Transaction summary
- Target
- Tyson Foods Pet Treats Business
- Acquirer
- General Mills, Inc.
- Seller
- Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Announced
- 2021-05-14
- Geography
- United States
- Type
- Acquisition
- Deal type
- Control
- Stake acquired
- 100%
- First added
- 2026-10-31
- Latest update
- 2026-10-31
Value and multiples
100% enterprise value
USD 1.2B
100% enterprise value | USD
Basis: Public source
Reported price is assumed to be 100% EV unless stated otherwise. Partial-stake estimates are qualified in the basis notes.
EV / revenue
5x
Period: LTM 2021
Basis: Public source
EV / EBITDA
-
EBITDA basis not stated
Basis: Public source
Amounts paid and other reported values
Original reported amounts and bases; a stake payment is distinct from the estimated whole-company valuation.
Consideration: USD 1.2B
Basis
- Reported value: US$1.2bn. Multiples use revenue of US$240m (LTM).
Source summary
General Mills Form 8-K Exhibit 99 (May 2021)
Confirmedto acquire Tyson Foods' (NYSE: TSN) pet treats business for $1.2 billion in cash
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