M&A Deal Summary

WK Kellogg Acquires Worthington Foods

On October 4, 1999, WK Kellogg acquired food company Worthington Foods for 307M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is WK Kellogg’s 1st transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is WK Kellogg’s 5th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is WK Kellogg’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is WK Kellogg’s 1st transaction in Ohio.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1999-10-04
Target Worthington Foods
Sector Food
Buyer(s) WK Kellogg
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 307M USD

Target

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.

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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.

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Overall 1 of 15
Sector (Food) 1 of 14
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 12
State (Ohio) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 8
Year (1999) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 5 of 8
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