The Risk Arbitrage Report for October 6, 2014

New Deals:

• Becton, Dickinson and Co. (BDX) to acquire CareFusion Corporation (CFN).
• Encana Corporation (USA) (ECA) to acquire Athlon Energy Inc (ATHL).
• Vista Equity Partners to acquire Tibco Software Inc. (TIBX).
• • For background, Vista bought two software companies in 2013.  One transaction closed in 36 days and the other in 50 days.  
• News Corp (NWSA) to acquire Move Inc. (MOVE).
• JAB Holding Company to acquire Einstein Noah Restaurant Group (BAGL).
• Pluspetrol Resources Corp to acquire Apco Oil and Gas International (APAGF).
• HomeStreet Inc (HMST) to acquire Simplicity Bancorp Inc (SMPL).
• BEO Bancorp (BEOB) to acquire Bank Reale (BKRL).

Busted Deals:

• Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (SLXP) terminates agreement with Cosmo Pharmaceuticals S.p.A. (COPN.SW).

Closed Deals:

• Roche Holding Ltd. (ADR) (RHHBY) completes acquisition of InterMune Inc (ITMN).
• Owens & Minor, Inc. (OMI) completes acquisition of Medical Action Industries (MDCI).
• Heritage Financial Group Inc (HBOS) completes acquisition of Alarion Financial Services (ARFS).
• Multimedia Games Holding Compa (MGAM) completes acquisition of Pokertek Inc (PTEK).
• Management & TPG completes acquisition of Chindex International, Inc. (CHDX).
• TriCo Bancshares (TCBK) completes acquisition of North Valley Bancorp (NOVB).