Every Acquisition Announced in 2016

All 11,435 M&A deals announced during 2016, sorted by deal value. Compare buyers, payment types, and prices across the full year.

11,435
Deals announced
$1475.5B
Total value
$753.2M
Avg deal
$85.4B
Largest deal
# Acquirer Acquired Date Type Price
51
Petco
Petco is a pet specialty retailer providing products, services, and advice for p…
2016-03-01 Lbo $4.6B Deal →
52
Media General
Media General is a provider of news, information and entertainment across multip…
2016-01-27 Acquisition $4.6B Deal →
53
Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics specializes electronic design automation, providing software and…
2016-11-14 Acquisition $4.5B Deal →
54
Yahoo
Yahoo is a technology and media company that serves users through its portfolio …
2016-07-25 Acquisition $4.5B Deal →
55
Qunar.com
Qunar is a Chinese-language online travel information provider and mainland sear…
2016-10-19 Acquisition $4.4B Deal →
56
Formula 1
Formula 1 is an auto racing league.
2016-09-07 Acquisition $4.4B Deal →
57
CST Brands
CST Brands, Inc. is a retailer of transportation fuels and convenience goods in …
2016-08-22 Acquisition $4.4B Deal →
58
Starz Entertainment
Starz Entertainment is a provider of premium subscription video programming thro…
2016-06-30 Acquisition $4.4B Deal →
59
Playtika
Playtika is a game developer that creates disruptive gaming to reshape the gamin…
2016-06-30 Acquisition $4.4B Deal →
60
Questar Corporation
Questar Corporation operates as an integrated natural gas company in the United …
2016-02-01 Acquisition $4.4B Deal →
61
Abbott Medical Optics
Abbott’s broad selection of products serves patients who wear contact lenses or …
2016-09-16 Acquisition $4.3B Deal →
62
CLARCOR
CLARCOR is the most diverse filter company in the world.
2016-12-01 Acquisition $4.3B Deal →
63
Rackspace
Rackspace provides cloud-based services that enable businesses to run their work…
2016-08-26 Lbo $4.3B Deal →
64
McAfee
McAfee is an online security company that provides virus alerts and analysis on …
2016-09-07 Lbo $4.2B Deal →
65
FEI Company
FEI enables customers to find meaningful answers to questions that accelerate br…
2016-05-27 Acquisition $4.2B Deal →
66
Progressive Waste Solutions
Progressive Waste Solution’s story is one of innovation, growth and a commitment…
2016-01-19 Acquisition $4.1B Deal →
67
Scottrade
Scottrade offers financial services including online trading and an online broke…
2016-10-24 Acquisition $4.0B Deal →
68
Cepheid
Cepheid is a diagnostics company that provides molecular systems and tests for o…
2016-09-06 Acquisition $4.0B Deal →
69
UFC
Ultimate Fighting Championship is the premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organizat…
2016-07-11 Acquisition $4.0B Deal →
70
Hamburg Süd
Hamburg Süd is a German rival container shipping line.
2016-12-01 Acquisition $3.9B Deal →
71
P
Post Properties
Post Properties, Inc. is a developer and operator of multifamily communities.
2016-08-14 Merge $3.9B Deal →
72
Axiall Corp
Axiall Corporation provides chemicals and building products.
2016-06-10 Acquisition $3.8B Deal →
73
DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. engages in the development, production, and explo…
2016-04-28 Acquisition $3.8B Deal →
74
Sharp
Sharp is engaged in the manufacture and sale of electric telecommunication, elec…
2016-03-30 Acquisition $3.8B Deal →
75
D+H
D+H is a financial technology company that offers ePayments, consumer lending, b…
2016-12-07 Lbo $3.6B Deal →
76
The Sun Products
Sun Products is a manufacturer of laundry detergents and household cleaning prod…
2016-06-24 Acquisition $3.6B Deal →
77
Lexmark
Lexmark creates innovative imaging solutions and technologies that help you prin…
2016-04-19 Acquisition $3.6B Deal →
78
Atmel
Atmel develops microcontrollers and touch technology semiconductors for mobile, …
2016-01-19 Acquisition $3.6B Deal →
79
TelecityGroup
TelecityGroup is Europe's industry-leading provider of premium network independe…
2016-01-16 Acquisition $3.6B Deal →
80
Pioneer Investments
Pioneer Investments is a company that specializes in financial advising and cons…
2016-12-13 Acquisition $3.5B Deal →
81
Clarivate Analytics
Clarivate Analytics accelerates the pace of innovation by providing trusted insi…
2016-10-04 Lbo $3.5B Deal →
82
Legendary Entertainment
Legendary Entertainment is an entertainment company focused on producing digital…
2016-01-11 Acquisition $3.5B Deal →
83
BATS Global Markets
BATS Global Markets provides market infrastructure and tradable products.
2016-09-26 Acquisition $3.4B Deal →
84
United Guaranty
United Guaranty has provided the best in mortgage insurance products and service…
2016-08-15 Acquisition $3.4B Deal →
85
American Capital
American Capital with $20 billion in capital resources under management,1 is th…
2016-05-23 Acquisition $3.4B Deal →
86
First Merit Bank
FirstMerit Bank is a bank belonging under Huntington National bank, offering wid…
2016-01-26 Acquisition $3.4B Deal →
87
Metaldyne Performance Group
Metaldyne Performance Group provides diverse metal-forming and advanced machinin…
2016-11-03 Acquisition $3.3B Deal →
88
Epicor
Epicor Software provides business software solutions to the manufacturing, distr…
2016-07-05 Lbo $3.3B Deal →
89
Vogue International
Vogue is a manufacturers and distributors of salon-heritage hair care and other …
2016-06-02 Acquisition $3.3B Deal →
90
Memorial Resource Development
Memorial Resource Development is an independent natural gas and oil company.
2016-05-16 Acquisition $3.3B Deal →
91
Allegro
Allegro provides a safe shopping platform for a computer, tablet, and smartphone…
2016-10-14 Lbo $3.3B Deal →
92
Dematic
Dematic is a global leader providing a comprehensive range of intelligent intral…
2016-06-21 Acquisition $3.2B Deal →
93
Atotech
Atotech is a specialty chemicals company offering electroplating solutions for i…
2016-10-07 Lbo $3.2B Deal →
94
Cboe Global Markets
Cboe Global Markets is an operator of stock and options markets in the U.S. and …
2016-09-26 Acquisition $3.2B Deal →
95
Intersil
Intersil Corporation engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of analog…
2016-09-13 Acquisition $3.2B Deal →
96
First Capital Bank
First Capital Bank opened its doors in 1998 with a mission statement that focuse…
2016-01-05 Acquisition $3.2B Deal →
97
Pentair
Pentair produces water disposal pumps, filter housings, valves, tanks, and comme…
2016-08-18 Acquisition $3.1B Deal →
98
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa manufactures, packages, and distributes over 30 bever…
2016-07-04 Acquisition $3.1B Deal →
99
Bell MTS
Bell MTS provides comprehensive and innovative suite of broadband communications…
2016-05-02 Acquisition $3.1B Deal →
100
Brakes
Brakes is the UK’s leading foodservice supplier, delivering high-quality food, d…
2016-02-23 Acquisition $3.1B Deal →