recent deals...(usd 13.77) on 05 aug 2016, the last full trading day prior to the announcement....

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MARKET INTELLIGENCE

RECENT DEALSAnnounced, Pending LBOs By U.S. Sponsors (July 27, 2016 - August 14, 2016)CONSUMER STAPLES

Rank Date Target Name Target Short Business Description

Acquiror Full Name Acquiror Ultimate Parent

Ranking Value inc. Net Debt of Target ($Mil)

Synopsis

08/06/16 Crisps Topco Ltd Other Snack Food Manufacturing

Thunderball Bidco Ltd

TA Associates Management LP

392.265 UK - Thunderball Bidco Ltd, a unit of Amplify Snack Brands Inc, definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Crisps Topco Ltd, a Herefordshire-based producer of snack products, for an estimated GBP 300.126 mil (USD 392.265 mil). The consideration was to consist of GBP 278 mil (USD 363.346 mil) in cash, plus in exchange of 2.1 mil Amplify Snack Brands Inc's common shares valued at GBP 22.126 mil (USD 28.919 mil) in. The shares were valued based on Amplify Snack Brands Inc's closing stock price of GBP 10.536 (USD 13.77) on 05 Aug 2016, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.

08/04/16 TerraVia Holdings Inc-Algenist

Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing

Tengram Capital Partners LLC

Tengram Capital Partners LLC

20.000 US - Tengram Capital Partners LLC definitively agreed to acquire an 80% ownership interest in Algenist of TerraVia Holdings Inc, a South San Francisco-based manufacturer of algae products, for an estimated USD 20 mil, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

ENERGY AND POWER




Synopsis

07/29/16 NextEra Energy Resources LLC- Generating Assets,Marcus Hook,Pennsylvania

Electric Power Distribution

Starwood Energy Group Global LLC

Starwood Capital Group Global

760.000 US - Starwood Energy Group GlobalLLC, a unit of Starwood Capital Group Global LLC, agreed to acquire generating assets in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania of NextEra Energy Resources LLC, a Juno Beach-based owner and operator of wholesale generators, ultimately owned by NextEra Energy Inc, for an estimated USD 760 mil, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

The following charts reflect transactions involving U.S.-based financial sponsors. The categories include seeking buyers, announced deals, closed transactions. The source for the data is Thomson One, a product of Thomson Reuters Markets. Please contact Paul Centopani at [email protected] with questions or comments.

DEAL FLOWSeeking Buyers–U.S. Targets (July 27, 2016 - August 14, 2016)HIGH TECHNOLOGY

Date Announced

Target Name Target City Target State Target Full Business Description Target Advisors Synopsis

08/12/16 XPAL Power Inc - California XPAL Power Inc, located in United States, manufactures electronic components.

- US - In August 2016, Tennrich International Corp announced that it was seeking a buyer for an 80% interest in its XPAL Power Inc unit, manufacturer of electronic components.

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FINANCIALS




Synopsis

08/05/16 Heta Asset Resolution Italia Srl

Sales Financing

Bain Capital Credit LP

Bain Capital LLC

- ITALY - Bain Capital Credit LP of the US, a unit of Bain Capital LLC, agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Heta Asset Resolution Italia Srl, a Tavagnacco-based provider of sales financing services, from HETA Asset Resolution GmbH, ultimately owned by the Austrian state-owned Heta Asset Resolution AG, via an auction.

08/09/16 Walter Capital Opportunity LP

Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities

New Residential Investment Corp

Fortress Investment Group LLC

- FLASH: US - New Residential InvestmentCorp, a unit of Newcastle Investment Corp, planned to acquire Walter Capital Opportunity LP, a Saint Paul-based provider of financial investment services, from Walter Investment Management Corp. The deal had reported value of USD 283 mil.

08/11/16 Private Equity Investor PLC

Invest co KHP Strategic 2 LP Kline Hill Partners LLC

25.958 UK - KHP Strategic 2 LP of Cayman Islands, a unit of Kline Hill Partners LLC intended to launch a tender offer for the entire share capital or 11.945 mil ordinary share for GBP 1.67 (USD 2.173) cash per ordinary share of Private Equity Investor PLC, a London-based intermediator, for a total GBP 19.949 mil (USD 25.958 mil) in cash, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

HEALTHCARE




Synopsis

08/10/16 National Seating & Mobility Inc

Provide medical/health svcs

Court Square Capital Partners LP

Court Square Capital Partners

- US - Court Square Capital Partners LP definitively agreed to acquire National Seating & Mobility Inc, a Franklin-based provider of medical and health services, from Wellspring Capital Management LLC, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed.

08/10/16 ER Centers of America Inc

Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers

Investor Group Investor Group

- FLASH: US - An investor group, comprised of Family ER + Urgent Care LLC and Dos Rios Partners LP planned to acquire ER Centers of America Inc, a Plano-based freestanding ambulatory surgical and emergency center operator.

08/10/16 Pinnacle Treatment Centers Inc

Provide healthcare services

Linden LLC Linden LLC - FLASH: US - Linden LLC planned to acquire Pinnacle Treatment Centers Inc, a Pittsburg-based outpatient mental health and substance abuse center operator, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

08/01/16 WellDyneRx Inc Pharmacy benefit mgmt co

The Carlyle Group LP The Carlyle Group LP

- US - The Carlyle Group LP definitively agreed to acquire to acquire WellDyneRx Inc, a Lakeland-based national pharmacy benefit management company, from WellDyne Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

HIGH TECHNOLOGY




Synopsis

08/08/16 Rackspace Hosting Inc

Provide web hosting services

Liquid Web Inc Madison Dearborn Partners LLC

- FLASH: US - Liquid Web Inc, a unit of Madison Dearborn Partners LLC, planned to acquire the entire share capital of Rackspace Hosting Inc, a San Antonio-based provider of custom computer programming services. Terms of the transaction are not disclosed.

07/27/16 Epiq Systems Inc Pvd software programming svcs

Epic Systems Inc SPV OMERS 1004.182 US - Epiq Systems Inc SPV of Canada, a special purpose acquisition vehicle formed by OMERS Private Equity Inc and Harvest Parnets LP, definitively agreed to acquire the remaining stake, which it did not already own, in Epiq Systems Inc, a Kansas City-based developer and proprietor of software products, for USD 16.50 cash per share, or a total value of USD 625.698 mil in cash, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Originally, in February 2016, Epiq Systems Inc was seeking a buyer for the Company.

08/02/16 Emerson Network Power Inc

Mnfr commun,network prod

Platinum Equity LLC Platinum Equity LLC

4000.000 US - Platinum Equity LLC definitively agreed to acquire Emerson Network Power Inc, a Columbus-based manufacturer of communications and network products, from Emerson Electric Co, for a total USD 4 bil in cash, in a leveraged buyout transaction.


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Synopsis

08/15/16 NetMotion Wireless Inc

Dvlp wireless commun software

The Carlyle Group LLC

The Carlyle Group LP

- FLASH: US - The Carlyle Group LLC, a unit of The Carlyle Group LP, planned to acquire NetMotion Wireless Inc, a Seattle-based software publisher, from Clearlake Capital Group LP, ultimately owned by Reservoir Capital Group LLC, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

08/01/16 ExperiMetal Inc Wired Telecommunications Carriers

The Watermill Group The Watermill Group

- FLASH: US - The Watermill Group planned to acquire ExperiMetal Inc, wired telecommunications carrier.

08/02/16 Transporeon GmbH

Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals

TPG Capital LP TPG Capital LP

- GERMANY - TPG Capital LP of the US planned to acquire an undisclosed majority interest in Transporeon GmbH, an Ulm-based internet portal operator, from Riverside Europe Fund IV, ultimately owned by Riverside Co, and other shareholders, in a secondary buyout transaction.

INDUSTRIALS




Synopsis

08/10/16 Lookers Plc-Parts Division

Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

Alliance Automotive UK Ltd

Blackstone Group LP

155.976 UK - Alliance Automotive UK Ltd (Alliance Automotive), a unit of Alliance Automotive Group SAS, agreed to acquire parts division of Lookers Plc, a Manchester-based new car dealer, for a total GBP 120 mil (USD 155.976 mil) in cash.

08/11/16 Callenberg Technology AB

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing

Trident Maritime Systems LLC

JF Lehman & Co

64 SWEDEN - Trident Maritime Systems LLC of the US, a unit of JF Lehman & Co, planned to acquire Callenberg Technology AB, a Gothenburg-based manufacturer of air-conditioning equipment, from Wilhelmsen Maritime Services AS, owned by Wilh Wilhelmsen Holding ASA, for a total SEK 541.048 mil (USD 64 mil).

08/07/16 MAHLE Industriefiltration GmbH

Mnfr motor vehicle parts

Filtration Group Corp Madison Capital Partners

- GERMANY - Filtration Group Corp of the US, a unit of Madison Industries Inc, agreed to acquire MAHLE Industriefiltration GmbH (Industriefiltration), an Oehringen-based manufacturer of motor vehicle transmissions and power train parts, from MAHLE GmbH (MAHLE), ultimately owned by Mahle-Stiftung GmbH. Originally, in October 2015, MAHLE GmbH announced that it was seeking a buyer for its Industriefiltration unit.

MATERIALS




Synopsis

08/03/16 Aurora Plastics Inc

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing

Investor Group Investor Group

- FLASH: US - An investor group, comprised of Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and Wind Point Partners planned to acquire Aurora Plastics Inc, a Streetsboro-based manufacturer of plastics materials.

07/28/16 MCC PTA India Corp Pvt Ltd

Mnfr power, distribution

The Chatterjee Group

The Chatterjee Group

47.817 INDIA - The Chatterjee Group of the US agreed to acquire a 90% interest in MCC PTA India Corp Pvt Ltd, a Kolkata-based manufacturer & sale of purified terephthalic acid, from Mitsubishi Chemical Corp (Mitsubishi Chemical), ultimately owned by Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp, for an estimated total INR 3.204 bil (USD 47.817 mil), in a leveraged buyout transaction. Originally, in March 2016, Mitsubishi Chemical was rumored for seeking a buyer for its India Petchem venture unit.


MARKET INTELLIGENCE

Closed LBOs By U.S. Sponsors (July 27, 2016 - August 14, 2016)CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Date Effective/Unconditional

Target Name Target Short Business Description

Acquiror Full Name

Acquiror Ultimate Parent


Synopsis

08/03/16 Satrom Travel & Tour Inc

Travel agency Direct Travel Inc ABRY Partners LLC

- FLASH: US - Direct Travel Inc, a unit of ABRY Partners LLC, acquired Satrom Travel & Tour Inc, a Bismarck-based travel agency operator.

08/08/16 Delta Ultraviolet Corp

All Other Personal Services

Neptune-Benson Inc

AEA Investors LP

- FLASH: US - Neptune-Benson Inc, a unit of Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, acquired Delta Ultraviolet Corp, a Gardena-based provider of personal services.

MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT




Synopsis

08/11/16 Fort Dearborn Co Provide printing services

Advent International Corp


- US - Advent International Corp planned to acquire an undisclosed majority interest in Fort Dearborn Co, an Elk Grove-based provider of commercial lithographic printing services, from KRG Capital Partners LLC, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

08/01/16 inVentiv Health Inc

Pvd sales,marketing services



- US - Advent International Corp (Advent) agreed to acquire a 50% interest in inVentiv Health Inc (inVentive), a Burlington-based provider outsourced sales and marketing services, from Thomas H Lee Partners LP, ultimately owned by Thomas H Lee Co, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Originally, Advent planned to acquire a 50% interest in inVentive.

08/10/16 Eniwa Kaihatsu-Hakodate Kokusai Hotel

Hotels (Except Casino Hotels) and Motels



- JAPAN - Fortress Investment Group LLC of the US planned to acquire hakodate kokusai hotel of Eniwa Kaihatsu, a Sapporo-Shi, Hokkaido-based golf course and country club operator, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

08/15/16 RCN Corp Pvd cable TV svcs


1600 US - TPG Capital LP (TPG) definitively agreed to acquire RCN Corp (RCN), a Princeton-based provider of cable television, bundled telephone and high speed Internet services, from ABRY Partners LLC (ARBY), for USD 1.6 bil, in a secondary buyout transaction. Concurrently, TPG definitively agreed to acquire Grande Communications Networks LLC. Previously, ARBY acquired RCN. Originally, in August 2016, TPG as rumored to be planning to acquire RCN.

08/03/16 Sizmek Inc Display Advertising

Vector Capital Corp Vector Capital Corp

75.295 US - Vector Capital Corp (Vector) definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Sizmek Inc, an Austin-based provider of online advertising services, for USD 3.90 in cash per share, or a USD 113.646 mil in cash, in a leveraged buyout transaction, via a tender offer.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS




Synopsis

08/08/16 Sovernet Inc Pvd wireless telecom svcs

Oak Hill Capital Partners LP

Oak Hill Capital Partners LP

- US - Oak Hill Capital Partners LP definitively agreed to acquire Sovernet Inc, a Bellows Falls-based provider of wireless telecommunication services, from Atlantic Tele-Network Inc, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed.

08/15/16 Grande Communications Networks LLC

Wired Telecommunications Carriers


650 US - TPG Capital LP (TPG) definitively agreed to acquire Grande Communications Networks LLC (Grande), a San Marcos-based wired telecommunications carrier, from ABRY Partners LLC (ABRY), for USD 650 mil, in a secondary buyout transaction. Concurrently, TPG definitively agreed RCN Corp. Previously, TPG as rumored to be planning to acquire Grande. Originally, ABRY acquired Grande.


MARKET INTELLIGENCE

CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES



Acquiror Full Name



Synopsis

07/29/16 AmQuip Crane Rental LLC

Pvd crane rental svcs

Apollo Global Management LLC


- US - Apollo Global Management LLC (Apollo) acquired AmQuip Crane Rental LLC, a Trevose-based provider of machinery and equipment rental and leasing services, from Amquip Holdings LLC, owned by Clearlake Capital Group LP, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed. Concurrently, Apollo definitively agreed to acquire Maxim Crane Works Holdings Inc.

08/01/16 Maxim Crane Works Holdings Inc

Pvd lift equip rental svcs



- US - Apollo Global Management LLC (Apollo) acquired Maxim Crane Works Holdings Inc (Maxim), a Bridgeville-based provider of lift equipment rental services, in a secondary buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed.Concurrently, Apollo definitively agreed to acquire AmQuip Crane Rental LLC. Originally, in December 2015, Maxim was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. Previously, Platinum Equity LLC acquired Maxim, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

08/01/16 Greentree International Ltd

Software Publishers

MYOB Group Ltd Bain Capital LLC 20.497 NEW ZEALAND - MYOB Group Ltd of Australia, a unit of Bain Capital LLC, acquired Greentree International Ltd, an Auckland-based enterprise resource planning and business management software developer, for a total NZD 28.5 mil (USD 20.497 mil).

08/01/16 Universal Services of America

Security Guards and Patrol Services

Allied Security Holdings LLC

Blackstone Group LP

- US - Allied Security Holdings LLC, a unit of Blackstone Group LP, merged with Universal Services of America, a Santa Ana-based provider of security guard and patrol services, from Warburg Pincus LLC. On completion, the merged entity will be named AlliedUniversal.

08/09/16 Analytic Strategies LLC

Research and Development in The Social Sciences and Humanities

PlanetRisk Frontier Capital LLC

- FLASH: US - PlanetRisk, a unit of Frontier Capital LLC, acquired Analytic Strategies LLC, a Mclean-based provider of social sciences research and development services.

08/02/16 Veterinary Practice Partners

Veterinary Services

Pamlico Capital LLC

Pamlico Capital LLC

- FLASH: US - Pamlico Capital LLC acquired Veterinary Practice Partners, a King Of Prussia-based provider of management consulting services, from Deerfield Management Co LP.

08/10/16 Electro Rent Corp Pvd electn equip leasing svcs

Platinum Equity LLC

Platinum Equity LLC

375.029 "US - Platinum Equity LLC (Platinum) acquired the entire share capital of Electro Rent Corp, a Van Nuys-based provider of electronic equipment leasing services, for a sweetened USD 15.5 in cash per share or a total value of 375.029 mil, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Originally, Platinum offered USD 13.12 in cash per share or a total value of USD 317.444 mil.”

08/04/16 Higher One Holdings Inc

Provide payment services

Blackboard Inc Providence Equity Partners LLC

260.426 US - Blackboard Inc, a unit of Providence Equity Partners LLC, through an affiliate, acquired the entire share capital of Higher One Holdings Inc (HOH), a New Haven-based provider of technology and payment services, for USD 5.15 in cash per share, or a total value USD 257.967 mil, via a tender offer. The offer was conditional upon at least majority of HOH's shares being tendered.

08/03/16 Goodier Cosmetics LLC

Toilet Preparation Manufacturing

RoundTable Healthcare Partners LP

RoundTable Healthcare Partners

- US - RoundTable Healthcare Partners LP (RoundTable) acquired an undisclosed majority interest in Goodier Cosmetics LLC, a Dallas-based manufacturer of skincare products. Concurrently, RoundTable acquired an undisclosed majority interest in Revision Skincare LLC.

08/03/16 Revision Skincare LLC

Toilet Preparation Manufacturing

RoundTable Healthcare Partners LP

RoundTable Healthcare Partners

- US - RoundTable Healthcare Partners LP (RoundTable) acquired an undisclosed majority interest in Revision Skincare LLC, an Irving-based manufacturer of skincare products. Concurrently, RoundTable acquired an undisclosed majority interest in Goodier Cosmetics LLC.

08/02/16 PMX Agency Inc Business Associations

Stagwell Media LLC

Stagwell Group LLC

- FLASH: US - Stagwell Media LLC, a unit of Stagwell Group LLC, acquired an undisclosed majority interest in PMX Agency Inc, a New York-based business association. Terms of the transaction are not disclosed.


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Acquiror Full Name



Synopsis

08/15/16 January Co Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing

Tall Tree Foods Holdings Inc

Altamont Capital Partners LLC

- FLASH: US - Tall Tree Foods Holdings Inc, a unit of Altamont Capital Partners LLC, acquired January Co, a Kent-based meat byproduct processor.

08/03/16 Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp

Commercial Bakeries

Thomas H Lee Partners LP

Thomas H Lee Co

- CANADA - Thomas H Lee Partners LP of the US, a unit of Thomas H Lee Co, acquired Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp, a Toronto-based commercial bakery, from OMERS Private Equity Inc, ultimately owned by Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System, in a secondary buyout transaction.

ENERGY AND POWER



Acquiror Full Name



Synopsis

08/03/16 Critical Power USA

Electric Power Distribution

UNIFIED POWER Corp

Pfingsten Partners LLC

- FLASH: US - UNIFIED POWER Corp, a unit of Pfingsten Partners LLC, acquired Critical Power USA, a Frederick-based electric power distributor.

08/04/16 Azure Midstream Partners LP-Panola I Processing Plant & Murvaul Pipeline

Natural Gas Distribution

Align Midstream Partners LP

Tailwater Capital LLC

44.9 US - Align Midstream Partners LP, a unit of Tailwater Capital LLC, acquired PanolaI Processing Plant & Murvaul Pipeline of Azure Midstream Partners LP, a Dallas-based owner and operator of midstream energy infrastructure, ultimately owned by Azure Midstream Holdings LLC, for an estimated USD 44.9 mil in cash.

FINANCIALS



Acquiror Full Name



Synopsis

08/04/16 Nexxus Solutions Group

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages

Worley Claims Services LLC

Aquiline Capital Partners LLC

- US - Worley Claims Services LLC, a unit of Aquiline Capital Partners LLC, acquired Nexxus Solutions Group, an Orlando-based insurance agency.

07/29/16 RS Investment Management Co LLC

Pvd investment mgmt svcs

Victory Capital Management Inc

Crestview Partners LP

- US - Victory Capital Management Inc, a unit of Crestview Partners LP, acquired RS Investment Management Co LLC (RS Investment), a San Francisco-based provider of investment management services, from Guardian Life Insurance Co of America (Guardian Life). Originally, in June 2015, Guardian Life was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its RS Investment unit.

08/03/16 Pyramid Life Insurance Co

Insurance company

Nassau Reinsurance Group Holdings LP

Golden Gate Capital

- US - Nassau Reinsurance Group Holdings LP (Nassau), a unit of Golden Gate Capital, acquired the entire share capital of Pyramid Life Insurance Co, a Lake Mary-based provider of health and life insurance services, from Universal American Corp, owned by Caremark Ulysses Holding Corp. Concurrently, Nassau definitively agreed to acquire Constitution Life Insurance Co. The two transactions were to have a combined value of USD 43 mil. The transaction was to include a portion of the Traditional Insurance business at American Progressive.

08/02/16 ANZ Communications LLC

Pvd telecommunications svcs

Onvoy Inc GTCR LLC - US - Onvoy Inc, a unit of GTCR LLC, acquired ANZ Communications LLC, a Springfield-based telecommunications reseller, from ZONE Telecom LLC and ANPI LLCInc.

08/03/16 Canadian Resources Insurance Solutions Inc


Totten Insurance Group Inc

Hellman & Friedman LLC

- FLASH : CANADA - Totten Insurance Group Inc, a unit of Hub International Ltd, acquired the entire share capital of Canadian Resources Insurance Solutions Inc, a Sudbury-based insurance agency.

07/27/16 Carlson Systems Holdings Inc

Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities

Kelso & Co Kelso & Co - US - Kelso & Co acquired Carlson Systems Holdings Inc, an Omaha-based distributor of power-driven fasteners and packaging supplies, from Tenex Capital Management LLC, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

07/27/16 National Truck Protection Inc


Kinderhook Industries LLC

Kinderhook Industries LLC

- US - Kinderhook Industries LLC acquired National Truck Protection Inc, a Cranford-based insurance agency, in a leveraged buyout transaction.


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HEALTHCARE



Acquiror Full Name



Synopsis

08/10/16 FasPsych LLC All Other Outpatient Care Centers

Investor Group Investor Group - US - Pharos Capital Group LLC, a private equity investor, has led the buy-out with the management of FasPsych LLC, a Scottsdale-based provider of mental health and staffing services, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

07/27/16 ExamWorks Group Inc

Pvd medical examination svcs

Leonard Green & Partners LP

Leonard Green & Partners LP

1998.741 US - Leonard Green & Partners LP, through an undisclosed affiliate, acquired the entire share capital of ExamWorks Group Inc, an Atlanta-based provider of independent medical examinations, peer, and bill reviews, and other related services, for USD 35.05 in cash per share, or a total value of USD 1.439 bil, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

08/02/16 Health Enterprises Inc

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing

Apothecary Products LLC

Norwest Equity Partners

- US - Apothecary Products LLC, a unit of Norwest Equity Partners, acquired Health Enterprises Inc, a North Attleborough-based manufacturer of consumer health products.

08/11/16 RMS Healthcare Management LLC

Provide medical,health svcs

Sverica International LLC

Sverica International LLC

- FLASH: US - Sverica International LLC acquired an undisclosed majority interest in RMS Healthcare Management LLC, a Jacksonville-based provider of ambulatory health care services, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

08/09/16 RMS Healthcare Management LLC

Provide medical,health svcs

Synoptek Inc Sverica International LLC

- FLASH: US - Synoptek Inc, a unit of Sverica International LLC, acquired an undisclosed majority interest in RMS Healthcare Management LLC, a Jacksonville-based provider of ambulatory health care services.

08/03/16 IndiPharm Inc Provide home health care svcs

Velocity Fund Partners LP

Velocity Fund Partners LP

- FLASH: US - Velocity Fund Partners LP acquired IndiPharm Inc, a Wayne-based provider of home health care services.

08/04/16 Spring View Home Health Care

Home Health Care Services

Epic Health Services Inc

Webster Capital Management LLC

- US - Epic Health Services Inc, a unit of Webster Capital Management LLC, acquired Spring View Home Health Care, a Las Vegas-based provider of home health care services.

08/01/16 Pediatric Special Care Inc

Nursing Care Facilities

Epic Health Services Inc

Webster Capital Management LLC

- US - Epic Health Services Inc, a unit of Webster Capital Management LLC, acquired Pediatric Special Care Inc, a Southfield-based pediatric nursing and home care facility operator.

HIGH TECHNOLOGY



Acquiror Full Name



Synopsis

07/28/16 SciQuest Inc Pvd e-procurement services

Accel-KKR LLC Accel Partners 353.187 US - Accel-KKR LLC, jointly owned by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & CoLP and Accel Partners, acquired the remaining 95.134% interest, which it did not already own, in SciQuest Inc, a Morrisville-based software publisher, from Trinity Ventures, for USD 489.508 mil in cash, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

07/27/16 Intercom Consulting & Federal Systems Corp

Provide information tech svcs

Belcan LLC AE Industrial Partners LLC

- US - Belcan LLC, a unit of AE Industrial Partners LLC, acquired Intercom Consulting & Federal Systems Corp, a Lansdowne-based provider of information technology services. Terms were not disclosed.

08/09/16 DemandCaster Develop prepackaged software

Plex Systems Inc Francisco Partners LP

- FLASH: US - Plex Systems Inc, a unit of Francisco Partners LP, acquired DemandCaster, a Meadows-based software publisher.

07/27/16 L-com Inc Manufacture fiber optic cables

Infinite RF Holdings Inc

Genstar Capital LLC

- US - Infinite RF Holdings G60Inc, a unit of Genstar Capital LLC, acquired L-com Inc, a North Andover-based manufacturer of fiber optic cables, from Odyssey Investment Partners LLC.

08/01/16 Innotas Inc Software Publishers

Planview Inc Insight Venture Partners LLC

- FLASH : US - Planview Inc, a unit of Insight Venture Partners LLC, acquired Innotas Inc, a San Francisco-based software publisher.


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HIGH TECHNOLOGY



Acquiror Full Name



Synopsis

08/05/16 Verrex LLC Software Publishers

Investor Group Investor Group - US - An investor group, lead by Five Crowns Capital LLC which also includes AAVIN Venture Capital, Diamond State Ventures, Mid-States Capital LLC{MSC} and Enterprise Bank NJ, acquired Verrex LLC, a Mountainside-based publisher of global conferencing and communication solutions software.

08/01/16 Hitec Laboratories Ltd

Develop prepackaged software

Mitratech Holdings Inc

TA Associates Management LP

- UK - Mitratech Holdings Inc of the US, a unit of TA Associates Management LP, acquired Hitec Laboratories Ltd, a Berkshire-based software publisher. Terms were not disclosed.

08/01/16 MIR3 Inc Dvlp software Emergency Communications Network Inc

Veritas Capital Partners LP

- FLASH: US - Emergency CommunicationsNetwork Inc, a unit of Veritas Capital Partners LP, acquired MIR3 Inc, a San Diego-based software publisher.

08/08/16 Mobile Technologies Inc

Develop mobile applications software

Vestar Capital Partners Inc

Vestar Capital Partners Inc

- FLASH: US - Vestar Capital Partners Inc acquired Mobile Technologies Inc, a Hillsboro-based reproducer of software, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

08/02/16 UnboundID Corp Software Publishers

Ping Identity Corp

Vista Equity Partners LLC

- US - Ping Identity Corp, a unit of Vista Equity Partners LLC, acquired UnboundID Corp, an Austin-based software publisher. Terms were not disclosed.

08/04/16 Enservio Inc Pvd content valuation svcs

Solera Holdings Inc

Vista Equity Partners LLC

- US - Solera Holdings Inc, a unit of Summertime Holding Corp, acquired the entire share capital of Enservio Inc, a Needham-based provider of software services.

INDUSTRIALS



Acquiror Full Name



Synopsis

08/03/16 Zarpac Inc Packaging Machinery Manufacturing

Pro Mach Inc AEA Investors LP

- FLASH: CANADA - Pro Mach Inc of the US, a unit of AEA Investors LP, acquired Zarpac Inc, an Oakville-based manufacturer of packaging machinery.

07/27/16 BRPR 51 Empreendimentos Imobiliarios e Participacoes SA

General Warehousing and Storage

BRE Ponte Participacoes SA

Blackstone Group LP

19.986 BRAZIL - BRE Ponte Participacoes SA, a unit of Blackstone Group LP, acquired BRPR 51 Empreendimentos Imobiliarios e Participacoes SA, a Sao Paulo-based provider of warehousing and storage services, from BR Properties SA, owned by GP Real Properties II C LLC, for a total BRL 68.366 mil (USD 19.986 mil). Concurrently, BRE acquired BRPR XIV Empreendimentos e Participacoes Ltda, BRPR 64 Empreendimentos e Participacoes Ltda and a portfolio of 5 assets of BR Properties. Initially, BRE agreed to acquire a portfolio of 10 assets of BR Properties.

08/01/16 Royal Flush Plumbing

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

Greenstar Home Services Inc

Charlesbank Capital Partners

- FLASH: US - Greenstar Home Services Inc, a unit of American Residential Services LLC, acquired Royal Flush Plumbing, a Fresno-based plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor.

07/29/16 CASE Forensics Corp

Engineering Services

JENSEN HUGHES Inc

Gryphon Investors Inc

- US - JENSEN HUGHES Inc, a unit of Gryphon Investors Inc, acquired CASE Forensics Corp, a Mountlake Terrace-based provider of forensic consulting and engineering services. Terms were not disclosed.

08/03/16 ZTM INC Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing

Liberty Hall Capital Partners LP

Liberty Hall Capital Partners

- FLASH: US - Liberty Hall Capital Partners LP acquired ZTM INC, a Wichita-based manufacturer of aircraft engines and engine parts.

07/28/16 CTS Engines LLC Pvd aircraft repair services

Platte River Ventures LLC


- FLASH: US - Platte River Ventures LLC acquired CTS Engines LLC, a Fort Lauderdale-based provider of air transportation support services, from Palm Beach Capital Corp, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

08/08/16 Mallet & Co Inc Mnfr,whl food processing equip

Vantage Specialty Chemicals

The Jordan Co LP

- FLASH: US - Vantage Specialty Chemicals, a unit of The Jordan Co LP, acquired Mallet & Co Inc, a Carnegie-based manufacturer of commercial and service industry machinery.


MARKET INTELLIGENCE

MATERIALS



Acquiror Full Name



Synopsis

08/09/16 Superior Plus Construction Products Distribution

Other Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers

Foundation Building Materials LLC

Lone Star Funds 328.44 CANADA - Foundation Building Materials LLC of the US, a unit of Lone Star Funds, acquired Superior Plus Construction Products Distribution, a Calgary-based wholesaler and retailer of construction products, from Superior Plus Corp, for an estimated CAD 421.98 mil (USD 328.44 mil).

08/09/16 Alloycorp Mining Inc

All Other Metal Ore Mining

1080224 BC Ltd RCF Management LLC

1.056 CANADA - 1080224 BC Ltd, jointly owned by Resource Capital Fund VI LP and Resource Capital Fund IV LP of the US, acquired the remaining 9.962% stake, or 27.277 mil common shares, which it did not already own, in Alloycorp Mining Inc, a Toronto-based molybdenum mining company, for CAD 0.05 in cash per share, or a total value of CAD 1.364 mil (USD 1.056 mil).

MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT



Acquiror Full Name



Synopsis

08/02/16 Green Distribution

Commercial Gravure Printing

Falfurrias Capital Partners

Falfurrias Capital Partners

- US - Falfurrias Capital Partners acquired an undisclosed majority interest in Green Distribution, a Secaucus-based provider of commercial gravure printing services, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

08/01/16 Symplicity Corp Advertising Material Distribution Services

HIG Capital LLC HIG Capital LLC - US - HIG Capital LLC acquired the entire share capital of Symplicity Corp, an Arlington-based provider of advertising material distribution services, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

08/15/16 Texas Family Fitness LLC

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Topspin Partners Topspin Partners

- FLASH: US - Topspin Partners acquired an undisclosed majority interest in Texas Family Fitness LLC, a Frisco-based fitness and recreational sports center operator, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

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07/28/16 LaRussa Real Estate

Real estate investment firm

Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC


- FLASH: US - Coldwell Banker Real EstateLLC, a unit of Realogy Corp, acquired LaRussa Real Estate, a Houma-based lessor of real estate property.

08/05/16 Del Flora Apartments Homes

Lessors Of Residential Buildings and Dwellings

Bascom Group LLC

Bascom Group LLC

22.15 US - Bascom Group LLC acquired Del Flora Apartments Homes, a Redlands-based lessor of residential buildings and dwellings, for a total USD 22.15 mil, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

08/04/16 Esperante Corporate Center,West Palm Beach, Florida

Own,operate office building

Investor Group Investor Group 125.8 US - An investor group, comprised of JZ Capital Partners Ltd, RedSky Capital LLC and The Clark Estates Inc acquired Esperante Corporate Center, a West Palm Beach-based owner and operator of office building, for a total USD 125.8 mil, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

08/01/16 Brompton Asset Management Ltd-Office complex,Germany

Lessors Of Nonresidential Buildings (Except Miniwarehouses)

Investor Group Investor Group - GERMANY - An investor group, comprised of LGT Capital Partners Holding USA, a unit of LGT Capital Partners AG and Global Real Assets acquired office complex in Germany, of Brompton Asset Management Ltd, a London-based provider of financial investment services.

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08/09/16 Sirti SpA Pvd info,commun tech svcs

Pillarstone Italy SpA

KKR & Co LP 368.825 ITALY - Pillarstone Italy Spa, a unit of KKR & Co LP, acquired the entire share capital of Sirti SpA, a Milan-based wired telecommunications carrier, from H I I T Holding Italiana Investimenti Tecnologici SpA (73.16%) and Intesa Sanpaolo SpA (26.84%), for a total EUR 327 mil (USD 368.825 mil), in a leveraged buyout transaction. The consideration consisted of the assumption of EUR 284 mil (USD 320.325 mil) in liabilities and EUR 43 mil (USD 48.5 mil) in cash. Originally, Pillarstone was rumored to be planning to acquire Sirti.


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RECENT TRANSACTIONSNon-Control Deals, U.S. Sponsors (July 27, 2016 - August 14, 2016)CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

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07/28/16 INC Research Holdings Inc

Research and Development in Biotechnology

- INC Research Holdings Inc

Avista Capital Holdings LP

150 US - On 28 July 2016, the board of INC Research Holdings Inc, a Raleigh-based Contract Research Organization focused on Phase I to Phase IV clinical development services for the biopharmaceutical and medical device industries, authorized the repurchase of up to USD 150 mil of the company's entire share capital, in open market or through privately negotiated transaction.

08/04/16 Raksul Co Ltd Pvd business matching services

- Investor Group

Investor Group 20.248 JAPAN - An investor group, comprised of Development Bank of Japan Inc, a unit of the Japanese state-owned Ministry of Finance, FIL Investments (Japan) Ltd, a unit of Fidelity Japan Holdings, OPT Holding Inc, Global Brain Corp, GMO VenturePartners Inc, a unit of GMO Internet Inc, Global Catalyst Partners Japan Toshi Jigyo Yugen SekininKumiai, led by Global Catalyst Partners, acquired an undisclosed minority stake in Raksul Co Ltd, a Shinagawa-Ku, Tokyo-based provider of business support services, for a total JPY 2.05 bil (USD 20.248 mil), in a privately negotiated transaction.

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08/03/16 HIG Capital LLC Private equity firm - Dyal Capital Partners III

Neuberger Berman Group LLC

- FLASH: US - Dyal Capital Partners III, a unit of Dyal Capital Partners LP, planned to acquire an undisclosed minority stake in HIG Capital LLC, a Miami-based financial sponsor.

HEALTHCARE

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08/02/16 Hospitality One Home Health Care Services

- Investor Group

Investor Group 0.977 JAPAN - An investor group, comprised of Global Catalyst Partners Japan Toshi Jigyo Yugen Sekinin Kumiai, led by Global Catalyst Partners and Japanese Organization for Medical Device Development Inc acquired an undisclosed minority stake in Hospitality One, a Minato-Ku, Tokyo-based provider of home health care services, for a total JPY 100 mil (USD 0.977 mil), in a privately negotiated transaction.


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HIGH TECHNOLOGY

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08/10/16 Bynder BV Internet Service Providers

- Insight Venture Partners LLC

Insight Venture Partners LLC

24.455 NETHERLANDS - Insight Venture Partners LLC of the US acquired an undisclosed minority stake in Bynder BV, an Amsterdam-based internet service provider, for a total EUR 22 mil (USD 24.455 mil), in a privately negotiated transaction.

08/10/16 OVH Groupe SAS Internet Service Provider{ISP}

- Investor Group

Investor Group 277.901 FRANCE - An investor group, comprised of KKR & Co LP and TowerBrook Capital Partners LP planned to acquire an undisclosed minority stake in OVH Groupe SAS, a Roubaix-based internet service provider, for EUR 250 mil (USD 277.901 mil), in a privately negotiated transaction. Originally, in October 2015, OVH Groupe was rumored to be seeking a buyer for an 20% stake in the company. Mulliez family, Goldman Sachs, KKR with Towerbrook, Warburg Pincus and Caisse de depots et placement du Quebec were rumored potential bidders.

07/28/16 Retty Inc Pvd info retrieval svcs

- Investor Group

Investor Group 10.447 JAPAN - An investor group, comprised of WiL LLC of the US, ABC Dream Ventures Inc, a unit of Asahi Broadcasting Corp and Eight Roads Ventures Japan acquired an undisclosed minority stake in Retty Inc, a Shinagawa-Ku, Tokyo-based internet portal operator, for a total JPY 1.1 bil (USD 10.447 mil), in a privately negotiated transaction.

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08/05/16 DBi Services Inc Engineering Services

Moelis & Co Sterling Capital Ltd

Sterling Capital Ltd

- US - Sterling Capital Ltd acquired an undisclosed minority stake in DBi Services Inc, a Hazleton- based provider of infrastructure maintenance, operations and management services, in a privately negotiated transaction.


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EXITSU.S. Sponsor Sales Via M&A (July 27, 2016 - August 14, 2016)CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

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08/04/2016 TINSA Tasaciones Inmobiliarias SA


Cinven Ltd - SPAIN - Cinven Ltd of Guernsey acquired the entire share capital of TINSA Tasaciones Inmobiliarias SA (TINSA), a Las Rozas-based provider of real estate consulting services, from Advent International Corp (Advent), in a secondary buyout transaction. Originally, Advent acquired TINSA in a leveraged buyout transaction.

08/02/2016 Veterinary Practice Partners

Deerfield Management Co LP

Pamlico Capital LLC

- FLASH: US - Pamlico Capital LLC acquired Veterinary Practice Partners, a King Of Prussia-based provider of management consulting services, from Deerfield Management Co LP.

07/28/2016 UPF Services LLC Lynwood Capital Partners Inc

Chronos Solutions

- FLASH: US - Chronos Solutions acquired UPF Services LLC, a Spokane-based credit bureau, from Lynwood Capital Partners Inc.

08/01/2016 Maxim Crane Works Holdings Inc

Platinum Equity LLC Apollo Global Management LLC

- US - Apollo Global Management LLC (Apollo) acquired Maxim Crane Works Holdings Inc (Maxim), a Bridgeville-based provider of lift equipment rental services, in a secondary buyout transaction. Terms were not disclosed. Concurrently, Apollo definitively agreed to acquire AmQuip Crane Rental LLC. Originally, in December 2015, Maxim was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. Previously, Platinum Equity LLC acquired Maxim, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

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08/01/2016 Universal Services of America

Warburg Pincus LLC Allied Security Holdings LLC

- US - Allied Security Holdings LLC, a unit of Blackstone Group LP, merged with Universal Services of America, a Santa Ana-based provider of security guard and patrol services, from Warburg Pincus LLC. On completion, the merged entity will be named AlliedUniversal.

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08/02/2016 Eden Springs International SA

Rhone Group LLC Cott Corp 533.666 SWITZERLAND - Cott Corp of Canada acquired Eden Springs International SA, a Preverenges-based manufacturer of bottled water, from Rhone Capital LLC, ultimately owned by Rhone Group LLC, for an estimated CHF 517.656 mil (USD 533.666 mil).

ENERGY AND POWER

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08/01/2016 Payrock Energy LLC EnCap Investments LP Marathon Oil Corp

888.000 US - Marathon Oil Corp acquired Payrock Energy LLC, n Oklahoma-based producer of crude petroleum and natural gas, from EnCap Investments LP, for USD 888 mil.

08/08/2016 First Reserve Energy Infrastructure Fund I LP-Sunreserve Solar PV Plants(9)

First Reserve Corp Tages Helios Fund

- ITALY - Tages Helios Fund (THF), a unit of Tages Capital SGR SpA, acquired 9 Sunreservesolar PV plants of First Reserve Energy Infrastructure Fund I LP, a financial vehicle, ultimately owned by First Reserve Corp. Concurrently, THF acquired 9Ren solar PV plants of First Reserve Fund XI LP.

08/08/2016 First Reserve Fund XI LP-9Ren Solar PV Plants

First Reserve Corp Tages Helios Fund

- ITALY - Tages Helios Fund (THF), a unit of Tages Capital SGR SpA, acquired 9Ren solar PV plants of First Reserve Fund XI LP, a Houston-based infrastructure fund, ultimately owned by First Reserve Corp, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Concurrently, THF acquired 9 Sunreserve solar PV plants of First Reserve Energy Infrastructure Fund I LP.


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07/27/2016 Carlson Systems Holdings Inc

Tenex Capital Management LLC

Kelso & Co - US - Kelso & Co acquired Carlson Systems Holdings Inc, an Omaha-based distributor of power-driven fasteners and packaging supplies, from Tenex Capital Management LLC, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

HIGH TECHNOLOGY

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07/27/2016 Emerging Markets Communications LLC

ABRY Partners LLC Global Eagle Entertainment Inc

550.000 US - Global Eagle Entertainment Inc (GEE) acquired Emerging Markets Communications LLC, a Miramar-based provider of Internet services, from ABRY Partners LLC, for USD 550 mil. The consideration consisted of USD 497.266 mil, and the issuance of 6.6 mil GEE common shares valued at USD 52.734 mil. The shares were valued based on GEE's closing stock price of USD 7.99 on 06 May 2016, the last full trading day prior to the announcement.

08/01/2016 Blue Coat Systems Inc

Bain Capital LLC Symantec Corp

4650.000 US - Symantec Corp acquired Blue Coat Systems Inc, a Sunnyvale-based provider of enterprise security and cloud-based solutions, from Bain Capital LLC, for an estimated USD 4.65 bil in cash.

07/29/2016 CardConnect LLC FTV Management Co LP

FinTech Acquisition Corp

350.000 US - FinTech Acquisition Corp (FAC) acquired the entire share capital of CardConnect LLC (CCL), a King Of Prussia-based provider of payment processing and technology solutions, from TS Holding Corp, a unit of FTV Management Co LP, for an estimated USD 350 mil. The consideration was to consist of an stimated USD 180 mil in cash and the issuance of USD 170 mil in FAC shares. Upon completion, CCL was to be renamed CardConnect Corp.

08/01/2016 CompassLearning Inc

Marlin Equity Partners LLC

Edgenuity Inc - US - Edgenuity Inc, a unit of Teachscape Inc, acquired CompassLearning Inc, an Austin-based software publisher, from Marlin Equity Partners LLC.

07/27/2016 L-com Inc Odyssey Invest Partners LLC

Infinite RF Holdings Inc

- US - Infinite RF Holdings Inc, a unit of Genstar Capital LLC, acquired L-com Inc, a North Andover-based manufacturer of fiber optic cables, from Odyssey Investment PartnersLLC.

07/28/2016 SciQuest Inc Trinity Ventures Accel-KKR LLC 353.187 US - Accel-KKR LLC, jointly owned by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & CoLP and Accel Partners, acquired the remaining 95.134% interest, which it did not already own, in SciQuest Inc, a Morrisville-based software publisher, from Trinity Ventures, for USD 489.508 mil in cash, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

INDUSTRIALS

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07/28/2016 CTS Engines LLC Palm Beach Capital Corp


- FLASH: US - Platte River Ventures LLC acquired CTS Engines LLC, a Fort Lauderdale-based provider of air transportation support services, from Palm Beach Capital Corp, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

MATERIALS

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08/02/2016 MACtac Europe SPRL

Platinum Equity LLC Avery Dennison Corp

226.040 BELGIUM - Avery Dennison Corp of the US acquired MACtac Europe SPRL, a Soignies-based manufacturer of adhesives, from Platinum Equity LLC, for a total EUR 200 mil (USD 226.04 mil), including the assumption in liabilities.

RETAIL

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08/10/2016 Balducci's LLC Irving Place Capital Inc

KB Holdings Inc

- US - KB Holding Inc acquired Balducci's LLC, Maryland-based supermarket operator, from Sutton Place Gourmet Inc, owned by Bear Stearns Merchant Banking. Concurrently KB Holding Inc acquired Kings Super Markets.

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