Every Acquisition Announced in 2005

All 2,809 M&A deals announced during 2005, sorted by deal value. Compare buyers, payment types, and prices across the full year.

2,809
Deals announced
$411.8B
Total value
$632.6M
Avg deal
$54.0B
Largest deal
# Acquirer Acquired Date Type Price
51
Accellent
Accellent provide manufacturing services to the medical device industry in the c…
2005-11-22 Acquisition $1.3B Deal →
52
Priority Healthcare
Priority Healthcare Corporation distributes pharmacy products in the United Stat…
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, …
2005-05-16 Acquisition $1.2B Deal →
54
Telenor Sverige
Telenor Sverige provides telecommunications, computer, and media services, that …
2005-10-31 Acquisition $1.2B Deal →
55
BSN Medical
BSN Medical is a global leader in the worldwide healthcare market specialising i…
2005-12-16 Lbo $1.2B Deal →
56
DoubleClick
DoubleClick, a subsidiary of Google, develops and provides internet ad serving s…
2005-07-13 Acquisition $1.1B Deal →
57
Ascential Software
Ascential Software Corporation engages in the design, development, marketing, an…
2005-05-02 Acquisition $1.1B Deal →
58
Ionics
Ionics engages in the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of water …
2005-02-22 Acquisition $1.1B Deal →
59
PHS Group
PHS Group is a hygiene services supplier.
2005-07-07 Lbo $1.1B Deal →
60
Terreal
For over 150 years, Terreal is a key player of clay building materials.
2005-07-14 Acquisition $1.0B Deal →
61
Partnerships in Care
Partnerships in Care (PiC) is one of the largest independent providers of secure…
2005-03-29 Lbo $1.0B Deal →
62
lastminute.com
Lastminute is a website for purchasing all types of travel and entertainment eve…
2005-07-01 Acquisition $1.0B Deal →
63
Aspect Software
Aspect Software is a Communications Software Provider.
2005-07-05 Merge $1.0B Deal →
64
CTI Molecular Imaging
CTI Molecular Imaging develops imaging solutions for the healthcare industry.
2005-03-18 Acquisition $1.0B Deal →
65
The Astron Group
The Astron Group is a premier integrated document solutions provider.
2005-04-18 Acquisition $990.0M Deal →
66
National Car Parks
National Car Parks is a passionate about parking services
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…
2005-11-14 Lbo $975.8M Deal →
68
Spirit Aerosystems
Spirit AeroSystems is a manufacturer of aerostructures for commercial airplanes,…
2005-06-01 Acquisition $950.0M Deal →
69
SS&C Technologies
SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial software-enabled services …
2005-07-27 Acquisition $942.0M Deal →
70
Eyetech Pharmaceuticals
Eyetech Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in novel…
2005-08-22 Acquisition $935.0M Deal →
71
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LabOne
LabOne, Inc. offers medical laboratory services.
2005-08-08 Acquisition $934.0M Deal →
72
Medex
Medex, Inc. distributes medical equipments and supplies to the medical professio…
2005-03-21 Acquisition $925.0M Deal →
73
TV Nova
TV Nova is operates a commercial television network serving Central and Eastern …
2005-05-09 Acquisition $898.0M Deal →
74
HIT Entertainment
HIT Entertainment is one of the world's leading pre-school entertainment compani…
2005-05-26 Acquisition $891.2M Deal →
75
Micromuse
Micromuse engages in the development, marketing, and support of software solutio…
2005-12-21 Acquisition $865.0M Deal →
76
Hollywood Entertainment
Hollywood Entertainment
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…
2005-01-19 Acquisition $833.5M Deal →
78
Bredbandsbolaget
Bredbandsbolaget offers high-speed broadband internet access, telephony, digital…
2005-05-23 Acquisition $821.5M Deal →
79
KwikFit
Kwik Fit are experts in automotive parts repair including tyres, brakes, exhaust…
2005-06-01 Lbo $800.0M Deal →
80
Knowles Electronics
Knowles Electronics is a Supplier of performance audio, intelligent audio, speci…
2005-09-01 Acquisition $750.0M Deal →
81
Dymo
Dymo is focused on becoming the worldwide leader in providing innovative solutio…
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…
2005-04-01 Acquisition $721.1M Deal →
83
Grey
Grey Group is a global advertising and marketing agency with headquarters in New…
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…
2005-07-01 Acquisition $719.0M Deal →
85
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Harrisdirect
Harrisdirect provides banking, lending, investing, and financial management solu…
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,…
2005-02-22 Acquisition $700.0M Deal →
87
JAMDAT Mobile
JAMDAT Mobile was a mobile entertainment producer of video games, ring tones, im…
2005-12-08 Acquisition $680.0M Deal →
88
IGN Entertainment
IGN Entertainment is an online media company that offers services to video game,…
2005-09-01 Acquisition $650.0M Deal →
89
Hanley Wood
Hanley Wood provides business intelligence and data-driven services.
2005-07-21 Lbo $650.0M Deal →
90
Mykrolis
Mykrolis engages in the development, manufacture, and supply of fluid management…
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…
2005-03-21 $630.0M Deal →
92
Orange Slovensko
Orange Slovensko is a telecommunication service provider offering mobile communi…
2005-10-20 Acquisition $628.0M Deal →
93
Shopping.com
Shopping.com is a global online shopping comparison website allowing consumers t…
2005-06-02 Acquisition $620.0M Deal →
94
Flarion Technologies
Flarion Technologies is mobilizing the Internet with its innovative mobile commu…
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…
2005-01-24 Acquisition $582.0M Deal →
96
Salomon Group
Salomon Group designs, develops, produces, and markets athletic and sports lifes…
2005-10-20 Acquisition $581.4M Deal →
97
Intermix Media
Intermix Media is an online platform that provides its users with content from a…
2005-07-18 Acquisition $580.0M Deal →
98
Myspace
MySpace is a social networking site that enables members to make friends, write …
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.
2005-03-01 Acquisition $567.0M Deal →
100
Winoa
Winoa is the leading global manufacturer of steel abrasives.
2005-01-01 Lbo $563.7M Deal →