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Mondelez (MDLZ) Made Takeover Approach for Hershey (HSY) - DJ

June 30, 2016 10:35 AM EDT

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Mondelez (Nasdaq: MDLZ) made a takeover approach for Hershey Foods (NYSE: HSY), according to Dow Jones, citing people familiar. Mondelez reportedly sent a letter to Hershey Foods this month.

Later reports from CNBC and Bloomberg suggested Mondelez made a $107 per share cash and stock offer.

Mondelez is said to have pledged to protect jobs. It is not yet known if Hershey Trust, which holds 81% of voting power, is open to a sale.



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