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materiality 0.95
Ferrero closes $23/share acquisition of WK Kellogg Co; stock delisted
WK Kellogg Co
- Each share converted into $23 cash; aggregate purchase price ~$1.99B.
- Trading on NYSE halted and stock to be delisted; Form 25 to be filed.
- All eight directors resign; Merger Sub directors appointed to board.
- Credit agreement terminated and all indebtedness repaid at closing.
- Ferrero plans to invest in and grow WK Kellogg's brand portfolio.
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