Table of Contents:
Update on Developing M&A
Update on Shareholder Activism
Update on Other Special Situations
Announced M&A
Update on Developing M&A
Strategic Alternatives & Ongoing Situations
Atea Pharmaceuticals (AVIR) rejected an unsolicited proposal from Concentra Biosciences (Press Release)
LL Flooring (LL) confirmed an unsolicited proposal from Cabinets To Go (Press Release, Offer Filing)
Sharecare (SHCR) concludes strategic review, to continue execution of its strategic plan (Press Release)
Stratasys (SSYS) received an unsolicited takeover offer from competitor 3D Systems (DDD) (Press Release)
Rumors
Lifecore Biomedical (LFCR) started a sale process as part of its strategic review (Seeking Alpha)
Paratek Pharmaceuticals (PTRK) reportedly draws interest from private equity buyer (Seeking Alpha)
Tech Resources (TECK) suitor Glencore (GLNCY) working to improve its takeover offer (Bloomberg)
Update on Shareholder Activism
Abcam (ABCM) founder Jonathan Milner calls extraordinary general meeting to replace directors (Filing)
Cano Health (CANO) concerned former directors issue presentation to shareholders (Presentation)
Freshpet (FRPT) sued by activist Jana Partners in fight for board seats (Press Release)
GEE Group (JOB) investor Red Oak Partners nominated two candidates for the board (Filing)
Masimo Corporation (MASI) activist Politan Capital shared presentation in proxy fight (Presentation, Response)
Servotronics (SVT) Star Equity Fund calls on board to conduct strategic review for all assets (Filing)
Twilio (TWLO) activist Legion Partners has met with the company and is pushing for changes (Reuters)
Valaris (VAL) shareholder Lodbrok Capital published a letter to the board highlighting opportunities to create value (Letter)
Update on Other Special Situations
Spin-Offs
MDU Resources (MDU) completed the spin-off of Knife River (KNF) (Press Release)
Other
Fleetcor Technologies (FLT) reportedly evaluating the sale of its prepaid card business (Bloomberg)
Oshkosh (OSK) acquired AeroTech, an air transportation support business, from JBT Corp. (JBT) for $800mm (Press Release)
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) weighs sale of International Equipment Solutions Attachment Group (Bloomberg)
Announced M&A
Target / Acquirer – Transaction Enterprise Value
Financials
Arlington Asset Management (AAIC) / Ellington Financial (EFC) – $132mm (Press Release)
Healthcare
GreenLight Biosciences (GRNA) / Fall Line Capital – $46mm (Press Release)
Reunion Neuroscience (REUN) / MPM BioImpact – $13mm (Press Release)
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