The company currently supplies for power-systems manufacturers and machinery makers but has been looking to expand into other markets.
Raspberry Pis are tiny computers that cost $35 and can be loaded with different operating systems and are intended to help students learn how to code on a budget.
"The combination represents a strong strategic fit and is highly attractive," Premier Farnell said in the statement, and the deal valued Premier Farnell at a 51 percent premium to yesterday's closing price.
Source:
Bloomberg
Written by: Andre Yoskowitz @ 14 Jun 2016 20:35
