Tyson, Hillshire strike deal on takeover
US: Watchdog orders Tyson sow unit sale to clear Hillshire deal
Tyson Foods has agreed to sell its sow purchasing business in order to secure regulatory clearance of its acquisition of…
US: Tyson sells Mexico, Brazil ops to JBS
Tyson Foods has struck a deal to sell its operations in Mexico and Brazil to meat processing rival JBS. The…
US: Tyson, Hillshire confirm takeover
Tyson Foods and Hillshire Brands today (2 July) entered into a "definitive" agreement that will see the US meat processor…
US: Hillshire board withdraws backing for Pinnacle buy
Hillshire Brands' board has withdrawn its support for the US group's acquisition of local peer Pinnacle Foods in the wake…
In the spotlight: Tyson pays the piper to secure Hillshire
Tyson Foods has won through in the bidding war to acquire Hillshire Brands with an improved US$63 per share offer…
US: Tyson unveils US$8.55bn Hillshire deal, Pilgrim’s withdraws
Tyson Foods has confirmed that, following the conclusion of a competitive bidding process, it has submitted a US$8.55bn binding offer…
US: Tyson “outbids Pilgrims” in battle for Hillshire
Tyson Foods has reportedly raised its bid for Hillshire Brands, outbidding rival Pilgrim's Pride in the battle to take control…
US: Hillshire confirms higher bid from Pilgrim’s Pride
Hillshire Brands has confirmed Pilgrim's Pride has increased its takeover bid for the US food group, following speculation earlier today…
US: Pilgrim’s Pride reportedly ups offer for Hillshire buy
Pilgrim's Pride is reportedly upping its offer for the acquisition of Hillshire Brands to US$55 a share. The firm is…
Focus: Tyson raises the stakes in Hillshire bidding war
Tyson Foods entered fray today (29 May) when it issued a fresh bid for Hillshire Brands, trumping an earlier offer…