McCormick in Discussions to Acquire Ducros

SPARKS, Md., June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to a report appearing in the European press today, McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) confirmed that it is in discussions with Eridania Beghin-Say to purchase Ducros, a European spice, seasoning, and dessert aid company. McCormick further commented that negotiations are at a well-advanced stage. Until negotiations have concluded with an agreement, McCormick, as per policy, declines to comment further on the report.

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