
Italian confectioner Ferrero said on Thursday that it would buy US cereal maker WK Kellogg for $23 per share, valuing the company at $3.1 billion (€2.6bn). That's a premium of around 31% on Kellogg's closing share price on Wednesday.
The deal could allow Italy’s Ferrero to establish a foothold in the US market and focus on healthier offerings as consumer habits change.