date:May 25, 2012
The deal includes the assumption of about 200m reais ($98m) of debt. It is expected to close in the first half of fiscal 2013, which starts on May 28, 2012.
Yoki reported sales of 1.1bn reais ($540m) for the year ended December 2011, and its Yoki and Kitano branded products hold prominent positions in Brazil in popcorn and snack nuts, side dishes and dry soups, seasonings, and basic foods like grains and beans, General Mills said.
The addition of Yoki will more than double General Mills annual