Mars' $36B Kellanova Deal: Analysts See Minimal Category Overlap, No Competing Bids
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Mars, Inc. has agreed to acquire Kellanova (NYSE:K) for $83.50 per share, a 44% premium over its 30-day average price. Analysts see minimal category overlap and no competing bids, with the deal expected to close in the first half of 2025. RBC Capital Markets downgraded Kellanova to Sector Perform, raising the price forecast to $83.50, while Piper Sandler reiterated a Neutral rating, raising the price forecast to $83.
August 15, 2024 | 6:54 pm
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Mars, Inc. has agreed to acquire Kellanova for $83.50 per share, a 44% premium over its 30-day average price. Analysts see minimal category overlap and no competing bids, with the deal expected to close in the first half of 2025. RBC Capital Markets downgraded Kellanova to Sector Perform, raising the price forecast to $83.50, while Piper Sandler reiterated a Neutral rating, raising the price forecast to $83.
The acquisition by Mars at a significant premium is likely to boost Kellanova's stock price in the short term. Analysts' positive outlook on the deal's completion and minimal regulatory risks further support this view.
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