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McCormick & Co. announced it will acquire Unilever's global seasoning business, expanding its spice-and-flavor portfolio and international reach. The deal, expected to close after regulatory approvals, will add established seasoning brands to McCormick’s lineup and strengthen its position in the growing flavors market.
McCormick is merging with Unilever's Foods business to form a global flavor leader with about $20B in 2025 revenue and an enterprise value near $44.8B. Post-close, Unilever shareholders would own roughly 55% of the combined company, McCormick about 35%, and Unilever around 9.9%, with Unilever receiving a $15.7B cash component. The deal is expected to generate about $600M in run-rate cost synergies (roughly $100M reinvested for growth), lift margins to ~23–25% by year 3, and reduce net leverage to 3.0x within two years, with closing targeted by mid-2027 and leadership split (McCormick leading the company, Unilever executives on the board); plans include a European secondary listing and maintained dividends, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Unilever and McCormick announced a deal to merge Unilever’s Foods business with McCormick, creating a $20 billion global flavor powerhouse; post‑completion, Unilever will become a pure‑play HPC company, while the combined portfolio will include iconic brands like Knorr and Hellmann’s and growth brands such as Cholula, Maille and Frank’s.
McCormick will acquire Unilever’s Foods unit, including Hellmann’s mayo and Marmite, in a roughly $45 billion transaction funded with cash and equity. Unilever shareholders will own about 55.1% of the combined company, while Unilever itself will hold a 9.9% stake. The deal expands McCormick’s portfolio into spreads and condiments and adds Knorr products; Unilever will focus on faster-growing personal care and will exclude India's foods unit. The merger is expected to close by mid-2027 after regulatory and shareholder approvals, with McCormick keeping its Hunt Valley, MD HQ and adding a European HQ in the Netherlands, plus a secondary European listing. Shares fell on the news.
Unilever will merge its food arm with McCormick in a $44.8 billion deal, giving Unilever 65% of the new company and McCormick running the global business; the lineup includes Knorr, Pot Noodle, Hellmann’s, French’s, Old Bay and Cholula, with about $600 million in annual cost savings expected by year three. Some Unilever food operations (e.g., India) won’t join, while Unilever’s remaining business focuses on beauty/personal care/home; a European listing is planned; the deal is structured as a Reverse Morris Trust to be tax-free in the US, and shares moved modestly after the announcement.
McCormick is in talks to buy Unilever’s food business, a deal Barclays analysts value at over $30 billion, a move that would dramatically boost its global condiment and cooking-aid portfolio after past acquisitions like Frank's RedHot, French's, and Cholula, though financing and execution remain key hurdles in a tougher market.
Unilever is in discussions to merge its foods business with McCormick in an all-stock deal, potentially reshaping the group to focus on beauty, personal care and home products; the talks are not guaranteed, and Unilever has signaled a shift away from food in recent years.
President Trump and Senator McCormick announced a $70 billion investment in AI and energy at Pennsylvania's inaugural Innovation Summit, aiming to create thousands of jobs and position Pennsylvania as a leader in the AI and energy sectors, with participation from global CEOs and government officials.
The Pennsylvania Senate race between Republican David McCormick and incumbent Democrat Bob Casey has escalated into a legal battle over the counting of undated or misdated ballots. McCormick, supported by the Republican National Committee, is appealing a decision to count over 600 such ballots, arguing it violates state election laws. The dispute has led to a state-mandated recount, with McCormick currently leading by fewer than 27,000 votes. The controversy has sparked broader debates on election integrity and the validity of undated ballots, with high-profile figures like Elon Musk weighing in.
Spice maker McCormick's stock surged 10% after reporting better-than-expected revenue and earnings results for its fiscal first quarter, driven by strong brand pricing and cost-saving initiatives. Despite a slight decline in demand, the company's revenue increased by 3% year over year, with a gross profit margin expansion of 140 basis points. McCormick's ability to aggressively price its core brands and its forecast of flat to slightly down revenue but growing operating income make it an attractive option for investors seeking steady performance, solid dividends, and potential growth.
McCormick & Company, the top-selling maker of seasonings and spices, has named tamarind as its 2024 "Flavor of the Year." Tamarind, a tangy and sour flavor, is predicted to dominate restaurant menus and cookbooks, following the trends of tangy and sour foods, modernized versions of regional dishes, and over-the-top takes on childhood favorites. McCormick is partnering with Black Tap Craft Burgers to feature tamarind in milkshakes, burgers, and fries, while home chefs can experiment with tamarind using McCormick's Mexican-influenced seasoning.
McCormick & Company, the top-selling maker of seasonings and spices, has named tamarind as its 2024 "Flavor of the Year." Tamarind, a tangy and sour flavor, is predicted to dominate restaurant menus and cookbooks, reflecting the trends of tangy and sour foods, modernized regional dishes, and over-the-top takes on childhood favorites. McCormick's team of chefs and food technologists identified tamarind through a 9-month process of researching trending flavors worldwide. The company is partnering with Black Tap Craft Burgers to feature tamarind in milkshakes, burgers, and fries, while also offering a Mexican-influenced seasoning online for home chefs to experiment with.