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Issuer:     MCCORMICK & CO INC (MKC)
CIK:        0000063754
Form:       8-K
Filed at:   2026-01-02T23:59:59+00:00
Accession:  0000063754-26-000003
Event type: m_and_a
Sentiment:  positive
Materiality: 0.85
Item codes: 7.01, 9.01
LLM model:  deepseek-v4-flash:cloud@v2

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

Source:
  EDGAR index:    https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/63754/000006375426000003/0000063754-26-000003-index.htm
  Primary doc:    https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/63754/000006375426000003/mkc-20260102.htm
  HTML page:      https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000063754-26-000003

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