M&A Update – August 18

– CELL to be acquired by BRKR for $1.00 cash per share, 150.0% premium, $108 million
– ARNC / APO deal closed
– X / CLF received exclusive assignment of right to bid from United Steelworkers
– PRDS / MediPacific increased offer to $2.13 cash per share
– FRG shareholders approved Management / B. Riley Financial / Irradiant Partners buyout, closing week of Aug 20
– GHL stockholders approved MFG merger
– UBA shareholders approved REG merger