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Cal-Maine Foods closes $258M acquisition of Echo Lake Foods
CAL-MAINE FOODS INC
- All-cash deal closed at ~$258M; tax benefit of ~$28M brings effective price to ~$230M.
- Echo Lake Foods had ~$240M revenue in 2024; 5-year CAGR of ~10%.
- Expected $15M annual synergy from egg purchasing and SG&A; mid-single-digit EPS accretion in FY2026.
- Acquisition expands Cal-Maine into value-added egg products and strengthens retail/foodservice customer base.
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