Mergers and acquisitions involving Minnesota companies

TargetAcquirer

DateLocationLocationDescription

12/19Vale Fertilizantes SAMosaic Co. Mosaic Co will acquired Vale S.A.'s Vale Fertilizantes

Uberaba, BrazilPlymouthbusiness for $2.5 billion. The acquisition consists of five

phosphate rock mines in Brazil and four chemical and

fertilizer manufacturing facilities, along with one potash

facility in Brazil.

Associates Ltd.Kronlage & ZochPeter Kronlage & Zoch will merge with the combined firm

Golden ValleyGolden Valleyoperating under Smith Schafer's name.

12/23Midsota PlasticCentraCare HealthCentraCare Health System has acquired Midsota Plastic

Surgeons PASystemSurgeons, adding six physicians and 50 staff members.