Mergers and acquisitions

TargetAcquirer

DateLocationLocationDescription

4/30Best Buy EuropeCarphone WarehouseCarphone Warehouse Group will acquire Buy Buy Company's stake in their

Distributions Ltd.Group PLCjoint venture for $732 million in cash and stock.

London

5/1Truth Hardware Corp.Tyman PLCTyman will acquire Truth Hardware, a window and door hardware

Owatonna, Minn.Londonmanufacturer, from Melrose Industries for $200 million.

confectionarySt. Paulthe fifth brand Pearson's parent company, Brynwood Partners, has acquired

from Nestlé.

5/1Scientific AnglersOrvis Co. Inc.Orvis will acquire the Scientific Anglers and Ross Reels businesses from