USG - Merger Arbitrage Mondays - April 29 2019

April, 29 2019 10:02 AM USG Corporation

Merger activity decreased last week with three new deals announced and one pending deal closing.

Deal Statistics:

The acquisition of The KeyW Holding Corporation (KEYW) by Jacobs Engineering Group (JEC) for $815 million or $11.25 per share in cash.
The acquisition of Entegra Financial (ENFC) by First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) for $219.8 million or $30.18 per share in cash.
The acquisition of Aratana Therapeutics (PETX) by Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (ELAN) for $245 million in an all-stock deal. Under the terms of the agreement, upon the closing of the transaction, Aratana stockholders will