Jan. 26 at 5:20 p.m.
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By Emily Bryson York
Stock in Downers Grove-based Sara Lee Corp. took a dive Wednesday amid uncertainty about the company’s future. It closed down 5.7 percent, to $18.52.
Investors have been lifting the stock to 52-week highs since early December on reports that the company is likely to be broken up or sold. Get the full story »
Jan. 25 at 1:14 p.m.
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By Reuters
Brazilian beef processor JBS has made a verbal buyout offer for Sara Lee Corp. and is expected to submit a written proposal in the coming day, two sources familiar with the situation said.
JBS made its verbal overture on Monday evening, the sources said. The terms of the offer were not immediately available. Get the full story »