The Risk Arbitrage Report for Apr 18, 2016

New Deals:

• Mitel (MITL) to acquire Polycom Inc (PLCM).
• Annaly Capital Management, Inc (NLY) to acquire Hatteras Financial Corp. (HTS).

Closed Deals:

• Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets & British Columbia Investment Management Corporation & John Hancock Financial completes acquisition of Cleco Corporation (CNL).
• Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NWL) completes acquisition of Jarden Corp (JAH).
• American Securities & P2 Capital Partners completes acquisition of Blount International Inc (BLT).
• Minat Associate Co completes acquisition of Mecox Lane Ltd (MCOX).
• Insight Venture Partners completes acquisition of Diligent Corp (DLBDF).

Updated Deals:

• Mecox Lane Ltd (MCOX) shareholders approve acquisition by Minat Associate Co.
• Baylake Corporation (BYLK) shareholders approve acquisition by Nicolet Bankshares Inc (NCBS).
• Taomee Holdings Ltd (ADR) (TAOM) shareholders approve acquisition by Management.