Ferrero, WK Kellogg
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Fererro Group, the Italian candy maker known for Nutella, is buying WK Kellogg for a whopping $3.1 billion. Changes are coming in Michigan for behavioral health services and how they’re provided through Medicaid.
Shares of cereal maker WK Kellogg ( KLG 30.63%) rose 34% this week as of noon E.T. Thursday, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. One week after being added to a slew of Russell Value indexes, it turns out WK Kellogg was indeed a good value investment -- at least in the eyes of Ferrero.
WK Kellogg, the maker of iconic American cereals, will be folded into the owner of Nutella and Tic Tacs in a $3.1 billion deal. What’s “Froot Loops” in Italian?
WK Kellogg Co. jumped nearly 30% on July 10 following the announcement from Italian food leader Ferrero regarding a $3.1 billion acquisition, inclusive of debt.
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mlive on MSNKellogg sold to Italian candy company: How leaders are responding in the ‘Cereal City’WK Kellogg Co’s headquarters is in Battle Creek. After the transaction closes, Battle Creek will remain a core location for the company and will be Ferrero’s headquarters for North America cereal, a news release from WK Kellogg states.
Ferrero has signed a deal to take WK Kellogg private in an agreement worth $3.1 billion, The Associated Press reported.