Duratex announced an agreement to acquire ceramic tile manufacturer Cecrisa for up to R$ 539 million, with R$ 264 million in cash and up to R$ 275 million contingent on future conditions. Cecrisa has three factories in Brazil.

German rolled-copper manufacturer Aurubis has agreed to acquire private equity-backed Metallo Group for EUR 380 million to bolster its recycling portfolio.

Woollard & Henry Ltd. acquired a major shareholding in German machine builder PAMA paper machinery GmbH, combining nearly 300 years of experience in the global paper industry.

M2 Cobalt Corp announced it will seek shareholder approval for its proposed merger with Jervois Mining Limited to form a cobalt industry leader, with projects in Australia, East Africa and the US.

The Official Receiver announced that parts of British Steel's business and assets have been sold to Jingye, including the Scunthorpe steelworks, UK mills in Teesside and Skinningrove, FN Steel BV, and TSP Engineering. The sale secures approximately 3,200 jobs.

Mammoet has agreed to acquire heavy lifting, installation and assembly specialist Meyer Anlagenbau.

Ternua Group announced the integration of Loreak, acquiring 100% of its capital, to enter the fashion market. The deal diversifies Ternua Group's business beyond outdoor and sportswear.

Reedy Industries has purchased the assets of Bihun Commercial Services of Mundelein, Illinois, to expand its building controls offerings. Bihun will become part of Reedy's Building Automation Solutions group.

Varian Medical Systems has reached an agreement to acquire Cancer Treatment Services International (CTSI) for $283 million. CTSI operates the American Oncology Institute in Hyderabad and 10 multidisciplinary cancer centres across the Indian subcontinent.

Saint-Gobain signed an agreement to sell its entire stake in Saint-Gobain Building Distribution Deutschland (SGBDD) to the Stark group for an enterprise value of €335 million. The deal is subject to regulatory approval and expected to close in H2 2019.

Sonardyne International has acquired maritime software and equipment specialist EIVA A/S. EIVA will remain an independent Danish business and brand. Terms were not disclosed.

ARMOR and OPVIUS signed a letter of intent to merge OPVIUS's development, integration and marketing activities for flexible organic photovoltaic films with ARMOR's. The combined entity will have ARMOR's 1 million sqm per year production capacity and OPVIUS's integration experience.

Hasit Romania, subsidiary of German Fixit, took over a dry mortar and plaster factory in Bolintin-Deal from Italian owner Tassulo, refurbished it and resumed operations on May 1, 2019. Total investment including acquisition and refurbishment was EUR 4.5 million.

TheNiceKitchen, a subsidiary of the NICE Group, has acquired a majority stake in Coldline, an Italian manufacturer of professional refrigeration equipment based in Torreglia, Padua.

Marlowe plc has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire Clearwater Group Limited for an enterprise value of £11 million. Clearwater provides water treatment, hygiene and compliance services across the UK and Ireland.

AxFlow GesmbH, part of the AxFlow Group, announced its acquisition of VIP Tehnika, a pump sales and service company in Maribor, Slovenia. The deal gives AxFlow a second base for growth in the Balkans and Austria.

Crane Co proposed to acquire Circor International for $45 per share in cash, a 47% premium to Circor's closing price. Circor's board rejected the April 30 proposal, and Crane made it public on May 21, 2019.

Continental Materials Corp. has acquired two Colorado Springs-based specialty construction supply firms, Fastrac Building Supply and Serenity Sliding Door Systems. Terms were not disclosed. Fastrac supplies commercial doors and hardware; Serenity manufactures sliding-door systems.

Marvell announced it has entered into definitive agreements to purchase Avera Semiconductor, the ASIC business of GLOBALFOUNDRIES. The acquisition includes Avera's revenue base, design wins, and a long-term wafer supply agreement.

Best Block, LLC, an affiliate of The QUIKRETE Companies, acquired Midwest Products Group, a producer and distributor of masonry and landscape building materials based in Jefferson City, Missouri. Terms were not disclosed.

CLM Equity Partners, LLC acquired Zircon Precision Products, a manufacturer of precision components.

Oakley Capital Limited acquired Videotel Marine International Limited, a producer of training films and e-Learning services for the commercial maritime industry, from KVH Industries.

Amplitech Group, Inc. announced it will acquire Specialty Microwave Corp. (SMW), a manufacturer of microwave components and subsystems for space, defense, and military markets.

Aeromax Industries, Inc. acquired K&S Enterprises, a manufacturer of elastomer products for helicopters based in Adelanto, California.

Pueblo Mechanical & Controls, a portfolio company of Huron Capital, acquired the Arizona operations of Denver-based Westover Corp., which specializes in HVAC control services. Terms were not disclosed.

The Crosby Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Gunnebo Industrier Holding AB from Segulah. The acquisition combines two leaders in lifting, rigging, and material handling hardware.

Sonoco signed an agreement to acquire Corenso Holdings America from Madison Dearborn Partners for about $110 million in cash. Corenso operates two Wisconsin Rapids facilities making paperboard cores and recycled board, and the deal is expected to close later in 2019.

Raysut Cement Co aims to expand into Africa and India through acquisitions, following its $60 million acquisition of Sohar Cement Factory LLC, targeting 20 million tonnes per annum capacity.

Tata International and TRF Limited have signed definitive agreements to sell their stakes in Tata International DLT and Dutch Lanka Trailer Manufacturers to Canyon Point Investment Holdings for a combined Rs 305 crore.

Swavelle and Mill Creek Fabrics, Inc. acquired indoor and outdoor performance fabric brand Bella-Dura and its parent company Wearbest Sil-Tex Mills. Bella-Dura will continue to be woven in its Garfield, New Jersey facility.

Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's unit Perangsang Dinamik Sdn Bhd is acquiring 100% of Toyoplas Manufacturing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd for RM311.25 million. The acquisition is expected to be completed by Q3 2019 and will be funded by equity and term loan.

Scottish engineering contractor RSE (Ross-shire Engineering) is acquiring a majority shareholding in Saftronics, a specialist in process control systems and LV switchboards. The deal will see RSE take a majority equity share while retaining the Saftronics management team.

Japan's DIC has acquired India's Ideal Chemi Plast, which makes acrylic, alkyd, and other resins used in coatings. DIC says the acquisition will allow it to realize its expansion strategy in South Asia.

Sev.en Energy Group signed an agreement to acquire a 100% equity stake in Alpiq Generation (CZ) s.r.o., which operates CHP plants in Kladno and Zlín, Czech Republic. The seller is Alpiq AG. The takeover is subject to approval from the Czech anti-monopoly office.

Protective Industrial Products (PIP Global) has acquired Worldwide Protective Products LLC, a supplier of industrial hand protection and safety products based in Hamburg, NY. The acquisition expands PIP's product offering including metal-mesh gloves and protective sleeves.

NPK Construction Equipment, a subsidiary of Japan's Nippon Pneumatic Manufacturing, has purchased Genesis Attachments LLC of Superior, Wisconsin, and its German affiliates Genesis Holdings and Genesis GmbH. The purchase price was not disclosed.

Petronas Chemicals agreed to purchase Dutch specialty chemical maker Da Vinci Group (operating as BRB) for $163 million from Bencis Capital Partners. Da Vinci makes silicones, lube-oil additives, and other chemicals.

Energy and Environmental Services (EES) acquired Patriot Chemicals & Services in a merger, issuing 2.9 million shares, $165,000 in notes, and $165,000 in promissory notes, with potential earnouts.

Spineway confirmed its acquisition of a 6.9% equity stake in Integral Medical Solutions (IMS), a healthcare holding company in Latin America and Africa, with an option to increase to 52% in 3-4 years.

Climate Pros, a portfolio company of Saw Mill Capital, acquired Norfoxx Refrigeration and Tri-Temp Refrigeration, expanding its refrigeration and HVAC services into Texas.

BCCI Construction Company merged with Global Infrastructure Solutions and the Structure Tone Organization, expanding its geographic reach beyond the Bay Area.

E.ON has signed a contract with EQT to acquire 100% of the shares of Coromatic, a Nordic leader in critical infrastructure solutions providing emergency power and uninterrupted power supply for data centers, transportation, energy and other sectors.

GS Inima Environment signed a QPA with BRK Ambiental to acquire 82.76% of the shares of FIP Operaciones Industriales, the indirect controller of BRK Ambiental's industrial treatment operations, for €175 million. The acquisition includes subsidiaries Aquapolo Ambiental, BRK Ambiental Jaceaba and Distribuidora de agua de Triunfo in Brazil.

Scottish engineering contractor RSE has acquired a majority shareholding in Leeds-based Saftronics, a specialist in process control systems and LV switchboards. Saftronics employs 110 people at a 2,400 m2 facility.

KPS Capital Partners has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Glasgow-based Howden, a maker of air and gas handling equipment, from Colfax Corporation for an enterprise value of $1.80 billion. Howden will become an independent company.

ENGIE North America Inc. acquired Genbright LLC of Hingham, MA, a company that integrates distributed energy resources into wholesale electricity markets. The purchase was finalized on May 10, 2019.

Arkema plans to acquire ArrMaz, a US-based specialty surfactants leader, for an enterprise value of $570 million. ArrMaz serves crop nutrition, mining, and infrastructure markets with $290 million in sales.

Mpac Group acquired Lambert Automation, a provider of automation solutions for medical and consumer healthcare markets, for £15 million to accelerate innovation in packaging.

DxTx Medical acquired Bayer's MR endorectal product line (eCoil), enabling high-resolution imaging of prostate and pelvis anatomy, with phased transfer starting August 1, 2019.

TROX GmbH agreed to acquire 100% of KS Klima-Service, a Czech leader in air filters and filtering equipment, from Genesis Private Equity Fund II and other shareholders.