SJW - Merger Arbitrage Mondays - 7 Deals Close With Few New Ones In Sight

Merger activity decreased last week, with one new deal announced and seven deals closing.

Deal Statistics:

New Deals:

1. The acquisition of Ra Pharmaceuticals ([[RARX]]) by UCB for $2.1 billion, or $48.00 per share in cash.

Deal Updates:

1. On October 8, 2019, Prosperity Bancshares ([[PB]]) announced that it has received all regulatory approvals necessary to complete its previously announced merger with LegacyTexas Financial Group ([[LTXB]]). The merger is expected to be effective as of November 1, 2019, subject to the approval of the shareholders of Prosperity and the stockholders of LegacyTexas.
2. October 8, 2019: International Speedway

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