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The past week has seen the following news announcements in the merger and acquisition area.
**\*\*\*\* Vista Outdoor (NYSE:VSTO) fell in early trading on Monday after the sporting goods retailer announced that its board rejected an unsolicited acquisition offer from MNC Capital at $35.00 per share.**
The Vista Outdoor Board said it continues to recommend the acquisition of the Sporting Products business by Czechoslovak Group a.s. and remains committed to the strategy of standing up the Outdoor Products business as a standalone public company to drive the greatest value for stockholders.
**\*\*\*\* Macy's receives higher bid from investor group**
An investor group bidding to acquire Macy’s (NYSE:M) raised its offer by about $1 billion after the department-store chain rejected a prior proposal as too low.
Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management offered to buy the Macy’s (M) shares they don’t already own for $24 each, or $6.6 billion, Macy's and the investor group confirmed in statements on Sunday.
**\*\*\*\* Spirit AeroSystems gains on reports Boeing in talks to acquire**
Spirit AeroSystems
(NYSE:SPR) jumped amid reports that Boeing (NYSE:BA) is in talks.
**\*\*\*\* TDCX enters merger agreement for going-private transaction**
TDCX (NYSE:TDCX) has entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger with Transformative Investments and Helium, pursuant to which the Co. will be acquired by Laurent Junique,
Executive Chairman, Director, CEO of the Co. in a transaction implying an equity value of \~$1.037B.
**\*\*\*\* Everbridge stock climbs as Thoma Bravo lifts buyout offer**
Everbridge (NASDAQ:EVBG) shares jumped 25% premarket on Friday after Thoma Bravo agreed to boost its acquisition price for the enterprise software company by $6.40/share to $35.00 a share.
**\*\*\*\* Vodafone gains amid renewed takeover speculation**
Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD) rose in trading in London amid renewed takeover speculation.
There's speculation that there may be interest for a full takeover of Vodafone (VOD), according to traders, who cited a Betaville "rare" alert on Thursday.
Betaville has done several alerts on Vodafone (VOD) in recent weeks, though the Thursday report was changed to "rare" from "uncooked."
**\*\*\*\* Sterling Check stock jumps after First Advantage agrees to acquire in $2.2B cash and stock deal**
First Advantage (NASDAQ:FA) has agreed to acquire Sterling Check (NASDAQ:STER), a provider of background screening and identity services, in a cash and stock deal, valuing Sterling at approximately $2.2B, including debt.
Pursuant to the deal, Sterling (STER) shareholders will elect to receive either $16.73 in cash or 0.979 shares of First Advantage common stock for each Sterling share.
**\*\*\*\* Shift4 Payments soars amid report Amadeus IT, Fiserv competing for takeover**
Shift4 Payments (NYSE:FOUR) jumped amid a report that Fiserv (FI) and Amadeus IT Group (OTCPK:AMADF) are competing to purchase the company.
Fiserv (FI) and Amadeus (OTCPK:AMADF) are the main contenders for the company, according to a Reuters report on Wednesday, which cited people familiar with the matter. Shift4 Payments (FOUR) has been running a sales process and final offers are expected to be made in the coming weeks.
Shift4 Payments (FOUR) confirmed in its Q3 shareholder letter that it was "actively exploring strategic opporunities and alternatives."
**\*\*\*\* Endeavor gains amid report that Silver Lake still expected to make bid**
Endeavor Group (NYSE:EDR) rose after a report that private equity firm Silver Lake is still expected to make a bid to acquire the remainder of the company it doesn't already own.
Silver Lake won't make a bid before or as Endeavor (EDR) reports its Q4 results as some investors expected, according to CNBC's David Faber, who cited people familiar with the matter.
It's possible that Silver Lake will make a bid in March, according to Faber.
**\*\*\*\* Samsonite soars amid report of takeover interest**
Samsonite International SA (OTCPK:SMSOF) jumped in trading in Hong Kong after a report that the luggage maker is considering its options after receiving takeover interest.
The Hong Kong-listed company is working with advisers as it evaluates options, including going private, according to a Bloomberg report on Tuesday, which cited people familiar with the matter. It had had preliminary talks with a select group of potential buyers.
**\*\*\*\* FTC sues to block Kroger's planned acquisition of Albertsons**
The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit to block Kroger's (NYSE:KR) almost $25 billion purchase of Albertsons (NYSE:ACI), saying the supermarket deal will lead to higher prices for consumers. Albertson shares gained on the confirmation of the lawsuit after falling earlier on a report that the lawsuit was set to be filed.
**\*\*\*\* R1 RCM surges after New Mountain $13.75 a share takeover offer**
R1 RCM (NASDAQ:RCM) jumped after New Mountain offered to buy the company for $13.75 a share in a cash.
**\*\*\*\* Agiliti to go private in $2.5B deal with Thomas H. Lee Partners**
Agiliti (NYSE:AGTI) said Monday it would go private in a $2.5 billion transaction with an affiliate of Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P., the company’s largest shareholder.
THL will acquire all outstanding shares of Agiliti common stock for $10.00 per share in cash.
All information is sourced from SeekingAlpha.

The past week has seen the following news announcements in the merger and acquisition area.
**\*\*\*\* Vista Outdoor (NYSE:VSTO) fell in early trading on Monday after the sporting goods retailer announced that its board rejected an unsolicited acquisition offer from MNC Capital at $35.00 per share.**
The Vista Outdoor Board said it continues to recommend the acquisition of the Sporting Products business by Czechoslovak Group a.s. and remains committed to the strategy of standing up the Outdoor Products business as a standalone public company to drive the greatest value for stockholders.
**\*\*\*\* Macy's receives higher bid from investor group**
An investor group bidding to acquire Macy’s (NYSE:M) raised its offer by about $1 billion after the department-store chain rejected a prior proposal as too low.
Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management offered to buy the Macy’s (M) shares they don’t already own for $24 each, or $6.6 billion, Macy's and the investor group confirmed in statements on Sunday.
**\*\*\*\* Spirit AeroSystems gains on reports Boeing in talks to acquire**
Spirit AeroSystems
(NYSE:SPR) jumped amid reports that Boeing (NYSE:BA) is in talks.
**\*\*\*\* TDCX enters merger agreement for going-private transaction**
TDCX (NYSE:TDCX) has entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger with Transformative Investments and Helium, pursuant to which the Co. will be acquired by Laurent Junique,
Executive Chairman, Director, CEO of the Co. in a transaction implying an equity value of \~$1.037B.
**\*\*\*\* Everbridge stock climbs as Thoma Bravo lifts buyout offer**
Everbridge (NASDAQ:EVBG) shares jumped 25% premarket on Friday after Thoma Bravo agreed to boost its acquisition price for the enterprise software company by $6.40/share to $35.00 a share.
**\*\*\*\* Vodafone gains amid renewed takeover speculation**
Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD) rose in trading in London amid renewed takeover speculation.
There's speculation that there may be interest for a full takeover of Vodafone (VOD), according to traders, who cited a Betaville "rare" alert on Thursday.
Betaville has done several alerts on Vodafone (VOD) in recent weeks, though the Thursday report was changed to "rare" from "uncooked."
**\*\*\*\* Sterling Check stock jumps after First Advantage agrees to acquire in $2.2B cash and stock deal**
First Advantage (NASDAQ:FA) has agreed to acquire Sterling Check (NASDAQ:STER), a provider of background screening and identity services, in a cash and stock deal, valuing Sterling at approximately $2.2B, including debt.
Pursuant to the deal, Sterling (STER) shareholders will elect to receive either $16.73 in cash or 0.979 shares of First Advantage common stock for each Sterling share.
**\*\*\*\* Shift4 Payments soars amid report Amadeus IT, Fiserv competing for takeover**
Shift4 Payments (NYSE:FOUR) jumped amid a report that Fiserv (FI) and Amadeus IT Group (OTCPK:AMADF) are competing to purchase the company.
Fiserv (FI) and Amadeus (OTCPK:AMADF) are the main contenders for the company, according to a Reuters report on Wednesday, which cited people familiar with the matter. Shift4 Payments (FOUR) has been running a sales process and final offers are expected to be made in the coming weeks.
Shift4 Payments (FOUR) confirmed in its Q3 shareholder letter that it was "actively exploring strategic opporunities and alternatives."
**\*\*\*\* Endeavor gains amid report that Silver Lake still expected to make bid**
Endeavor Group (NYSE:EDR) rose after a report that private equity firm Silver Lake is still expected to make a bid to acquire the remainder of the company it doesn't already own.
Silver Lake won't make a bid before or as Endeavor (EDR) reports its Q4 results as some investors expected, according to CNBC's David Faber, who cited people familiar with the matter.
It's possible that Silver Lake will make a bid in March, according to Faber.
**\*\*\*\* Samsonite soars amid report of takeover interest**
Samsonite International SA (OTCPK:SMSOF) jumped in trading in Hong Kong after a report that the luggage maker is considering its options after receiving takeover interest.
The Hong Kong-listed company is working with advisers as it evaluates options, including going private, according to a Bloomberg report on Tuesday, which cited people familiar with the matter. It had had preliminary talks with a select group of potential buyers.
**\*\*\*\* FTC sues to block Kroger's planned acquisition of Albertsons**
The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit to block Kroger's (NYSE:KR) almost $25 billion purchase of Albertsons (NYSE:ACI), saying the supermarket deal will lead to higher prices for consumers. Albertson shares gained on the confirmation of the lawsuit after falling earlier on a report that the lawsuit was set to be filed.
**\*\*\*\* R1 RCM surges after New Mountain $13.75 a share takeover offer**
R1 RCM (NASDAQ:RCM) jumped after New Mountain offered to buy the company for $13.75 a share in a cash.
**\*\*\*\* Agiliti to go private in $2.5B deal with Thomas H. Lee Partners**
Agiliti (NYSE:AGTI) said Monday it would go private in a $2.5 billion transaction with an affiliate of Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P., the company’s largest shareholder.
THL will acquire all outstanding shares of Agiliti common stock for $10.00 per share in cash.
All information is sourced from SeekingAlpha.