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Brazil’s competition authority cleared Ingredion’s proposed $3.6 billion acquisition of Tate & Lyle under a fast-track review. The deal was notified July 20 and approved after the agency’s assessment. The clearance removes a regulatory hurdle for the transaction, which could affect both companies’ deal-related outlook.

HYDROFARM HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. (HYFM) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets. EX-2.1 2 ex_998809.htm EXHIBIT 2.1 SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT ex_998809.htm Exhibit 2.1 SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT among AURORA PEAT PRODUCTS ULC , as the Company, AURORA INTERNATIONAL, LLC, as the Seller and 2817049 ALBERTA LTD., as the Buyer dated as of July 31, 2026 TABLE OF CONTE

According to the companies, Tate & Lyle will be acquired by US ingredients maker Ingredion in a £2.7 billion deal. Ingredion will pay up to 615p per Tate & Lyle share, including 595p cash plus dividend payments. The offer values Tate at £2.7 billion, or £3.7 billion including debt, and represents a 64% premium. Ingredion must act by June 11.

Ingredion (INGR) reported Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $2.82, above the $2.73 Zacks estimate, with net sales up 0.9% to $1.85B. Texture & Healthful Solutions volumes rose 7%. Gross profit and operating income declined due to Argo manufacturing issues, higher input costs, and Mexico FX/macro headwinds. 2026 guidance was reaffirmed.

Ingredion (NYSE: INGR) reported Q2 CY2026 revenue of $1.85B, flat year on year and slightly above analysts’ $1.83B estimate. Non-GAAP EPS was $2.82, 3.6% above consensus. Management lowered full-year adjusted EPS guidance midpoint to $10.60. Operating margin fell to 10.2% from 14.8% a year earlier, citing Argo facility issues and input-cost pressures, while Texture & Healthful Solutions volume grew for nine straight quarters.

Tyson Foods reported Q3 sales of $13.87B, flat year over year, but said beef unit sales fell 16%. Tyson attributed weaker beef to higher beef prices, with beef dollar sales down to $5.4B from $5.6B and a $138M operating loss in beef. Tyson cited a 75-year low cattle herd, higher feed costs, drought, and competition, plus import changes from Mexico.