M&A Deal Summary

WK Kellogg Acquires The United Bakers Group

On January 17, 2008, WK Kellogg acquired food company The United Bakers Group

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is WK Kellogg’s 7th transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is WK Kellogg’s 1st transaction in Russia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2008-01-17
Target The United Bakers Group
Sector Food
Buyer(s) WK Kellogg
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

The United Bakers Group

Voronezh, Russia
The United Bakers Group is one of Russia's largest cracker, biscuit and breakfast cereal producers. United Bakers' products, marketed primarily under the Yantar and Lyubyatovo brands.

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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 7 of 15
Sector (Food) 7 of 14
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 7 of 12
Country (Russia) 1 of 1
Year (2008) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-11-06 Bear Naked

Norwalk, Connecticut, United States

Bear Naked Inc. is a seller of natural granola products.

Buy $60M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-06-30 Navigable Foods

Linyi, China

Zhenghang Food Company Ltd. (dba Navigable Foods), is a manufacturer of cookies and crackers in the north and northeastern regions of China.

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