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IRS Seeks $525.1M from Boston Scientific

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking $525.1 million, plus interest, from Boston Scientific Corporation. Last week, the Natick, Massachusetts-based medical-device giant received notices of deficiency from the IRS, which

IPO Activity in MN Slow But Rebounding

IPO activity in Minnesota has slowed significantly in recent years amid the recession but is gradually picking up steam. Two companies within the state completed initial public offerings of stock

Lawson to Buy HR Software Co. Enwisen for $70M

St. Paul-based Lawson Software, Inc., announced on Monday plans to acquire Enwisen, Inc.-a Novato, California-based software-as-a-service provider for the human resources (HR) industry-in a $70 million cash transaction. Lawson said

Layoffs Persist Despite Rosier Employment Data

Despite positive indicators from employment data, some of Minnesota's largest employers were forced to trim staff in 2010-and the economic downturn seems blind to industry lines. State Economist Tom Stinson

3M Embarks on $2 Billion Buying Spree

While Minnesota's public companies have made some significant acquisitions this year, the quantity, cost, and pace of 3M's deals are particularly notable. According to company spokeswoman Donna Fleming Runyon, 3M

8 MN Public Companies Bought in 2010

Eight of the state's 100 largest public companies were acquired this year-including giants PepsiAmericas, Inc., ADC Telecommunications, Inc., and EV3, Inc. The number of sales represents a significant increase in

Bloomberg Report: 3M CEO Buckley to Leave in 2011

Bloomberg reported Monday that 3M Company directors are preparing for the earlier-than-expected departure of CEO George Buckley-but a company spokeswoman said that's not the case. Citing "three people with knowledge

Medtronic CEO Hawkins to Retire in 2011

Medtronic, Inc., said Monday that its CEO since 2007 will retire next year. William A. Hawkins, who is also chairman of the Fridley-based company's board, intends to step down at