Merger & Acquisition News

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ConocoPhillips to acquire Marathon Oil Corporation in all-stock transaction; provides shareholder distribution update....

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Surmodics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRDX), a provider of medical device and in vitro diagnostic technologies to the healthcare industry, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by GTCR, a leading private equity firm with a long track record of investment expertise across healthcare and healthcare technology. Under the terms of the agreement, affiliates of GTCR will acquire all outstanding shares of Surmodics. Surmodics shareholde...

RAHWAY, N.J. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, and Eyebiotech Limited (EyeBio), a privately held ophthalmology-focused biotechnology company, today announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Merck, through a subsidiary, will acquire EyeBio. “We continue to execute on our science-led business development strategy to expand and diversify our pipeline,” said Dr. Dean Y. Li, president, Merck R...

LONDON & MILAN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valeo Foods Group (“Valeo Foods” or “The Group”), one of Europe’s leading producers of quality sweets, treats and snacks, has completed the process to acquire assets of a renowned Italian producer of high-quality bakery products, Dal Colle. With a history and heritage dating back 120 years, Dal Colle produces a range of bakery products, sweet treats and snacks for every occasion including Pandori, Panettoni and Croissants. Its range of over 180 products is curre...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) announced it acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a senior credit facility and equity co-investment to support the acquisition of Summit Professional Education (“Summit”) by Avathon Capital. Founded in 2004, Summit is a provider of in-person and online continuing and professional education ("CPE") courses for physical therapists and assistants, occupational therapists and assistants, and speech language pa...

MILL VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Four Corners Property Trust (NYSE:FCPT), a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the ownership and acquisition of high-quality, net-leased restaurant and retail properties (“FCPT” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of a National Veterinary Associates property for $1.8 million. The property is located in Florida and is corporate-operated under a new long-term, triple net lease with annual rent bumps. The transaction was pri...

FINDLAY, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--One Energy Enterprises Inc. (the “Company”) today announced that the Company received signed commitments to purchase additional shares (“Additional Series A Investments”) of One Energy Series A convertible preferred stock (“OE Series A Shares”) which, together with prior purchases and sales of OE Series A Shares (collectively, the “Series A Preferred Investments”) represent an aggregate oversubscribed total raise of over $35 million. The Company intends to use th...

COLLIERVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Nehring Electrical Works Company and certain of its affiliated companies (collectively, “Nehring”). Founded in 1912 and headquartered in DeKalb, Illinois, Nehring produces high-quality wire and cable solutions for the utility, telecommunication, electrical distribution, and OEM markets. The acquisition of Nehring provides a substantial platform for long-term growth...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--North Haven Private Income Fund LLC (“PIF”) and SL Investment Corp. (“SLIC”), each business development companies externally managed by MS Capital Partners Adviser Inc. (the “Adviser”), announced today that they entered into a merger agreement (the “Merger Agreement”), pursuant to which PIF would acquire SLIC (the “Transaction”), subject to approval of the SLIC stockholders and customary closing conditions. Following the Transaction, PIF is expected to have $5.0 billi...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The F Suite community for CFOs at high-growth companies and funds unites with Seattle Tech CFO Group, creating the largest community of tech CFOs....