The Risk Arbitrage Report for Mar 12, 2012

New Deals:

• Thoma Bravo, LLC to acquire Archipelago Learning Inc (ARCL).
• Cadence Bancorp, LLC to acquire Encore Bancshares Inc (EBTX).
• Nuance Communications Inc (NUAN) to acquire Transcend Services Inc (TRCR).
• Insight Venture Partners to acquire Quest Software Inc (QSFT).

Closed Deals:

• Alleghany Corp (Y) completes acquisition of Transatlantic Holdings Inc (TRH).
• BI-LO, LLC completes acquisition of Winn-Dixie Stores Inc (WINN).

Updated Deals:

• WCA Waste Corp (WCAA) shareholders approve acquisition by Macquarie Infrastructure Partners II.
• El Paso Corp (EP) shareholders approve acquisition by Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI).

To Read:

• Fortune: Singing the M&A blues