JBS Proposes Acquisition of Remaining Pilgrim’s Pride Stake
Brazilian meatpacking giant JBS has put forward a proposal to buy out the remaining shares of U.S. poultry producer Pilgrim’s Pride, aiming for full ownership of the company.
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Brazilian meatpacking giant JBS has put forward a proposal to buy out the remaining shares of U.S. poultry producer Pilgrim’s Pride, aiming for full ownership of the company.
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. shares jumped after meatpacking giant JBS NV offered to acquire the shares of the chicken producer it doesn’t already own in a stock deal valued at about $1.2 billion.

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