US: Food fight winner for Hillshire emerges (Competition Policy International)

Tyson Foods has reportedly won its bidding war with Pilgrim’s Pride to acquire processed meat company Hillshire Brands, reports say.

Tyson ultimately won the food fight with a bid of $8.55 billion, an offer announced Monday. The bidding concluded Sunday when Pilgrim’s announced it had withdrawn its $7.7 billion offer.

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Source: Global Competition Law Blogs