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Add-on Acquistion · Food · January 2001

Pilgrim's Pride Corp. acquires WLR Foods, Inc.

On January 28, 2001, Pilgrim's Pride Corp. acquired WLR Foods, Inc., a food company in Virginia, United States.

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AnnouncedJanuary 28, 2001 TypeAdd-on Acquistion TargetWLR Foods, Inc. Buyer Pilgrim's Pride Corp. SectorFood LocationVirginia, United States ValueMembers only

Target company

WLR Foods, Inc.
Virginia, United States
Foodsector
-founded
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Buyer

Pilgrim's Pride Corp.
Company · 8 deals on record
  • 1st transaction in food
  • 1st transaction in United States
8deals, all time
6in this sector
2021latest

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Questions about this deal

Who acquired WLR Foods, Inc.?Pilgrim's Pride Corp. acquired WLR Foods, Inc. on January 28, 2001.

What type of deal was it?It was a add-on acquistion in the food sector in 2001.

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