All 2,809 M&A deals announced during 2005, sorted by deal value. Compare buyers, payment types, and prices across the full year.
| # | Acquirer | Acquired | Date | Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 |
Accellent
Accellent provide manufacturing services to the medical device industry in the c…
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2005-11-22 | Acquisition | $1.3B | Deal → | |
| 52 |
Priority Healthcare
Priority Healthcare Corporation distributes pharmacy products in the United Stat…
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2005-10-14 | Acquisition | $1.3B | Deal → | |
| 53 |
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Overnite
Overnite is a leading, predominantly non-union provider of less-than-truckload, …
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2005-05-16 | Acquisition | $1.2B | Deal → | |
| 54 |
Telenor Sverige
Telenor Sverige provides telecommunications, computer, and media services, that …
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2005-10-31 | Acquisition | $1.2B | Deal → | |
| 55 |
BSN Medical
BSN Medical is a global leader in the worldwide healthcare market specialising i…
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2005-12-16 | Lbo | $1.2B | Deal → | |
| 56 |
DoubleClick
DoubleClick, a subsidiary of Google, develops and provides internet ad serving s…
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2005-07-13 | Acquisition | $1.1B | Deal → | |
| 57 |
Ascential Software
Ascential Software Corporation engages in the design, development, marketing, an…
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2005-05-02 | Acquisition | $1.1B | Deal → | |
| 58 |
Ionics
Ionics engages in the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of water …
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2005-02-22 | Acquisition | $1.1B | Deal → | |
| 59 |
PHS Group
PHS Group is a hygiene services supplier.
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2005-07-07 | Lbo | $1.1B | Deal → | |
| 60 |
Terreal
For over 150 years, Terreal is a key player of clay building materials.
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2005-07-14 | Acquisition | $1.0B | Deal → | |
| 61 |
Partnerships in Care
Partnerships in Care (PiC) is one of the largest independent providers of secure…
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2005-03-29 | Lbo | $1.0B | Deal → | |
| 62 |
lastminute.com
Lastminute is a website for purchasing all types of travel and entertainment eve…
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2005-07-01 | Acquisition | $1.0B | Deal → | |
| 63 |
Aspect Software
Aspect Software is a Communications Software Provider.
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2005-07-05 | Merge | $1.0B | Deal → | |
| 64 |
CTI Molecular Imaging
CTI Molecular Imaging develops imaging solutions for the healthcare industry.
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2005-03-18 | Acquisition | $1.0B | Deal → | |
| 65 |
The Astron Group
The Astron Group is a premier integrated document solutions provider.
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2005-04-18 | Acquisition | $990.0M | Deal → | |
| 66 |
National Car Parks
National Car Parks is a passionate about parking services
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2005-07-13 | Acquisition | $977.1M | Deal → | |
| 67 |
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PETRONAS Lubricants Italy
PETRONAS Lubricants Italy was the largest independent blender and distributor of…
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2005-11-14 | Lbo | $975.8M | Deal → | |
| 68 |
Spirit Aerosystems
Spirit AeroSystems is a manufacturer of aerostructures for commercial airplanes,…
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2005-06-01 | Acquisition | $950.0M | Deal → | |
| 69 |
SS&C Technologies
SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial software-enabled services …
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2005-07-27 | Acquisition | $942.0M | Deal → | |
| 70 |
Eyetech Pharmaceuticals
Eyetech Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in novel…
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2005-08-22 | Acquisition | $935.0M | Deal → | |
| 71 |
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LabOne
LabOne, Inc. offers medical laboratory services.
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2005-08-08 | Acquisition | $934.0M | Deal → | |
| 72 |
Medex
Medex, Inc. distributes medical equipments and supplies to the medical professio…
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2005-03-21 | Acquisition | $925.0M | Deal → | |
| 73 |
TV Nova
TV Nova is operates a commercial television network serving Central and Eastern …
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2005-05-09 | Acquisition | $898.0M | Deal → | |
| 74 |
HIT Entertainment
HIT Entertainment is one of the world's leading pre-school entertainment compani…
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2005-05-26 | Acquisition | $891.2M | Deal → | |
| 75 |
Micromuse
Micromuse engages in the development, marketing, and support of software solutio…
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2005-12-21 | Acquisition | $865.0M | Deal → | |
| 76 |
Hollywood Entertainment
Hollywood Entertainment
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2005-01-12 | Acquisition | $850.0M | Deal → | |
| 77 |
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Kendro Laboratory Products
Kendro is a global leader in sample preparation products and services for life s…
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2005-01-19 | Acquisition | $833.5M | Deal → | |
| 78 |
Bredbandsbolaget
Bredbandsbolaget offers high-speed broadband internet access, telephony, digital…
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2005-05-23 | Acquisition | $821.5M | Deal → | |
| 79 |
KwikFit
Kwik Fit are experts in automotive parts repair including tyres, brakes, exhaust…
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2005-06-01 | Lbo | $800.0M | Deal → | |
| 80 |
Knowles Electronics
Knowles Electronics is a Supplier of performance audio, intelligent audio, speci…
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2005-09-01 | Acquisition | $750.0M | Deal → | |
| 81 |
Dymo
Dymo is focused on becoming the worldwide leader in providing innovative solutio…
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2005-07-28 | Acquisition | $730.0M | Deal → | |
| 82 |
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NOP World
NOP World provides quantitative and qualitative surveys and fact-based consultan…
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2005-04-01 | Acquisition | $721.1M | Deal → | |
| 83 |
Grey
Grey Group is a global advertising and marketing agency with headquarters in New…
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2005-03-04 | Acquisition | $719.9M | Deal → | |
| 84 |
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BoneCare International
Bone Care International, Inc., a pharmaceutical company, engages in the discover…
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2005-07-01 | Acquisition | $719.0M | Deal → | |
| 85 |
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Harrisdirect
Harrisdirect provides banking, lending, investing, and financial management solu…
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2005-08-08 | Acquisition | $700.0M | Deal → | |
| 86 |
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Rocketdyne Propulsion & Power Business
Rocketdyne Propulsion & Power Business is a rocket engine developer and builder,…
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2005-02-22 | Acquisition | $700.0M | Deal → | |
| 87 |
JAMDAT Mobile
JAMDAT Mobile was a mobile entertainment producer of video games, ring tones, im…
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2005-12-08 | Acquisition | $680.0M | Deal → | |
| 88 |
IGN Entertainment
IGN Entertainment is an online media company that offers services to video game,…
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2005-09-01 | Acquisition | $650.0M | Deal → | |
| 89 |
Hanley Wood
Hanley Wood provides business intelligence and data-driven services.
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2005-07-21 | Lbo | $650.0M | Deal → | |
| 90 |
Mykrolis
Mykrolis engages in the development, manufacture, and supply of fluid management…
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2005-03-21 | Merge | $645.0M | Deal → | |
| 91 |
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Retek
Retek provides software solutions and services to the retail industry. It offers…
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2005-03-21 | — | $630.0M | Deal → | |
| 92 |
Orange Slovensko
Orange Slovensko is a telecommunication service provider offering mobile communi…
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2005-10-20 | Acquisition | $628.0M | Deal → | |
| 93 |
Shopping.com
Shopping.com is a global online shopping comparison website allowing consumers t…
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2005-06-02 | Acquisition | $620.0M | Deal → | |
| 94 |
Flarion Technologies
Flarion Technologies is mobilizing the Internet with its innovative mobile commu…
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2005-08-11 | Acquisition | $600.0M | Deal → | |
| 95 |
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Hudson River Bancorp
Hudson River Bancorp is a Delaware corporation organized organized at the direct…
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2005-01-24 | Acquisition | $582.0M | Deal → | |
| 96 |
Salomon Group
Salomon Group designs, develops, produces, and markets athletic and sports lifes…
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2005-10-20 | Acquisition | $581.4M | Deal → | |
| 97 |
Intermix Media
Intermix Media is an online platform that provides its users with content from a…
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2005-07-18 | Acquisition | $580.0M | Deal → | |
| 98 |
Myspace
MySpace is a social networking site that enables members to make friends, write …
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2005-07-18 | Acquisition | $580.0M | Deal → | |
| 99 |
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H.P. Solutions
H.P. Solutions is a machining company that performed services.
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2005-03-01 | Acquisition | $567.0M | Deal → | |
| 100 |
Winoa
Winoa is the leading global manufacturer of steel abrasives.
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2005-01-01 | Lbo | $563.7M | Deal → |