Merger Journal

Sumitomo acquired 12900 net acres in the Marcellus Shale for $140,400,000. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

Exelon (EXC) has agreed to acquire John Deere Renewables for $900,000,000. The transaction is expected to close by December 31, 2010. More information is available here.

Gorman-Rupp (GRC) has agreed to acquire National Pump Company for an undisclosed amount. The transaction is expected to close by October 15, 2010. More information is available here.

CIGNA (CI) acquired Vanbreda International for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

VMWare (VMW) has agreed to acquire Integrien for an undisclosed amount. The transaction is expected to close by September 30, 2010. More information is available here.

VMWare (VMW) has agreed to acquire TriCipher for an undisclosed amount. The transaction is expected to close by September 30, 2010. More information is available here.

Continucare (CNU) acquired a South Florida-based operator of sleep diagnostic centers for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

A Private Party acquired 51% of Adams Dairy Bank for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA) acquired La Valencia at Starwood for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

Gammon Gold (GRS) acquired Los Jarros Properties in Chihuahua Mexico for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

D&B (DNB) acquired Dun & Bradstreet Australia Holdings for $205,000,000. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

3M (MMM) has agreed to acquire Attenti Holdings for $230,000,000. The transaction is expected to close by December 31, 2010. More information is available here.

Glimcher Realty Trust (GRT) has agreed to acquire 20% of Pearlridge Center for $49,000,000. The transaction is expected to close by December 31, 2010. More information is available here.

Veritas Capital has agreed to acquire PerkinElmer’s Illumination and Detection Solutions for $500,000,000. The transaction is expected to close by December 31, 2010. More information is available here.

Bayergas Norge has agreed to acquire Endeavour’s Cygnus asset in the North Sea Basin for $110,000,000. The transaction is expected to close by October 31, 2010. More information is available here.

Atheros Communications (ATHR) acquired Opulan Technologies for $72,000,000. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

Google (GOOG) acquired SocialDesk for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

Citrix Systems (CTXS) has agreed to acquire VMLogix for an undisclosed amount. The transaction is expected to close by September 30, 2010. More information is available here.

Gran Tierra Energy (GTE) has agreed to acquire 70% working interest in Blocks REC-T-129 -142 -155 and -224 in the on-shore Reconcavo Basin Brazil for $22,600,000. A closing date was not provided. More information is available here.

Avera McKennan has agreed to acquire one-third ownership interest and management rights in Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota for $20,000,000. The transaction is expected to close by November 30, 2010. More information is available here.

Charles Schwab (SCHW) has agreed to acquire Windward Investment Management for $150,000,000. The transaction is expected to close by December 31, 2010. More information is available here.

CA Technologies (CA) has agreed to acquire Arcot Systems for $200,000,000. The transaction is expected to close by September 30, 2010. More information is available here.

Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA) acquired Times Square at Craig Ranch for $31,250,000. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

Intel (INTC) has agreed to acquire Infineon Technologies’ wireless unit for $1,400,000,000. The transaction is expected to close by March 31, 2011. More information is available here.

3M (MMM) has agreed to acquire Cogent (COGT) for $943,000,000. The transaction is expected to close by December 31, 2010. More information is available here.

Ebix (EBIX) has agreed to acquire A.D.A.M. (ADAM) for $66,000,000. The transaction is expected to close by December 31, 2010. More information is available here.

Fronteer Gold (FRG.TO) has agreed to acquire AuEx Ventures (XAU.TO) for $232,800,000. The transaction is expected to close by October 31, 2010. More information is available here.

Tesoro (TSO) has agreed to acquire Contracts to service approximately 300 Shell-branded gas stations for an undisclosed amount. The transaction is expected to close by January 1, 2011. More information is available here.

OPNET Technologies (OPNT) acquired DSAuditor Product Line for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

Seanergy Maritime Holdings (SHIP) has agreed to acquire 50% of Bulk Energy Transport for $33,000,000. The transaction is expected to close by September 15, 2010. More information is available here.

Seanergy Maritime Holdings (SHIP) has agreed to acquire 49% of Maritime Capital Shipping for $33,000,000. The transaction is expected to close by September 15, 2010. More information is available here.

Medical Action Industries (MDCI) acquired AVID Medical for $62,500,000. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

Exactech (EXAC) acquired Portfolio of Minimally Invasive Spine Reconstruction Products for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

HealthSpring (HS) has agreed to acquire Bravo Health for $545,000,000. The transaction is expected to close by December 31, 2010. More information is available here.

Riley Group has offered to acquire WPCS International (WPCS) for $24,325,000. A closing date was not provided. More information is available here.

Ameresco (AMRC) has agreed to acquire Quantum Engineering and Development for an undisclosed amount. A closing date was not provided. More information is available here.

Olympic Steel (ZEUS) acquired 100000 square foot facility in Mount Sterling Kentucky for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

Cisco (CSCO) has agreed to acquire ExtendMedia for an undisclosed amount. The transaction is expected to close by December 31, 2010. More information is available here.

Hewlett Packard (HPQ) acquired Stratavia for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

Fresenius Medical Care (FMS) has agreed to acquire Gambro’s Peritoneal Dialysis Business for an undisclosed amount. A closing date was not provided. More information is available here.

Dollar Financial (DLLR) has agreed to acquire Folkia Group for $28,000,000. The transaction is expected to close by November 26, 2010. More information is available here.

Cypress Bioscience (CYPB) acquired A worldwide license for the Staccato nicotine technology for $5,000,000. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

Cypress Bioscience (CYPB) acquired Carbetocin for $750,000. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) has offered to acquire Wesco Financial (WSC) for $2,510,000,000. A closing date was not provided. More information is available here.

Vandercar has agreed to acquire CECO Environmental’s Cincinnati manufacturing and corporate office facilities for $3,100,000. The transaction is expected to close by December 31, 2010. More information is available here.

Stryker (SYK) has agreed to acquire Gaymar Industries for $150,000,000. The transaction is expected to close by October 1, 2010. More information is available here.

Time Warner (TWX) has agreed to acquire Chilevision for $150,000,000. A closing date was not provided. More information is available here.

Layne Christensen (LAYN) acquired 50% of Costa Fortuna for $12,500,000. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

Walter Investment Management (WAC) has agreed to acquire Marix Servicing for an undisclosed amount. The transaction is expected to close by October 25, 2010. More information is available here.

Leap Wireless International (LEAP) acquired LCW Wireless for $3,200,000. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

Kindred Healthcare (KND) has agreed to acquire Five long-term acute care hospitals for $180,000,000. The transaction is expected to close by December 31, 2010. More information is available here.

Sigue has agreed to acquire Coinstar’s money transfer business for $41,500,000. The transaction is expected to close by June 30, 2011. More information is available here.

Cerus (CERS) has agreed to acquire INTERCEPT Blood System Asian Commercial Rights for $3,603,600. A closing date was not provided. More information is available here.

Parker Hannifin (PH) acquired Micro Thermo Technologies for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

Nanosphere (NSPH) acquired Eppendorf Patent Rights for $4,000,000. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

Synthetic Fuels has agreed to acquire Landrica Development Company for $8,300,000. The transaction is expected to close by December 31, 2010. More information is available here.

PricewaterhouseCoopers has agreed to acquire Diamond Management and Technology Consultants (DTPI) for $378,000,000. The transaction is expected to close by December 31, 2010. More information is available here.

World Fuel Services (INT) has agreed to acquire Western Petroleum for $95,000,000. The transaction is expected to close by October 23, 2010. More information is available here.

Energen (EGN) has agreed to acquire Permian Basin Properties in Wolfberry Trend for $185,000,000. The transaction is expected to close by September 30, 2010. More information is available here.

Harvard Bioscience (HBIO) acquired Coulbourn Instruments for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ) acquired Rent One Italy for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

Nalco (NLC) acquired Fabrication Technologies for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

Thoma Bravo has agreed to acquire LANDesk for an undisclosed amount. The transaction is expected to close by September 30, 2010. More information is available here.

A Private Party acquired 51% of USNY Bank for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

Digital Realty Trust (DLR) acquired 2950 Zanker Road in San Jose California and 900 Dorothy Drive in Richardson Texas for $50,300,000. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

Wise Partners has agreed to acquire Teibow for $176,000,000. A closing date was not provided. More information is available here.

Boston Properties (BXP) has agreed to acquire 510 Madison Avenue in New York City for $280,500,000. The transaction is expected to close by September 1, 2010. More information is available here.

Colfax (CFX) acquired Baric Group for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

Nokia (NOK) has agreed to acquire Motally for an undisclosed amount. The transaction is expected to close by September 30, 2010. More information is available here.

Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) acquired Sonoma Valley Bank for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

PacWest Bancorp (PACW) acquired Los Padres Bank for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

Marvell Technology Group (MRVL) acquired Diseno de Sistemas en Silicio for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

U.S. Bancorp (USB) has agreed to acquire First National Trust’s bond and transfer agent business for an undisclosed amount. A closing date was not provided. More information is available here.

BGC Partners (BGCP) acquired Mint Partners for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

AMETEK (AME) acquired AMREL Power for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

Starbucks (SBUX) acquired Starbucks Brazil for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

Rock Gaming has agreed to acquire 16 acres of land adjacent to the Tower City Center complex in downtown Cleveland for an undisclosed amount. The transaction is expected to close by December 31, 2010. More information is available here.

Mastercard (MA) has agreed to acquire DataCash Group (DATA.L) for $520,000,000. The transaction is expected to close by October 31, 2010. More information is available here.

VSE (VSEC) acquired Akimeka for $33,000,000. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

First Niagara Financial Group (FNFG) has agreed to acquire NewAlliance Bancshares (NAL) for $1,500,000,000. The transaction is expected to close by June 30, 2011. More information is available here.

Intel (INTC) has agreed to acquire McAfee (MFE) for $7,680,000,000. The transaction is expected to close by December 31, 2010. More information is available here.

Biogen Idec (BIIB) acquired A license for Knopp Neurosciences’ ALS drug for $80,000,000. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

Chatham Lodging Trust (CLDT) has agreed to acquire Upscale Extended-Stay Hotel in North San Diego for $32,000,000. A closing date was not provided. More information is available here.

Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA) acquired The Hue for $33,600,000. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

A Private Party acquired Xoma’s royalty interest in Cimzia for $4,000,000. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

Patrick Industries (PATK) has agreed to acquire Blazon International Group’s Wiring and Electrical Products Distribution Business for an undisclosed amount. The transaction is expected to close by August 30, 2010. More information is available here.