Mergers, Acquisitions, and Buyouts Announced on January 24, 2012

Gannett (GCI) acquired Fantasy Sports Ventures for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

Meredith (MDP) acquired Allrecipes.com for $175,000,000. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

Community Health Systems (CYH) has agreed to acquire Memorial Health Systems for an undisclosed amount. The transaction is expected to close by June 30, 2012. More information is available here.

Assured Guaranty (AGO) has agreed to acquire Municipal and Infrastructure Assurance Corporation for $91,000,000. The transaction is expected to close by March 31, 2012. More information is available here.

Banco Davivienda acquired HSBC’s banking operations in Costa Rica, El Salvador and Honduras for $801,000,000. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) has agreed to acquire ATS Industrial Supply for an undisclosed amount. The transaction is expected to close by January 31, 2012. More information is available here.

Robert Bosch has agreed to acquire SPX’s automotive service business for $1,150,000,000. The transaction is expected to close by June 30, 2012. More information is available here.

Eli Lilly (LLY) has agreed to acquire ChemGen for an undisclosed amount. The transaction is expected to close by March 31, 2012. More information is available here.

Seven Arts Entertainment (SAPX) has agreed to acquire David Michery Music Assets for an undisclosed amount. The transaction is expected to close by March 31, 2012. More information is available here.

Accenture (ACN) has agreed to acquire Neo Metrics Analytics for an undisclosed amount. The transaction is expected to close by February 29, 2012. More information is available here.

Bridgepoint Capital has agreed to acquire Quilter for an undisclosed amount. The transaction is expected to close by March 31, 2012. More information is available here.

Watson Pharmaceuticals (WPI) acquired Ascent Pharmahealth for $393,000,000. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.

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