The Risk Arbitrage Report for September 9, 2013

New Deals:

• C.R. Bard, Inc. (BCR) to acquire Rochester Medical Corporation (ROCM).
• SKF to acquire Kaydon Corporation (KDN).
• Otsuka Pharmaceutica to acquire Astex Pharmaceuticals Inc (ASTX).
• Parkway Properties Inc (PKY) to acquire Thomas Properties Group, Inc. (TPGI).

Closed Deals:

• Renasant Corp. (RNST) completes acquisition of First M & F Corporation (FMFC).
• SI Financial Group, Inc. (SIFI) completes acquisition of Newport Bancorp, Inc. (NFSB).

Updated Deals:

• Paulson & Co receives early HSR termination in merger with Steinway Musical Instruments I (LVB).
• Shuanghui International Holdings receives CFIUS clearance in merger with Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD).
• Spreadtrum Communications, Inc (SPRD) shareholders approve acquisition by Tsinghua Unigroup.
• Randolph Bank & Trust (RDBN) shareholders approve acquisition by BNC Bancorp (BNCN).