Mergers and acquisitions involving Minnesota companies

TargetAcquirer

DateLocationLocationDescription

5/16Country Development Carlson HotelsCarlson Rezidor Hotel Group has acquired full ownership of

and Management Services HoldingsCountry Development and Management Services, a joint

Pvt. Ltd.Minnetonkaventure between Country Inns & Suites by Carlson Inc. and

Singapore Chanakya Hotels Private Ltd.

5/17Berkshire HathawayHomeServices ofHomeServices of America Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway

Network RealtyMinneapolisFlorida Network Realty to expand its presence in Florida.

Winter Park, Fla.

5/18Justins LLCHormel Foods Corp.Hormel Foods Corp. has acquired Justin's LLC, a maker of

Boulder, Colo.Austin, Minn.nut butters, nut butter snacks and organic peanut butter