Mergers and acquisitions involving Minnesota companies

TargetAcquirer

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.