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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000063754-26-000003"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MKC"
cik: "0000063754"
company_name: "MCCORMICK & CO INC"
filed_at: "2026-01-02T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T11:51:54.740072+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# McCormick completes $750M acquisition of controlling 75% stake in McCormick de Mexico

## Summary
- Increased ownership from 50% to 75% by acquiring 25% from Grupo Herdez for $750 million.
- Transaction funded with cash on hand and commercial paper; expected accretive to net sales, adjusted op margin, and adjusted EPS in 2026.
- Strengthens McCormick's position in the Mexican market and provides a platform for Latin America expansion.
- Full-year 2026 guidance including the acquisition will be provided on January 22, 2026 Q4 earnings call.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000063754-26-000003
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MKC
- cik: 0000063754
- company_name: MCCORMICK & CO INC
- filed_at: 2026-01-02T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/63754/000006375426000003/0000063754-26-000003-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/63754/000006375426000003/mkc-20260102.htm

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