Expected to close in the middle of 2017 for a closing value of $2.7 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Genworth Financial will receive $5.43 per share in cash.

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December 21, 2016: Genworth Financial (GNW) announced that under the HSR Act, the merger with China Oceanwide Holdings Group may not be completed until certain information and materials have been provided by Asia Pacific and Genworth to the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, and the applicable waiting period under the HSR Act has expired or been terminated. The parties filed the required notifications with the Antitrust Division and the FTC on December 7, 2016 and early termination of the applicable waiting period was granted on December 16, 2016.

January 25, 2017: Genworth Financial (GNW) announced that it has filed a definitive proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and will commence mailing to stockholders of record the definitive proxy materials in connection with the previously announced transaction with China Oceanwide Holdings Group. The special meeting of Genworth stockholders will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2017.

March 7, 2017: Genworth Financial (GNW) announced that at its stockholders adopted the previously announced merger agreement with China Oceanwide Holdings Group.

April 29, 2017: China Oceanwide Holdings Group said that it had refiled its application for U.S. approval of its $2.7 billion acquisition of life insurance company Genworth Financial (GNW), in a bid to add more time to the regulatory review.

July 13, 2017: Genworth Financial (GNW) and China Oceanwide Holdings Group reported that they have withdrawn and re-filed their joint voluntary notice with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) a second time to provide CFIUS more time to review and discuss the proposed transaction between Genworth and Oceanwide.

Expected to close early in 2017 for a closing value of $1.3 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Lattice Semiconductor will receive $8.30 per share in cash.

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November 30, 2016: Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (LSCC) announced that under the HSR Act and the rules promulgated thereunder, certain transactions exceeding the applicable thresholds require notification to the FTC and DOJ and expiration or termination of the applicable waiting period before the transaction can be consummated, unless an exemption applies. Parent or Merger Sub, on the one hand, and the Company, on the other hand, filed with the FTC and the DOJ on December 9, 2016 a Notification and Report Form relating to the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby as required by the HSR Act. Under the HSR Act, the Merger may not be consummated until expiration or early termination of a 30-day waiting period, which will expire on January 9, 2017.

January 27, 2017: Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) invited its shareholders to attend a special meeting of stockholders of Lattice Semicondutors, which will be held on Feburary 28, 2017. The Merger is subject to routine review by antitrust authorities to determine whether the proposed transaction is likely to substantially lessen competition in any relevant market. Under the Merger Agreement, the Merger cannot be completed until (1) the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting period under the HSR Act, which early termination was granted on January 4, 2017, (2) the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting period under the Austrian Competition Act (Wettbewerbsgesetz) and/or the Austrian Cartel Act (Kartellgesetz), and (3) the clearance of the Merger by CFIUS.

February 28, 2017: Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (LSCC) announced that its shareholders have approved the adoption of the agreement and plan of merger.

March 24, 2017: Canyon Bridge Capital Partners, the China-backed buyout fund that agreed to acquire Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) in November for $1.3 billion, has resubmitted the deal for U.S. government review.

June 9, 2017: Lattice Semiconductor Corporation Canyon Bridge Acquisition Company and Canyon Bridge Merger Sub entered into an amendment to the Agreement and Plan of Merger pursuant to which the parties agreed to withdraw and re-file their joint voluntary notice to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) under the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, to allow more time for review and discussion with CFIUS in connection with the proposed merger between Lattice and Canyon Bridge Merger Sub and agreed to extend the outside date after which the Merger Agreement may be terminated by either Lattice or Canyon Bridge if the Merger has not become effective to September 30, 2017, subject to adjustment as described in the Merger Agreement. We have extended the closing date for this deal to September 30, 2017.

Expected to close in the second half of 2017 for a closing value of $880 million. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of MoneyGram International will receive $13.25 per share in cash.

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March 14, 2017: MoneyGram (MGI), confirmed that it has received an unsolicited proposal from Euronet Worldwide (EEFT) to acquire all of the outstanding shares of MoneyGram Common Stock and Preferred Stock for $15.20 per share in cash on an as-converted basis.

March 17, 2017: Ant Financial Services Group said that it is confident of closing a deal for MoneyGram International (MGI), despite a higher bid from a U.S. rival.

March 20, 2017: MoneyGram (MGI) announced that its board of directors, after consultation with its outside legal and financial advisors, has determined that the unsolicited proposal received on March 14, 2017 from Euronet Worldwide (EEFT) to acquire all of the outstanding shares of MoneyGram Common Stock and Preferred Stock for $15.20 per share in cash on an as-converted basis could reasonably be expected to result in a “Company Superior Proposal” as defined in MoneyGram’s merger agreement with Ant Financial Services Group.

March 26, 2017: MoneyGram (MGI) announced that it has entered into an Acceptable Confidentiality Agreement with Euronet Worldwide (EEFT) so that it can further consider Euronet’s unsolicited proposal made on March 14, 2017 to acquire all of the outstanding shares of MoneyGram Common Stock and Preferred Stock for $15.20 per share in cash on an as-converted basis.

March 28, 2017: MoneyGram (MGI) and Ant Financial Services Group announced that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 has expired with respect to the definitive agreement under which MoneyGram will merge with Ant Financial.

April 16, 2017: MoneyGram (MGI) and Ant Financial Services Group announced that the companies have entered into an amendment to the definitive agreement under which MoneyGram will merge with Ant Financial. Pursuant to the amendment, Ant Financial increased the offer price to acquire all of the outstanding shares of MoneyGram from $13.25 per share to $18.00 per share in cash. The MoneyGram board of directors has unanimously approved the Amended Merger Agreement.

May 16, 2017: MoneyGram (MGI) announced that its stockholders overwhelmingly voted to approve the company’s pending transaction with Ant Financial at the Special Meeting of MoneyGram stockholders.

July 12, 2017: Ant Financial and MoneyGram (MGI) refiled their deal for U.S. approval after they were unable to secure clearance from CFIUS within the maximum time of 75 days that is awarded for assessing applications.

Expected to close by the end of 2017 for a closing value of $66 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Monsanto will receive $128 per share in cash.

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March 9, 2017: According to Reuters, Bayer (BAYRY) and Monsanto (MON) are launching asset sales worth roughly $2.5 billion as they seek regulatory clearance for their $66 billion merger, people close to the matter said.

June 12, 2017: BASF SE (BASFY) and Syngenta AG (SYT) are among companies that have submitted preliminary bids for assets that Bayer AG (BAYRY) plans to sell in order to get regulatory approval for its $66 billion takeover of Monsanto (MON).

Expected to close during the third quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $4.07 billion in an all stock deal. Under the terms of the agreement, CCP shareholders will receive 1.123 shares of Sabra common stock for each share of CCP common stock they own.

Expected to close in the third quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $1.7 billion in an all stock deal. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Atwood shareholders will receive 1.60 shares of Ensco for each share of Atwood common stock.

Expected to close before the end of the year for a closing value of $439.97 million. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Xcerra Corporation will receive $10.25 per share in cash.

Expected to close in the first half of 2017 for a closing value of $5.5 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Cabela’s will receive $65.50 per share in cash.

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October 25, 2016: Cabela’s Incorporated (CAB) and Parent each filed with the Canadian Competition Bureau pre-merger notification forms pursuant to Section 114(1) of the Competition Act, which triggered the start of the 30-day statutory waiting period under the Competition Act. The waiting period was originally scheduled to expire on November 24, 2016, unless a Supplementary Information Request (“SIR”) was issued by the Bureau pursuant to subsection 114(2) of the Competition Act. On November 24, 2016, the Company and Parent each received from the Bureau a SIR pursuant to subsection 114(2) of the Competition Act. The issuance of a SIR does not indicate that the Bureau has concluded that the transaction raises competition concerns. The SIR reflects a determination by the Bureau that it requires additional information to assess the proposed transaction. The Bureau’s decision has the effect of extending the waiting period applicable to the Merger under the Competition Act, before which the transaction is prohibited by law to close, until 30 days after the day on which the information requested in the SIR has been received by the Bureau from all SIR recipients. The Company and Parent intend to cooperate fully with this request.

On October 25, 2016, the Company and Parent filed their respective notification and report forms under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the “HSR Act”), with the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice and the United States Federal Trade Commission, which triggered the start of the HSR Act waiting period. The statutory waiting period was originally scheduled to expire on November 25, 2016. Effective November 25, 2016, with the Company’s prior consent, Parent voluntarily withdrew its HSR Act notification to provide the FTC an extension beyond the initial 30-day HSR Act waiting period to conduct its review. On November 29, 2016, Parent re-filed its HSR Act notification with the FTC and DOJ. The new waiting period under the HSR Act will expire on December 29, 2016, unless the DOJ or FTC grants early termination of the HSR Act waiting period or formally requests additional information concerning the Merger.

December 30, 2016: U.S. fishing and hunting equipment retailer Cabela’s (CAB), which is being bought by privately held rival Bass Pro Shops, said the Federal Trade Commission had sought more information from the companies about the deal. Capital One had informed the company that it does not expect to get approval for acquiring the credit card business, called World’s Foremost Bank, before Oct. 3, 2017, hence not allowing the deal to close in the first half of 2017.

February 23, 2017: The possibility of Gander Mountain’s bankruptcy could derail Cabela’s (CAB) merger with Bass Pro Shops.

April 17, 2017: Bass Pro Shops announced that it is lowering the price it will pay to buy  Cabela’s (CAB) as part of an amended merger agreement. Bass Pro will now acquire Cabela’s for $61.50 per share in cash, or about $5 billion. The merger is now expected to close in the third quarter of 2017.

July 5, 2017: U.S. antitrust regulators ended their investigation into Bass Pro Shops’ $4 billion deal to buy Cabela’s (CAB).

July 11, 2017: Shareholders of Cabela’s (CAB) agreed to be acquired by Bass Pro Shops for $5 billion.

Expected to close by the end of the year for a closing value of $6.72 billion in an all stock deal. Under the terms of the agreement, Huntsman shareholders receive 1.2196 shares in HuntsmanClariant for each Huntsman share (each existing Clariant share will remain outstanding as a share in HuntsmanClariant).

Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $778.4 million. Under the terms of the agreement, shareholders of Stonegate Bank will receive $49 per share with $50 million paid in cash and $699.8 million paid in stock subject to a collar and based on a 20 day Volume Weighted-Average Price (“VWAP”) of Home BancShares three days prior to closing.

Expected to close in the second half of 2018 for a closing value of $650 million in a cash plus stock deal. Under the agreement, Hawaiian Telcom stockholders will have the option to elect either $30.75 in cash, 1.6305 shares of Cincinnati Bell common stock, or a mix of $18.45 in cash and 0.6522 shares of Cincinnati Bell common stock for each share of Hawaiian Telcom, subject to proration such that the aggregate consideration to be paid to Hawaiian Telcom stockholders will be 60 percent cash and 40 percent Cincinnati Bell common stock.

Expected to close before year-end 2017 for a closing value of $108.7 billion in a cash plus stock deal. Under the terms of the agreement, Time Warner shareholders will receive $107.50 per share under the terms of the merger, comprised of $53.75 per share in cash and $53.75 per share in AT&T stock. The stock portion will be subject to a collar such that Time Warner shareholders will receive 1.437 AT&T shares if AT&T’s average stock price is below $37.411 at closing and 1.3 AT&T shares if AT&T’s average stock price is above $41.349 at closing.

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December 1, 2016: AT&T (T) executives reportedly met with members of Donald Trump’s transition team, which told the telecom company its proposed merger would be scrutinized without prejudice. Executives are apparently confident the deal can pass regulatory review.

December 22, 2016: AT&T (T) announced that it has found a leader for its integration with Time Warner (TWX). The Dallas telecom has chosen Lori Lee, who currently serves as senior executive vice president and global marketing officer.

December 23, 2016: Brean Capital’s Alan Gould mentioned in a note that the arbitrage discount to the AT&T (T) to acquire Time Warner (TWX) has shrunk from the high teens to 12 percent. Gould downgraded the rating on Time Warner from Buy to Hold.

January 6, 2017: Dallas-based AT&T (T) said in a securities filing that it anticipates Time Warner (TWX) will not need to transfer any of its FCC licenses to AT&T, which would likely mean the deal will only need the approval of the U.S. Justice Department.

January 9, 2017: Time Warner (TWX) invited its stockholders to attend a special meeting of the shareholders of Time Warner that will be held on February 15. The deal could hit a roadblock unless Time Warner shareholders holding at least a majority of the shares outstanding as of the close of January 3, 2017 — the record for the special meeting — vote in favor of the transaction.

February 15, 2017: Time Warner (TWX) shareholders voted in unanimous favor of the company’s proposed $85-billion merger with AT&T (T).

February 23, 2017: Time Warner (TWX) said it plans to sell a broadcast station in Atlanta to Meredith (MDP) for $70 million, which could help speed the company’s planned merger with AT&T Inc (T).

February 27, 2017: The new chairman of the Federal Communications Commission said he didn’t expect the agency to have a role in reviewing AT&T (T)’s $85 billion takeover of Time Warner (TWX).

March 15, 2017: The European Union approved AT&T’s (T) proposed $85 billion purchase of Time Warner (TWX), saying that it raises no competition concerns in Europe.

April 18, 2017: The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said that it approved Time Warner’s (TWX) sale of a broadcast station in Atlanta to Meredith Corp (MDP), a transaction that could help speed Time Warner’s planned merger with AT&T (T).

Expected to close in the second half of 2017 for a closing value of $2.7 billion in an all stock deal. Under the terms of the agreement, each Amec Foster Wheeler Shareholder will receive for each Amec Foster Wheeler Share, 0.75 New Wood Group Shares.

Expected to close by the end of 2017 for a closing value of $2.58 billion in an all stock deal. Under the terms of the agreement, each share of FelCor common stock will be converted into 0.362 shares of newly issued common shares of RLJ common stock in a taxable merger.

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May 3, 2017: Ashford Hospitality Trust (AHT) announced that given FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated’s (FCH) announced merger agreement with RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ), Ashford Trust is abandoning its efforts to merge with FelCor.

Expected to close in the second half of 2017 for a closing valaue of $437.59 million. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Sinovac Biotech will receive $7.00 per share in cash.

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July 1, 2017: Sinobioway Consortium raised its purchase price to $8 per share to acquire Sinovac Biotech (SVA).

Expected to close in early January 2018 for a closing value of $701.2 million in an all stock deal. Under the terms of the merger agreement, each outstanding share of Xenith common stock will be converted into the right to receive 0.9354 shares of Union common stock.

Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $8.2 billion in a cash plus stock deal. Under the terms of the agreement, shareholders of Rice Energy will receive 0.37 shares of EQT common stock and $5.30 in cash per share of Rice common stock.

Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $6.6 billion in a cash plus stock deal. Under the terms of the agreement, Tribune stockholders will receive $35.00 in cash and 0.23 shares of Sinclair Class A common stock for each share of Tribune Class A common stock and Class B common stock they own.

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June 15, 2017: Tribune (TRCO) shares were up sharply following a federal court ruling that greatly improves chances that the broadcast chain’s suitor, Sinclair Broadcast Group (SBGI), would be allowed to go through with their planned merger.

Expected to close in the second quarter of 2018 for a closing value of $6.4 billion. Upon completion of the merger, sharheolders of WGL Holdings will receive $88.25 per share in cash.

Expectes to close in the first quarter of 2015 in an all stock deal. Under the terms of the agreement, each outstanding share of Caesars Acquisition class A common stock will be exchanged for 0.664 share of Caesars Entertainment common stock.

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July 11, 2016: Caesars Entertainment (CZR) and Caesars Acquisition (CACQ) amended their proposed merger agreement, which is intertwined with the $18 billion bankruptcy of the casino company’s main operating unit. Under the amended terms, Caesars Acquisition shareholders will receive 27 percent of the merged entity. Under the original proposal, they would have received 38 percent, according to regulatory filings. A confirmation hearing for CEOC’s Plan of Reorganization has been set for January 17, 2017.

January 16, 2017: We have extended the closing date for this deal to March 31, 2017.

February 21, 2017: Caesars Entertainment Corporation (CZR) and Caesars Acquisition Company (CACQ) announced that they have amended the terms of their proposed merger. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, as amended, Caesars Acquisition stockholders will receive 1.625 shares of Caesars Entertainment for each Caesars Acquisition share they own, subject to anti-dilution adjustments in certain circumstances set forth in the Merger Agreement, as amended. Closing of the merger is subject to regulatory and stockholder approval, receipt of certain tax opinions and other customary closing conditions.

June 23, 2017:  Caesars Entertainment Corporation (CZR) and Caesars Acquisition Company (CACQ) announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission has declared effective the Registration Statement on Form S-4 previously filed by Caesars Entertainment on March 13, 2017, and amended on June 5, 2017 and June 20, 2017. Caesars Entertainment and Caesars Acquisition also announced that they have individually scheduled special meetings of Caesars Entertainment and Caesars Acquisition stockholders on July 25, 2017 in connection with the pending Merger. We are extending the closing date for this deal to July 31, 2017.

July 25, 2017: Caesars Entertainment Corporation (CZR) and Caesars Acquisition Company (CACQ) announced that stockholders of both companies voted to approve the previously announced merger of Caesars Entertainment and Caesars Acquisition. Caesars Entertainment currently anticipates completing the Merger and CEOC’s restructuring in the first week of October.

Expected to close this calendar year for a closing value of $605 million. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of SciClone Pharmaceuticals will receive $11.18 per share in cash.

Expected to close within nine months for a closing value of $3.1 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, shareholders of Straigh Path Communications will receive $184.00 per share in cash.

Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $489 million in an all stock deal. Under the terms of the agreement, WashingtonFirst shareholders are expected to receive .8713 shares of Sandy Spring common stock for each share owned of WashingtonFirst common stock, subject to adjustment if Sandy Spring’s average stock price during a specified measurement period prior to closing is more than $50.15 or less than $37.07 per share.

Expected to close in the second half of 2017 for a closing value of $693.48 million. Under the agreement, Steel Partners will commence an exchange offer to acquire all the outstanding shares of Handy & Harman’s common stock for 1.484 Series A preferred units of Steel Partners for each Handy & Harman share tendered.

Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $323.7 million in an all stcok deal. Under the terms of the agreement, shareholders of Paragon Commercial will receive 1.7250 shares of TowneBank common stock for each outstanding share of Paragon common stock.

Under the terms of the agreement, each issued and outstanding common share of Global Sources will be automatically cancelled and converted into the right to receive an amount equal to US$18.00.

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May 25, 2017: Global Sources (GSOL) announced that the Company and Expo Holdings II have entered into an amendment to the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Amalgamation providing for an increase in the amalgamation consideration from US$18.00 per share in cash to US$20.00 per share in cash.

July 24, 2017: Global Sources (GSOL) announced that, at a special general meeting of shareholders of the Company, the Company’s shareholders approved (a) the amendment of Bye-Law 152 of the existing Bye-Laws of the Company and the Company’s adoption of the new Bye-Laws and (b) the acquisition of the Company by funds affiliated with Blackstone.

Expected to close in the third quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $34 billion in a cash plus stock deal. Under terms of the agreement, Level 3 shareholders will receive $26.50 per share in cash and a fixed exchange ratio of 1.4286 shares of CenturyLink stock for each Level 3 share they own.

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January 12, 2017: CenturyLink (CTL) refiled its pre-merger notification under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 in connection with its previously-announced acquisition of Level 3 Communications (LVLT). Each company first filed its HSR notification on December 12, 2016 and, following consultations with the U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, CenturyLink withdrew its original HSR notification on January 11, 2017.

March 16, 2017: CenturyLink (CTL) and Level 3 Communications (LVLT) announced that shareholders of both companies overwhelmingly approved all proposals related to the companies’ merger.

May 30, 2017: The states of Minnesota and Virginia approved the merger of CenturyLink (CTL) and Level 3 Communications (LVLT).

July 10, 2017: The states of Alaska, Colorado, New York and Pennsylvania recently approved CenturyLink’s (CTL) acquisition of Level 3 Communications (LVLT).

Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $175 million in a cash or stock deal. Under the terms of the merger agreement, ASB Bancorp shareholders will receive 1.44 shares of First Bancorp\’s common stock or $41.90 in cash, or a combination thereof, for each share of ASB Bancorp common stock. The total consideration will be prorated as necessary to ensure that 90% of the total outstanding shares of ASB Bancorp common stock will be exchanged for First Bancorp common stock and 10% of the total outstanding shares of ASB Bancorp common stock will be exchanged for cash.

Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $2.2 billion in a cash plus stock deal. Under the terms of the agreement, shareholders of Capital Bank Financial will be entitled to receive cash or stock with a value equivalent to 1.750 First Horizon shares and $7.90 in cash for each Capital Bank share held. In the aggregate, Capital Bank shareholders will receive a mix of approximately 80 percent stock and 20 percent cash.

Expected to close no later than January 1, 2018 for a closing value of $308.13 million. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Sparton Corporation will receive $23.50 per share in cash.

Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $705 million. Under terms of the Agreement, CU Bancorp shareholders will receive 0.5308 shares of PacWest common stock and $12.00 in cash for each share of CU Bancorp.

Expected to close in the first quarter of 2018 for a closing value of $482 million in an all stock deal. Under the terms of the agreement, Bank Mutual shareholders will receive 0.422 shares of Associated common stock for each share of Bank Mutual common stock.

Expected to close in the second half of 2017 for a closing value of $3.6 billion in a cash plus stock deal. Under the terms of the agreement, each DigitalGlobe common share will be exchanged for US$17.50 in cash and 0.3132 MDA common shares, representing a per share value of US$17.50 based on MDA’s unaffected closing share price of C$73.40 on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) on February 16, 2017.

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July 27, 2017: DigitalGlobe (DGI) announced its preliminary results that its shareowners overwhelmingly voted to approve the Company’s proposed merger with MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates. As previously announced, the transaction is expected to close in or shortly after the third quarter of 2017, subject to approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States and other customary approvals and closing conditions.

Expected to close during the fall of 2017 for a closing value of $24 billion in a cash plus stock deal. Under the terms of the agreement, shareholders of C. R. Bard will receive approximately $222.93 in cash and 0.5077 shares of BD stock per Bard share, or a total of value of $317.00 per Bard common share based on BD’s closing price on April 21, 2017.

Expected to close early in the first quarter of 2018 for a closing value of $640.73 million in a cash plus stock deal. Under the terms of the agreement, Sun shareholders will receive 0.7884 shares of OceanFirst common stock and $3.78 in cash per share of Sun common stock. Sun shareholders will have the right to elect to receive stock or cash consideration for their shares, subject to proration, and the merger agreement will include a mechanic whereby the per share cash consideration and the implied value of the stock consideration will be equivalent based on the average OceanFirst share price over the five trading day period ending on the trading day immediately prior to the closing date.

Expected to close in the second half of 2017 for a closing value of $1.3 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of TerraForm Global will receive $5.10 per share in cash.

Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $162 million in an all stock deal. Under the terms of the merger agreement, First South shareholders will receive 0.52 shares of Carolina Financial common stock for each share of First South’s common stock.

Expected to close in the third calendar quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $63.9 million. Under the terms of the merger agreement, each outstanding share of Anchor common stock will be exchanged for shares of Washington Federal, Inc. common stock upon the closing of the transaction. Each share of Anchor common stock was valued at $25.75, which is approximately equal to Anchor’s tangible book value as of December 31, 2016. The exact number of shares to be issued and the exchange ratio will be determined based upon the average of the volume-weighted price of Washington Federal common stock for the twenty trading days ending on the fifth trading day immediately preceding the closing date, subject to a negotiated collar.

Expected to close in the second half of Broadcom’s fiscal year 2017 for a closing value of $5.5 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Brocade Communications Systems wil receive $12.75 per share in cash.

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January 9, 2017: Broadcom (AVGO) and Brocade (BRCD) submitted filings to grant the Federal Trade Commission a little more time to review their $5.9B merger deal.

January 26, 2017: Brocade Communications (BRCD) confirmed that its shareholders voted in favor of the company’s buyout by Broadcom (AVGO).

May 12, 2017: Broadcom (AVGO) secured EU antitrust approval for its $5.5 billion bid for Brocade (BRCD) after pledging to cooperate with competitors and to protect their confidential data.

July 3, 2017: The Federal Trade Commission announced that Broadcom Limited (AVGO) has won U.S. antitrust approval to buy Brocade Communications Systems (BRCD).

July 17, 2017: Following discussions with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), Brocade Communications Systems (BRCD) and Broadcom Limited (AVGO) agreed to withdraw and re-file their joint voluntary notice to CFIUS under the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, to allow more time for review and discussion with CFIUS in connection with the proposed acquisition. Once CFIUS accepts the joint voluntary notice, it will commence a new 30-day review period, which may be followed by a 45-day investigation period.

Expected to close in the third quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $127.7 million in an all stock deal. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, Class A shareholders of Royal will receive 0.1025 shares of the Corporation’s common stock for each share of Royal’s Class A common stock and Class B shareholders of Royal will receive 0.1179 shares of the Corporation’s common stock for each share of Royal Class B common stock.

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May 25, 2017: Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania (RBPAA) announced that its shareholders approved its pending merger transaction with Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation (BMTC) at a special meeting of shareholders held on May 24, 2017.

Expected to close in the third quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $564.4 million in a cash plus stock deal. Under the terms of the Agreement, each outstanding share of common stock and equivalents of SBI will be converted into the right to receive 0.3903 shares of the Company’s common stock and $5.11 in cash.

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March 9, 2017: Southwest Bancorp (OKSB) announced that its Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on April 25, 2017.

Expected to close in the second half of 2018 for a closing value of $5.3 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Avista will receive $53 per share in cash.

Expected to close in the second half of 2017 for a closing value of $7.6 billion in an all stock deal. Under the terms of the agreement, DuPont Fabros shareholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 0.545 Digital Realty share per DuPont Fabros share.

Expected to close by early 2018 for a closing value of $4.75 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Akorn will receive $34.00 per share in cash.

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July 19, 2017: Akorn (AKRX) announced that its shareholders, at a special meeting, have overwhelmingly voted to approve the previously announced merger agreement providing for the acquisition of Akorn by Fresenius Kabi.

Expected to close no later than December, 2017 for a closing value of $6.9 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Staples will receive $10.25 per share in cash.

Expected to close in 2017 for a closing value of $1.4 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Bankrate will receive $14.00 per share in cash.

Expected to close in the third quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $1 billion in an all stock deal. Under the terms of the merger agreement, shareholders of MainSource will receive 1.3875 common shares of First Financial common stock for each share of MainSource common stock.

Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $1.1 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of ClubCorp Holdings will receive $17.12 per share in cash. The ClubCorp Board of Directors also declared a one-time quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock. The dividend is expected to be paid on July 28, 2017, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 21, 2017.

Expected to close in the second half of 2017 for a closing value of $3.3 billion. Upon completin of the merger, shareholders of Fortress Investment Group will receive $8.08 per share in cash.

The Merger Agreement also provides that the Company’s shareholders may also receive up to two regular quarterly dividends prior to the closing, each in an amount not to exceed $0.09 per Class A share. There are no appraisal or dissenters’ rights available with respect to the Merger.

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February 27, 2017: Fortress (FIG) declared a base quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per Class A share for the fourth quarter of 2016. This dividend is payable on March 21, 2017 to holders of record of Class A shares on March 15, 2017. In connection with the proposed Merger, the company said that they have contractually agreed that they will not pay dividends for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017 in any amount greater than $0.09 per share, and that they will not pay any dividends with respect to periods ending after that while the Merger Agreement remains in effect. Fortress Class A shareholders should therefore not anticipate receiving a dividend with respect to the quarterly periods ended June 30, 2017 or September 30, 2017, even if the Merger has not yet been consummated at the time of the customary dividend payment dates for such periods.

July 12, 2017: Fortress Investment Group (FIG) announced that, at its special meeting of shareholder, the Company’s shareholders had voted, among other things, in favor of the proposal to adopt the previously announced merger agreement pursuant to which certain subsidiaries of SoftBank Group will acquire Fortress.

Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $1.06 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Dominion Diamond Corporation will receive $14.25 per share in cash.

Expected to close by mid-2017 for a closing value of $644.1 million in an all stock deal. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Pacific Continental shareholders are entitled to receive 0.6430 of a share of Columbia common stock for each share of Pacific Continental stock, subject to certain potential adjustments.

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June 8, 2017: Columbia Banking System (COLB) and Pacific Continental Corporation (PCBK) jointly announced that Pacific Continental shareholders approved the completion of the previously announced merger with Columbia, under which Columbia will acquire Pacific Continental, and Columbia shareholders approved the issuance of Columbia common shares in the merger, at their respective special meetings of shareholders.

Expected to close before the end of the year after the approval of Alere shareholders and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions for a closing value of $5.8 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Alere will receive $56.00 per share in cash.

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April 29, 2016: Alere (ALR) rejected Abbott Laboratories’s (ABT) attempt to end its $5.8 billion pending acquisition of the company.

July 27, 2016: Alere received a U.S. Department of Justice subpoena regarding government-billing practices. The company released a statement claiming that the billing concerned “accounted for significantly less than 1% of Alere’s total revenues” and is not material.

August 26, 2016: Alere (ALR) issued a statement saying it’s suing the company it’s hoping to merge with, Abbott Laboratories (ABT). Alere said in a statement that it filed the complaint Thursday in Delaware Chancery Court hoping “to compel Abbott to fulfill its obligations under the terms of the merger agreement to take all actions necessary to promptly obtain all required anti-trust approvals.”

September 2, 2016: Representatives for Alere said that a Delaware judge granted a motion to expedite Alere’s (ALR) lawsuit against Abbott Laboratories (ABT), which seeks to ensure that Abbott lives up to the terms of its $5.8 billion takeover of the diagnostics company.

September 8, 2016: Abbott Laboratories (ABT) and Alere (ALR) agreed to work with a mediator to settle their dispute over Abbott’s role in obtaining U.S. antitrust clearance for its $5.8 billion takeover of the diagnostics company.

September 26, 2016: Alere said that mediation efforts between Abbott Laboratories (ABT) and Alere (ALR) have broken down. With the failure of the talks, Alere will likely proceed with a lawsuit in the Delaware Court of Chancery where it it trying to force Abbott to complete its $5.6 billion purchase of Alere.

October 21, 2016: Alere (ALR) announced that its shareholders have voted to approve the previously announced merger with Abbott (ABT).

November 5, 2016: Abbott Laboratories (ABT) launched a lawsuit against Alere (ALR) for having not complying with the certain conditions contained in the $7.9 billion agreement.

December 7, 2016: Alere (ALR), issued a statement in response to a lawsuit filed by Abbott Laboratories (ABT) in the Delaware Court of Chancery to terminate Abbott’s pending merger agreement with Alere. On December 8, 2016, Abbott Laboratories fired the latest salvo in its legal battle with Alere over their $5.8 billion buyout agreement, suing the troubled Waltham diagnostics firm in an effort to terminate the deal.

December 30, 2016: Arriva Medical, a Florida-based subsidiary of Alere (ALR), filed an appeal with the the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Wednesday seeking to reinstate its enrollment. The Medicare dispute is one reason why Abbott Laboratories (ABT) is currently seeking to terminate its February buyout of Alere. The companies have sued one another in Delaware court, with Alere arguing that the $5.8 billion deal should go forward.

January 4, 2017: Alere (ALR) provided an update in connection with Arriva Medical’s complaint filed on December 28, 2016, against the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. We have extended the closing date for this deal to March 31, 2017.

January 25, 2017: Alere (ALR) announced that the European Commission has granted clearance for Abbott Laboratories (ABT) to acquire Alere.

April 14, 2017: Abbott (ABT) and Alere (ALR) announced that the companies have agreed to amend the existing terms of their agreement for Abbott’s acquisition of Alere. Under the amended terms, Abbott will pay $51 per common share to acquire Alere, for a new expected equity value of approximately $5.3 billion, reduced from the originally expected equity value of approximately $5.8 billion. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the third quarter of 2017. Under the amended terms, the date by which necessary regulatory approvals must be received has been extended to Sept. 30, 2017, from April 30, 2017.

July 8, 2017: Alere (ALR) announced that its shareholders have voted to approve the previously announced amended merger with Abbott (ABT).

Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $200 million. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Sevcon will receive $22.00 per share in cash.

Expected to close early in the fourth quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $5 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of PARAXEL International will receive $88.10 per share in cash.

Expected to close in the third quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $3.24 billion. Under the terms of the definitive agreement each Swift share will convert into 0.72 shares of Knight- Swift by means of a reverse stock split. Each share of Knight will be exchanged for one Knight-Swift share. Based on the $30.65 closing price of Knight shares on April 7, 2017, the last trading day prior to the announcement, the implied value per share of Swift is $22.07.

Disclaimer: We normally don’t track mergers of companies that result in the creation of a new entity because of uncertainty around the value of the new company. In this case, because Knight shareholders will receive one share of the new company, we are going to treat this as an acquisition of Swift by Knight in order to figure out the spread on the deal.

Expected to close in the second half of 2017 for a closing value of $196 million. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Gas Natural will receive $13.10 per share in cash.

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December 28, 2016: Gas Natural (EGAS) announced that, based on votes cast at the Company’s special meeting of shareholders, Gas Natural’s shareholders voted to approve the Company’s previously announced plan to merge with First Reserve Energy Infrastructure Fund.

July 7, 2017: The end date for the merger of Gas Natural (EGAS) and First Reserve Energy has been extended to January 7, 2018, as the MPSC’s written order approving the Merger and NCUC’s approval are pending.

Expected to close in the third quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $6.4 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of VWR Corporation will receive $33.25 per share in cash.

Expected to close in the third quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $140 million. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of ARI Network Services will receive $7.19 per share in cash.

Expected to close by the end of the third quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $336 million in a cash plus stock deal. Under the terms of the agreement, each outstanding share of UCP common stock will be converted into the right to receive $5.32 in cash and 0.2309 of a newly issued share of Century common stock.

Expected to close in the second half of year 2017 for a closing value of $5.1 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of West Corporation will receive $23.50 per share in cash.

Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $1.2 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of  Parkway will receive $23.05 per share in cash. The $23.05 per share consideration, which consists of $19.05 per share plus a $4.00 special dividend to be paid prior to closing.

Expected to close in the third calendar wuarter of 2017 for a closing value of approximately $2.9 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of NeuStar will receive $33.50 per share in cash.

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March 15, 2017: Neustar (NSR) announced that Neustar stockholders voted to approve the previously announced definitive merger agreement pursuant to which a private investment group led by Golden Gate Capital will acquire Neustar.

Expected to close prior to year end 2017 for a closing value of $1.4 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of First Potomac Realty Trust will receive $11.15 per share in cash.

Expected to close by August or September 2017 for a closing value of $50.57 million. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of MRV Communications will receive $10.00 per share in cash.

Expected to close in the second half of 2017 for a closing value of $3 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Monogram Residential Trust will receive $12.00 per share in cash.

Expected to close during the third quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $950 million. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Lumos Networks will receive $18.00 per share in cash.

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May 24, 2017: Lumos Networks (LMOS) announced that, at the Lumos Networks Annual Meeting of Stockholders, Lumos Networks stockholders approved the merger agreement with EQT Infrastructure investment strategy.

Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $2.8 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of WebMD will receive $66.50 per share in cash.

Expected to close in the third quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $9.1 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of VCA will receive $93.00 per share in cash.

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February 15, 2017: VCA invited its shareholders to attend a special meeting of the stockholders on March 28, 2017.

Expected to close in the second half of 2017 for a closing value of $13.7 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Whole Foods Market will receive $42.00 per share in cash.

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July 21, 2017: A group of Democrats in Congress, in a letter this week, urged the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a more in-depth review of online retailer Amazon’s (AMZN) plan to buy grocer Whole Foods (WFM).

Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $919 million. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of State National Companies will receive $21.00 per share in cash.

Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $654.33 million. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of NeuroDerm will receive $39.00 per share in cash.

Expectes to close by the end of 2017 for a closing value of $7.2 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Patheon will receive $35.00 per share in cash.

Expected to close for a closing value of $701 million. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Novadaq Technologies will receive $11.75 per share in cash.

Expected to close in the next nine months for a closing value of $14.7 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Mobileye will reeive $63.54 per share in cash.

Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $2.6 billion in an all stock deal. Under the terms of the agreement, HSNi shareholders will receive fixed consideration of 1.65 shares of Series A QVC Group common stock for every share of HSNi common stock.

Expected to close in the third quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $258 million. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of West Marine will receive $12.97 per share in cash.

Expected to close in the third quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $240 million. Upon completion of ther merger, shareholders of Guidance Software will receive $7.10 per share in cash.

Expected to close by the end of 2017 for a closing value of $227 million. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Delta Natural Gas will receive $30.50 per share in cash.

Expected to close in the third quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $300 million. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of EnerNOC will receive $7.67 per share in cash.

Expected to close in the third quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $1.49 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Albany Molecular Research will receive $21.75 per share in cash.

Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $690.8 million in an all stock deal. Under the terms of the agreement, shareholders of Park Sterling Corporation will receive 0.14 shares of South State common stock for each share of Park Sterling common stock.

Expected to close in the third quarter of calendar 2017 for a closing value of $1.5 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Intrawest Resorts Holdings will receive $23.75 per share in cash.

Expected to close in the third quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $2.2 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of The Spectranetics Corporation will receive $38.50 per share in cash.

Expected to close in the second half of 2017 for a closing value of $446 million. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Nutraceutical will receive $41.80 per share in cash.

Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $2.2 billion in an all stock deal. Under the terms of the agreement, shareholders of Astoria Financial will receive a fixed exchange of 0.875 shares of Sterling common stock for each share of Astoria common stock.

Expected to close in the third quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $145 million. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Rocket Fuel will receive $2.6 per share in cash.

Expected to close in the third quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $190.44 million. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of NCI will receive $20.00 per share in cash.

Expected to close for a closing value of $682 million. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Alliance Healthcare Services will receive $13.25 per share in cash.

Note: The closing date for this deal was not provided and hence we are using September 30, 2017 as a placeholder closing date.

Expected to close in the second half of 2017 for a closing value of $26.93 million. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Nexvet Biopharma will receive $6.72 per share in cash.

Expected to close in the third quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $354.28 million. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Xactly Corporation will receive $15.65 per share in cash.

Expected to close in the third quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $430 milion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of ShoreTel will receive $7.50 per share in cash.

Expected to close by the end of 2017 for a closing value of $38 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of NXP Semiconductors will receive $110 per share in cash.

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November 18, 2016: Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) announced that Qualcomm River Holdings, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm, has commenced the previously announced tender offer for all of the outstanding common shares of NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) at a price of $110.00 per share, less any applicable withholding taxes and without interest, to the holders thereof and payable in cash.

January 27, 2017: NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) announced that, during an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders, NXP obtained shareholder approval for all items proposed relating to the previously disclosed tender offer by Qualcomm River Holdings, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM), to acquire all of the outstanding shares of NXP.

February 6, 2017: Qualcomm (QCOM) announced that it is extending its cash tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of NXP Semiconductors (NXPI). Qualcomm said the tender offer is now slated to expire March 7.

March 7, 2017: Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) announced that it has extended the offering period of its previously announced cash tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding common shares of NXP Semiconductors (NXPI).  The tender offer is now scheduled to expire on April 4, 2017.

April 4, 2017: Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) announced that Qualcomm River Holdings an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm, has extended the offering period of its previously announced cash tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding common shares of NXP Semiconductors (NXPI). The tender offer is now scheduled to expire on May 2, 2017, unless extended or earlier terminated, in either case pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement.

April 4, 2017: Qualcomm (QCOM) has received approval from U.S. antitrust regulators for its proposed $47 billion acquisition of NXP Semiconductors (NXPI).

June 2, 2017: EU antitrust regulators said that Qualcomm (QCOM) has not offered any concessions so far in its $38-billion bid for NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) increasing the risk of a lengthy investigation into the deal. Qualcomm had until June 1 to propose concessions to allay possible competition concerns over the biggest-ever deal in the semiconductor industry.

July 3, 2017: The European Commission decided to pause its antitrust review of the merger between Qualcomm (QCOM) and NXP Semiconductors (NXPI), because the regulators need more information from NXP and Qualcomm.

Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $1.835 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Fidelity & Guaranty Life will receive $31.10 per share in cash.

Expected to close late in the third quarter or early in the fourth quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $88.9 million in a cash plus stock deal. Under the terms of the merger agreement, shareholders of Wolverine will receive 1.0152 shares of Horizon common stock and $14.00 in cash for each share of Wolverine common stock.

Expected to close before the end of Nord Anglia Education’s fiscal year ending August 31, 2017 for a closing value of $4.3 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Nord Anglia will receive $32.50 per share in cash.

Expected to close in the late third quarter or early fourth quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $1.2 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of Neff Corporation will receive $21.07 per share in cash. The per share merger consideration payable to Neff stockholders is subject to certain downward adjustments, not to exceed $0.44 per share, in the event that H&E incurs certain increased financing costs due to the transaction not being consummated on or prior to January 14, 2018.

Expected to close during the third quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $1.59 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of VTTI Energy Partners will receive $19.50 per share in cash.

Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $1.7 billion. Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of OneBeacon Insurance Group will receive $18.10 per share in cash.

Expected to close in the second half of 2017. Under the terms of the agreement, SEEK International Investments will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Zhaopin for cash consideration, that together with the amount of the Special Dividend will equal US$9.10 per ordinary share of the Company and US$18.20 per American Depositary Share of the Company, each representing two Shares. Holders of Shares and ADSs as of immediately prior to the Effective Time will be entitled to receive a cash special dividend, which, will be a minimum US$0.28 and maximum US$1.35 per Share (corresponding with a minimum US$0.56 and maximum US$2.70 per ADS), which will be paid to such shareholders and ADS holders as promptly as practicable following the Effective Time.

Expected to close for a closing value of $2.68 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, shareholders of GCI will receive total consideration of $32.50 per share comprised of $27.50 per share in GCI Liberty Class A common stock and $5.00 in newly issued Series A preferred shares, based on a Liberty Ventures reference price of $43.65.

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June 8, 2017: The Justice Department gave its approval to a complicated transaction for Liberty Interactive (QVCA) to buy Alaska’s biggest telecom, General Communication (GNCMA).

Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017 for a closing value of $331.67 million. Under the terms of the agreement, Angie’s List stockholders will have the right to elect to receive either one share of Class A common stock of ANGI Homeservices Inc. or $8.50 per share in cash.