading US technology and science company, has swapped its acrylics operation in exchange for ICI’s nylon interests | |||
