JBS S.A., in accordance to the announcement made in the Material Fact of July 1st, 2015, announces that its subsidiary JBS USA concluded, on this date, the purchase of certain assets, properties, rights and liabilities, operations and the right of Cargill Meats ownership into Cargill Pork LLC (“Cargill Pork”).

The completed acquisition includes:
– Two pork processing facilities in Ottumwa, IA and Beardstown, IL;
– Five pork feed mills in London, AR; Hedrick, IA; Centralia, MO; Smithton, MO; and Dalhart, TX; and
– Four hog farms in Morrilton, AR; Umpire, AR; Cameron, OK; and Dalhart, TX.

The Company obtained the necessary regulatory approvals from the competent antitrust authorities, including the Department of Justice in the US, to conclude the transaction without restrictions.

“Today’s announcement signifies a strengthening of our pork business through the combination of our established track record of adding value for our customer base and Cargill’s complementary specialty-product offerings, including bacon, antibiotic-free and sow housing production system options,” stated Marty Dooley, President and COO, JBS USA Pork.

The total amount paid was approximately $1.450 billion, on a debt-free, cash-free basis, adjusted at closing by the net working capital variation and long-term liabilities of Cargill Pork.

The Cargill Pork acquisition, combined with the existing JBS Pork business in the US, has pro forma net revenue of approximately $6.3 billion, and a processing capacity of about 90,000 hogs per day and two million pounds of bacon per week.

“This acquisition is fully aligned with JBS’ strategy to grow our portfolio of prepared and value-added products, further expanding our Company’s customer base and enhancing our premium pork product mix,” stated Wesley Batista, Global CEO of JBS.