Tyson Foods says purchase of AdvancePierre Foods completed

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(AP) – Tyson Foods Inc. says its purchase of AdvancePierre
Foods is now complete.Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson said in a news release Wednesday that the
estimated $4.2 billion transaction to acquire Blue Ash, Ohio-based AdvancePierre
Holdings Inc. is part of its strategic intent to emphasize its portfolio of
protein brands.

Tyson produces chicken, beef and pork and is one of the largest food
processors in the world with well-known brands such as Jimmy Dean and Ball Park.

AdvancePierre produces packaged sandwiches, snacks and other food items.

The announcement says AdvancePierre is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Tyson
Foods and the trade of AdvancePierre shares on the New York Stock Exchange is
ending.

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