The Risk Arbitrage Report for June 27, 2011

New Deals:

• Susquehanna Bancshares Inc (SUSQ) to acquire Tower Bancorp Inc (TOBC).
• Tianfu Yang (Chairman & CEO) to acquire Harbin Electric Inc (HRBN).
• Eastman Chemical Co (EMN) to acquire Sterling Chemicals Inc (SCHI.PK).

Closed Deals:

• EBAY Inc (EBAY) completes acquisition of GSI Commerce Inc (GSIC).
• Endo Pharmaceuticals Holding Inc (ENDP) completes acquisition of American Medical Systems Holdings Inc (AMMD).
• Apollo Global Management completes acquisition of CKX Inc (CKXE).
• PPR completes acquisition of Volcom Inc (VLCM).
• Berkshire Hathaway Ord Shs Class B (BRK.B) completes acquisition of Wesco Financial Corp (WSC).

Updated Deals:

• Legacy Bancorp Inc (LEGC) shareholders approve acquisition by  Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc (BHLB).
• National Semiconductor Corp (NSM) shareholders approve acquisition by  Texas Instruments Inc (TXN).
• LaBarge Inc (LB) shareholders approve acquisition by  Ducommun Inc (DCO).
• The Doctors Company receives early HSR termination in merger with FPIC Insurance Group Inc (FPIC).

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• footnoted*: No wonder it’s hostile at Southern Union…