| Date | Title | | | 02/04/10 | Pilgrim's Pride Reports Financial Results for Quarter Ended December 27, 2009| PITTSBURG, Texas, Feb 04, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today reported net income of $33.6 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, on net sales of $1.6 billion for the quarter ended December 27, 2009. These results include an income tax benefit of $102.4 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, related to a net operating loss carryforward, and a net charge of $32.7 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, related to the company's reorganization. For the comparab... |
|  | | 01/29/10 | Pilgrim's Pride Announces Settlement Agreement With U.S. Department of Labor Over 'Donning and Doffing' Time Collection Practices| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan 29, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corp. (NYSE: PPC) today announced it has reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the federal government's review of time collection practices at the company's Dallas, Texas, processing facility. The review focused specifically on pay for the minimal time employees spend in putting on and taking off protective work clothing such as smocks, aprons and gloves required for their jobs at the... |
| | | 01/25/10 | Pilgrim's Pride to Webcast Quarterly Conference Call With Investors| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan 25, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) will host a conference call with investors on Thursday, February 4, 2010, at 10 a.m. Central (11 a.m. Eastern) to discuss financial results for the quarter ended December 27, 2009.
The presentation will be broadcast live over the Internet at http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=65642. (Please copy and paste the link into the browser.) To listen live via telephone, call toll-free 877-719-979... |
| | | 01/05/10 | Pilgrim's Pride Announces First Phase of Integration with JBS USA| Company Eliminates Approximately 230 Corporate and Administrative Positions as Part of Consolidation PlanPITTSBURG, Texas, Jan 05, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corp. (NYSE: PPC) today announced the elimination of approximately 230 corporate and administrative positions across the organization under the first phase of its integration with JBS USA, which acquired majority control of Pilgrim's Pride on December 28, 2009.
Approximately 160 of the primarily salaried and... |
| | | 12/30/09 | Pilgrim's Pride Announces Settlement Agreement With U.S. Attorney's Office for Eastern District of Texas and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement| PITTSBURG, Texas, Dec 30, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corp. (NYSE: PPC) today announced that it has reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. Attorney's office for the Eastern District of Texas and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in relation to a two-year investigation into identity theft and the employment of individuals who are not authorized to work in the United States.
Under the terms of the non-prosecution agreement, the company has agreed t... |
| | | 12/28/09 | Pilgrim's Pride Completes Reorganization; New Stock to Trade on New York Stock Exchange| PITTSBURG, Texas, Dec 28, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (Pink Sheets: PGPDQ) today announced that the company and six of its subsidiaries have emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after a 13-month restructuring.
In connection with its emergence, the company has entered into a $1.75 billion exit credit facility with CoBank, ACB, as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent; CoBank, Bank of Montreal and Rabobank International, as Joint Syndication ... |
| | | 12/10/09 | U.S. Bankruptcy Court Confirms Pilgrim's Pride Plan of Reorganization; Company Expects to Emerge by End of December| PITTSBURG, Texas, Dec. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (Pink Sheets: PGPDQ - News) today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas has approved the amended joint plan of reorganization of the Company and six of its subsidiaries that are debtors and debtors in possession (the Debtors) in the Chapter 11 cases pending before the court.
Following a court hearing held December 8 in Ft. Worth, Judge D. Michael Lynn today entered an o... |
| | | 10/22/09 | Pilgrim's Pride Receives Court Approval to Solicit Stockholder Acceptance of Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization|
PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (Pink Sheets: PGPDQ) today announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas to begin soliciting stockholder acceptance of the amended joint plan of reorganization of the company and six of its subsidiaries that are debtors and debtors in possession (the Debtors) in the chapter 11 cases pending before the court. The company's creditors will not be v... |
| | | 10/14/09 | Pilgrim's Pride Receives Early Antitrust Clearance From Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice for Stock Purchase Agreement With JBS|
PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (Pink Sheets: PGPDQ) today announced that it has received early antitrust clearance from the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice for the company's previously announced stock purchase agreement with JBS USA Holdings, Inc. (JBS U.S.A.), a subsidiary of JBS S.A.
Last month, Pilgrim's Pride and six of its subsidiaries (the Debtors) filed a joint plan of reorganization and related disclosure statement ... |
| | | 09/18/09 | Pilgrim's Pride Files Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement With U.S. Bankruptcy Court| PITTSBURG, Texas, Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (Pink Sheets: PGPDQ) and six of its subsidiaries that are debtors and debtors in possession in the chapter 11 cases pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas today announced they have filed a joint plan of reorganization and disclosure statement under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.
As previously announced, Pilgrim's Pride and JBS have agreed to a transaction representi... |
| | | 09/16/09 | Pilgrim's Pride to File Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement with U.S. Bankruptcy Court| JBS to Purchase Majority Equity Stake in Reorganized Company; Emergence from Chapter 11 Expected in December
PITTSBURG, Texas, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (Pink Sheets: PGPDQ) and six of its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Debtors") that are debtors and debtors in possession in the Chapter 11 cases pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas today announced that they will be filing a joint plan of reorganization and disc... |
| | | 07/24/09 | Pilgrim's Pride to Idle Two Chicken Processing Facilities in Athens, Alabama and Athens, Georgia| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (Pink Sheets: PGPDQ) today announced plans to idle its chicken
processing plant in Athens, Ala., and one of its two plants in Athens, Ga.,
within 60-75 days as part of its continuing effort to improve capacity
utilization and reduce costs.
Production from the Athens, Ala., plant will be consolidated into two
other Pilgrim's Pride complexes, bringing those facilities to full capacity.
The hatchery in Mo... |
| | | 07/10/09 | Search Begins for the Nation's Most Delicious Chicken Recipes in the 21st Annual Winning Taste Recipe Contest(R)| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Creative cooks should
act now to enter their original chicken recipes in the 21st Annual Winning
Taste Recipe Contest(R) before the September 30, 2009, entry deadline. Four
lucky winners will receive cash and prizes in excess of $6,000.
Original chicken recipes using Pilgrim's Pride fresh chicken or prepared
foods chicken product are being accepted in five categories: 1)
Appetizer/Snack; 2) Main Dish/Entree; 3) Light/Healthy; 4) ... |
| | | 06/10/09 | Pilgrim's Pride Voluntarily Recalls Buffalo Style Chicken Wings for Undeclared Allergens| PITTSBURG, Texas, June 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (Pink Sheets: PGPDQ) today announced it is voluntarily recalling
approximately 608,000 pounds of buffalo style chicken wings produced for The
Kroger Co. because they may contain undeclared dairy, soy, and wheat
allergens.
The recalled product is Kroger Fully Cooked Buffalo Style Wings, UPC
number 11110 97158, packaged in two-pound bags, all code dates. These
products were sold in Kroger's family of st... |
| | | 05/22/09 | Pilgrim's Pride Completes Sale of Farmerville Chicken Complex to Foster Farms| PITTSBURG, Texas, May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (Pink Sheets: PGPDQ) today announced that it has completed the
sale of its chicken complex in Farmerville, La., to Foster Farms for
approximately $72.3 million. The final sale price was adjusted for associated
inventory and other reimbursements. The Farmerville complex includes a
processing facility, a cook plant, two hatcheries, a feed mill and a protein
conversion plant.
Separately, Pilgrim's Pride ... |
| | | 05/07/09 | Pilgrim's Pride Signs Agreement to Sell Farmerville Chicken Complex to Foster Farms| PITTSBURG, Texas, May 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (Pink Sheets: PGPDQ) today announced that it has signed a
definitive agreement to sell its chicken complex in Farmerville, La., to
Foster Farms for $80 million, subject to a price adjustment for associated
inventory and other reimbursements. Completion of the transaction is
contingent upon customary closing conditions, including the expiration or
termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott Rodino ... |
| | | 04/13/09 | Pilgrim's Pride to Close Processing Facility in Dalton, Ga., as Part of Reorganization| PITTSBURG, Texas, April 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (Pink Sheets: PGPDQ) today announced plans to close its chicken
processing plant in Dalton, Ga., within 60 days and consolidate production at
the company's processing facility in Chattanooga, Tenn. These actions are
aimed at improving the company's capacity utilization and reducing its costs.
Approximately 280 employees who work at the Dalton plant will be affected
by the closing. Pilgrim's Pride wil... |
| | | 03/20/09 | Pilgrim's Pride Agrees to $80 Million Sale Price for Farmerville Chicken Complex| PITTSBURG, Texas, March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (Pink Sheets: PGPDQ) today announced that it has agreed to sell
its chicken complex in Farmerville, La., to Foster Farms for $80 million. The
transaction is subject to the parties entering into a purchase agreement, as
well as the expiration or termination of the waiting period under the
Hart-Scott Rodino Improvements Act and approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
The company expects the transaction would... |
| | | 03/02/09 | Pilgrim's Pride Names Jerry Wilson as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing| PITTSBURG, Texas, March 2, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (Pink Sheets: PGPDQ) today announced that Jerry D. Wilson has been
named executive vice president of sales and marketing, subject to approval of
the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas. He will
join the company immediately on an interim basis.
Mr. Wilson brings 29 years of poultry industry experience to his new role.
He previously served nine years as vice presiden... |
| | | 02/27/09 | Pilgrim's Pride Plans to Idle Three Chicken Processing Plants as Part of Organizational Restructuring| Rationalization of Production Footprint Will Improve Product Mix and
Generate Estimated Annualized Savings of $110 Million as Pilgrim's Pride
Continues Shift to Becoming Market-Driven Company
PITTSBURG, Texas, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (Pink Sheets: PGPDQ) today announced plans to idle three of its 32
U.S. chicken processing plants by mid-May as part of its reorganization. The
idling of these three underperforming plants is intended to improve t... |
| | | 01/28/09 | Don Jackson Elected to Pilgrim's Pride Board of Directors| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan 28, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (Pink Sheets: PGPDQ) today announced that Don Jackson, president and chief executive officer, has been elected to the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. Dr. Jackson joined the company on an interim basis last month and his appointment as president and CEO was approved yesterday by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Prior to accepting his position with Pilgrim's Pride, he served as presiden... |
| | | 01/27/09 | U.S. Bankruptcy Court Approves Don Jackson as President and Chief Executive Officer of Pilgrim's Pride| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (Pink Sheets: PGPDQ) today announced that the United States
Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas has approved the Company's
hiring of Don Jackson as president and chief executive officer. As previously
announced, Dr. Jackson had joined the company on an interim basis last month.
Prior to accepting his position with Pilgrim's Pride, he served as president
of Foster Farms' poultry division, a ... |
| | | 12/30/08 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Receives Final Court Approval of Access to $450 Million in Debtor-In-Possession Financing| PITTSBURG, Texas, Dec. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (Pink Sheets: PGPDQ) today announced that it has received final
approval from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of
Texas of its $450 million debtor-in-possession financing facility arranged by
Bank of Montreal as lead agent. Earlier this month, the company had received
interim approval to access up to $365 million of its $450 million
debtor-in-possession financing facility pending... |
| | | 12/16/08 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Names Don Jackson as President and Chief Executive Officer| PITTSBURG, Texas, Dec. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (PGPDQ.PK) today announced that its board of directors has named
Don Jackson as its president and chief executive officer subject to approval
of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas. The
board also appointed Lonnie Ken Pilgrim, its current chairman, as interim
president until such time as Dr. Jackson's employment is approved by the
bankruptcy court. Dr. Jackson will join t... |
| | | 12/03/08 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Receives Court Approval of 'First Day' Motions| Obtains Interim Approval to Borrow Up To $365 Million in DIP Financing
Court Approval Assures Operations to Continue Uninterrupted
PITTSBURG, Texas, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, together with certain of its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company"), today announced the approval of "first day" motions by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas (the "Court"). The Company received interim approval to access $365 ... |
| | | 12/01/08 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Files Voluntary Chapter 11 Petitions to Address Short-Term Operational and Liquidity Challenges| Company Receives Commitment for Up to $450 Million in Debtor-in-Possession
Financing
Normal Operations to Continue
PITTSBURG, Texas, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
(NYSE: PPC), together with certain of its wholly owned subsidiaries
(collectively, the "Company"), today announced that in an effort to address
certain short-term operational and liquidity challenges, it filed voluntary
petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in... |
| | | 11/26/08 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Third Extension of Temporary Covenant Waiver With Lenders| PITTSBURG, Texas, Nov. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that it has reached an agreement with
its lenders to extend the temporary waiver under its credit facilities through
noon (CT) on December 1, 2008. Pilgrim's Pride continues to pursue
opportunities to refinance and recapitalize its business, and to position
itself to capitalize on its strategic advantages.
About Pilgrim's Pride
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the largest... |
| | | 11/10/08 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Appoints William K. Snyder as Chief Restructuring Officer| PITTSBURG, Texas, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that it has appointed William K.
Snyder, managing partner of CRG Partners Group, LLC in Dallas, as chief
restructuring officer. In this new position, Mr. Snyder will assist the
company in capitalizing on cost reduction initiatives, developing
restructuring plans and exploring opportunities to improve its long-term
liquidity. He will report to the board of directors of Pilgrim's... |
| | | 10/27/08 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Extension of Temporary Covenant Waiver With Lenders| PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that it has reached an agreement with
its lenders to extend the temporary waiver under its credit facilities through
November 26, 2008. Lenders have also agreed to provide continued liquidity
under credit facilities during this same period in accordance with the terms
of the waiver agreements.
The company and its advisors have been working diligently on a
comprehensive busi... |
| | | 09/29/08 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Definitive Written Agreement With Lenders on Temporary Covenant Waiver| PITTSBURG, Texas, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that on September 26, 2008, it
successfully completed a definitive written agreement with its lenders to
temporarily waive the fixed-charge coverage ratio covenant under its credit
facilities through October 28, 2008. The lenders also have agreed to continue
to provide liquidity under these credit facilities during this same 30-day
period in accordance with the terms of the wai... |
| | | 09/25/08 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Issues Statement in Response to Recent Trading Activity in Its Common Stock| PITTSBURG, Texas, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that, based on preliminary results, it
notified its lenders that the company expects to report a significant loss in
the fiscal fourth quarter ending September 27, 2008. The company attributed
the anticipated loss to high feed-ingredient costs, continued weak pricing and
demand for breast meat, and the significant negative impact of hedged grain
positions during the quarter.
... |
| | | 08/11/08 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation to Idle Chicken Processing Plant in Clinton, Arkansas and Further-Processing Facility in Bossier City, Louisiana| Industry Leader Continues Taking Proactive Steps to Strengthen Competitive
Position Amid Difficult Operating Environment
PITTSBURG, Texas, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced plans to idle a chicken processing
plant in Clinton, Ark., and a further-processing facility in Bossier City, La.
Both moves, which are expected to be completed within 60 days, are part of the
company's ongoing effort to operate more efficientl... |
| | | 08/07/08 | Pilgrim's Pride Issues Statement Regarding EPA's Rejection of Renewable Fuel Standard Waiver Request| PITTSBURG, Texas, Aug 07, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today issued the following statement from President
and Chief Executive Officer J. Clinton Rivers:
"We are extremely disappointed by the EPA's announcement that it has
rejected Texas Governor Rick Perry's request for a partial waiver of the 2008
Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The RFS has caused feed ingredient prices to
spiral out of control, inflicting extreme economic... |
| | | 08/05/08 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, Aug 05, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- The Board of Directors
of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) has declared a quarterly dividend
of 2 1/4 cents per share. The quarterly dividend is payable on September 26,
2008, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 12,
2008.
About Pilgrim's Pride
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the largest chicken company in the United
States and Puerto Rico and the second-largest in Mexico. ... |
| | | 07/29/08 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal 2008| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today reported a net loss from continuing operations
of $48.3 million, or $0.69 per share, on net sales of $2.2 billion for the
third fiscal quarter ended June 28, 2008. These results exclude charges of
$4.4 million, or $0.06 per share, related to discontinued operations. For the
third quarter of fiscal 2007, the company reported a net profit from
continuing operations of $63.3 million, or $0.... |
| | | 07/15/08 | Pilgrim's Pride to Webcast Third-Quarter Conference Call With Investors| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) will host a conference call with investors on
Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at 10 a.m. Central (11 a.m. Eastern) to discuss
financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2008.
The presentation will be broadcast live over the Internet at
http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=49823. (Please copy and paste the
link into the browser.) To listen live via telephone, call toll-free
877-656-8906... |
| | | 07/15/08 | Pilgrim's Pride to Consolidate Tray-Pack Business from El Dorado, Ark., Facility into Six Other Plants as Part of Ongoing Effort to Improve Efficiencies|
Approximately 600 Jobs to be Eliminated as El Dorado Facility Converts to
Supply Plant; Company Also Plans to Close Distribution Center in El Paso,
Texas
PITTSBURG, Texas, July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced plans to consolidate the tray-pack
chicken business from its El Dorado, Ark., processing plant into six other
case-ready facilities. Following the transition, which is expected to be
... |
| | | 06/25/08 | Exotic, Spicy Recipes Heat Up the Grill In the 20th Annual Winning Taste Recipe Contest(R)| Chicken Tandoori Gyros with Cucumber Raita Takes Grand Prize
PITTSBURG, Texas, June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- This year's winning
recipes kick up the heat and flavor in the 20th anniversary of the Winning
Taste Recipe Contest(R). The grand prize winning recipe, Chicken Tandoori
Gyros with Cucumber Raita, was entered by Jessie Grearson from Falmouth,
Maine.
Grearson, a self-described full-time creative person with a variety of
part-time jobs, created the recipe while d... |
| | | 06/03/08 | A Twist on an Old Standard Voted Favorite Recipe From the First 20 Years of the Winning Taste Recipe Contest(R)| Chicken Party Pie Takes Top Honors!
PITTSBURG, Texas, June 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Visitors to the
Pilgrim's Pride Winning Taste Recipe Contest(R) Web site have chosen the 1995
Grand Prize Winner, Chicken Party Pie, as their all-time favorite grand prize
winning recipe.
This original recipe, created by Janet Solomon of Ruskin, Fla., is a
reinvention of the much loved, comfort food standard, chicken pot pie. It
contains fresh, cut-up chicken breasts, mushro... |
| | | 06/02/08 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, June 2, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- The Board of Directors
of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) has declared a quarterly dividend
of 2 1/4 cents per share. The quarterly dividend is payable on June 27, 2008,
to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 13, 2008.
About Pilgrim's Pride
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the largest chicken company in the United
States and Puerto Rico and the second-largest in Mexico. Pilgrim's ... |
| | | 05/28/08 | Pilgrim's Pride to Present at 2008 Stephens Spring Investment Conference| PITTSBURG, Texas, May 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today said Clint Rivers, president and chief executive
officer, and Rick Cogdill, chief financial officer, will present at the
Stephens Inc. Spring Investment Conference on Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at
approximately 11:30 a.m. (ET) in New York City. The investor presentation
will include information detailing the company's performance, business
strategy and current industry conditions.
A lin... |
| | | 05/16/08 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Completes Previously Announced Common Stock Offering| PITTSBURG, Texas, May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that it has completed a public
offering of 7,500,000 shares of common stock for total consideration to
Pilgrim's Pride of approximately $177 million. Lehman Brothers Inc. acted as
the sole underwriter for the offering.
Pilgrim's Pride will use the net proceeds of the offering to reduce
outstanding indebtedness under its credit facilities and for general corporate
purposes.
... |
| | | 05/13/08 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Pricing of Common Stock Offering| PITTSBURG, Texas, May 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that it has priced a public offering
of 7,500,000 shares of common stock at $24.00 per share. The offering is
expected to close on May 16, 2008 subject to standard closing conditions. The
offering was made through Lehman Brothers Inc. as sole underwriter.
Pilgrim's Pride will use the net proceeds of the offering to reduce
outstanding indebtedness under its credit facilities ... |
| | | 05/12/08 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Agrees to Underwritten Offering of Common Stock| PITTSBURG, Texas, May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that it has agreed to an underwritten
offering, subject to standard closing conditions, with Lehman Brothers Inc.,
as sole underwriter, for the sale of 7,500,000 shares of its common stock for
total consideration to Pilgrim's Pride of approximately $180 million. The
shares will be resold by Lehman Brothers under Pilgrim's Pride's shelf
registration statement.
Pilgrim's Pride... |
| | | 05/12/08 | Pilgrim's Pride to Present at 2008 BMO Capital Markets Agriculture and Protein Conference| PITTSBURG, Texas, May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today said Clint Rivers, president and chief executive
officer, and Rick Cogdill, chief financial officer, will present at the BMO
Capital Markets Agriculture and Protein Conference on Thursday, May 15, 2008,
at approximately 10:15 a.m. (ET) in New York City. The investor presentation
will include information detailing the company's performance, business
strategy and current industry conditions.... |
| | | 05/05/08 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter of Fiscal 2008| PITTSBURG, Texas, May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today reported a net loss of $111.4 million, or $1.67
per share, on net sales of $2.1 billion for the second fiscal quarter ended
March 29, 2008. These results include asset impairment and restructuring
charges of approximately $17.7 million, $11.1 million net of tax, or $0.17 per
share, related to the previously announced closing of one processing plant and
six distribution centers. For the seco... |
| | | 04/25/08 | Lonnie 'Bo' Pilgrim Issues Statement in Support of Gov. Rick Perry's Letter to EPA Requesting 50% Waiver of Renewable Fuel Standard| PITTSBURG, Texas, April 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today issued the following statement from Senior
Chairman Lonnie "Bo" Pilgrim in support of Gov. Rick Perry's letter to the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requesting a 50% waiver of the renewable
fuels standard:
"I am proud to support Gov. Perry in his request for a 50% waiver of the
renewable fuel standard. Soaring feed-ingredient costs fueled by the federal
government's ethanol man... |
| | | 04/16/08 | Pilgrim's Pride Issues Statement in Response to U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement Action at Five Company Facilities| PITTSBURG, Texas, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corp.
(NYSE: PPC) today issued the following statement in response to an enforcement
action today by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and
Customs Enforcement (ICE) division:
"Officials from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and
Customs Enforcement (ICE) division took into custody a total of approximately
400 hourly, non-management employees at Pilgrim's Pride processing f... |
| | | 04/14/08 | Pilgrim's Pride to Webcast Second-Quarter Conference Call with Investors| PITTSBURG, Texas, April 14, 2008, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) will host a conference call with investors on
Monday, May 5, 2008, at 10 a.m. Central (11 a.m. Eastern) to discuss financial
results for the second quarter of fiscal 2008.
The presentation will be broadcast live over the Internet at
http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=47334. (Please copy and paste the
link into the browser.) To listen live via telephone, c... |
| | | 04/14/08 | Pilgrim's Pride to Reduce Weekly Production by 5% in Second Half of Fiscal 2008 in Response to Soaring Feed Costs| PITTSBURG, Texas, April 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corp.
(NYSE: PPC) today said it plans to reduce weekly chicken processing by
approximately 5% in the second half of fiscal 2008 when compared to the same
period a year ago, as part of its continuing effort to better balance supply
and demand amid record-high costs for feed ingredients such as corn and
soybean meal.
The reduction began with eggs set earlier this month and should take full
effect with weekly proces... |
| | | 03/26/08 | Pilgrim's Pride Promotes Wright to Chief Operating Officer| Company Announces Organizational Realignment to Enhance Customer Service,
Quality, Teamwork and Communication
PITTSBURG, Texas, March 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the world's largest chicken company, today announced
that Robert A. Wright has been promoted to chief operating officer.
Mr. Wright previously served as executive vice president of sales and
marketing, a position he had held since June 2004. He succeeds J. Clint... |
| | | 03/24/08 | Pilgrim's Pride Named One of Fortune's 'Most Admired Companies'| Company earns ranking on list for sixth consecutive year
PITTSBURG, Texas, March 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the world's largest chicken company, has been named
one of America's "Most Admired Companies" by Fortune magazine for the sixth
consecutive year. The company was ranked third overall in the food production
industry for 2008, and was the highest-ranking protein company in this
category.
Fortune ranks each company based ... |
| | | 03/12/08 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation to Close Chicken Processing Complex and Six Distribution Centers|
Company Announces Plan to Curtail Losses Amid Unprecedented Increases in
Feed-Ingredient Costs and Oversupply of Chicken in United States
Further Actions Likely as Company Studies Other Options
PITTSBURG, Texas, March 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), today announced it will close a chicken processing
complex and six of its 13 distribution centers in the United States in
response to the crisis facing the U.S. chicken indust... |
| | | 03/10/08 | Pilgrim's Pride Exits Turkey Business With Sale of Production Facility and Distribution Center in Pennsylvania| PITTSBURG, Texas, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the world's largest chicken company, today announced
the sale of its turkey production facility and distribution center in New
Oxford, Pa., to New Oxford Foods, LLC, a subsidiary of Hain Pure Protein Corp.
Financial terms were not disclosed, and there was no material gain or loss as
a result of this transaction. As a result of this sale, which is effective
immediately, Pilgrim's Pride is no lo... |
| | | 03/06/08 | Pilgrim's Pride to Present at Lehman Brothers 2008 High Yield Bond and Syndicated Loan Conference| PITTSBURG, Texas, March 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the world's largest chicken company, will participate
in the Lehman Brothers 2008 High Yield Bond and Syndicated Loan Conference in
Lake Buena Vista, Fla., on Friday, March 14, 2008. Rick Cogdill, executive
vice president and chief financial officer, will address investors beginning
at approximately 8 a.m. Eastern.
Links to the web cast and presentation slides will be available at the
beg... |
| | | 03/05/08 | Rivers Elected President and Chief Executive Officer by Pilgrim's Pride Board of Directors| PITTSBURG, Texas, March 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the world's largest chicken company, today said its
board of directors unanimously elected J. Clinton Rivers as president and
chief executive officer, effective immediately. Mr. Rivers, 49, previously
served as chief operating officer.
A special subcommittee of the board had been conducting a search for a new
president and CEO following the unexpected death of O.B. Goolsby Jr. last
Decemb... |
| | | 02/14/08 | Search Is On for America's Most Delicious Original Chicken Recipes in the 20th Annual Winning Taste Recipe Contest(R)| Grand Prize Winner Receives a Trip to Cooking School in Portugal
PITTSBURG, Texas, Feb. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today may be
Valentine's Day, but creative cooks are already choosing their favorite
original chicken recipes to enter in the 20th Annual Winning Taste Recipe
Contest(R) before the April 30, 2008, entry deadline. Six lucky winners will
receive prizes in excess of $50,000.
This year's grand prize winner and a guest will spend seven nights at the
romantic Refug... |
| | | 02/04/08 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors
of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) has declared a quarterly dividend
of 2-1/4 cents per share. The quarterly dividend is payable on March 28,
2008, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 14, 2008.
About Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the largest chicken company in the United
States and Puerto Rico and the second-largest in Mexico. Pilgrim's Pride
... |
| | | 01/29/08 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Financial Results for First Quarter of Fiscal 2008| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today reported a net loss of $32.3 million, or $0.49
per share, on net sales of $2.09 billion for the first fiscal quarter ended
December 29, 2007, compared to a pro forma net loss of $42.9 million, or $0.64
per share, on pro forma net sales of $1.86 billion in the same period last
year. The pro forma amounts assume the acquisition of Gold Kist Inc., which
closed on December 27, 2006, was compl... |
| | | 01/21/08 | Pilgrim’s Pride Earns GE Ecomagination Award for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Waste Solids and Water Use | TREVOSE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE:PPC), the largest chicken company in the U.S., today received a 2008 ecomagination leadership award from GE Water & Process Technologies, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), for achieving reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, waste solids, and water usage at its El Dorado, Arkansas facility. Presented at a general meeting of Pilgrim's Pride executives in Atlanta, Georgia, the ecomagination award honors the company for a... |
| | | 01/16/08 | Pilgrim's Pride Named One of the Best Big Companies in America by Forbes| Company honored in Forbes 'Platinum 400' list for the sixth timePITTSBURG, Texas, Jan 16, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the world's largest chicken company, has been named
one of the 400 Best Big Companies in America by Forbes.
Based on its five-year annualized total return of 26.3 percent, the
company placed fifth on Forbes' list of 19 food, drink and tobacco companies.
Pilgrim's Pride also ranked 148th in five-year total re... |
| | | 01/16/08 | Pilgrim's Pride to Webcast First-Quarter Conference Call With Investors| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) will host a conference call with investors on Tuesday,
January 29, 2008, at 10 a.m. Central (11 a.m. Eastern) to discuss financial
results for the first quarter of fiscal 2008.
The presentation will be broadcast live over the Internet at
http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=44923. (Please copy and paste the
link into the browser.) To listen live via telephone, call toll-free
877-656-... |
| | | 12/17/07 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Mourns Death of President and Chief Executive Officer O.B. Goolsby Jr.| PITTSBURG, Texas, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) announced that O.B. Goolsby Jr., president and chief
executive officer, today passed away after suffering a massive stroke last
Saturday while on a hunting trip in south Texas. Mr. Goolsby was 60 years
old.
"Our company has lost a gracious, talented leader who served as an
inspiration to everyone around him, and we are deeply saddened by his death,"
said Lonnie "Bo" Pilgrim, senior chairma... |
| | | 12/16/07 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Hospitalized in San Antonio| PITTSBURG, Texas, Dec. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that O.B. Goolsby Jr., president and
chief executive officer, suffered an apparent massive stroke Saturday morning
while on a hunting trip with customers in south Texas. He was flown by
emergency helicopter to a hospital in San Antonio, where he is listed in
critical condition in the intensive care unit.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with O.B. and his family during this very... |
| | | 12/03/07 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors
of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) has declared a quarterly dividend
of 2 1/4 cents per share. The quarterly dividend is payable on December 28,
2007, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 14, 2007.
About Pilgrim's Pride
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the largest chicken company in the United
States and Puerto Rico and the second-largest in Mexico. Pilgrim's Pride
emplo... |
| | | 11/13/07 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Financial Results for Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2007| PITTSBURG, Texas, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the world's largest chicken company, today reported
net income of $33.2 million, or $0.50 per share, on record sales of
$2.15 billion for the fourth fiscal quarter ended September 29, 2007. These
results include a charge of $12.0 million, $7.1 million net of tax, or $0.11
per share, related to the early extinguishment of debt incurred by the company
in connection with the calling of its 9 5/8%... |
| | | 11/13/07 | Pilgrim's Pride to Webcast Fourth-Quarter Conference Call With Investors| PITTSBURG, Texas, Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) will host a conference call with investors on Tuesday,
November 13, 2007, at 10 a.m. Central (11 a.m. Eastern) to discuss financial
results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007. The presentation will be
broadcast live over the Internet at
http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=43815. (Please copy and paste the
link into the browser.) To listen live via telephone, call toll-free
877-656-89... |
| | | 11/01/07 | Pilgrim's Pride to Webcast Fourth-Quarter Conference Call With Investors| PITTSBURG, Texas, Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) will host a conference call with investors on Tuesday,
November 13, 2007, at 10 a.m. Central (11 a.m. Eastern) to discuss financial
results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007. The presentation will be
broadcast live over the Internet at
http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=43815. (Please copy and paste the
link into the browser.) To listen live via telephone, call toll-free
877-656-89... |
| | | 10/10/07 | Pilgrim's Pride Announces Pending Retirement of Clifford E. Butler as Vice Chairman| PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced the pending retirement of Clifford E.
Butler as vice chairman of Pilgrim's Pride. Mr. Butler also has advised the
company that he will not stand for re-election as a director at the Annual
Meeting of Stockholders scheduled for January 2008.
The leadership at Pilgrim's Pride expressed its gratitude to Mr. Butler
for his 38 years of dedicated service to the company, and, in pa... |
| | | 07/31/07 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Strong Financial Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal 2007| Company Returns to Profitability on Strength of Improved Pricing and Product
Demand
PITTSBURG, Texas, July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the world's largest chicken company, today reported
net income of $62.6 million, or $0.94 per share, on record sales of $2.12
billion for the third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2007. For the third
quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company reported a net loss of $20.5 million, or
... |
| | | 07/26/07 | Lonnie Ken Pilgrim Elected Chairman of Pilgrim's Pride as Father and Company Co-Founder Lonnie 'Bo' Pilgrim is Named Senior Chairman| Board of Directors Implements Orderly Succession PITTSBURG, Texas, July 26, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today said its board of directors has elected Lonnie
Ken Pilgrim to succeed his father, co-founder Lonnie "Bo" Pilgrim, as chairman
of the company. The elder Mr. Pilgrim has been named senior chairman and
remains on the board.
Ken Pilgrim, 49, has been employed by the Company since 1977 and has been
Executive Vice Pre... |
| | | 07/25/07 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors
of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) has declared a quarterly dividend
of 2 1/4 cents per share. The quarterly dividend is payable on September 28,
2007, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 14,
2007.
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the largest chicken company in the United
States and Puerto Rico and the second-largest in Mexico. Pilgrim's Pride
employs approximately 55,5... |
| | | 07/24/07 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation to Webcast Third-Quarter Conference Call with Investors| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) announces the following Webcast:
What: Fiscal 2007 Third-Quarter Financial Results
When: July 31, 2007 10:00 AM CDT / 11:00 AM EDT
Where: http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=41007
Dial-in information: (877) 366-0713
Verbal Passcode: VC53173
How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the
... |
| | | 07/17/07 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation to Webcast Third-Quarter Conference Call with Investors| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 17, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) announces the following Webcast:
What: Fiscal 2007 Third-Quarter Financial Results
When: July 31, 2007 10:00 AM CDT / 11:00 AM EDT
Where: http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=41007
Dial-in information: (877) 366-0713
Verbal Passcode: VC53173
How: Live over the Internet -- S... |
| | | 07/16/07 | Carter Joins Pilgrim's Pride as Senior Vice President of Commodity Risk Management| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 16, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the world's largest chicken company, today announced
that W. Edwin Carter has joined the company as senior vice president of
commodity risk management.
In this newly created position, Mr. Carter is responsible for setting the
strategic direction and exposure to all commodity-based items such as grains,
meals, oils, gas and diesel. Pilgrim's Pride ranks among the large... |
| | | 07/11/07 | Tortilla-Crusted Chicken Rellenos Takes Grand Prize in Annual 'Winning Taste Recipe Contest(R)'| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- For the 19th
consecutive year, healthy chicken dishes were sizzling award winners in the
2007 Winning Taste Recipe Contest(R) sponsored by Pilgrim's Pride Corporation.
This year's winners included a wide range of flavors including Southwestern,
Tuscan, Cajun, Mediterranean, and just plain "hot" to satisfy adventurous
cooks across the country.
Participating cooks submitted original recipes using fresh chicken in five
categories:... |
| | | 07/02/07 | Pilgrim's Pride Appoints Rhodes to Investor Relations Role| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 2, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the world's largest chicken company, today said that
Gary L. Rhodes, vice president of corporate communications, has taken on
additional responsibilities for investor relations.
In this new role as Vice President of Corporate Communications and
Investor Relations, he will serve as the company's primary contact with the
investment community.
Mr. Rhodes has more than 2... |
| | | 06/01/07 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, June 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors
of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) has declared a quarterly dividend
of 2 1/4 cents per share. The quarterly dividend is payable on June 29, 2007,
to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2007.
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the largest chicken company in the United
States and Puerto Rico and the second-largest in Mexico. Pilgrim's Pride
employs approximately 55,500 people and ... |
| | | 05/09/07 | Pilgrim's Pride to Present at 2007 BMO Capital Markets Agriculture and Protein Conference| PITTSBURG, Texas, May 9, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the world's largest chicken company, today said O. B.
Goolsby, president and chief executive officer, and Rick Cogdill, executive
vice president and chief financial officer, will present at the BMO Capital
Markets Agriculture and Protein Conference on Thursday, May 17, 2007, at
approximately 10:15 a.m. (ET) in New York City. The investor presentation will
include informa... |
| | | 05/01/07 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter of Fiscal 2007| Company Posts Loss for Second Quarter, but is Currently Profitable in Third
Quarter on Strength of Production Cuts and Improved Pricing
PITTSBURG, Texas, May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the world's largest chicken company, today reported a
net loss of $40.1 million, or $0.60 per share, on total sales of $1.99 billion
for the second quarter ended March 31, 2007. These results include, for the
first time, the acquisition of Gold Kis... |
| | | 04/24/07 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation to Webcast Second-Quarter Conference Call with Investors| PITTSBURG, Texas, April 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) announces the following Webcast:
What: Fiscal 2007 Second-Quarter Financial Results
When: May 1, 2007 @ 10:00 a.m. Central
Where: http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=39123
Dial-in information: (877) 366-0713
Verbal Passcode: VC34864
How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at ... |
| | | 04/17/07 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2007 Earnings Webcast| PITTSBURG, Texas, April 17, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) announces the following Webcast:
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2007
Earnings Webcast
When: May 1, 2007 @ 10:00 a.m. Central
Where: http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=39123
Dial-in information: (877) 366-0713
Verbal Passcode: VC34864
... |
| | | 04/02/07 | Pilgrim's Pride Reaffirms Commitment to Maintaining Previously Announced Production Cutback| PITTSBURG, Texas, April 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today said it remains committed to maintaining its
previously announced production cutback, despite encouraging news last week
from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that corn acreage is expected
to increase sharply this year.
Pilgrim's Pride said its previously announced 5% production cutback has
been fully implemented on a pro forma basis, including the recently acquired
Gold Ki... |
| | | 03/26/07 | For Pilgrim's Pride Egg Man, Easter Season Means Long Hours But Plenty of Smiles Too| Wayne Mooney and Pilgrim's Pride Dish Up 12 Million Eggs a Week
PITTSBURG, Texas, March 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wayne Mooney may work
for the world's largest chicken company, but this time of year, all he can
think about is Easter egg hunts and lots of baskets filled with brightly
colored works of art.
As vice president of egg sales and marketing for Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), which produces about 528 million table eggs each year
-- or enough to cover a... |
| | | 03/19/07 | Pilgrim's Pride to Present at Lehman Brothers 2007 High Yield Bond and Syndicated Loan Conference| PITTSBURG, Texas, March 19, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) will participate in the Lehman Brothers 2007 High
Yield Bond and Syndicated Loan Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Monday,
March 26, 2007. O. B. Goolsby Jr., president and chief executive officer, and
Rick Cogdill, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will
address investors beginning at approximately 1 p.m. (Arizona time).
Links to the web cast and ... |
| | | 03/06/07 | Pilgrim's Pride Named to Fortune's 'Most Admired Companies' List for Fifth Consecutive Year; Company Ranked #2 in Food Production Industry| PITTSBURG, Texas, March 6, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the nation's largest chicken company, has been named
to Fortune's list of "America's Most Admired Companies" for the fifth
consecutive year. The company was ranked #2 overall in the food production
industry for 2007.
The ranking is based on key reputation attributes including innovation,
people management, use of corporate assets, social responsibility, quality of
ma... |
| | | 02/15/07 | Calling All Creative Cooks! Develop a Delectable Chicken Recipe and Win a Trip to France| ATLANTA, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Creative cooks should act now
to enter their most original chicken recipes in the 19th Annual Winning Taste
Recipe Contest(R) before the April 30, 2007 entry deadline. The top six
entrants will receive more than $50,000 in cash and prizes.
This year's grand prize includes an unforgettable week-long trip to
discover all that is Provence, France. While staying in the comfort of an
18th century restored guesthouse, the grand prize winner and... |
| | | 02/07/07 | Wal-Mart Honors Pilgrim's Pride as 'Supplier of the Year'| PITTSBURG, Texas, Feb. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the nation's largest chicken company, was recently
honored by Wal-Mart as a "Supplier of the Year" in the fresh and frozen meat
category for 2006.
Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, recognized Pilgrim's Pride for its
customer focus, innovative ideas, on-time deliveries, solutions-focused
initiatives and environmental sustainability efforts. Pilgrim's Pride was the
only chicken company... |
| | | 01/31/07 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors
of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) has declared a quarterly dividend
of 2 1/4 cents per share. The quarterly dividend is payable on March 30,
2007, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 16, 2007.
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the largest chicken company in the United
States and Puerto Rico and the second-largest in Mexico. Pilgrim's Pride
employs approximately 56,500 people... |
| | | 01/30/07 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Financial Results for First Quarter of Fiscal 2007| Company Raises Synergy Savings Target from Gold Kist Acquisition
PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today reported a net loss of $8.7 million, or $0.13
per share, on total sales of $1.34 billion for the first quarter ended
December 30, 2006. For the first quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company reported
net income of $25.7 million, or $0.39 per share, on total sales of $1.34
billion.
"Our financial results for the firs... |
| | | 01/22/07 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces the Pricing of $650 Million of Senior Notes and Senior Subordinated Notes| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that it has priced the sale of $400
million of its 7 5/8% senior notes due 2015 and $250 million of its 8-3/8%
senior subordinated notes due 2017. The $650 million aggregate principal
amount of the notes is an increase from the $450 million offering amount
previously announced by Pilgrim's Pride. The closing of the offering of the
notes is expected to occur on or about January 24... |
| | | 01/19/07 | Pilgrim's Pride to Introduce Healthy Chicken Products for Kids in Nearly 900 Publix Super Markets in February| With Zero Trans Fats and Less Than Half the Calories and Carbohydrates of
Leading National Brand, EatWellStayHealthy Kids(TM) Baked Nuggets and Popcorn
Chicken Earn Approval From American Heart Association and USDA Child Nutrition
Programs
PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the nation's largest chicken company, is introducing
its EatWellStayHealthy Kids(TM) line of baked and breaded chicken pro... |
| | | 01/16/07 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation to Webcast First-Quarter Conference Call With Investors| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) announces the following webcast:
What: Fiscal 2007 First-Quarter Financial Results
When: January 30, 2007 10:00 AM CST / 11:00 AM EST
Where: Live Webcast: http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=37377
Dial-in information: (800) 391-2548
Verbal Passcode: Pilgrim's Pride or VG495227
Contact: Investor - Kathy Costner (903) 4... |
| | | 01/10/07 | Pilgrim's Pride Names Wayne Lord as Vice President of Governmental Affairs| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that A. Wayne Lord has been appointed
vice president of governmental affairs.
In this newly created position, Mr. Lord will be responsible for the
Company's governmental affairs program and will represent Pilgrim's Pride
nationally and at the state level in the Company's Southeastern and Eastern
operations. He will report to Clifford Butler, Pilgrim's Pride vice chairman.
... |
| | | 01/10/07 | Pilgrim's Pride Announces Proposed Offering of Debt Securities| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that it intends to offer, subject to
market and other conditions, an aggregate of approximately $450 million of its
unsecured notes. Pilgrim's Pride will use the net proceeds of the offering to
refinance indebtedness incurred in connection with the acquisition of Gold
Kist Inc. A definitive agreement relating to the proposed offering of the
notes has not been entered into by Pil... |
| | | 01/09/07 | Pilgrim's Pride Completes Acquisition of Gold Kist| Integration Efforts Underway for Industry-Leading Chicken CompanyPITTSBURG, Texas, Jan 09, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced the completion of its acquisition of
Gold Kist Inc. (Nasdaq: GKIS), following its recently completed successful
tender offer, which created the world's leading chicken company.
"We are extremely pleased that the final step in our successful
acquisition of Gold Kist has now been completed," sa... |
| | | 01/08/07 | Pilgrim's Pride Receives Over 90% of Gold Kist's Shares In Subsequent Offering Period| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan 08, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced the completion of the subsequent
offering period of its tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares
of Gold Kist Inc. (Nasdaq: GKIS) common stock for $21.00 per share in cash.
As of 5:00 p.m. New York City Time on January 5, 2007, a total of 47,149,479
shares, representing approximately 92% of Gold Kist outstanding common stock,
have been tender... |
| | | 12/28/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Completes Successful Tender Offer for 88.87% of Gold Kist Shares|
Expects to Complete Transaction Early January 2007
Subsequent Offering Period to Expire on January 5, 2007
PITTSBURG, Texas, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced the expiration of its initial offer to
acquire all of the outstanding shares of Gold Kist Inc. (Nasdaq: GKIS) common
stock for $21.00 per share in cash and the commencement of a subsequent
offering period. Pilgrim's Pride has accepted all sh... |
| | | 12/11/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Announces New Pricing for Gold Kist's Outstanding 10 1/4% Senior Notes Due March 15, 2014| PITTSBURG, Texas, Dec 11, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) announced new pricing in its previously announced cash
tender offer for, and consent solicitation with respect to, any and all of
Gold Kist Inc.'s outstanding 10 1/4% Senior Notes due March 15, 2014 (CUSIP
No. 380616AB8, ISIN US380616AB82) (the "Notes"). The tender offer and consent
solicitation are being made in connection with Pilgrim's Pride's previously
announced ten... |
| | | 12/04/06 | Pilgrim's Pride and Gold Kist Announce Merger Agreement|
Transaction Valued at $1.1 Billion or $21.00 per Gold Kist Share
Combined Company Positioned to Become World's Leading Chicken Producer
$50 Million of Annual Cost Savings Anticipated
PITTSBURG, Texas and ATLANTA, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's
Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) and Gold Kist Inc. (Nasdaq: GKIS) today
announced that the two companies have entered into a definitive merger
agreement under which Pilgrim's Pride will acquire all of ... |
| | | 12/01/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors
of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) has declared a quarterly dividend
of 2 1/4 cents per share. The quarterly dividend is payable on
December 29, 2006, to shareholders of record at the close of business on
December 15, 2006.
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the second-largest chicken producer in the
United States and Mexico and the largest chicken producer in Puerto Rico.
Pilgrim's Pride employs approx... |
| | | 11/30/06 | Gold Kist Stockholders Show Overwhelming Support for Tender Offer from Pilgrim's Pride|
Approximately 67% Tender Shares in Favor of Transaction
Pilgrim's Pride Extends Tender Offers Until December 27, 2006
PITTSBURG, Texas, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that a total of 34,219,233 shares of
Gold Kist Inc. (Nasdaq: GKIS) common stock, or approximately 67% of Gold
Kist's outstanding shares, have been tendered and not withdrawn as of 5:00
p.m., New York City Time, November 29, 2006.
"We ... |
| | | 11/14/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Financial Results for 2006 Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Annual Periods | Results, Excluding Tax Effects of Dividend Repatriation, Exceed Consensus Analyst Estimates
PITTSBURG, Texas, November 14, 2006 – Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today reported a net loss of $7.5 million, or $0.11 per share, on total sales of $1.338 billion for the fourth quarter ended September 30, 2006. Included in net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 are non-recurring U.S. and foreign tax expenses of $25.8 million, or $0.39 per share, related to the Company's repatriati... |
| | | 11/13/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Announces New Pricing for Gold Kist's Outstanding 10 1/4% Senior Notes due March 15, 2014| Tender Offer Received Approximately 99% Favorable Tender Response
PITTSBURG, Texas, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) announced new pricing in its previously announced cash
tender offer for, and consent solicitation with respect to, any and all of
Gold Kist Inc.'s outstanding 10 1/4% Senior Notes due March 15, 2014 (CUSIP
No. 380616AB8, ISIN US380616AB82) (the "Notes"). The tender offer and consent
solicitation are being made in connection... |
| | | 11/13/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Receives 'Outstanding Vendor' Award From Brinker International| Company Honored for Exceptional Performance and Customer Service PITTSBURG, Texas, Nov 13, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the nation's second-largest poultry company, was
recently honored as an "outstanding vendor" by Brinker International, Inc.,
one of the world's leading casual dining restaurant companies.
Pilgrim's Pride was one of only six companies, out of a pool of 700 firms,
to receive the award from Brinker, which ... |
| | | 10/31/06 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation to Webcast Fourth-Quarter Financial Results Conference Call| PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) announces the following Webcast:
What: Fiscal Fourth-Quarter Financial Results
When: November 14, 2006 10:00 AM CST / 11:00 AM EST
Where: http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=36094
Dial in information (800) 391-2548
Verbal Passcode Pilgrim's Pride or VG495227
How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web... |
| | | 10/30/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Extends Tender Offers For Gold Kist Until November 29, 2006| PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that it has extended its tender offer
to purchase all of the outstanding shares of Gold Kist Inc. (Nasdaq: GKIS)
common stock for $20.00 per share in cash. The offer and withdrawal rights,
which were scheduled to expire at midnight, New York City Time, on Friday,
October 27, 2006, have been extended until 5:00 p.m., New York City Time,
November 29, 2006, unless further extended.
... |
| | | 10/29/06 | Pilgrim's Pride to Reduce Weekly Chicken Processing by 5% Year-Over-Year by January 2007| PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corp.
(NYSE: PPC) today said it will reduce weekly chicken processing by 5% year
over year, or approximately 1.3 million head per week, by January 2007 as part
of its continuing effort to better balance supply and demand amid declining
chicken prices and sharply higher costs for corn.
The reduction will begin with eggs set as of October 30, 2006, and will
take effect with weekly processing beginning January 1, 20... |
| | | 10/23/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Issues Open Letter to Gold Kist Stockholders| PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today issued the following open letter to the
stockholders of Gold Kist Inc. (Nasdaq: GKIS):
Dear Gold Kist Stockholder:
As we said on October 12, 2006, we are disappointed in the Gold Kist
board's recommendation, which has failed to recognize both the value our offer
affords Gold Kist's stockholders and the unique opportunity it presents to
employees and contract growers. Our offe... |
| | | 10/17/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Announces Early Termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period in Connection With Gold Kist Offer| PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct 17, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that the Antitrust Division of the
Department of Justice (DOJ) has granted early termination of the waiting
period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR) in
connection with its offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of Gold
Kist Inc. (Nasdaq: GKIS) common stock for $20 per share in cash.
O.B. Goolsby, Jr., president ... |
| | | 10/16/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Announces Receipt of Requisite Consents Related to Its Tender Offer for Gold Kist's Outstanding 10-1/4% Senior Notes due March 15, 2014| Received Approximately 99% Favorable Tender Response
PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) announced today that as of 5:00 p.m., New York City
time, on October 13, 2006 (the "Consent Date"), it had received the requisite
consents from holders of approximately 99% of the aggregate principal amount
of the outstanding Notes to the proposed amendments to the Notes and the
indenture under which the Notes were issued, in conn... |
| | | 10/12/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Reports That It Has Received 73.2% Favorable Tender Response for Gold Kist's Outstanding 10 1/4% Senior Notes due March 15, 2014 and Announces Pricing of Such Tender Offer| PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) announced today that as of 9:00 a.m., New York City
time, on October 12, 2006, Mellon Investor Services LLC, the Depository for
the Offer, has informed Pilgrim's Pride that $95.2 million, or approximately
73.2%, of the outstanding Notes have been validly tendered and consents given
and not withdrawn.
Pilgrim's Pride also announced the consideration to be paid in its
previously announced cas... |
| | | 10/12/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Comments on Gold Kist's Statement Regarding $20 Per Share Cash Tender Offer| PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct 12, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today issued the following statement in response to
the Gold Kist Inc. (Nasdaq: GKIS) board's recommendation regarding the
Pilgrim's Pride offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of Gold Kist
common stock for $20.00 per share in cash:
"We once again are disappointed in the Gold Kist board's recommendation
which has failed to recognize both the val... |
| | | 10/04/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Executive to Participate in Roundtable Discussion at National Chicken Council Annual Conference| PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corp.
(NYSE: PPC) President and Chief Executive Officer O.B. Goolsby Jr. will
participate in a roundtable discussion at the National Chicken Council annual
conference Thursday, October 5, 2006, in Washington, D.C. The roundtable,
which will focus on "Industry Insights and Outlook," will include other
executives from the poultry industry, followed by a question-and-answer period
with industry analysts.
The event wi... |
| | | 10/02/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Celebrates 60 Years of Innovation and Leadership| From Its Start in 1946 as a Tiny Feed Store in East Texas to Its Place Today as a Fortune 500 Firm With $5.7 Billion in Sales and 40,000 Partners, Pilgrim's Pride Has Set the Pace in the Poultry Industry
PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The year was 1946. The
United Nations held its first general assembly in London. Jackie Robinson
debuted as the second baseman for the Montreal Royals. The classic movie
"It's a Wonderful Life" opened in theaters across the country. ... |
| | | 09/29/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Commences Cash Tender Offer for Gold Kist's 10 1/4% Senior Notes Due 2014| PITTSBURG, Texas, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that it has commenced a cash tender
offer to purchase all of Gold Kist Inc.'s (Nasdaq: GKIS) outstanding 10 1/4%
Senior Notes due March 15, 2014, on the terms and subject to the conditions
set forth in its Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement, dated
September 29, 2006, and the related Consent and Letter of Transmittal. The
tender offer is being conducted in conn... |
| | | 09/28/06 | Pilgrim's Pride to Commence Cash Tender Offer for Gold Kist's 10.25% Senior Notes due 2014| PITTSBURG, Texas, Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that it intends to commence a cash
tender offer to purchase all of Gold Kist's (Nasdaq: GKIS) outstanding 10.25%
Senior Notes due March 15, 2014, on the terms and subject to the conditions
set forth in its Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement, to be
dated September 29, 2006, and the related Consent and Letter of Transmittal.
The tender offer will be conducted in ... |
| | | 09/28/06 | Pilgrim's Pride to Commence Tender Offer to Acquire Gold Kist for $20 Per Share in Cash| PITTSBURG, Texas, Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that it has notified Gold Kist Inc.
(Nasdaq: GKIS) that it intends to commence a tender offer to purchase all of
the outstanding shares of Gold Kist common stock for $20 per share in cash.
The offer represents a 55% premium over Gold Kist's closing stock price on
August 18, 2006, the last day of trading before Pilgrim's Pride notified Gold
Kist's board of directors in a public l... |
| | | 09/13/06 | Top Poultry Producer Takes Aim at Childhood Obesity With Chicken Nuggets and Popcorn Chicken in EatWellStayHealthy Kids(TM) Program; Baked Items From Pilgrim's Pride Earn American Heart Association's 'Heart-Check Mark' Seal of Approval| PITTSBURG, Texas, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- A top poultry producer is
helping lead the fight against childhood obesity with a new line of baked
chicken products that kids and parents will love.
(PHOTO : http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060913/NYFNSQ02 )
EatWellStayHealthy Kids(TM) Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets and Breaded
Popcorn Chicken from Pilgrim's Pride Corp., one of the nation's largest
poultry producers, will be available in stores this fall. The baked nugget... |
| | | 08/18/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Proposes to Acquire Gold Kist for $20.00 Per Share in Cash| Provides Approximately 55% Premium to Gold Kist Shareholders;
Transaction Valued at Approximately $1.2 Billion
PITTSBURG, Texas, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that it has sent a proposal to Gold
Kist, Inc. (Nasdaq: GKIS) offering to purchase all of the outstanding shares
of Gold Kist common stock for $20.00 per share in cash. The transaction is
valued at approximately $1 billion, plus the assumption of ... |
| | | 08/02/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, Aug 02, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- The Board of Directors
of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) has declared a quarterly dividend
of 2 1/4 cents per share. The quarterly dividend is payable on September 29,
2006 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2006.
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the second-largest chicken producer in the
United States and Mexico and the largest chicken producer in Puerto Rico.
Pilgri... |
| | | 08/01/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal 2006| PITTSBURG, Texas, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today reported a net loss of $20.5 million, or $0.31
per share, on total sales of $1.29 billion for the third quarter ended July 1,
2006. For the third quarter of fiscal 2005, the Company reported net earnings
of $85.4 million, or $1.28 per share, on total sales of $1.44 billion.
"Despite recent upward trends in pricing for breast meat and leg quarters,
our third-quarter results continued to... |
| | | 07/25/06 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation to Webcast Third-Quarter Conference Call With Investors| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 11, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) announces the following Webcast:
What: Fiscal Third-Quarter Financial Results
When: August 1, 2006 10:00 AM CDT / 11:00 AM EDT
Where: http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=34647
Dial in information (800) 391-2548
Verbal Passcode Pilgrim's Pride or VG495227
How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log ... |
| | | 07/11/06 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation to Webcast Third-Quarter Conference Call With Investors| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) announces the following Webcast:
What: Fiscal Third-Quarter Financial Results
When: August 1, 2006 10:00 AM CDT / 11:00 AM EDT
Where: http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=34647
Dial in information (800) 391-2548
Verbal Passcode Pilgrim's Pride or VG495227
How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the
... |
| | | 06/02/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, June 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors
of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) has declared a quarterly dividend
of 2 1/4 cents per share. The quarterly dividend is payable on June 30, 2006
to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 16, 2006.
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the second-largest chicken producer in the
United States and Mexico and the largest chicken producer in Puerto Rico.
Pilgrim's Pride employs approximately 40... |
| | | 05/25/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Named 'Poultry Supplier of the Year' By Zaxby's| Company Honored for Outstanding Customer Service and Quality for Second
Consecutive Year
PITTSBURG, Texas, May 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the nation's second-largest poultry company, has been
honored for outstanding customer service and quality by Zaxby's Franchising,
Inc. for the second year in a row.
Zaxby's Franchising, Inc., the licensor of 337 restaurants in nine states,
recognized Pilgrim's Pride ea... |
| | | 05/08/06 | Pilgrim's Pride to Present at 2006 Harris Nesbitt Agriculture and Protein Conference| PITTSBURG, Texas, May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today said O. B. Goolsby, president and chief
executive officer, and Rick Cogdill, executive vice president and chief
financial officer, will present at the Harris Nesbitt Agriculture and Protein
Conference on Thursday, May 18, 2006, at approximately 2:15 p.m. (ET) in New
York City. The investor presentation will include information detailing the
company's performance, business strategy and curre... |
| | | 05/02/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter of Fiscal 2006| PITTSBURG, Texas, May 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today reported a net loss of $32.0 million, or
$0.48 per share, on total sales of $1.27 billion for the second quarter ended
April 1, 2006. For the second quarter of fiscal 2005, the Company reported
net earnings of $56.4 million, or $0.85 per share, on total sales of
$1.38 billion.
"Our second-quarter results reflect a challenging operating environment
for U.S. poultry companies," said O.B.... |
| | | 04/25/06 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Second Fiscal Quarter Earnings Webcast| PITTSBURG, Texas, April 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) announces the following Webcast:
What: Second Fiscal Quarter Earnings
When: May 2, 2006 @ 10:00 am Central
Where: http://www.pilgrimspride.com
Dial in information (800) 391-2548
Verbal Passcode Pilgrim's Pride or VG495227
How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the
address above.
... |
| | | 04/18/06 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Second Fiscal Quarter Earnings Webcast| PITTSBURG, Texas, April 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) announces the following Webcast:
What: Second Fiscal Quarter Earnings
When: May 2, 2006 @ 10:00 am Central
Where: http://www.pilgrimspride.com
Dial in information (800) 391-2548
Verbal Passcode Pilgrim's Pride or VG495227
How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the
address above.
... |
| | | 04/17/06 | Southerland Joins Pilgrim's Pride Corporation as Vice President of Quality Assurance for Prepared Foods| PITTSBURG, Texas, April 17, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that John Southerland has joined the
Company as vice president of quality assurance for its prepared foods
division.
Mr. Southerland has 24 years of industry experience in quality assurance,
food safety, laboratory testing, auditing and management. He most recently
served as director of food safety and quality for Tyson Prepared Foods in Fort
Worth,... |
| | | 03/07/06 | Pilgrim's Pride to Present at 2006 Stephens Inc. Consumer Conference| PITTSBURG, Texas, March 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today said President and Chief Executive Officer O.B.
Goolsby and Chief Operating Officer Clint Rivers will be presenting at the
Stephens Inc. Consumer Conference on Tuesday, March 14, 2006, at approximately
11:30 a.m. ET (10:30 a.m. CT) in New York City. The investor presentation
will include information detailing the company's performance, growth strategy
and current industry conditions.
... |
| | | 03/07/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Names Vice President of Corporate Communications| PITTSBURG, Texas, March 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced the appointment of Gary L. Rhodes as
vice president of corporate communications.
Mr. Rhodes, 43, has more than 20 years of experience in corporate
communications and financial journalism. He most recently served as director
of corporate communications for The Kroger Co., America's second-largest food
retailer with fiscal 2005 sales of $60.6 billion. During his seven years a... |
| | | 03/07/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Named One of Fortune's 'Most Admired Companies'| Company Ranked #2 in Food Production Industry
PITTSBURG, Texas, March 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) has been named to Fortune's list of America's "Most
Admired Companies" in 2006. It is the fourth consecutive year that the
Company has been included in the financial magazine's annual ranking.
Pilgrim's Pride was ranked #2 overall in the Food Production industry.
The ranking is based on key reputation attributes, including innova... |
| | | 03/01/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Withdraws Previously Announced Guidance for Second Quarter and Full 2006 Fiscal Year| PITTSBURG, Texas, March 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced it is withdrawing its previously
issued guidance for the second quarter and full 2006 fiscal year, including
the previously announced earnings guidance of $0.25 to $0.35 per share and
$2.00 to $2.50 per share, respectively, and that it intends to provide
guidance for the year in its next quarterly conference call scheduled for
May 2, 2006. Confirming statements and sentiments ex... |
| | | 02/02/06 | Webcast Alert: Revised Start Time for Pilgrim's Pride February 7, 2006 Webcast| PITTSBURG, Texas, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that it has revised the start time for
its first annual Analyst / Investor day on February 7, 2006. The meeting has
been moved up by half an hour and the Webcast of the event will now begin at
7:30 a.m. CST. All additional information remains the same.
You are invited to listen to a live audio webcast on the company website
at http://www.pilgrimspride.com . Accompanying sli... |
| | | 02/02/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, Feb 02, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- The Board of Directors
of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) has declared a quarterly dividend
of 2 1/4 cents per share. The quarterly dividend is payable on March 31, 2006
to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 17, 2006.
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the second-largest chicken producer in the
United States and Mexico and the largest chicken producer in Puerto Rico.
Pilgrim's Prid... |
| | | 02/01/06 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation to Webcast Analyst / Investor Day on February 7, 2006| PITTSBURG, Texas, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's (NYSE: PPC) first annual Analyst / Investor Day
being held on Tuesday, February 7, 2006, you are invited to listen to a live
audio webcast on the company website at http://www.pilgrimspride.com .
Accompanying slides will also be available on the website.
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation first annual Analyst / Investor Day
When: February 7, 2006 @ 8:00 am CST
... |
| | | 01/23/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Earnings and Net Sales for First Quarter Fiscal 2006| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today reported net income of $25.7 million, or $0.39
per share, for the first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2005, a decrease of
$22.8 million, or $0.34 per share, compared with net income of $48.5 million,
or $0.73 per share, in the first quarter of fiscal 2005. The Company also
reported net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 of $1.34 billion, a
decrease of $0.03 billion, compared w... |
| | | 01/18/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Names Vice President of Investor Relations| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced the appointment of Kathy M. Costner as
vice president of investor relations.
"We are pleased to welcome Kathy Costner to Pilgrim's Pride," commented
Rick Cogdill, chief financial officer, secretary and treasurer of Pilgrim's
Pride Corporation. "She offers a wealth of experience and knowledge in
investor relations, and we are fortunate to have someone of her caliber on our
t... |
| | | 01/17/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Named One of Best Managed Companies In America By Forbes| Jan 17, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the nation's second-largest chicken company, has been
named one of the best managed companies in America by Forbes.
"This recognition by Forbes further highlights our solid management team
and our consistent management approach," commented O.B. Goolsby, president and
chief executive officer of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation. "Throughout the
years, Pilgrim's Pride has continued to build o... |
| | | 01/10/06 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces First Fiscal Quarter Earnings Webcast| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) announces the following Webcast:
What: First Fiscal Quarter Earnings Release
When: January 23, 2006 @ 10:00 am Central
Where: http://www.pilgrimspride.com
http://
phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?p=irol-eventDetails&c=68228&eventID=1189714
Dial in information (800) 391-2548
Verbal Passcode Pilgrim's Pride ... |
| | | 01/05/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Launches Enhanced Avian Influenza Testing Program| Program Spearheaded By the National Chicken Council Will Ensure Consumers That Poultry Products Supplied By Participating Producers are Free of Avian InfluenzaPITTSBURG, Texas, Jan 05, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the nation's second-largest chicken company, today
announced that it will participate in a testing program to further ensure
consumers that its chicken flocks and the food products made from them remain
free of pote... |
| | | 01/03/06 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Revises First Fiscal Quarter Earnings Guidance| Announces Further Restructuring of Franconia, PA Turkey Operations
Announces First Fiscal Quarter's Conference Call for January 23, 2006
PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that it is lowering its previously
issued earnings guidance for its first quarter of fiscal 2006 to a range of
$0.36 to $0.41 per share, which excludes charges associated with the further
restructuring of its Turkey operations and certain one... |
| | | 12/01/05 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Special Dividend & Increases Quarterly Dividend By 50%| PITTSBURG, Texas, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors
of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that it has
declared a special dividend of $1.00 per share. The special dividend is
payable on January 13, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close of business
on December 30, 2005.
Additionally, the Board voted to increase its regular quarterly dividend
by 50% today and declared a quarterly dividend of 2 1/4 cents per share. The
regular quarter... |
| | | 11/18/05 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Current Statement Regarding Avian Influenza| The type of avian influenza that has been reported in parts of Asia and Europe known as highly pathogenic H5N1 was first identified in Hong Kong in 1997. It has continued to be present in various parts of Asia since that time; however, there is no history of this virus occurring in the United States, and it is not in this country now.
While a limited number of humans in Asia have contracted H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza, this is still a very rare occurrence, and scientists believe th... |
| | | 11/14/05 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Wins Wendy's 2005 Innovation Award| PITTSBURG, Texas, Nov. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the nation's second-largest poultry company, has
earned the prestigious Innovation Award from Wendy's International, Inc.
Wendy's, one of the world's largest restaurant operating and franchising
companies, presented the Innovation Award to Pilgrim's Pride in recognition of
its longstanding customer support, introduction of innovative new products,
and partnership in reducing cost.
Pilg... |
| | | 11/07/05 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Earnings and Net Sales for 2005 Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Annual Periods| Results at Top of the Range of Previously Issued Earnings Expectations
Gains in Annual Net Income, EPS and Operating Margins Driven by Higher Sales
and Improved Operating Efficiencies
PITTSBURG, Texas, Nov. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today reported net income of $74.7 million, or $1.12
per share, for the fourth fiscal quarter ended October 1, 2005, an increase of
$9.1 million, or $0.13 per share, when compared to the ... |
| | | 10/31/05 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Its Annual Earnings Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct 24, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- In conjunction with
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's (NYSE: PPC) Annual Earnings Conference Call, you
are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over
the Internet on November 7, 2005 at 10:00 am CST.
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Annual Earnings Release
When: November 7, 2005 @ 10:00 am CST
Where: http://
phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?p=irol-eve... |
| | | 10/27/05 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Recognized for Outstanding Customer Service and Quality By Zaxby's| PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the nation's second-largest poultry company, has been
honored for outstanding customer service and quality by Zaxby's Company.
Zaxby's, which owns and operates 282 restaurants in eight states,
recognized Pilgrim's Pride on September 29 with its Poultry Supplier of the
Year Award. Criteria for the award were the company's performance on internal
quality assurance evaluations and its consist... |
| | | 10/25/05 | Pilgrim's Pride President and CEO Comments on Avian Influenza| PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) which yesterday announced that it was raising its
previously issued earnings guidance for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 to a
range of $1.07 to $1.12 per share versus the $0.90 to $1.00 per share range
previously communicated by the company, and that it had acquired a prepared
foods plant in Bossier City, La., today released the following statements from
O.B. Goolsby, Jr., president and chief... |
| | | 10/24/05 | Pilgrim's Pride Acquires Prepared Foods Plant in Louisiana; Bossier City Plant Will Increase Capacity of Company's Prepared Foods Division| PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced its acquisition of a prepared foods
plant in Bossier City, Louisiana, supporting the company's long-term strategy
to add value through continued growth in prepared foods.
O.B. Goolsby, president and chief executive officer of Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation, commented, "This acquisition is a perfect fit for Pilgrim's
Pride. The additional capacity provided by this plant will inc... |
| | | 10/24/05 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Its Annual Earnings Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's (NYSE: PPC) Annual Earnings Conference Call, you
are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over
the Internet on November 7, 2005 at 10:00 am CST.
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Annual Earnings Release
When: November 7, 2005 @ 10:00 am CST
Where: http://
phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?p=irol-eventDetails&c=68228&even... |
| | | 10/24/05 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Increases Fourth Fiscal Quarter Earnings Guidance|
Mid-point of 4th Quarter Guidance Increased by 15.3%
Announces Fourth Fiscal Quarter's Conference Call for November 7, 2005
PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that it is raising its previously
issued earnings guidance for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 to a range of
$1.07 to $1.12 per share versus the $0.90 to $1.00 per share range previously
communicated by the Company, due to better res... |
| | | 10/18/05 | Pilgrim's Pride statement regarding avian influenza (“bird flu”)| The widely publicized type of avian influenza affecting poultry flocks, and some humans, in parts of Asia and Europe is called H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 HPAI). There is no history of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in the United States, and it is not here now.
We emphasize that according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), avian influenza poses no threat to food safety, and there is no evidence that any human cases of avian influenza have... |
| | | 09/29/05 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Honored for Outstanding Service to Fry's Food Stores| PITTSBURG, Texas, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the nation's second-largest poultry company, was
recently recognized for outstanding customer service by Fry's Food Stores, a
division of Kroger, one of the nation's largest retail grocery chains.
Fry's presented Pilgrim's Pride with its Outstanding Vendor of the Year
Award, which recognizes Fry's suppliers for exceptional customer service and
increased category sales. The award was pre... |
| | | 09/26/05 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Minimal Effects from Hurricane Rita| PITTSBURG, Texas, Sept. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the nation's second-largest chicken company, today
reported that it received virtually no damage to its Company-owned facilities
and minimal damage to its contracted growing facilities as Hurricane Rita
passed through East Texas, Western Louisiana and Southern Arkansas over the
weekend. Additionally, the number of chickens lost as a result of the storm
was insignificant to its operations.
... |
| | | 09/06/05 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Named to FORTUNE's 'Fastest-Growing Companies' List| Company Places #77 in Annual Ranking of Corporate America's 'Supercharged Performers' PITTSBURG, Texas, Sept 06, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the country's second-largest poultry producer, was
recently named one of FORTUNE magazine's 100 Fastest-Growing Companies for
2005.
"Pilgrim's Pride has produced exceptional growth, rapid improvement and
results that have exceeded expectations," commented O.B. Goolsby, president
and chief exe... |
| | | 09/01/05 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Supporting Hurricane Relief Efforts| Company Will Match Up to $1 Million in Employee Donations to American Red
Cross
PITTSBURG, Texas, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the country's second-largest chicken company, today
announced it will match funds raised by its 40,000 employees up to $1 million
to support the humanitarian efforts for victims of Hurricane Katrina through
the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
"While we are thankf... |
| | | 08/24/05 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reaffirms Fourth Quarter Earnings Guidance for Fiscal 2005| Fourth Quarter Earnings Expected to Remain at Previous
Guidance Levels of $0.90 - $1.00 Per Share
PITTSBURG, Texas, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today reaffirmed its earnings guidance for the fourth
quarter of fiscal 2005 at $0.90 -- $1.00 per share.
O.B. Goolsby, President and Chief Executive Operating Officer of Pilgrim's
Pride, said: "The earnings guidance we gave on July 25th for our fourth
fiscal quarter, whi... |
| | | 08/22/05 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Honored for Outstanding Service to Jack in the Box| PITTSBURG, Texas, Aug. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the nation's second-largest poultry company, was
recently honored by Jack in the Box with two separate awards for outstanding
customer service.
Jack in the Box Inc. presented Pilgrim's Pride with its 2005 Vendor
Partnership Award, which recognizes vendors who have consistently demonstrated
their commitment to the Jack in the Box core values of product quality and
safety, customer service and... |
| | | 08/09/05 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Completes Previously Announced Common Stock Offering and Repurchase of Shares From ConAgra Foods, Inc.| Outstanding Shares Remain Unchanged
PITTSBURG, Texas, Aug. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that it has completed the sale of
15,443,054 shares of its common stock for total consideration to Pilgrim's
Pride of approximately $522.9 million and completed the repurchase of all of
the 15,443,054 shares of Pilgrim's Pride common stock held by ConAgra Foods,
Inc. for approximately $482.4 million. The shares repurchased by Pilgrim's
Pride... |
| | | 08/04/05 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Prices Common Stock Offering and Agrees to Repurchase Shares From ConAgra Foods, Inc.| Outstanding Shares Remain Unchanged
PITTSBURG, Texas, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that it has entered into an
underwriting agreement, subject to standard closing conditions, with Lehman
Brothers, as sole underwriter, for the sale of 15,443,054 shares of its common
stock for total consideration to Pilgrim's Pride of approximately $522.9
million. The shares are being resold by Lehman Brothers under Pilgrim's
Pride's shelf r... |
| | | 07/28/05 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors
of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) has declared a quarterly dividend
of 1 1/2 cents per share. The quarterly dividend is payable on September 30,
2005 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 9, 2005.
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the second-largest poultry producer in the
United States and Mexico and the largest chicken producer in Puerto Rico.
Pilgrim's Pride employs more tha... |
| | | 07/25/05 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Record Earnings for Fiscal Third Quarter and First Nine Months Periods| Increases Fourth Fiscal Quarter Earnings Guidance Mid-Point of Fiscal 4th Quarter Guidance Increased by 16% PITTSBURG, Texas, July 25, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today reported net income of $85.4 million, or $1.28
per share, for the third fiscal quarter ended July 2, 2005, an increase of
$75.6 million, or $1.13 per share, compared with net income of $9.8 million,
or $0.15 per share, in the third quarter ended July 3, 2004. The Company... |
| | | 07/13/05 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Its Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's (NYSE: PPC) Third Quarter Earnings Conference
Call, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast
live over the Internet on July 25, 2005 at 10:00 am CDT.
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Third Quarter Earnings Release
When: July 25, 2005 @ 10:00 am CDT
Where: http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?p=irol-
eventDetails&... |
| | | 07/11/05 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Increases Third Fiscal Quarter Earnings Guidance|
Mid-Point of 3rd Quarter Guidance Increased By 32%
Announces Third Fiscal Quarter's Conference Call for July 25, 2005
PITTSBURG, Texas, July 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that it is raising its previously
issued earnings guidance for its third quarter of fiscal 2005 to a range of
$1.17 to $1.22 per share versus the $0.81 to $1.00 per share range previously
communicated by the Company, due to better resul... |
| | | 06/28/05 | Pilgrim's Pride Sponsors Nationwide Child Nutrition Education Program| Interactive CDs Help School Children Make Healthy Food Choices
PITTSBURG, Texas – June 28, 2005 – Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
(NYSE: PPC) is sponsoring an interactive software program to help school children
have fun learning about nutrition.
Pilgrim's Pride is one of four sponsors that have made thousands of interactive
CDs on health and nutrition available to public schools for the coming school
year. The CDs feature a section for students and one for parents or scho... |
| | | 06/22/05 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Honored for Outstanding Service to Darden Restaurants| PITTSBURG, Texas, June 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the nation's second-largest poultry company, was
recently honored by the world's largest casual dining restaurant company with
its top supplier award.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI), which owns and operates more than
1,370 Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Bahama Breeze, Smokey Bones Barbeque & Grill
and Seasons 52 restaurants, recognized the poultry producer for helping
develop new marin... |
| | | 05/26/05 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, May 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors
of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) has declared a quarterly dividend
of 1 1/2 cents per share. The quarterly dividend is payable on June 30, 2005
to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 10, 2005.
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the second-largest poultry producer in the
United States and Mexico and the largest chicken producer in Puerto Rico.
Pilgrim's Pride employs more than 40,000 p... |
| | | 04/26/05 | Pilgrim's Pride Introduces EatWellStayHealthy(TM) Product Line; Ideal for the Fast-Paced, Healthy Lifestyles of Today's Consumers| PITTSBURG, Texas, April 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the nation's second-largest poultry company, is
introducing a new product line that makes it easier for consumers to find and
enjoy healthy poultry products.
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Every day, scores of articles are published about the need for a more
healthy diet. It is said that nearly 65 percent of adults and 15 percent of
children, aged 6... |
| | | 04/25/05 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Record Earnings for Fiscal Second Quarter and First Six Months Periods| Second fiscal quarter earnings up 71% vs. same quarter last year and
Year-to-date earnings of 142.6% vs. first six-months of last year
PITTSBURG, Texas, April 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today reported net income rose 71% to $56.4 million,
or $0.85 per share, for the second fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2005, an
increase of $23.4 million, or $0.35 per share, when compared with net income
of $33.0 million, or $0.50 per share, in the sec... |
| | | 04/13/05 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Its Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, April 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's (NYSE: PPC) Second Quarter Earnings Conference
Call, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast
live over the Internet on April 25, 2005 at 10:00 am CDT.
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Second Quarter Earnings Release
When: April 25, 2005 @ 10:00 am CDT
Where: http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?p=irol-
... |
| | | 04/11/05 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Increases Second Fiscal Quarter Earnings Guidance| Announces Second Fiscal Quarter's Conference Call For April 25, 2005
PITTSBURG, Texas, April 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that it is raising its previously
issued earnings guidance for its second quarter of fiscal 2005 to a range of
$0.71 to $0.76 per share versus the $0.52 to $0.62 per share range previously
communicated by the Company, due primarily to better results in the Company's
Mexico operations than previously forecaste... |
| | | 03/30/05 | Pilgrim's Pride Joins the Texas Round-Up as Title Sponsor| PITTSBURG, Texas, March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) has joined the Texas Round-Up as title sponsor, making
Pilgrim's Pride the presenting sponsor of this year's six-week fitness program
and 10K race. In conjunction with the Texas Round-Up, Pilgrim's Pride will
roll out its new EatWellStayHealthy(TM) product line. Pilgrim's Pride is the
second-largest poultry producer in the United States and has a long tradition
in community involvement.
"P... |
| | | 01/27/05 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan 27, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- The Board of Directors
of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) has declared a quarterly dividend
of 1 1/2 cents per share. The quarterly dividend is payable on March 31, 2005
to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 11, 2005.
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the second-largest poultry producer in the
United States and Mexico and the largest chicken producer in Puerto Rico.
Pilgrim's Pride employs m... |
| | | 01/24/05 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Record Earnings and Net Sales for 2005 Fiscal First Quarter| Gains in Net Income, EPS and Operating Margin Driven by Growth in Prepared
Foods and Lower Feed Ingredient Costs
PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today reported record net income of $48.5 million, or
$0.73 per share, for the first fiscal quarter ended January 1, 2005, an
increase of $38.2 million, or $0.53 per share, compared with net income of
$10.3 million, or $0.20 per share, in the first quarter of fis... |
| | | 01/17/05 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Its First Quarter Earnings Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's (NYSE: PPC) First Quarter Earnings Conference
Call, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast
live over the Internet on January 24, 2005 at 10:00 am CST.
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation First Quarter Earnings Release
When: January 24, 2005 @ 10:00 am CST
Where: http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?p=irol-
eventDetail... |
| | | 01/10/05 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation to Aid Tsunami Victims; Company Will Partner With 'Save the Children'| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) is engaging its 40,000 employees to help provide up to
$200,000 in disaster relief to Save the Children to aid the victims of the
devastating earthquake in southern and southeastern Asia.
"The destruction caused by the recent earthquake has been staggering, and
we want to do our part to help those in need," said O.B. Goolsby, president
and chief executive officer of Pilgrim's Pride. "I am con... |
| | | 01/10/05 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Its First Quarter Earnings Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's (NYSE: PPC) First Quarter Earnings Conference
Call, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast
live over the Internet on January 24, 2005 at 10:00 am CST.
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation First Quarter Earnings Release
When: January 24, 2005 @ 10:00 am CST
Where: http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?p=irol-
eventDetail... |
| | | 01/10/05 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Increases First Fiscal Quarter Earnings Guidance| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan 10, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that it is raising its previously
issued earnings guidance for its first quarter of fiscal 2005 to a range of
$0.68 to $0.73 per share versus the $0.50 to $0.60 per share range previously
communicated by the Company, due primarily to lower feed ingredient costs and
stronger results in the Company's prepared foods division than previously
forecasted for the quarter.
... |
| | | 12/08/04 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Stock| PITTSBURG, Texas, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the second-largest poultry producer in the United
States, today announced the pricing of a public offering of 10,000,000 shares
of its common stock being sold by ConAgra Foods, Inc. at $29.50 per share.
The company will not receive any of the net proceeds from the sale of the
shares by ConAgra Foods. The offering is scheduled to close on December 13,
2004. ConAgra Foods also granted the underwriters... |
| | | 11/29/04 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Files Preliminary Prospectus Supplement for Underwritten Sale of Common Stock by Conagra Foods, Inc.| PITTSBURG, Texas, Nov 29, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the second-largest poultry producer in the United
States, today announced that it has filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission a preliminary prospectus supplement to its existing shelf
registration statement relating to a proposed underwritten offering of
10,000,000 shares of its common stock held by ConAgra Foods, Inc. It is
currently anticipated that the underwriters wil... |
| | | 11/23/04 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, Nov 23, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- The Board of Directors
of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) has declared a quarterly dividend
of 1 1/2 cents per share. The quarterly dividend is payable on
December 30, 2004 to shareholders of record at the close of business on
December 10, 2004.
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the second-largest poultry producer in the
United States and Mexico and the largest chicken producer in Puerto Rico.
Pilgrim's Pride em... |
| | | 11/15/04 | Pilgrim's Pride Bowl Classic to Feature Nationally Ranked Kilgore Junior College and Pima Community College| MT. PLEASANT, Texas, Nov. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Two nationally
ranked junior college football teams -- Kilgore Junior College, ranked No. 4,
and No. 11 Pima Community College of Tucson, Ariz. -- have accepted
invitations to the inaugural Pilgrim's Pride Bowl Classic.
Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. Saturday, December 4, at Sam Parker Field in
Mt. Pleasant and will be broadcast live by Fox Sports Southwest. Kickoff time
for the game has been rescheduled to 12:30 p.m. to accommod... |
| | | 11/08/04 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Record Earnings and Net Sales For 2004 Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Annual Periods|
Results Exceed Previously Issued Updated Earnings Expectations
Gains in Net Income, EPS and Operating Margins Driven by Higher Sales and
Improved Operating Efficiencies
PITTSBURG, Texas, Nov. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today reported record net income of $72.3 million, or
$1.09 per share, for the fourth fiscal quarter ended October 2, 2004.
Included in the fiscal 2004 fourth quarter earnings is a non-recu... |
| | | 11/01/04 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Its Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2004 Earnings Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct 25, 2004 (PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX) -- In conjunction with Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2004 Earnings Conference Call, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on November 8, 2004 at 10:00 am CST.
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2004
Earnings Release
When: November 8, 2004 @ 10:00 am CST
Where: http://www.fir... |
| | | 10/25/04 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Its Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2004 Earnings Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct 25, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- In conjunction with
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's (NYSE: PPC) Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2004
Earnings Conference Call, you are invited to listen to its conference call
that will be broadcast live over the Internet on November 8, 2004 at 10:00 am
CST.
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2004
Earnings Release
When: November 8, 2004 @ 10:00 am CST
... |
| | | 10/18/04 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Increases Fourth Quarter Earnings Guidance|
Reports Receipt of Insurance Proceeds
Announces Fourth Fiscal Quarter's Conference Call for November 8, 2004
PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced that it is raising its previously
issued earnings guidance for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2004 to $1.02 to
$1.07 per share. Included in the updated guidance is a non-recurring recovery
of $23.8 million, or $0.22 per share net of tax. Exc... |
| | | 10/18/04 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Appoints J. Clinton Rivers as Chief Operating Officer| PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the second-largest poultry producer in the United
States, today announced that it has named J. Clinton Rivers, 45, to the
position of Chief Operating Officer effective immediately.
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Mr. Rivers, who previously served as the company's Executive Vice
President, Prepared Food Operations, will be responsible for overseeing all... |
| | | 09/30/04 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Appoints O.B. Goolsby as Chief Executive Officer; Elects Keith W. Hughes to Board of Directors| PITTSBURG, Texas, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the second-largest poultry producer in the United
States, today announced that O.B. Goolsby, Jr., 57, has been named its Chief
Executive Officer and will continue to serve as the company's President and
Chief Operating Officer.
Pilgrim's Pride also announced that its Board of Directors has elected
Keith W. Hughes as a new outside director and audit committee member. The
election of Mr. Hug... |
| | | 09/15/04 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Sells Turkey Plant in Virginia; Completes Previously-Announced Turkey Division Restructuring| PITTSBURG, Texas, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) has announced the sale of its Hinton, Va., commodity
turkey production facility and associated feed mill in Broadway, Va., to
Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative, Inc. (VPGC). This sale is the final
part of its previously-announced turkey division restructuring. As announced
last April, this restructuring is expected to have a positive impact on
subsequent pre-tax earnings of approximately $25 -... |
| | | 08/24/04 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reaffirms Fourth Quarter Earnings Guidance for Fiscal 2004| Fourth Quarter Earnings Expected to Remain at Previous Guidance Levels of $0.70 - $0.80 Per Share PITTSBURG, Texas, Aug 24, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today reaffirmed its earnings guidance for the fourth
quarter of fiscal 2004 at $0.70 - $0.80 per share.
O.B. Goolsby, President and Chief Operating Officer of Pilgrim's Pride,
said: "The earnings guidance we gave on July 26th for our fourth fiscal
quarter, which ends on October 3, 2... |
| | | 07/28/04 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Names New Board Member| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jul 28, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- The board of directors
of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) has elected Linda Chavez as a new
outside director and audit committee member. The election of Ms. Chavez
increases the total number of Pilgrim's Pride directors to 12, of which seven
are outside directors.
Ms. Chavez, 57, is president of the Center for Equal Opportunity, a non-
profit public policy research organization in Sterling, Virginia.
She ... |
| | | 07/28/04 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jul 28, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- The Board of Directors
of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) declared a quarterly dividend of
1 1/2 cents per share. The quarterly dividend is payable on September 24,
2004 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 3, 2004.
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the second-largest poultry producer in the
United States and Mexico and the largest chicken producer in Puerto Rico.
Pilgrim's Pride employ... |
| | | 07/26/04 | Pilgrim's Pride Reports Third Quarter Earnings of $9.8 million, or $0.15 Per Share| Earnings Impacted by Previously Announced Turkey Restructuring and Other Charges of $63.9 million, $39.6 million Net of Tax, or $0.60 Per Share PITTSBURG, Texas, Jul 26, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today reported net income of $9.8 million, or $0.15
per share, for the third fiscal quarter ended July 3, 2004. Included in the
fiscal 2004 third quarter earnings results were turkey restructuring and other
related charges of $52.2 million an... |
| | | 07/21/04 | Pilgrim's Pride Terminates 11 Employees Based on Moorefield, West Virginia, Investigation| Completes Employee Meetings at All Live Animal Facilities; World Animal Welfare Expert to Evaluate Plant Practices Later This Month PITTSBURG, Texas, Jul 21, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
(NYSE: PPC) today terminated a total of 11 employees, including one
superintendent, one supervisor, one foreman and eight hourly employees as a
result of its continuing investigation into the violation of its animal
welfare policies at the company's Moorefield, West Virginia, pl... |
| | | 07/20/04 | Statement From O.B. Goolsby, President & Chief Operating Officer, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, July 20, 2004|
Response to Allegations Regarding Animal Welfare Practices in Moorefield, West Virginia PITTSBURG, Texas, Jul 20, 2004 (PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX) -- Pilgrim's Pride is appalled and outraged by the animal welfare allegations concerning our company's Moorefield, West Virginia plant. The actions described are in complete and direct contradiction to Pilgrim's Pride animal welfare practices and policies regarding the humane treatment of poultry. KFC is a valued customer, and it's impor... |
| | | 07/15/04 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Its Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jul 15, 2004 (PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX) -- In conjunction with Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's Third Quarter Earnings, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on July 26, 2004 at 10:00 am CDT.
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Third Quarter Earnings Release
When: July 26, 2004 @ 10:00 am CDT
Where: http://www.firstcallevents.com/service/ajwz408716717gf12.html
How: Live over the In... |
| | | 06/21/04 | Pilgrim's Pride Serves a Chicken-Flavored 'Home on the Range'| PITTSBURG, Texas, June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Can a cattle drive help sell
chicken in America? The nation's second-largest chicken company thinks so.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040621/DAM008
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030417/PILLOGO )
Pilgrim's Pride is juxtaposing chicken cooked over a smoky campfire with
real cows, real cowboys, and an authentic, antique chuck wagon in a new
commercial staged in the rugged ranching terrain of the... |
| | | 06/14/04 | Pilgrim's Pride Names Sales & Marketing Executive Vice President| PITTSBURG, Texas, June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today announced the appointment of Robert A. "Bob"
Wright as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Wright has served
as Executive Vice President of the company's Turkey Division since he joined
Pilgrim's Pride last year.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030417/PILLOGO )
"We are delighted that Bob has agreed to head up our sales and marketing
organization," said ... |
| | | 05/28/04 | Pilgrim's Pride Says Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza Found in Isolated Farm in Northeast Texas| PITTSBURG, Texas, May 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) said routine blood tests indicate an avian influenza
infection has been found in a 52-week-old commercial chicken breeder flock
(which lays eggs for hatching) at a contract grower's farm in Northeast Texas
west of Sulphur Springs. However, there is very little evidence of clinical
signs of disease in the birds, which indicates the infection may be low-
pathogenic avian influenza, according to the Te... |
| | | 05/26/04 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, May 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors
of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) declared a quarterly dividend of
1 1/2 cents per share. The quarterly dividend is payable on June 25, 2004 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on June 7, 2004.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030417/PILLOGO )
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the second largest poultry producer in the
United States -- and Mexico and the largest chicken ... |
| | | 05/13/04 | High Protein, Low Carb Characteristics Fit Diet Trends; New and Improved, the Egg Goes Macho| PITTSBURG, Texas, May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- A timeless, low-cost staple for
everything from the traditional breakfast to a base ingredient of the globe's
most creative confectionaries, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) has
beefed up the not-so-common egg. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040513/DATHFNS1 http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030417/PILLOGO ) "The innovation that improved an already nutrient dense staple is just one
more reason to promote EggsPl... |
| | | 04/26/04 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Its Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's (NYSE: PPC) Second Quarter Earning's Conference
Call, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast
live over the Internet on April 26, 2004 at 10:00 am CDT. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030417/PILLOGO )
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Second Quarter Earnings Release
When: April 26, 2004 @ 10:00 am CDT
Where:... |
| | | 04/26/04 | Pilgrim's Pride Achieves Best Quarterly and First Six Months Earnings in Company History| Second Quarter and First Six Months Earnings of $0.50 and $0.73 Per Share,
Respectively Company to Restructure Turkey Division to Further Focus on Value-Added Turkey Products and Improve Profitability
PITTSBURG, Texas, April 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today reported net income of $33.0 million, or $0.50
per share, for the second fiscal quarter ended April 3, 2004, an increase of
$22.2 mi... |
| | | 04/26/04 | Pilgrim's Pride Introduces REAL Butter Turkey Products| PITTSBURG, Texas, April 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today is announcing its market introduction of a new
line of premium turkey products that are marinated with real butter. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040426/DAM022 ) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030417/PILLOGO ) Five new turkey butter-basted products reflect Pilgrim's Pride continuing
focus on enhancing its extensive turkey value-added product lin... |
| | | 04/19/04 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Its Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's (NYSE: PPC) Second Quarter Earning's Conference
Call, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast
live over the Internet on April 26, 2004 at 10:00 am CDT. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030417/PILLOGO )
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Second Quarter Earnings Release
When: April 26, 2004 @ 10:00 am CDT
Where:... |
| | | 03/10/04 | FORTUNE Magazine Names Pilgrim's Pride #2 Most Admired Company in Food Production| PITTSBURG, Texas, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FORTUNE magazine has
named Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) one of "America's Most Admired
Companies" for the second year in a row. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030417/PILLOGO ) Pilgrim's Pride was ranked #2 in the Food Production category in the
March 8, 2004 issue of FORTUNE, up from its #7 ranking one year ago. "We are proud to be named one of 'America's Most Admired Companies' again
this year, w... |
| | | 02/23/04 | Pilgrim's Pride Statement Regarding Avian Influenza in Texas| PITTSBURG, Texas, Feb. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today issued the following statement concerning an
isolated case of avian influenza outside of Gonzales, Texas: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030417/PILLOGO ) The United States Department of Agriculture has indicated that an isolated
case of avian influenza in a small, non-commercial flock outside of Gonzales,
Texas, has been characterized as highly pathogenic, but is consid... |
| | | 02/20/04 | Pilgrim's Pride Statement Regarding Case of Avian Influenza in Texas| PITTSBURG, Texas, Feb. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today issued the following statement concerning an
isolated case of avian influenza outside of Gonzales, Texas. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030417/PILLOGO ) The Texas Animal Health Commission has indicated that an isolated case of
avian influenza has been identified on a non-commercial farm outside of
Gonzales, Texas. The non-commercial farm outside Gonzales, which s... |
| | | 02/05/04 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors
of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) declared a quarterly dividend of
1 1/2 cents per share. The quarterly dividend is payable on March 26, 2004 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on March 5, 2004. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030417/PILLOGO ) Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the second largest poultry producer in the
United States -- the second largest in chicken and f... |
| | | 01/26/04 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Its First Quarter Earnings Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's (NYSE: PPC) First Quarter Earning's Conference
Call, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast
live over the Internet on January 26, 2004 at 10:00 am CST. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030417/PILLOGO )
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation First Quarter Earnings Release
When: January 26, 2004 @ 10:00 am CST
Where... |
| | | 01/26/04 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports First Quarter Results for Fiscal 2004| Updates Previous Guidance for Effect of Recent Acquisition to
'Accretive to Earnings in Fiscal 2004' PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC) today reported net income of $10.3 million, or
$0.20 per share, for the first fiscal quarter ended January 3, 2004, an
increase of $7.5 million, or $0.13 per share, compared with net income of
$2.8 million, or $0.07 per share, in the first quarter of fiscal 2003. The
Company... |
| | | 01/20/04 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Its First Quarter
Earnings Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's (NYSE: PPC) First Quarter Earning's Conference
Call, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast
live over the Internet on January 26, 2004 at 10:00 am CST. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030417/PILLOGO )
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation First Quarter Earnings Release
When: January 26, 2004 @ 10:00 am CST
Where... |
| | | 11/24/03 | Pilgrim's Pride Completes Acquisition of ConAgra's Chicken Division And Announces Addition of Blake Lovette to Board| Stock Reclassification of Nation's Second-Largest Chicken Producer
Is Effective; New Common Stock Now Trading on NYSE Under Ticker Symbol 'PPC' PITTSBURG, Texas, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: PPC), the second-largest poultry producer in the United
States, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of ConAgra
Foods, Inc.'s (NYSE: CAG; "ConAgra") chicken division. (LOGO: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030417/PILLOGO ) A... |
| | | 11/24/03 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) declared a quarterly dividend of 1 1/2
cents per share. The quarterly dividend is payable on December 26, 2003 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on December 5, 2003. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030417/PILLOGO ) Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the second-largest poultry producer in the
United States -- the second-largest in chicken and fif... |
| | | 11/20/03 | Pilgrim's Pride Stockholders Approve Proposals to Combine Company's Class A And Class B Common Stock and to Issue New Shares in Connection With Acquisition of ConAgra's Chicken Division| Stock to Begin Trading Under New Ticker Symbol 'PPC' and Company Executives To
Ring NYSE Opening Bell on November 24, 2003 PITTSBURG, Texas, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.a), the second-largest poultry producer in the
United States, today announced that its stockholders have overwhelmingly
approved proposals to combine the company's Class A and Class B common stock
into a single class of common stock and to issue shares o... |
| | | 11/06/03 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation and PPC Escrow Corp. Announce the Pricing Of $100 Million Senior Subordinated Notes| PITTSBURG, Texas, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.a) and PPC Escrow Corp. jointly announced the
pricing of a private offering of $100 million aggregate principal amount of
9.25% senior subordinated notes due November 15, 2013. The senior
subordinated notes will be issued at 100% of par. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030417/PILLOGO ) The notes will be issued by PPC Escrow Corp., an unrestricted subsidiary
of Pilgrim's ... |
| | | 11/05/03 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Record Quarterly and Annual Net Sales For
the Fourth Quarter and for Fiscal 2003| Sets Special Meeting Date of November 20, 2003 for Stockholders to Vote on
Proposals to Create a Single Class of Stock and to Issue New Shares in
Connection with Acquisition of ConAgra Foods' Chicken Division PITTSBURG, Texas, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) today reported net income of $25.1 million, or
$0.61 per share, for the fourth fiscal quarter ended September 27, 2003, an
increase of $28.3 million, or $0.69 per share, c... |
| | | 11/04/03 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Its Annual Earnings
Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's (NYSE: CHX; CHXa) Annual Earnings Conference
Call, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast
live over the Internet on November 5, 2003 at 9:00 am CST. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030417/PILLOGO )
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Annual Earnings Release
When: November 5, 2003 @ 9:00 am CST
Where: http://w... |
| | | 10/20/03 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Its Annual Earnings Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's (NYSE: CHX; CHXa) Annual Earning's Conference
Call, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast
live over the Internet on November 5, 2003 at 9:00 am CST. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030417/PILLOGO )
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Annual Earnings Release
When: November 5, 2003 @ 9:00 am CST
Where: http://... |
| | | 10/13/03 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Names Robert A. Wright Executive Vice President Of Turkey Division| PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.a), announced today that Robert A. Wright, who
most recently was President of Butterball Turkey Company, has joined Pilgrim's
Pride as Executive Vice President to lead the Company's turkey division. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030417/PILLOGO ) "We are delighted to welcome Bob to Pilgrim's Pride," said O.B. Goolsby,
President and Chief Operating Officer of Pilgrim's Pr... |
| | | 08/28/03 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Expects to Hold Special Meeting of Stockholders In Late October or Early November 2003| Stockholders to Vote on Proposals to Combine Class A and Class B Common Stock
Into a Single Class of Common Stock and to Issue New Shares in Connection With
Acquisition of ConAgra Foods' Chicken Division PITTSBURG, Texas, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.a) today announced that it expects to hold its
special meeting of stockholders in late October or early November 2003. The
purpose of the special meeting is to allow Pilgrim... |
| | | 08/22/03 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Plan to Create Single Class of Stock to Enhance Stockholder Value Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, Aug. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's (NYSE: CHX, CHXa) Plan to create single class of
stock to enhance stockholder value, you are invited to listen to its
conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on
August 22, 2003 at 9:00 am CDT. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030417/PILLOGO )
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation announces plan to create single
class of stock ... |
| | | 08/21/03 | Pilgrim's Pride Board Announces Plan to Create Single Class of Stock To Enhance Stockholder Value| Stockholders to Vote on Proposals to Combine Class A and Class B Common Stock
And to Issue New Shares in Connection With Acquisition of ConAgra's Chicken
Division New Shares to Be Traded Under New Ticker Symbol, 'PPC' Holders of a Controlling Majority of Pilgrim's Pride Stock Will Vote in Favor Of Both Proposals
PITTSBURG, Texas, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.... |
| | | 08/13/03 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces the Pricing of $100M of Senior Unsecured Notes| PITTSBURG, Texas, Aug. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.a), announced today that it has priced the sale of
$100 million of its 9.625% senior unsecured notes due September 15, 2011, in
an underwritten public offering at an initial offering price of 103.5% of par. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030417/PILLOGO ) Pilgrim's Pride plans to use the proceeds from the sale of the notes to
finance a portion of its acquisition of ConAgr... |
| | | 07/31/03 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors
of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) declared a quarterly
dividend of 1 1/2 cents per share on both its Class A and Class B common
stock. The quarterly dividend is payable on September 26, 2003 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on September 5, 2003. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030417/PILLOGO ) Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the second largest poultry produce... |
| | | 07/22/03 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results for Fiscal 2003| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) today reported net income of $17.4 million, or
$0.42 per share, for the third fiscal quarter ended June 28, 2003, an increase
of $14.1 million, or $0.34 per share, compared with net income of $3.3 million
in the third fiscal quarter of 2002. Net sales for the third fiscal quarter of
2003 were $651.9 million, an increase of $14.8 million, compared with net
sales of $637.1 million for the same ... |
| | | 07/21/03 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Its Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's (NYSE: CHX, CHX.a) Third Quarter Conference
Call, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast
live over the Internet on July 23, 2003 at 10:00 am CDT.
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Third Quarter Earnings Release
When: July 23, 2003 @ 10:00 am CDT
Where: http://www.firstcallevents.com/service/ajwz384641185gf12.html
How... |
| | | 07/14/03 | Pilgrim's Pride Raises Fiscal Year Third Quarter Earnings Estimate| Announces Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period for ConAgra
Chicken Division Acquisition PITTSBURG, Texas, July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.a), the third-largest chicken producer in the
U.S., today announced that it expects earnings for the third quarter of fiscal
2003 to be higher than its previously released guidance and securities
analysts' published estimates. The company now expects earnings for the
q... |
| | | 07/08/03 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Its Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's (NYSE: CHX, CHX.a) Third Quarter Conference
Call, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast
live over the Internet on July 23, 2003 at 10:00 am CDT.
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Third Quarter Earnings Release
When: July 23, 2003 @ 10:00 am CDT
Where: http://www.firstcallevents.com/service/ajwz384641185gf12.html
How... |
| | | 06/09/03 | Pilgrim's Pride to Acquire ConAgra's Chicken Division In Transaction Valued at Approximately $590 Million| Pilgrim's Pride, a Leading Supplier of Prepared Chicken Products,
Will Become Nation's Second-Largest Chicken Producer PITTSBURG, Texas, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.a), the third-largest chicken producer in the
U.S., today announced that its board of directors has unanimously approved a
definitive share purchase agreement with ConAgra Foods, Inc.
(NYSE: CAG; "ConAgra"), the country's fourth-largest chicken producer, to
acqu... |
| | | 06/02/03 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, June 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors
of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) declared a quarterly
dividend of 1 1/2 cents per share on both its Class A and Class B common
stock. The quarterly dividend is payable on June 27, 2003 to shareholders of
record at the close of business on June 13, 2003. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the second largest poultry producer in the
United States; the third largest in chicken and fifth largest in turke... |
| | | 04/15/03 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results For Fiscal 2003| PITTSBURG, Texas, April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) today announced a net income of $10.8 million,
or $0.26 per share, for the second fiscal quarter ended March 29, 2003, a
$9.5 million increase compared to net income in the prior year's second fiscal
quarter of $1.3 million, or $0.03 per share. The Company also announced net
sales for the second fiscal quarter ended March 29, 2003 of $630.6 million, a
$29.8 million increase compared to the ... |
| | | 04/14/03 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Its Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) Second Quarter Conference
Call, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast
live over the Internet on April 16, 2003 at 10:00 am CDT.
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Second Quarter Earnings Release
When: April 16, 2003 @ 10:00 am CDT
Where: http://www.firstcallevents.com/service/ajwz378915747gf12.html
... |
| | | 04/10/03 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Its Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) Second Quarter Conference
Call, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast
live over the Internet on April 16, 2003 at 10:00 am CDT.
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Second Quarter Earnings Release
When: April 16, 2003 @ 10:00 am CDT
Where: http://www.firstcallevents.com/service/ajwz378915747gf12.html
... |
| | | 01/30/03 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors
of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) declared a quarterly
dividend of 1 1/2 cents per share on both its Class A and Class B common
stock. The quarterly dividend is payable on March 28, 2003 to shareholders of
record at the close of business on March 7, 2003. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the second largest poultry producer in the
United States; the third largest in chicken and fifth largest in tur... |
| | | 01/14/03 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports First Quarter Results for Fiscal 2003| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) today announced a net income of $2.8 million,
or $0.07 per share, for the first fiscal quarter ended December 28, 2002, a
$10.2 million decrease compared to net income in the prior year's first fiscal
quarter of $13.0 million, or $0.32 per share. The Company also announced net
sales for the first fiscal quarter ended December 28, 2002 of $627.4 million,
a $28.6 million decrease compared to t... |
| | | 01/14/03 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Its First Fiscal Quarter Earnings Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's (NYSE: CHX; CHXa) First Fiscal Quarter
Conference Call, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be
broadcast live over the Internet on January 15, 2003 at 10:00 am CST.
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation First Fiscal Quarter Earnings
Release
When: January 15, 2003 @ 10:00 am CST
Where: http://www.firstcallevents.com/service/... |
| | | 01/07/03 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Its First Fiscal Quarter Earnings Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's (NYSE: CHX; CHXa) First Fiscal Quarter
Conference Call, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be
broadcast live over the Internet on January 15, 2003 at 10:00 am CST.
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation First Fiscal Quarter Earnings
Release
When: January 15, 2003 @ 10:00 am CST
Where: http://www.firstcallevents.com/service/... |
| | | 11/25/02 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, Nov. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors
of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) declared a quarterly
dividend of 1 1/2 cents per share on both its Class A and Class B common
stock. The quarterly dividend is payable on December 27, 2002 to shareholders
of record at the close of business on December 6, 2002. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the second largest poultry producer in the
United States; the third largest in chicken and fifth largest ... |
| | | 11/11/02 | Pilgrim's Pride Announces the Pending Retirement of David Van Hoose, Chief Executive Officer, and Promotion of O.B. Goolsby to President and Chief Operating Officer| PITTSBURG, Texas, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: CHX) announced today the pending retirement of David Van
Hoose, Chief Executive Officer and the promotion of O.B. Goolsby, currently
executive vice president of prepared food operations, to president and chief
operating officer of Pilgrim's Pride. The leadership at Pilgrim's Pride expressed its gratitude to Van Hoose for
his many years of dedicated service to the company, and, in particular, its
app... |
| | | 10/29/02 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual Results For Fiscal 2002 Exceeding Previously Issued Guidance| PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct. 29 -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) today announced a net loss of $3.2 million, or
$0.08 per share, for the fourth fiscal quarter ended September 28, 2002, a
$16.1 million decrease compared to net income in the prior year's fourth
fiscal quarter of $12.9 million, or $0.32 per share. The Company also
announced net sales for the fourth fiscal quarter ended September 28, 2002 of
$639.8 million, a $1.5 million decrease compared to the $641.3 million for... |
| | | 10/28/02 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Its Annual and Fourth|
Quarter Earnings Conference Call on the Web
PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's (NYSE: CHX; CHXa) Annual and Fourth Quarter
Earnings, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be
broadcast live over the Internet on October 30, 2002 at 10:00 am Central.
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Annual and Fourth Quarter
Earnings
When: October 30, 2002 ... |
| | | 10/21/02 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Its Annual and Fourth|
Quarter Earnings Conference Call on the Web
PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's (NYSE: CHX; CHXa) Annual and Fourth Quarter
Earnings, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be
broadcast live over the Internet on October 30, 2002 at 10:00 am Central.
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Annual and Fourth Quarter
Earnings
When: October 30, 2002 ... |
| | | 10/16/02 | Correction: UPDATED: Wampler Statement on CDC Press Release: Comments may be attributed to David Van Hoose, Chief Executive Officer| FRANCONIA, Pa., Oct. 16 -- The information shared by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today is consistent with the
information we have shared to date. As mentioned in our Oct. 13 press
release, test results from samples taken in plant floor drains at the Wampler
facility in Franconia, Penn., tested positive for a strain of Listeria similar
to the strain identified in the recent Northeastern outbreak.
It is important to note that no illnesses associated with the Liste... |
| | | 10/14/02 | Pilgrim's Pride Comments on Financial Effect of Wampler Foods Product Recall| Voluntary Recall Represents Less Than 1 Percent of Company's Total Annual Production
FRANCONIA, Pa., Oct. 14 -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: CHX) states it believes that the nationwide voluntary
recall of its Wampler Foods ready-to-eat deli products should not have a
material adverse effect on its financial condition.
The voluntary recall by Wampler was a precautionary step taken because
environmental sampling suggested the continued presence in its plant in
Franconia of the strai... |
| | | 10/13/02 | Wampler Foods Expands Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Cooked Deli Products| ** UPDATE: Content of Release NOT Changed; Complete Product List Attached **
FRANCONIA, Pa., Oct. 13 -- Wampler Foods today expanded a
voluntary nationwide recall of cooked deli products produced at its Franconia,
Penn., facility from May 1, 2002 through October 11, 2002. Wampler took this
precautionary action immediately after learning from FSIS that environmental
sampling suggested the continued presence in the plant of the strain of
Listeria in the Oct. 9 recalled product. No illness... |
| | | 10/09/02 | Ready-To-Eat Deli Products Recalled Nationwide For Possible Health Risk| FRANCONIA, Penn., Oct. 9 -- Wampler Foods today initiated a
voluntary nationwide recall of selected deli products including turkey
pastrami and certain other precooked deli products as a safety precaution out
of concern that they might contain Listeria. As was noted by the USDA in
their press release today announcing this recall, the products covered by this
recall are not linked to the recent outbreak of Listeria in the Northeastern
U.S. which they have been investigating.
The products... |
| | | 10/01/02 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Revises Earnings Guidance and Announces Fourth|
Fiscal Quarter's Conference Call for October 30th
PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) today announced that it expects to incur a net
loss ranging from $.10 - $.15 per share in its fourth fiscal quarter ending
September 28, 2002. The fourth fiscal quarter results reflect a $0.06 per
share one-time gain associated with the tax law changes in Mexico that
occurred in January. The Company had previously given guidance tha... |
| | | 08/07/02 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Comments on OMB Approval of $69.2 Million Of Economic Assistance to Parties Negatively Affected By Avian Influenza in The Commonwealth of Virginia| PITTSBURG, Texas, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) today announced that Office of Management and
Budget ("OMB") Director Mitch Daniels has approved the request made by U.S.
Secretary of Agriculture Ann M. Veneman on June 19, 2002 to provide
$69.2 million in economic assistance to the poultry industry and independent
growers in Virginia due to the outbreak of avian influenza in March of this
year. "We are extremely pleased that the OMB has... |
| | | 07/25/02 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors
of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) declared a quarterly
dividend of 1 1/2 cents per share on both its Class A and Class B common
stock. The quarterly dividend is payable on September 27, 2002 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on September 6, 2002. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the second largest poultry producer in the
United States; the third largest in chicken and fifth larges... |
| | | 07/16/02 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Third Quarter of Fiscal 2002 Results Exceeding Previously Issued Guidance| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) today announced net income of $3.3 million, or
$.08 per share, for the third fiscal quarter ended June 29, 2002, a
$22.0 million decrease when compared to the prior year's third fiscal quarter
net income of $25.3 million, or $.62 per share. The Company also announced net
sales for the third fiscal quarter ended June 29, 2002 of $637.1 million, a
1.4% decrease when compared to the $645.8 milli... |
| | | 07/09/02 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Revises Earnings Guidance and Announces Plans To Consolidate Turkey Division Processing Plants| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) today announced that it expects its third
fiscal quarter ending June 29, 2002 earnings to be in the range of
$0.02 - $0.05 per share versus the $0.27 - $0.32 per share previously
indicated. The primary factors resulting in the lowered earnings guidance
were higher than previously anticipated negative effects related to the
previously disclosed outbreak of low-pathogenic avian influenza which ... |
| | | 07/08/02 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Its Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) Third Quarter Conference
Call, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast
live over the Internet on July 17, 2002 at 10:00 am Central Time.
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Third Quarter Earnings Release
When: July 17, 2002 @ 10:00 am Central Time
Where: http://www.firstcallevents.com/service/ajwz361491635gf12.... |
| | | 07/08/02 | Webcast Alert: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Its Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) Third Quarter Conference
Call, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast
live over the Internet on July 17, 2002 at 10:00 am Central Time.
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Third Quarter Earnings Release
When: July 17, 2002 @ 10:00 am Central Time
Where: http://www.firstcallevents.com/service/ajwz361491635gf12.... |
| | | 05/31/02 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, May 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors
of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) declared a quarterly
dividend of 1 1/2 cents per share on both its Class A and Class B common
stock. The quarterly dividend is payable on June 28, 2002 to shareholders of
record at the close of business on June 7, 2002. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the second largest poultry producer in the
United States; the third largest in chicken and fifth largest in turkey... |
| | | 04/25/02 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports 2002 Second Fiscal Quarter Results and Record Net Sales| PITTSBURG, Texas, April 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) today announced net income of
$1.3 million, or $0.03 per share, for the second fiscal quarter ended March
30, 2002 an $11.1 million increase when compared to the net loss in the prior
year's second quarter of $9.8 million, or $0.24 per share. Included in the
fiscal 2002 second quarter's results is a $9.7 million income tax benefit to
record the impact of the change in Mexico tax laws enacted... |
| | | 04/23/02 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Invites You to Join Its Second Quarter Earnings Release Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX) Second Quarter earnings release, you
are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over
the Internet on April 25, 2002 at 11:00 am Eastern with David Van Hoose, CEO,
President, COO and Richard A. Cogdill, CFO of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation.
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Second Quarter Earnings Release
When: April 25, 2002 - 10... |
| | | 04/23/02 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Invites You to Join Its Second Quarter Earnings Release Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX) Second Quarter earnings release, you
are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over
the Internet on April 25, 2002 at 11:00 am Eastern with David Van Hoose, CEO,
President, COO and Richard A. Cogdill, CFO of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation.
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Second Quarter Earnings Release
When: April 25, 2002 - 10... |
| | | 04/08/02 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Revises Earnings Guidance and Announces Second Fiscal Quarter's Conference Call for April 25th| PITTSBURG, Texas, April 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) today announced that it expects to incur a net
loss ranging from $0.13 - $0.17 per share in its second fiscal quarter ending
March 30, 2002, before the effects, if any, that might result from reflecting
recently enacted tax law changes in Mexico. The quarter was adversely
affected by the outbreak of low-pathogenic avian influenza in certain regions
of the eastern United States and by the dec... |
| | | 02/15/02 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation to Close Eastern Division Chicken Processing Plant| PITTSBURG, Texas, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) will consolidate production volumes from its
Alma, Virginia, chicken processing plant into two of the company's other area
complexes over the next several months. The plant closing will not have a
material financial impact on the Company's financial results. "This change is being made in order to improve operating efficiencies and
reduce costs in the Company's Eastern Division chicken op... |
| | | 02/04/02 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors
of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) declared a quarterly
dividend of 1-1/2 cents per share on both its Class A and Class B common
stock. The quarterly dividend is payable on March 29, 2002 to shareholders of
record at the close of business on March 8, 2002. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the second largest poultry producer in the
United States; the third largest in chicken and fourth largest in tur... |
| | | 01/15/02 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports 2002 First Fiscal Quarter Results And Record Net Sales| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) today announced net income of $13.0 million, or
$0.32 per share, for the first fiscal quarter ended December 29, 2001, a
$0.3 million increase, compared to net income in the prior year's first
quarter of $12.7 million, or $0.31 per share. The Company also announced
record net sales for the first fiscal quarter ended December 29, 2001 of
$656.0 million, a 69.9% increase, compared to the $386.... |
| | | 01/09/02 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Issues Earnings Guidance for the First Quarter Of Fiscal 2002| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
(NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) today announced that it expects earnings for its first
fiscal quarter ending December 28, 2001 to be in line with its earnings for
the same period last year. The Company had previously given guidance that its
earnings for the first fiscal quarter would be in the range of $0.35 - $0.40
per share and earnings for all of fiscal 2002 would be approximately $1.35.
While the Company is not reducing its earni... |
| | | 01/08/02 | Pilgrim's Pride Named to Forbes' Platinum 400 List for Second Consecutive Year| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
(NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) has been named to the Platinum 400 list by Forbes Magazine
for the second year in a row in its January 7 issue. David Van Hoose, chief executive officer, president and chief operating
officer of Pilgrim's Pride, commented, "We are proud to be named to the Forbes
Platinum 400 list again this year. This continuing recognition affirms that
we remain true to our vision "To Be a World-Class Food Company... |
| | | 01/04/02 | Revised: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Invites You to Join Its First Quarter Earnings Release Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with Pilgrim's
Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX) First Quarter earnings release, you are invited
to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet
on January 16, 2002 at 11:00 am Eastern Standard Time with David Van Hoose,
CEO, President, COO and Richard A. Cogdill, CFO of Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation.
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation First Quarter Earnings Release
When: January 16, 2002... |
| | | 01/03/02 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Invites You to Join Its First Quarter Earnings Release Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with Pilgrim's
Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX) First Quarter earnings release, you are invited
to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet
on January 16, 2002 at 11:00 am Eastern Standard Time with David Van Hoose,
CEO, President, COO and Richard A. Cogdill, CFO of Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation.
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation First Quarter Earnings Release
When: January 16, 2002... |
| | | 11/29/01 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) declared a quarterly dividend
of 11/2 cents per share on both its Class A and Class B common stock. The
quarterly dividend is payable on December 28, 2001 to shareholders of record
at the close of business on December 10, 2001. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the second largest poultry producer in the
United States; the third largest in chicken and fourth largest in turkey... |
| | | 10/30/01 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Fiscal 2001 Results and Record Annual Net Sales| PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
(NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) today announced income before extraordinary charges of
$13.8 million, or $.33 per share, for the fourth fiscal quarter ended
September 29, 2001, a $2.5 million increase, compared to net income in the
prior year's fourth quarter of $11.3 million, or $.28 per share. The Company
also announced net sales for the fourth fiscal quarter ended
September 29, 2001 of $641.3 million, a 69.0% increase, compared t... |
| | | 10/19/01 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Schedule for the Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call| PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
(NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) announced that its fourth quarter earnings press release
will be issued after the stock market closes on Tuesday, October 30, 2001, and
a conference call will be held on Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 10:00 a.m.
Central Time. The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet at
www.pilgrimspride.com . Interested parties may also listen to the call by
dialing (800) 624-6265 enter 01054 and ... |
| | | 10/19/01 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Invites You to Join Its Fourth Quarter Earnings Release Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with Pilgrim's
Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX) Fourth Quarter earnings release, you are invited
to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet
on October 31, 2001 at 11:00 am Eastern with David Van Hoose, CEO, President,
COO and Richard A. Cogdill, CFO of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation.
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Fourth Quarter Earnings Release
When: October 31, 2001
Whe... |
| | | 08/08/01 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, Aug. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 24, 2001 the Board of
Directors of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) declared a
quarterly dividend of 1 1/2 cents per share on both its Class A and Class B
common stock. The quarterly dividend is payable on September 28, 2001 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on September 7, 2001. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the second largest poultry producer in the
United States; the third largest in chicken and fourth... |
| | | 08/06/01 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces the Pricing of $200M Senior Unsecured Notes| PITTSBURG, Texas, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
(NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) announced today that it has priced the sale of $200 million
of 9.625% senior unsecured notes due in 2011, in an underwritten public
offering. Pilgrim's Pride plans to use the proceeds from the sale of the
notes to redeem its existing unsecured notes and to reduce outstanding
indebtedness under its revolving/term borrowing facility. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is currently the second largest poultry... |
| | | 07/22/01 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Offer of $200M Senior Unsecured Debt| DALLAS, July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX)
announced today that it proposes to offer $200 million of senior unsecured
notes due in 2011. Pilgrim's Pride will use the proceeds of the offering to
redeem its outstanding senior subordinated notes and reduce outstanding
indebtedness under its revolving/term borrowing facility. The notes will be issued under a shelf registration statement covering an
aggregate $400 million of securities, which has been filed wit... |
| | | 07/17/01 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Record Results for Its Third Quarter Of Fiscal 2001| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
(NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) today announced record net income of $25.3 million, or
$.62 per share, for the third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2001, an
$8.1 million increase when compared to net income in the prior year's third
quarter of $17.1 million, or $.41 per share. The Company also announced
record net sales for the third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2001 of
$645.8 million, a 64.8% increase when compared to the $392.0 mi... |
| | | 07/11/01 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Invites You to Join Its Third Quarter Earnings Release Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 11 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with Pilgrim's
Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX) Third Quarter earnings release, you are invited
to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet
on July 18, 2001 at 11:00 am Eastern with David Van Hoose, CEO, President, COO
and Richard A. Cogdill, CFO of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Third Quarter Earnings Release
When: July 18, 2001
Where: ht... |
| | | 05/31/01 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, May 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) declared a quarterly dividend
of 1 1/2 cents per share on both its Class A and Class B common stock. The
quarterly dividend is payable on June 29, 2001 to shareholders of record at
the close of business on June 8, 2001. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is currently the third largest chicken and
fourth largest turkey company in the United States and second largest chicken
compa... |
| | | 04/24/01 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Results for Its Second Quarter of Fiscal 2001| PITTSBURG, Texas, April 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
(NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) today announced a net loss of $9.8 million, or $.24 per
share, for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2001, a $18.8 million
decrease, compared to net income in the prior year's second quarter of
$9.0 million, or $.22 per share. The reported results are slightly better
than the earnings guidance previously released by the Company, which projected
a loss of $.25 - $.28 per share for the quarter.... |
| | | 04/18/01 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Invites You to Join Its Second Quarter Earnings Release Conference Call on the Web| PITTSBURG, Texas, April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with Pilgrim's
Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX) Second Quarter earnings release, you are invited
to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet
on April 25, 2001 at 11:00 am Eastern with David Van Hoose, CEO, President,
COO and Richard A. Cogdill, CFO of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
What: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Second Quarter Earnings Release
When: April 25, 2001 at 11:00 am Ea... |
| | | 03/26/01 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Issues Earnings Guidance for the Second Quarter Of Fiscal 2001| PITTSBURG, Texas, March 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
(NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) today announced that it expects to report a loss of
$0.25 - $0.28 cents per share for its second fiscal quarter ending
March 31, 2001 compared to a profit of $0.22 cents per share for the same
period last year. The primary factor affecting this year's second quarter
when compared to the prior year is the expected $0.32 - $0.35 cents per share
reduction in the profitability of the Company's Mexico ope... |
| | | 02/01/01 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 31, 2001, the Board of
Directors of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) declared a
quarterly dividend of 1 1/2 cents per share on both its Class A and Class B
common stock. The quarterly dividend is payable on March 30, 2001 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on March 9, 2001. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the third largest chicken and fourth
largest turkey company in the United States and the second large... |
| | | 01/28/01 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation and WLR Foods, Inc. Complete Merger| PITTSBURG, Texas and BROADWAY, Va., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's
Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) and WLR Foods, Inc.
(Formerly: Nasdaq: WLRF) today jointly announced that, following the approval
of the merger by WLR Foods stockholders on January 26, they have completed the
acquisition of WLR Foods by Pilgrim's Pride Corporation in a cash merger. In the transaction, shareholders of WLR Foods will receive $14.25 per WLR
Foods share previously held. As a result, Pilgrim's Pride... |
| | | 01/16/01 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports First Quarter of Fiscal 2001 Earnings And Record Net Sales| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
(NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) today announced net income of $12.7 million, or $.31 per
share, for the first fiscal quarter ended December 30, 2000, a decrease of
14.3%, compared to the prior year's first fiscal quarter of $14.9 million, or
$.36 per share. The Company also announced record first fiscal quarter net
sales of $386.0 million, an 8.8% increase over the prior year's first fiscal
quarter net sales of $354.8 million. ... |
| | | 11/30/00 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 29, 2000, the Board
of Directors of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) declared a
quarterly dividend of 1 1/2 cents per share on both its Class A and Class B
common stock. The quarterly dividend is payable on December 29, 2000 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on December 8, 2000. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the fifth largest chicken company in the
United States and second largest in Mexico. Pilgrim... |
| | | 11/17/00 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Completes Financing Necessary for WLR Foods, Inc. Acquisition and Announces the Expiration of Hart Scott-Rodino Waiting Period| PITTSBURG, Texas, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
(NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) announced today that it has successfully completed the
financing necessary to complete its intended acquisition of
WLR Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: WLRF), anticipated to occur in January 2001. The
$400 million secured-revolving/term facility, underwritten and syndicated by
CoBank, ACB headquartered in Denver, Colorado and Farm Credit Services of
America, FLCA headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, provides for $28... |
| | | 10/31/00 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Fiscal 2000 Earnings and Record Annual Net Sales| Click here for Full Release including tables
Pittsburg, TX—October 31, 2000—Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) today announced net income of
$11.3 million, or $.28 per share, for the fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2000, a decrease of 31.1%, compared to the
prior year's fourth quarter of $16.4 million, or $.40 per share. The Company also announced net sales of $379.3 million for the
fourth fiscal quarter, a 9.2% increase, compared to the $347.3 million for the sa... |
| | | 09/27/00 | Pilgrim's Pride to Acquire WLR Foods for $14.25 Per Share| PITTSBURG, Texas and BROADWAY, Va., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's
Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) and WLR Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: WLRF) today
announced that they have signed a definitive agreement for Pilgrim's Pride to
acquire all the outstanding stock of WLR Foods in a cash merger valued at
approximately $300 million, which includes the assumption and/or refinancing
of approximately $60 million of WLR Foods' debt and other obligations.
Pursuant to the agreement, Pilgrim's Pride wi... |
| | | 08/10/00 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, Aug. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 2, 2000, the Board of
Directors of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) declared a
quarterly dividend of 11/2 cents per share on both its Class A and Class B
common stock. The quarterly dividend is payable on September 29, 2000 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on September 8, 2000. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the fifth largest chicken company in the
United States and second largest in Mexico. Pilgrim's... |
| | | 07/18/00 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Third Fiscal Quarter Earnings Exceed Consensus Estimates and Include Record Net Sales| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
(NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) today announced net income of $17.1 million, or $.41 per
share, for the third fiscal quarter ended July 1, 2000, a decrease of 6.4%,
compared to the prior year's third quarter of $18.3 million, or $.44 per
share. The Company also announced record net sales of $392.0 million for the
third fiscal quarter, a 13.9% increase, compared to the $344.2 million for the
same period last year. For the first ... |
| | | 04/18/00 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Second Fiscal Quarter Earnings Exceed Prior Communicated Guidance and Include Record Net Sales Amounts| PITTSBURG, Texas, April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
(NYSE: CHX and CHX.A) today announced net income of $9.0 million, or $.22 per
share, for the second fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2000, a decrease of 38.1%,
compared to the prior year's second quarter of $14.6 million, or $.35 per
share. The Company also announced record net sales of $373.3 million for the
second fiscal quarter, a 13.1% increase, compared to the $329.9 million for
the same period last year. For th... |
| | | 03/31/00 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's Board of Directors Authorizes Share Repurchase Program and Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
(NYSE: CHX and CHX.A) announced today that its Board of Directors has
authorized the Company to repurchase up to $25 million of its outstanding
Class A and/or Class B common stock. Based on the weighted average closing
price of these securities on March 30, 2000, this would represent
approximately 10% of the Company's total shares outstanding. The shares will
be purchased on the open market from time-to-time and will ... |
| | | 03/08/00 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Statement on AmeriServe's Reorganization and Its Effect on 2nd Quarter's Earnings| PITTSBURG, Texas, March 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
(NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) stated today that in-light of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy
filing on January 31, 2000 by AmeriServe in Wilmington, Delaware, the ice
storm losses incurred on January 27-28, 2000 and the generally weaker chicken
markets being experienced currently in the U.S., they would not meet the
consensus estimates of $.32 per share for their second quarter ending on
April 1, 2000. At this time, the Company anticipat... |
| | | 02/08/00 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 2, 2000, the Board of
Directors of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) declared a
quarterly dividend of 1 1/2 cents per share on both its Class A and Class B
common stock. The quarterly dividend is payable on March 30, 2000 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on March 10, 2000. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the fifth largest chicken company in the
United States and second largest in Mexico. Pilgrim's Prid... |
| | | 01/18/00 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Record Net Sales for the First Quarter Of Fiscal 2000| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
(NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) today announced net income of $14.9 million, or $.36 per
share, for the first fiscal quarter ended January 1, 2000, a decrease of 6.7%,
compared to the prior year's first quarter of $15.9 million, or $.38 per
share. However, the Company's accounting cycle resulted in 13 weeks of
operations in the first quarter of fiscal 2000, a decrease of 7.1% when
compared to the 14 weeks in the same period last yea... |
| | | 12/03/99 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 1, 1999, the Board of
Directors of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) declared a
quarterly dividend of 1 1/2 cents per share on both its Class A and Class B
common stock. The quarterly dividend is payable on December 30, 1999 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on December 10, 1999. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the fourth largest chicken company in the
United States and second largest in Mexico. Pilgrim... |
| | | 11/02/99 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Third Consecutive Year of Record Results For 1999| PITTSBURG, Texas, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
(NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) today announced its third consecutive year of record
results with net income of $65.3 million, or $1.58 per share, for the fiscal
year ended October 2, 1999, an increase of 30.5%, compared to the prior year's
record of $50.0 million, or $1.21 per share. The Company also announced
record net sales of $1.36 billion for the fiscal year ended October 2, 1999, a
1.9% increase compared to the record $1.33 bi... |
| | | 07/29/99 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 28, 1999, the Board of
Directors of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX, CHX.A) declared a
quarterly dividend of 1 1/2 cents per share on both its Class A and Class B
common stock. The quarterly dividend is payable on September 30, 1999 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on September 10, 1999. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the fourth largest chicken company in the
United States and second largest in Mexico. Pilgrim... |
| | | 07/21/99 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Record Results for the Third Fiscal Quarter and Nine-Months Ended July 3, 1999| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
(NYSE: CHX) today announced record third fiscal quarter results for its
quarter ended July 3, 1999 with net income of $18.3 million, or $.66 per
share, an increase of 54.8%, compared to the prior year third fiscal quarter
net income of $11.8 million, or $.43 per share. Net sales for the third
fiscal quarter increased 4.8% to a record $344.2 million from $328.5 million
in the prior year third fiscal quarter. The Compan... |
| | | 07/20/99 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation and Stock Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
(NYSE: CHX) announced today that its stockholders approved and it has filed an
amendment to its certificate of incorporation that would permit the stock
dividend of the Company's Class A common stock declared on July 6, 1999. As a
result of the dividend, stockholders of record at the close of business on
July 20, 1999 will receive one (1) share of the Company's Class A common stock
for every two (2) shares of the Compan... |
| | | 07/02/99 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Stock Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
(NYSE: CHX) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a stock
dividend of the Company's Class A common stock. The stock dividend is
subject to and conditioned upon the effectiveness of an amendment to the
Company's certificate of incorporation that would permit such a dividend,
which is to be voted on at a special meeting of the Company's stockholders
scheduled for July 20, 1999. As a result of the divide... |
| | | 05/20/99 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, May 19, 1999, the
Board of Directors of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX) declared a
quarterly dividend of 1 1/2 cents per share on 27,589,250 shares outstanding
payable on June 30, 1999 to shareholders of record as of June 11, 1999. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the fourth largest chicken company in the
United States and second largest in Mexico. Pilgrim's Pride employs more than
13,000 persons and operates processing plants,... |
| | | 04/21/99 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Record Net Income for the Second Fiscal Quarter and Six-Months Ended April 3, 1999| PITTSBURG, Texas, April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
(NYSE: CHX) today announced record second fiscal quarter results for its
quarter ended April 3, 1999 with net income of $14.6 million, or $.53 per
share, an increase of 115.4%, compared to the prior year second fiscal quarter
net income of $6.8 million, or $.25 per share. Net sales for the second
fiscal quarter increased 1.7% to a record $329.9 million from $324.4 million
in the prior year second fiscal quarter. The C... |
| | | 02/03/99 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX), in their meeting today, declared a
quarterly dividend of 1 1/2 cents per share on 27,589,250 shares outstanding
payable on March 26, 1999 to shareholders of record as of March 5, 1999. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the fourth largest chicken company in the
United States and second largest in Mexico. Pilgrim's Pride employs more than
12,700 persons and operates processing plants... |
| | | 01/21/99 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Record First Fiscal Quarter Net Income| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
(NYSE: CHX) today announced its third consecutive record first fiscal quarter
results for its quarter ended January 2, 1999 with net income of
$15.9 million, or $.58 per share, an increase of 43.2%, compared to the prior
year record first fiscal quarter net income of $11.1 million, or $.40 per
share. The Company also announced net sales of $336.1 million for the first
fiscal quarter ended January 2, 1999, a .5% decrease... |
| | | 01/07/99 | Pilgrim's Pride Purchases Prepared Foods Products Plant From Plantation Foods| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
(NYSE: CHX) has agreed in principal to purchase a Waco, TX prepared foods
products plant belonging to Plantation Foods, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary
of Cargill, Incorporated. Completion of the transaction should occur in
approximately 30 days. "The acquisition of this plant and the employment by Pilgrim's Pride of
its employees is in line with our continuing strategy of maintaining a strong
position in the chicke... |
| | | 12/09/98 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, (NYSE: CHX), in their December 2, 1998 meeting
declared a quarterly dividend of 1 1/2 cents per share on 27,589,250 shares
outstanding payable on December 31, 1998 to shareholders of record as of
December 15, 1998. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the fourth largest out of forty-five
chicken companies in the United States and the second largest out of eight
major chicken producers in Mexico. ... |
| | | 11/04/98 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Record 1998 Results| PITTSBURG, Texas, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
(NYSE: CHX) today announced record results for its second consecutive year
with net income of $50.0 million, or $1.81 per share, for the fiscal year
ended September 26, 1998, an increase of 21.9%, compared to the prior year's
record of $41.0 million, or $1.49 per share. The Company also announced
record net sales of $1.33 billion for the fiscal year ended September 26,
1998, a 3.9% increase compared to the record $1.28 ... |
| | | 07/30/98 | David Van Hoose Elected Director of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation,
(NYSE: CHX), in its Board of Directors Meeting held on July 29, 1998, elected
David Van Hoose, its new President/Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating
Officer, as a member of the Board of Directors. Van Hoose replaces Lindy M.
"Buddy" Pilgrim who recently resigned from the Board and the company. He was
President and Chief Operating Officer of the company. The Board of Directors also declared a quarterly divi... |
| | | 07/15/98 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Improved Third Quarter Results| PITTSBURG, Texas, July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
(NYSE: CHX) today reports significantly improved net income of $11.8 million,
or $.43 per share, for the third fiscal quarter, an increase of 61.6% compared
to $7.3 million, or $.26 per share, for the same quarter in 1997. The Company
also announces net sales of $328.5 million for its third fiscal quarter ended
June 27, 1998, a 2.0% decrease compared to $335.2 million for the same period
last year. Results for the fis... |
| | | 06/30/98 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Creates New Class of Common Stock| PITTSBURG, Texas, June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 30, 1998, Pilgrim's
Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX) as authorized in a special shareholders meeting
held today, filed an amendment to its certificate of incorporation that
reclassified the Company's Common Stock as Class B Common Stock and created a
new class of common stock designated as Class A Common Stock. Under the
reclassification, each outstanding share of the Company's Common Stock was
reclassified into one share of Class B Common St... |
| | | 06/25/98 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Executive Management Changes| PITTSBURG, Texas, June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
(NYSE: CHX) today announces the following executive management changes: David
Van Hoose, formerly President - Mexican Operations, is promoted to Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the total company reporting
jointly to Lonnie "Bo" Pilgrim, Senior Chairman of the Board and Clifford E.
Butler, Chairman of the Board and Executive President. Mr. Pilgrim was
formerly Chairman of the Board and Chief Execu... |
| | | 05/27/98 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, May 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX), in their May 27, 1998 meeting,
declared a quarterly dividend of 1-1/2 cents per share on 27,589,250 shares
outstanding payable on June 26, 1998 to shareholders of record as of
June 5, 1998. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the fourth largest out of forty-five
chicken companies in the United States and one of the two largest out of eight
major chicken producers in Mexico. Pilgrim'... |
| | | 04/15/98 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Reports Record Results for the Second Quarter and Six Months Ending March 28, 1998| PITTSBURG, Texas, April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
(NYSE: CHX) today reports record results for its second fiscal quarter ended
March 28, 1998 with net income improving by 36.6% to $6.8 million, or $.25 per
share, compared to net income of $5.0 million, or $.18 per share, for the same
period last year. Net sales for the second fiscal quarter increased 6.9% to a
record $324.4 million from $303.4 million for the same period last year. Net
income also improved for the fi... |
| | | 02/27/98 | PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION Management Comments on Stock Price| PITTSBURG, Texas, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation.
Commenting upon recent declines in the market price of Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation (NYSE: CHX) common stock, Clifford E. Butler, Vice Chairman and
Executive President of the Company, said, "Chicken prices are higher today
than chicken prices were at the quarter ended December 27, 1997; Export
markets for chicken are stronger and feed ingredients prices are lower than
they were at the end of our quarter ended December 27... |
| | | 02/09/98 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| PITTSBURG, Texas, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX), in their February 4, 1998 meeting,
declared a quarterly dividend of 1 1/2 cents per share on 27,589,250 shares
outstanding payable on March 27, 1998 to shareholders of record as of March 6,
1998. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the fourth largest out of forty-five
chicken companies in the United States and one of the two largest out of eight
major chicken producers in Mexico. Pi... |
| | | 01/14/98 | PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION REPORTS RECORD FIRST QUARTER NET INCOME AND SALES| PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
(NYSE: CHX) today announces record net income and net sales for its first
fiscal quarter ended December 27, 1997. The company reports net income of
$11.1 million, or $.40 per share, for the first fiscal quarter of 1998,
compared to an adjusted net income of $8.8 million ($10.1 million net income
including the prior year's insurance gain), or $.32 adjusted net income per
share ($.37 net income per share including the pri... |
| | | 12/04/97 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend and Shareholders' Meeting Record Date| PITTSBURG, Texas, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX), in their December 3, 1997 meeting,
declared a quarterly dividend of 1-1/2 cents per share on 27,589,250 shares
outstanding payable on December 26, 1997 to shareholders of record as of
December 15, 1997. The Company also announces that its annual meeting of shareholders will be
held at 11:00 a.m. on February 4, 1998, for shareholders of record on
December 19, 1997. The meeting w... |
| | | 11/18/97 | Pilgrim's Pride Announces New Walker Creek Complex| PITTSBURG, Texas, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Bo Pilgrim, CEO of Pilgrim's
Pride Corporation (NYSE: CHX), announces today that the company is filing a
permit application for a new poultry processing and by-product recovery
complex to be constructed on a 4,000 acre tract of land 4 miles north of
Pittsburg in Camp County, Texas. The site is on Walker Creek on the east side
of U.S. Highway 271. The new complex will be called the Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation Walker Creek Complex. Mr. Pilgrim... |
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