The Risk Arbitrage Report for February 10, 2014

New Deals:

• Entegris Inc (ENTG) to acquire ATMI Inc (ATMI).
• American Financial Group (AFG) to acquire National Interstate Corporatio (NATL).
• Smith & Nephew plc (ADR) (SNN) to acquire ArthroCare Corporation (ARTC).
• Lilis Energy Inc (LLEX) to acquire Shoreline Energy (SEQ.TO).
• Novra Technologies, Inc to acquire Wegener Corporation (WGNR).

Closed Deals:

• Oracle Corporation (ORCL) completes acquisition of Responsys Inc (MKTG).
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) completes acquisition of Life Technologies Corp. (LIFE).
• Harland Clarke Holdings Corp completes acquisition of Valassis Communications, Inc. (VCI).
• American Realty Capital Properties (ARCP) completes acquisition of Cole Real Estate Investments (COLE).
• Nielsen Hldg NV (NLSN) completes acquisition of Harris Interactive Inc. (HPOL).
• Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. completes acquisition of Cornerstone Therapeutics, Inc. (CRTX).
• Essilor International completes acquisition of Costa Inc (ATX).
• United Bankshares, Inc. (UBSI) completes acquisition of Virginia Commerce Bancorp, Inc (VCBI).
• Independence Bank completes acquisition of Premier Service Bank (PSBK).

Updated Deals:

• Anaren, Inc. (ANEN) shareholders approve acquisition by Veritas Capital.
• Tower Financial Corporation (TOFC) shareholders approve acquisition by Old National Bancorp (ONB).