Tyson, Hillshire Brands complete merger Industry News August 29, 2014 No Comments Executive team for the new, $40 billion company announced.Read More
Tyson to close 3 plants; announces record Q3 results Industry News July 21, 2014 No Comments The decision will affect approximately 950 people.Read More
Tyson Foods and Hillshire Brands announce definitive merger agreement Industry News July 2, 2014 No Comments The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $8.55 billion, including Hillshire Brands’ outstanding net debt.Read More
Pinnacle Foods breaks off proposed merger with Hillshire Brands Industry News July 1, 2014 No Comments Hillshire Board will now review the Tyson Foods acquisition offer.Read More
Tyson outbids Pilgrim’s Pride in Hillshire Brands battle Industry News June 9, 2014 No Comments The offer from Tyson is worth $7.75 billion based on Hillshire’s 123 million shares outstanding.Read More
Hillshire Brands board authorizes discussions with Pilgrim's Pride and Tyson Foods Industry News June 3, 2014 No Comments There can be no assurance that any transaction will result from these proposals, company states.Read More
Our take: Tyson, Pilgrim’s Pride battle for Hillshire Brands May 29, 2014 No Comments Andy Hanacek offers his thoughts on the roller-coaster battle royal for Hillshire Brands, and how he thinks Pilgrim’s Pride would benefit more from the acquisition, in this special edition of From the Editor’s Desk.Read More
Tyson makes bid for Hillshire Brands Industry News May 29, 2014 No Comments Announcement comes one day after Pilgrim’s Pride made public its own acquisition efforts.Read More
Tyson posts record second quarter Industry News May 5, 2014 No Comments Sales for the second quarter reached a record $9.03 billion, and operating income increased 53% to $361 million.Read More
Tornados destroy chicken houses in Mississippi Industry News May 1, 2014 No Comments The tornados that ripped through Mississippi this week destroyed dozens of chicken houses.Read More