Article: Fresh Del Monte Produce Completes Acquisition of Del Monte Foods Europe; Acquisition Establishes Significant New Growth Platform for Fresh Del Monte.

CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE:FDP), one of the world's largest producers and marketers of fruit and vegetables, today announced that the Company has completed its acquisition of Del Monte Foods Europe. Fresh Del Monte had previously announced its intention to acquire the company in July 2004. Fresh Del Monte acquired Del Monte Foods Europe for approximately $340 million in cash, financed primarily through the Company's credit facility.

Del Monte Foods Europe is a vertically integrated producer, marketer and distributor of processed fruit and vegetables, juices, snacks and desserts. The company holds a perpetual, royalty-free license to ...

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