Pilgrim’s Pride committee reviews unsolicited JBS bid

Pilgrim’s Pride has established a special committee to assess JBS’s unsolicited proposal for the shares of the meat processor that JBS does not already hold. JBS owns 82% of Pilgrim’s Pride and made a $28.50-per-share proposal in 2022 that Pilgrim’s Pride rejected.

The committee review begins a formal assessment of the offer but does not determine whether a transaction will occur. Pilgrim’s Pride shareholders may receive further details on the proposal or the committee’s recommendation.

  • 1Pilgrim’s Pride formed a special committee to assess JBS’s unsolicited proposal for the company’s remaining shares.
  • 2JBS owns 82% of Pilgrim’s Pride.
  • 3Pilgrim’s Pride rejected a $28.50-per-share JBS proposal in 2022.

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