M&A Deal Summary

WK Kellogg Acquires Kashi

On July 24, 2000, WK Kellogg acquired food company Kashi

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is WK Kellogg’s 2nd transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is WK Kellogg’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is WK Kellogg’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2000-07-24
Target Kashi
Sector Food
Buyer(s) WK Kellogg
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Kashi

La Jolla, California, United States
Kashi Co., is an alternative cereal and convenience-food maker based in La Jolla, California. A natural cereal and convenience foods company.

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Buyer

WK Kellogg

Battle Creek, Michigan, United States
Category Company
Founded 1906
Sector Food
Employees3,000
Revenue 2.8B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Kellogg's corporate headquarters in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Kellogg's corporate headquarters in Battle Creek, Michigan.

WK Kellogg is a food company engaged in the manufacture and marketing of ready-to-eat cereal and convenience foods. WK Kellogg was formed in 1906 and is based in Battle Creek, Michigan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 15
Sector (Food) 2 of 14
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 12
State (California) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 2 of 8
Year (2000) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1999-10-04 Worthington Foods

Worthington, Ohio, United States

Worthington Foods is a manufacturer and marketer of vegetarian and other healthful foods. Worthington's brands include Morningstar Farms, Natural Touch, Worthington and Loma Linda.

Buy $307M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2000-10-27 Keebler Foods

Elmhurst, Illinois, United States

Keebler Foods Co. is a producer and seller of snack foods including cookies, crackers, crusts, cones, and snack bars. Keebler Foods was formed in 1853 and is based in Elmhurst, Illinois.

Buy $3.9B
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