M&A Deal Summary

Tyson Foods Acquires American Proteins

On May 15, 2018, Tyson Foods acquired food company American Proteins for 850M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Tyson Foods’ 10th transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Tyson Foods’ 4th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Tyson Foods’ 11th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Tyson Foods’ 1st transaction in Georgia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-05-15
Target American Proteins
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Tyson Foods
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 850M USD

Target

American Proteins

Cumming, Georgia, United States
American Proteins, Inc. is one of the largest recyclers of poultry products in the world, you can’t find a more experienced, committed and innovative leader and environmental steward than American Proteins. Tyson Foods innovates continually to make protein more sustainable, tailor food for everywhere it’s available and raise the world’s expectations for how much good food can do. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the company has 122,000 team members. Through its Core Values, Tyson Foods strives to operate with integrity, create value for its shareholders, customers, communities and team members and serve as a steward of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.

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Buyer

Tyson Foods

Springdale, Arkansas, United States
Category Company
Founded 1935
Sector Food
Employees139,000
Revenue 52.9B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Tyson Foods produces, distributes, and markets chicken, beef, pork, prepared foods, and related allied products worldwide. Tyson Foods operates a fully vertically integrated poultry production process. The Company's integrated operations consist of breeding stock, contract growers, feed production, processing, further-processing, marketing and transportation of chicken and related allied products, including animal and pet food ingredients. Tyson also processes live fed cattle and hogs and fabricates dressed beef and pork carcasses into primal and sub-primal meat cuts, case ready beef and pork and fully-cooked meats. Finally, Tyson produces a wide range of fresh, value-added, frozen and refrigerated food products. Tyson Foods was founded in 1935 and is based in Springdale, Arkansas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 14
Sector (Food) 10 of 13
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 10 of 12
State (Georgia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 11 of 14
Year (2018) 1 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-11-13 Philadelphia Pre-Cooked Steak

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia Pre-Cooked Steak Co. is a manufacturer of precooked Philly Style Beef, and Chicken products. Philadelphia Pre-Cooked Steak Co. was established in 1991 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-06-01 Sara Lee Frozen Bakery

Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, United States

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is a maker of frozen bakery and dessert products. Sara Lee Frozen Bakery premier brands include Sara Lee®, Van’s™, Chef Pierre®, and Bistro® Collection. Each day, Sara Lee Frozen Bakery pursues its Vision of becoming the world’s most beloved bakery by creating irresistible foods, growing with our customers, and delivering value for all. Sara Lee Frozen Bakery was founded in 2018 and is based in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.

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