Smithfield Foods, Inc. /
Nathan’s Famous, Inc.
Smithfield Foods, Inc. signed an agreement for Nathan’s Famous, Inc.
Source for the buyer and target: Nathan’s Famous, Inc.
For the buyer and target.
buyer
“Smithfield Foods, Inc., is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products.”
target
“These questions and answers may not address all questions that may be important to you as a stockholder of Nathan’s Famous, Inc. Please refer to the preceding section of this proxy statement entitled “Summary” and the more detailed information contained elsewhere in this proxy statement, its annexes, including the Merger Agreement, and the other documents incorporated by reference herein, which you should read carefully and in their entirety.”
Published 24 Sep 2026
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The deal for Nathan’s Famous, Inc. is signed, with Smithfield Foods, Inc. as the buyer, at a stated price of $102.00 in cash. [01]
The filing from Nathan’s Famous, Inc. is dated Sept. 24, 2026. [01]
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- Fairness opinion to the targetJefferiesSource: SEC filing, as of 24 Sep 2026
- Financial adviser to the targetJefferiesSource: SEC filing, as of 24 Sep 2026
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Smithfield Foods, Inc. signed an agreement for Nathan’s Famous, Inc.
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