Warren Buffett and 3G Capital are to takeover Heinz in a $28bn cash deal that has been approved by the US food group’s board.
Heinz said in a statement that shareholders would receive $72.50 a share from Mr Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and private equity house 3G, a 20 per cent premium to Wednesday’s closing share price. The deal marks one of the largest acquisitions in the food industry.
Shares in Heinz, one of the best-known brands in the world, rose 19.87 per cent to $72.50 in early trading on Thursday. Shares of other food companies in the sector also rose amid speculation that the Heinz deal could trigger wave of mergers.
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