Nutella maker Ferrero plans to buy WK Kellogg for $3 billion
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Shares of cereal maker WK Kellogg ( KLG 30.63%) rose 34% this week as of noon E.T. Thursday, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. One week after being added to a slew of Russell Value indexes, it turns out WK Kellogg was indeed a good value investment -- at least in the eyes of Ferrero.
Fererro Group, the Italian candy maker known for Nutella, is buying WK Kellogg for a whopping $3.1 billion. “We want the company to grow. If this is a deal that is going to help the company grow and build, we want that,” said Kara Beer, President and CEO of the Battle Creek Chamber of Commerce.
WK Kellogg Co. jumped nearly 30% on July 10 following the announcement from Italian food leader Ferrero regarding a $3.1 billion acquisition, inclusive of debt.
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mlive on MSNKellogg sold to Italian candy company: How leaders are responding in the ‘Cereal City’WK Kellogg Co’s headquarters is in Battle Creek. After the transaction closes, Battle Creek will remain a core location for the company and will be Ferrero’s headquarters for North America cereal, a news release from WK Kellogg states.
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Ferrero has signed a deal to take WK Kellogg private in an agreement worth $3.1 billion, The Associated Press reported.