Dart Container Corp. has agreed to acquire Solo Cup Co. for approximately $1 billion. Sellers include Vestar Capital Partners, North Cove Partners and Ridgemont Equity Partners. www.solocup.com
NetCracker Technology, a Waltham, Mass.-based unit of Japan’s NEC Corp. (TSE:6701), has agreed to acquire the information management business of Convergys Corp. (NYSE: CVG), for $449 million. www.netcracker.com
Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. has agreed to acquire UK-based Travel Channel International Ltd. for £65 million. www.travelchannel.co.uk
Watson Pharmaceuticals (NYSE: WPI) is planning to bid upwards of €5 billion to acquire Swiss pharmaceutical company Actavis Group, according to multiple press reports.
Gavilon, an Omaha, Neb.-based provider of merchandising and distribution for agriculture and energy resources, has received takeover interest that could value the company at around $5 billion, according to Reuters. Suitors include Mitsui & Co, Marubeni Corp and Noble Group. Gavilon shareholders include General Atlantic, Orascom Construction Industries Co., Ospraie Advisors and Soros Fund Management. www.gavilon.com
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