Datamonitor Mergers and Acquisitions

Deal report: Jindal Steel & Power to acquire remaining ##.#% stake in Rocklands Richfield Deal in brief Deal in brief Jindal Steel & Power, Ltd., through its wholly-owned subsidiary, has entered into a term sheet to acquire the remaining ##

Deal report: GELSENWASSER acquires ##.#% stake in Stadtwerke Zehdenick Deal in brief Deal in brief GELSENWASSER AG, a supplier of water and energy, has acquired a ##.#% stake in Stadtwerke Zehdenick GmbH, a water and electricity utility company

Deal report: Delorge acquires Vanheers Quality Used Cars Deal in brief Deal in brief Delorge BVBA, an automobile dealership company, has acquired Vanheers Quality Used Cars BVBA, an automobile dealer that distributes used cars. Both the companies are based in

Deal report: Ag Alternatives acquires Sorensen Seed Company Deal in brief Deal in brief Ag Alternatives, Inc., a producer of seed and plant materials, has acquired Sorensen Seed Company, a provider of seed-conditioning services. Both the companies are based

Deal report: University Wholesalers acquires Maine Wholesale Tire Deal in brief Deal in brief University Wholesalers, Inc., engaged in the distribution and sale of tyres, has acquired Maine Wholesale Tire, Inc., a distributor of tyres. Both the companies are based

Deal report: Volkswagen may acquire stake in Suzuki Motor Deal in brief Deal in brief According to Reuters, German industry publication Automobilwoche reported that Volkswagen AG, a manufacturer of passenger and commercial vehicles, is planning to acquire a stake in

Deal report: Lundin Mining sells ##% stake in Ozernoe zinc project to MBC Resources Deal in brief Deal in brief Lundin Mining Corporation, a Canada-based exploration and mining company, has sold its ##% interest in the Ozernoe zinc project

Deal report: Olam International to acquire planted almond orchards and permanent water rights from Timbercorp Deal in brief Deal in brief Olam International Limited, a Singapore-based integrated supply chain manager of agricultural products and food ingredients, has signed a

Deal report: IDG-Accel China Capital and IDG-Accel China Capital Investors acquire #.##% stake in Bosideng Deal in brief Deal in brief IDG-Accel China Capital L.P. and IDG-Accel China Capital Investors L.P. have acquired

Deal report: NetBop Technologies acquires Hosting Wales Internet Deal in brief Deal in brief NetBop Technologies, Ltd. has acquired Hosting Wales Internet, Ltd. Both the companies are providers of web design services based in the UK. Target Hosting Wales Internet

Deal report: Derendinger acquires ##.##% stake in Metraux Services Deal in brief Deal in brief Derendinger AG, a provider of vehicle maintenance services, has acquired a ##.##% stake in Metraux Services SA, a provider of solutions to the

Deal report: Delta Software acquires assets of PLW Associates Deal in brief Deal in brief Delta Software Limited, a provider of windows-based warehouse management software, has acquired the assets including the DWMS AS/### warehouse management system and associated

Deal report: Zhengzhou Xinyihua Software secures $#.## million in venture funding Deal in brief Deal in brief Zhengzhou Xinyihua Software CO., Ltd., a China-based developer of software for the medical industry, has secured CNY## million ($#.## million

Deal report: Tiantu Capital to invest $#.## million in Xinyihua Medicine Science and Technology Deal in brief Deal in brief Tiantu Capital Co., Ltd. (Tiantu Capital Venture Investment Co., Ltd.) has signed an agreement to invest CNY## million ($#

Deal report: Libyan Investment Authority to acquire Verenex Energy Deal in brief Deal in brief Libyan Investment Authority has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Verenex Energy, Inc., a

Deal report: BR Educacional acquires HSM do Brazil Deal in brief Deal in brief BR Educacional, an investment fund owned by BR Educacional Fundo de Investimentos em Participacoes, has acquired ###% stake in HSM do Brazil S.A., engaged in

Deal report: Recore Systems raises $# million in venture funding Deal in brief Deal in brief Recore Systems BV, a Netherlands-based fabless semiconductor company, has secured $# million in venture funding led by Point-One Starter Fund U.A

Deal report: Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria to sell #### branches to RREEF Alternative Investments Deal in brief Deal in brief Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA), a Spain-based diversified financial services group, has confirmed media reports that it

Deal report: Jumbo Groep Holding launches takeover offer for Super de Boer Deal in brief Deal in brief Jumbo Groep Holding BV has made a takeover offer for Super de Boer N.V., a food retailer, at EUR#.# per

Deal report: Oesterreichische Post acquires ##% EBPP Electronic Bill Presentment and Payment Deal in brief Deal in brief Oesterreichische Post AG, a service provider in mail carriage, has acquired a ##% stake in EBPP Electronic Bill Presentment and Payment GmbH

Deal report: Mapei acquires ###% stake in Betontechnik Deal in brief Deal in brief Mapei S.p.A. has acquired the entire share capital of Betontechnik Gesellschaft m.b.H., an Austria-based manufacturer of concrete admixtures and dry construction

Deal report: Leneco to acquire ##% stake in International Display Solutions Deal in brief Deal in brief Leneco Co., Ltd. has signed an agreement to acquire #,###,### shares, representing a ##% stake, in International Display Solutions Co., Ltd

Deal report: Mensch und Maschine Software to acquire Vifian & Zuberbuhler Deal in brief Deal in brief Mensch und Maschine Software SE has agreed to acquire ###% of Vifian & Zuberbuhler AG, a Switzerland- based developer of computer-aided design (CAD) software

Deal report: Azot sells #% stake in Raznopromimport Deal in brief Deal in brief OJSC Azot, a manufacturer of mineral fertilizers, ion-exchange resins, caprolactam and other chemical products, has sold its entire #% stake in Raznopromimport JSC. Both the

Deal report: Jaster-Quintanilla to merge with Mehta West Brashear Group Deal in brief Deal in brief Jaster-Quintanilla, a provider of structural and civil engineering and surveying services for the built environment, has agreed to merge with Mehta West

Deal report: Jilin Yatai Cement acquires ###% stake in Jilin Jinyuan Cement Deal in brief Deal in brief Jilin Yatai Cement Co., Ltd. has acquired ###% stake in Jilin Jinyuan Cement Co., Ltd., a manufacturer and wholesaler of cement, for

Deal report: Aishwarya Telecom to invest in Bhashwanth Power Projects Deal in brief Deal in brief Aishwarya Telecom Limited, a manufacturer of telecom fiber optic products, has agreed to invest in the equity shares of Bhashwanth Power Projects Pvt., Ltd

Deal report: Marsh acquires International Advisory Services Deal in brief Deal in brief Marsh, Inc., a US-based insurance broker and strategic risk advisor, has acquired International Advisory Services Limited, a Bermuda-based independent manager of captive and third-party

Deal report: Healthcare Trust of America acquires ## building medical office portfolio from Greenville Hospital System Deal in brief Deal in brief Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. (formerly Grubb & Ellis Healthcare REIT, Inc.) has acquired a ## building medical office

Deal report: US Treasury invests $#.## million in IA Bancorp Deal in brief Deal in brief IA Bancorp, Inc., the US-based bank holding company of Indus American Bank, has raised $#.## million from the United States Department

Deal report: US Treasury invests $## million in HomeTown Bankshares Deal in brief Deal in brief HomeTown Bankshares Corporation, the US-based bank holding company of HomeTown Bank, has raised $## million from the United States Department of the Treasury

Deal report: Sigma Plastics acquires Santa Fe Extruders Deal in brief Deal in brief Sigma Plastics Group, a manufacturer of plastic films and sheets, has acquired Santa Fe Extruders, Inc., a manufacturer of polyethylene films and packaging bags. Both the

Deal report: EDP - Energias de Portugal and Efacec acquire ##% stake in Babcock & Brown s Portugese wave energy park Deal in brief Deal in brief EDP - Energias de Portugal, S.A., an integrated energy company, and Efacec Capital S.G

Deal report: EuroSibEnergo acquires additional ##.##% stake in Krasnoyarsk HPP Deal in brief Deal in brief EuroSibEnergo, an energy company, has acquired an additional ##.##% stake in JSC Krasnoyarsk HPP, an energy company engaged in the generation, distribution

Deal report: Forces Motrices de l Avancon to acquire equity stake in Romande Energie Commerce Deal in brief Deal in brief Forces Motrices de l Avancon SA (FMA), a producer and distributor of hydro electricity, has agreed to acquire an

Deal report: KIT Finance to acquire ##.##% stake in KIT Finance Insurance Deal in brief Deal in brief KIT Finance has received clearance from the Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service to acquire a ##.##% stake in KIT Finance Insurance

Deal report: Tangent Energy Solutions secures Series A round of venture funding Deal in brief Deal in brief Tangent Energy Solutions, Inc., an installer of renewable energy systems, has secured Series A round of venture capital financing from EnerTech Capital

Deal report: First Financial Bank acquires deposits and assets of Irwin Union Bank and Irwin Union Bank and Trust Deal in brief Deal in brief First Financial Bank, National Association has acquired all of the deposits and assets of Irwin

Deal report: China Development Bank may acquire stake in Aviation Securities Deal in brief Deal in brief According to Dow Jones, the Shanghai Securities News reported that China Development Bank (CDB) is in talks to acquire a stake in Aviation

Deal report: Babcock International Group to acquire UKAEA from United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Deal in brief Deal in brief Babcock International Group PLC, a UK-based services company, has agreed to acquire UKAEA Limited from the United Kingdom Atomic

Deal report: Telekomunikacja Polska to acquire ATM Systemy Informatyczne Deal in brief Deal in brief Telekomunikacja Polska S.A.,a provider of telecommunication services, has agreed to acquire ATM Systemy Informatyczne Sp. z o.o., a provider of information and

Deal report: Carlisle Companies acquires Jerrik Deal in brief Deal in brief Carlisle Companies Incorporated, a diversified manufacturing company, has acquired Jerrik, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of filtered and transient voltage suppression connectors. Both the companies are based in

Deal report: PM Digital acquires SpinShark Deal in brief Deal in brief PM Digital, an Internet marketing agency specializing in search engine marketing, search engine optimization, social media marketing, and shopping portal feeds, has acquired SpinShark, a search engine optimization

Deal report: MooBella secures $## million in Series A venture funding Deal in brief Deal in brief MooBella LLC, a US-based ice cream producer, has secured $## million in Series A funding from W. Health L.P, a venture

Deal report: Infrastructure Development Finance Company (IDFC) acquires #% stake in Indian Commodity Exchange Deal in brief Deal in brief Infrastructure Development Finance Company Limited (IDFC), an infrastructure finance company, has acquired a #% stake in Indian Commodity Exchange from

Deal report: Krishak Bharati Cooperative (Kribhco) acquires #% stake in Indian Commodity Exchange Deal in brief Deal in brief Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited, a manufacturer of urea, ammonia, and bio-fertilizers, has acquired a #% stake in Indian Commodity Exchange

Deal report: Songbird Finance to acquire additional #.##% stake in Canary Wharf Group Deal in brief Deal in brief Songbird Finance Limited has entered into an agreement to acquire an additional ##,###,### ordinary shares, representing an #

Deal report: Trident acquires Ring Lighting Deal in brief Deal in brief Trident Limited has acquired Ring Lighting Limited. Pursuant to the transaction, Trident would merge with Ring Lighting to form Associated Lighting Group. Ring Lighting and Trident will be

Deal report: TA Associates and management to acquire Vatterott Educational Centers Deal in brief Deal in brief TA Associates and the management have agreed to acquire Vatterott Educational Centers, Inc., a provider of post-secondary education services, from Wellspring Capital

Deal report: HNA Hotel to acquire Guangzhou Cheng Jian Tianyu Real Estate Development Company from Yue Tian Development Deal in brief Deal in brief HNA Hotel Holdings, Ltd. has agreed to acquire a ###% stake in Guangzhou Cheng Jian Tianyu

Deal report: Freegood acquires copper mine from Ivanhoe Mines Deal in brief Deal in brief Freegood, a South Korea-based company engaged in the development of natural resources, has acquired a Mongolia-based copper mine from Ivanhoe Mines, Ltd. for

Deal report: NC# to acquire TranSecur Deal in brief Deal in brief NC#, Inc., a provider of situational awareness, incident monitoring, crisis management nd secure collaboration solutions, has entered into an agreement to acquire TranSecur, Inc., a provider of security

Deal report: First National Bank of Waterloo to acquire First State Bank of Red Bud Deal in brief Deal in brief First National Bank of Waterloo, a community bank, is planning to acquire First State Bank of Red Bud, a

Deal report: LABELUX Group acquires stake in Zagliani Deal in brief Deal in brief LABELUX Group GmbH, an Austria-based luxury goods holding company, has acquired a stake in Zagliani, an Italy-based designer and producer of accessories. Target Zagliani

Deal report: Punjab National Bank may acquire stake in Metrokombank Deal in brief Deal in brief According to Reuters, Punjab National Bank, an India-based commercial bank, is planning to acquire a stake in Metrokombank, a Kazakhstan-based provider of

Deal report: Aptilon acquires assets from Direct Medical Data and BLM Deal in brief Deal in brief Aptilon Corporation, a Canada-based provider of alternative sales channels and online physician access programs, has acquired all of the assets related to

Deal report: Montagu Private Equity may acquire easycash from Warburg Pincus Deal in brief Deal in brief According to Bloomberg, UK-based private equity firm Montagu Private Equity LLP is one of the possible bidders to acquire easycash, a Germany

Deal report: Reliance Industries may acquire LyondellBasell Deal in brief Deal in brief According to Reuters, CNBC-TV## reported that Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is planning to acquire some or all of LyondellBasell Industries AF S.C.A., a Netherlands

Deal report: Securitas to acquire guarding service operations and assets of Guardforce from UTC Fire and Security Deal in brief Deal in brief Securitas AB has agreed to acquire the guarding service operations and assets of Guardforce, Ltd., a Hong

Deal report: Q.Pro Technical Services acquires Systems Conformance Deal in brief Deal in brief Q.Pro Technical Services has acquired Systems Conformance, Inc., a provider of mechanical integrity programs and plant and vendor shop inspection services. Both the companies

Deal report: Millicom International Cellular rejects Bharat Sanchar Nigam s (BSNL) bid to acquire Tigo (Celltel Lanka) Deal in brief Deal in brief Millicom International Cellular S.A., a Luxembourg-based telecommunications group, has rejected Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited s

Deal report: Systemax acquires WStore Europe Deal in brief Deal in brief Systemax, Inc., a US-based multi-channel retailer of computers, consumer electronics, and industrial products, has acquired WStore Europe, S.A., a France-based online supplier of business

Deal report: QuikByte Software acquires Sorrento Therapeutics Deal in brief Deal in brief QuikByte Software, Inc., a blank check company, has acquired Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. (STI), a biotechnology company engaged in the generation of fully human monoclonal antibodies. Both the

Deal report: Tolmar Holding acquires Zila Deal in brief Deal in brief Tolmar Holding, Inc. has acquired all of the outstanding shares of Zila, Inc., a diagnostic company focused on the prevention, detection, and treatment of oral cancer and periodontal

Deal report: Merck sells ##% stake in Merial to Sanofi-Aventis Deal in brief Deal in brief Merck & Co., Inc. has sold its ##% stake in Merial Limited, an animal health company, to its joint venture partner Sanofi-Aventis S

Deal report: AppointmentCity.com raises $#.# million in angel funding Deal in brief Deal in brief AppointmentCity.com, LLC, a US-based company engaged in online appointment-setting for dentists, has raised $#.# million in angel funding. The

Deal report: Equity Based Services acquires Advantage Storage (Class-A self storage project in Texas) Deal in brief Deal in brief Equity Based Services, Inc. (EBS), a US-based real estate company specializing in the acquisition and management of self

Deal report: LUKOIL acquires ##.##% stake in LUKOIL-Sochi Deal in brief Deal in brief LUKOIL Oil Company, a vertically integrated oil and gas company, has acquired a ##.##% stake in OAO LUKOIL-Sochi, a petroleum products marketing

Deal report: Anchorage Capital Partners acquires TPF Restaurants (Burger King New Zealand) Deal in brief Deal in brief Anchorage Capital Partners, an Australian-based private equity firm, in partnership with a management team has acquired TPF Restaurants Limited (Burger King

Deal report: GC Rieber Shipping to acquire Sea# I Shipping and Sea # II Shipping from Sea# Deal in brief Deal in brief GC Rieber Shipping ASA, a shipping company, has entered into an agreement with Sea# AS, a ship

Deal report: Ambassadors International to sell Queen of the West to Blue Spruce Deal in brief Deal in brief Ambassadors International, Inc., a cruise, marine, travel, and event company, has signed a definitive agreement to sell ###-passenger paddle wheeler

Deal report: Co-operators Life Insurance and Central # Credit Union to acquire CUMIS Group Deal in brief Deal in brief Co-operators Life Insurance Company and Central # Credit Union have agreed to acquire ###% of the issued and

Deal report: JOWA to acquire ##% stake in APM ­ Alsacienne de Pates Menageres Deal in brief Deal in brief JOWA AG, a Switzerland-based bakery products company, has agreed to acquire a ##% stake in APM ­ Alsacienne de Pates Menageres

Deal report: Banco Espirito Santo sells #.#% stake in Portugal Telecom to Avistar Deal in brief Deal in brief Banco Espirito Santo, S.A. has sold ## million shares, representing #.#% stake, in Portugal Telecom, SGPS, S.A

Deal report: State Property Fund of Ukraine sells #.#% stake in ArcelorMittal Kriviy to Dragon Capital and Concorde Capital Deal in brief Deal in brief The State Property Fund of Ukraine has sold its remaining #.#% stake in

Deal report: DOF Installer raises $#.## million through private placement Deal in brief Deal in brief DOF Installer ASA, a Norway-based fleet service provider, has raised NOK## million ($#.## million) through private placement of #.# million

Deal report: Pratt Community Bancshares to acquire ###% of First Pratt Bancshares Deal in brief Deal in brief Pratt Community Bancshares, Inc., a bank holding company, is planning to acquire ###% of the voting shares of First Pratt Bancshares, Inc

Deal report: RT Outsourcing Services raises $##.## million equity from New Enterprise Associates (NEA) Deal in brief Deal in brief RT Outsourcing Services Limited, an India-based provider of after-sales services, reverse logistics and call centre services, has

Deal report: Comprehensive Healthcare Solutions to acquire Safari Production Company Deal in brief Deal in brief Comprehensive Healthcare Solutions, Inc., engaged in the acquisition and operation of fuel production, energy conservation, and power co-generation technology companies, has executed a

Deal report: Beijing Energy Investment Holding to acquire ##% stake in Beijing Jingfeng Gas Turbine Power Deal in brief Deal in brief Beijing Energy Investment Holding Co., Ltd. is planning to acquire a ##% stake in Beijing Jingfeng Gas Turbine

Deal report: Beijing Energy Investment to acquire ##% stake in Beijing Jingfeng Thermal Power Deal in brief Deal in brief Beijing Energy Investment Holding Co., Ltd. is planning to acquire a ##% stake in Beijing Jingfeng Thermal Power Co., Ltd

Deal report: Jacob Nyborg acquires Guava Communication Deal in brief Deal in brief Jacob Nyborg has acquired Guava Communication A/ S from Guava A/S. Based in Denmark, both the companies are providers of digital marketing services. Jacob Nyborg is

Deal report: Kawanishi Holdings to acquire ##% interest in Ohta Medical Deal in brief Deal in brief Kawanishi Holdings, Inc. is planning to acquire an additional ### shares, representing a ##% stake in Ohta Medical, K.K., a wholesaler of

Deal report: Allgeier Holding to acquire assets of Comparex Services Deal in brief Deal in brief Allgeier Holding AG has made a binding offer to acquire service contracts and assets of Comparex Services GmbH, a provider of computer system maintenance

Deal report: Fjordland Exploration acquires Moffat Property Deal in brief Deal in brief Fjordland Exploration, Inc., a Canada-based mineral exploration company, has acquired a ###% stake in ## new claims known as the Moffat Property. Fjordland acquired nine of

Deal report: Student Transportation of America acquires Jordan Transportation Deal in brief Deal in brief Student Transportation of America, Ltd., a Canada-based provider of school bus transportation services, has acquired Jordan Transportation, Inc., a US-based provider of transportation

Deal report: Soor Fuel Marketing acquires ##% stake in Metalex Energy Deal in brief Deal in brief Soor Fuel Marketing Company S.A.K has acquired a ##% stake in Metalex Energy, engaged in the pipeline construction business, for KWD#

Deal report: Nomura Holdings may sell majority stake in Huis Ten Bosch Co. to Hotel Management International Deal in brief Deal in brief According to Bloomberg, Nikkei newspaper reported that Nomura Holdings, Inc. is in negotiations to sell a majority

Deal report: Forvaltaren Lokalfastigheter sells Lorry properties to Alecta pensionsforsakring Deal in brief Deal in brief Forvaltaren Lokalfastigheter I Sundbyberg Ab has sold the Lorry properties, namely Platen #, # and # in Sundbyberg, Sweden to Alecta pensionsforsakring, omsesidigt, a

Deal report: Odense Steel Shipyard to sell Loksa Laevatehase to FRELOK, Crown Solution and Stako Diler Deal in brief Deal in brief Odense Steel Shipyard, Ltd., a Denmark-based developer and producer of maritime transport and service solutions, has entered

Deal report: KNEIP acquires La Cote Bleue from SIX Telekurs Deal in brief Deal in brief KNEIP Communication S.A., a Luxembourg-based service provider to the fund management industry, has acquired La Cote Bleue from SIX Telekurs, Ltd., a

Deal report: Calypso Medical Technologies secures $## million in venture capital funding Deal in brief Deal in brief Calypso Medical Technologies, Inc., a US-based medical device company that develops tumor localization systems, has secured $## million in venture capital

Deal report: AerCap Holdings to acquire Genesis Lease Limited Deal in brief Deal in brief AerCap Holdings N.V., a Netherlands-based aviation company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all the outstanding shares of Genesis Lease Limited, an

Deal report: Fortis and BNP Paribas Assurance to acquire ##% plus one share of UBI Assicurazioni Deal in brief Deal in brief Fortis N.V. and BNP Paribas Assurance have agreed to acquire ##% plus one share of UBI Assicurazioni

Deal report: Janssen Pharmaceutical invests $### million in Elan Deal in brief Deal in brief Johnson & Johnson, through its affiliate Janssen Pharmaceutical, has invested $### million, representing ##.#% stake, in Elan Corporation, plc in exchange for newly issued American

Deal report: Signet International Holdings acquires Access Media Deal in brief Deal in brief Signet International Holdings, Inc., engaged in the production and distribution of television programs, has acquired Access Media, Inc., an operator of television broadcast network. Both the

Deal report: Coruscant receives $#.## million in funding Deal in brief Deal in brief Coruscant SA, a France-based developer and operator of photovoltaic solar panels for carparks, has received EUR# million in funding from Eco-mobility Partners, a

Deal report: Carlsberg to acquire ##.##% stake in Hanoi Beer Alcohol & Beverage Corporation Deal in brief Deal in brief Carlsberg A/S, a Denmark-based company engaged in the production, sale, and marketing of beer, has signed an agreement

Deal report: BonitaSoft raises $# million in first round of funding Deal in brief Deal in brief BonitaSoft SA, a France-based provider of open source business process management (BPM) software, has raised $# million in its first round of

Deal report: National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) may acquire Patratu power plant from Jharkhand State Electricity Board Deal in brief Deal in brief According to The Hindu Business Line, National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC), a thermal power generating company