Why Kellogg Stock Skyrocketed as Much as 33% on Thursday
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The breakfast cereal icon is being taken private. S of WK Kellogg (KLG 30. 77%) charged sharply higher Thursday, surging as much as 33. As of 10:40 a. ET, the...
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The breakfast cereal icon is being taken private
S of WK Kellogg (KLG 30. 77%) charged sharply higher Thursday, surging as much as 33
ET, the stock was still up 33
The catalyst that sent the iconic cereal maker soaring was news that the company would be taken private
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A sweet deal Reports emerged late Wednesday that Kellogg, purveyor of such well-known cereal brands as Frosted Flakes, Fruit Loops, and Mini Wheats, was being courted by Italian confectionery maker Ferrero, which is best known for its Nutella, Ferrero Roche, Kinder, and Keebler brands, according to an exclusive report in The Wall Street Journal
In a press release that dropped before the market opened on Thursday, Kellogg announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Ferrero
Kellogg holders will receive $23 per in an all-cash deal, and roughly 40% higher than recent prices
The deal values the cereal maker at roughly $3. 1 billion in total enterprise value
Ferrero noted the acquisition was the next step in its growth strategy of expanding its reach into "renowned, beloved brands with strong consumer relevance. " Under the terms of the agreement, which has been unanimously apved by its board of directors, Kellogg will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Ferrero
The deal is also being supported by the W
Kellogg Foundation Trust and the Gund Family, which own roughly 21. 7% of outstanding s and have committed to vote in favor of the transaction
The agreement is subject to apval by regulators and Kellogg holders, and is expected to close in the second half of 2025
The company has undergone a transformation in recent years
In late 2023, Kellogg's North American cereal was spun off from the predecessor company, which was rebranded Kellanova and retained the company's snack food brands, including Pringles and Cheez-It, and its frozen food brand Morningstar Farms
Danny Vena has no position in any of the stocks mentioned
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