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Article: WILSON STOCKHOLDERS ASKED TO DEFER SALES / TO DOSKOCIL

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July 29, 1988
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Oklahoma City will defer making a decision on an intended takeover announced Wednesday by Doskocil Companies Inc., Wilson said Thursday.

Wilson officials have recommended shareholders delay selling their stock until Aug. 9, when Wilson's management will announce a decision about the takeover initiated by Doskocil, a Kansas specialty-food supplier.

The $127 million, $12.50-per-share offer made this week by Doskocil expires Aug. 23, and Wilson officials said shareholders should hold on to their stock until advised by the company as to what to do.

Meanwhile, Doskocil officials sent a second letter to Wilson Chairman Kenneth Griggy, in which Doskocil said Wilson had asked the Kansas ...

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