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Cargill to Buy Southern States Co-op's Animal Feed Business
USAgNet - 08/10/2017
Cargill has reached an agreement to acquire the animal feed business of Richmond, Va.,-based Southern States Cooperative, Inc., a move that will help the company better serve its customers in the eastern United States. The transaction is expected to close
within 90 days, subject to customary approvals. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
This acquisition is an important part of Cargill Feed and Nutrition's growth strategy and its commitment to the U.S. animal feed industry, strengthening its distribution, and go-to-market capabilities in the important Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions
of the U.S.
"Customers are at the heart of everything we do, and this agreement will allow us to better meet their needs in this key geography," said Adriano Marcon, vice president and group director, Cargill Animal Nutrition. "I'm especially enthused about this partnership
because it is clear that we share common core values, including a positive work environment and a commitment to delivering for our customers."
Under the agreement, Cargill will purchase the assets of Southern States Cooperative's animal feed business, including seven feed mills and an important portfolio of products, brands and customer and supplier relationships. The other segments of Southern
States Cooperative's business -- retail, farm supply, energy, and agronomy -- are not part of this transaction.
"Southern States is excited to partner our feed manufacturing business with Cargill," said Jeff Stroburg, president and CEO of Southern States Cooperative. "It's important to note that while Southern States will no longer be making feed, we are committed as
ever to provide feed to our members and customers. We're excited about the opportunities this partnership will bring to all stakeholders as we work together to grow the feed business in our marketplace."
Upon closing this transaction, Cargill will integrate complementary capabilities, expand access to innovation platforms, align nutrition capabilities and incorporate a broad trading and risk management competency.
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