The Risk Arbitrage Report for May 18, 2014

New Deals:

• AT&T Inc. (T) to acquire DIRECTV (DTV).
• Hillshire Brands Co (HSH) to acquire Pinnacle Foods Inc (PF).
• Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (CKEC) to acquire Digital Cinema Destinations Co (DCIN).
• Sphere 3D Corp (SPIHF) to acquire Overland Storage Inc (OVRL).

Closed Deals:

• Management completes acquisition of Hallwood Group Incorporated, T (HWG).

Updated Deals:

• Mallinckrodt PLC (MNK) receives early HSR termination in merger with Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc (QCOR).
• Management updates merger consideration in merger with Hallwood Group Incorporated, T (HWG).
• GTCR LLC receives early HSR termination in merger with Vocus, Inc. (VOCS).