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Mergers and acquisitions involving Minnesota companies
A summary of deals involving Minnesota companies.
DateLocationLocationDescription
2/28Bailiwick Inc.Norwest EquityNorwest Equity Partners has named an undisclosed investment
ChaskaPartnersin Bailiwick Inc., an information technology services firm.
Minneapolis
3/1Best Buy Co. Inc.Best Buy Co. Inc.Best Buy Co. will enact a $1 billion share purchase plan that is
Portogruaro, ItalyGolden Valleyexpected to be completed over the next two years.
3/1Elk Grove GraphicsVomela Cos.Vomela Cos. has acquired Elk Grove Graphics, a
Elk Grove, Ill.St. Paulprovider of data-driven marketing communications.
3/2Network AccessComm-WorksComm-Works has acquired Network Access Products, a broad-
Products Inc.Holdings LLCspectrum information technology solutions provider, which
RamseyPlymouthwill give Comm-Works a second network operations center
based in Fort Myers, Fla.
3/3Manufacturer's SupplyFastenal Co.Fastenal has acquired certain assets of industrial and fastener
Co. — certain assetsWinonasupply distributor Manufacturer's Supply Co.
Hudsonville, Mich.
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