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Pilgrim's Pride forms special committee to review JBS N.V.'s unsolicited buyout proposal
PILGRIMS PRIDE CORP
- Special committee of independent, disinterested PPC directors will evaluate JBS N.V.'s Aug. 18, 2026 unsolicited bid for all PPC shares JBS does not already own.
- Committee retained Ropes & Gray LLP as legal counsel and Moelis & Company LLC as financial advisor.
- PPC's board will not approve the JBS transaction without the special committee's favorable recommendation.
- Deal expected to be conditioned on approval by a majority of votes cast by PPC holders not held by JBS or its affiliates.
- No purchase price or per-share terms disclosed; PPC says there is no assurance a definitive agreement will be reached or a deal consummated.