Exhibit 2.1 ----------- ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and entered into this 13th day of November, 2000, by and among SCHOOL SPECIALTY, INC., a Wisconsin corporation ("Buyer"), J.L. HAMMETT COMPANY, a...Asset Purchase Agreement • December 5th, 2000 • School Specialty Inc • Wholesale-paper & paper products • Massachusetts
