The Risk Arbitrage Report for May 18, 2015

New Deals:

• Danaher Corporation (DHR) to acquire Pall Corporation (PLL).
• Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) to acquire AOL, Inc. (AOL).
• Williams Companies Inc (WMB) to acquire Williams Partners LP (WPZ).
• Noble Energy, Inc. (NBL) to acquire Rosetta Resources Inc. (ROSE).
• Independence Realty Trust Inc (IRT) to acquire Trade Street Residential Inc (TSRE).

Closed Deals:

• ZF Friedrichshafen AG completes acquisition of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (TRW).
• Fortune Brands Home & Security (FBHS) completes acquisition of Norcraft Companies Inc (NCFT).

Updated Deals:

• Hospira, Inc. (HSP) shareholders approve acquisition by Pfizer Inc. (PFE).