Mergers and acquisitions involving Minnesota companies

TargetAcquirer

DateLocationLocationDescription

7/23nVent Electric PLCnVent Electric PLCNVent Electric approved a three-year share repurchase

St. Louis ParkSt. Louis Parkauthorization of $500 million.

7/24Rise Baking Co.Olympus Partners LPOlympus Partners will acquire Rise Baking Co., a maker of

MinneapolisStamford, Conn.artisan bread, cookies and brownies.

7/24RetirementWealth EnhancementWealth Enhancement Group will acquire Retirement

Jacksonville, Fla.Plymouth

7/25Bergquist Co. – MembraneGGI SolutionsGGI Solutions, a manufacturer of human machine interfaces,

Switch BusinessLachine, Quebechas acquired the membrane switch business of the

Chanhassen Bergquist Co., a subsidiary of Henkel AG & Co.

7/26Supervalu Inc.United NaturalUnited Natural Foods Inc. will acquire grocery retailer

Providence, R.I.the primary supplier for Amazon's Whole Foods Market,