Friday, January 4, 2013

Seeking Alpha: Hormel Buys Skippy: Bold Move Forward, Or Future Sticky Mess?

Give credit where due - Hormel (HRL) is not just playing lip-service to the idea of being a more diversified packaged foods player. While many companies talk about wanting to make bold moves, Hormel has shown over and over again that its management team is actually willing to do it. The question, though, is whether the company's $700 million purchase of the Skippy peanut butter brand from Unilever (UL) is a bold move forward for the business, or a step too far outside of its competency.

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Hormel Buys Skippy: Bold Move Forward, Or Future Sticky Mess?

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