Washington, D.C., 14 May 2021 – Hogan Lovells represented U.S.-based food company Tyson Foods, Inc. on the sale of its pet treats business to General Mills, Inc. for approximately US$1.2 billion.

The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, includes the Nudges®, True Chews®, and Top Chews® brands, as well as a production facility in Independence, Iowa.

The cross-office and cross-practice team was led by Washington, D.C. M&A partner Mahvesh Qureshi, Baltimore M&A counsel Derrik Forshee, and Washington, D.C. M&A associate Kathleen Blanchard.