Acal has announced this morning it is to buy BFi Optilas. It will pay 10 million Euro in cash and two million Acal shares to be issued on completion of the deal.
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Premier Farnell's reach to engineers was lengthened today with the acquisition of an EDA supplier.
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A variety of new switch products could be on the European market soon following an acquisition by one of the US's leading switch suppliers.
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The EU has given the thumbs up for Avnet to complete the acquisition of the UK-based Abacus Group.
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Premier Farnell is stepping up a gear in eastern Europe by signing an agreement to acquire part of the assets and trading rights of Microdis Electronics.
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Japan has long been a tough market for western distributors. A little by little approach has gained a foothold, but not much more.
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Two more insights into Avnet's acquisition of Abacus late last week. One from each side.
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Avnet is buying UK-based Abacus Group for about £42.2m ($71.6m). Abacus announced last month it was talking to prospective buyers.
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Passive and electromechanical component specialist TTI has strengthened its European presence and specifically its profile in France through the acquisition of Mateleco Group, France's number one connector distributor.
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It is generally the rule that being head of an acquired company is not a good place to be. Once the acquisition dust has settled, said boss usually hits the road to the vacancies page of the local industry newspaper or signs up with a head hunter company.
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Not strictly distribution Vishay's punt for International Rectifier is an interesting move and one which clearly could have ramifications for the distribution sector.
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