Mergers, Investments, and Gross Margin Improvement Open Opportunities for Growth - Research Report on Smithfield Foods, Mondelez International, GMCR, H.J. Heinz, and Campbell

NEW YORK, June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Wall Street Reports announced new research reports highlighting Smithfield Foods, Inc. (NYSE: SFD), Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ), Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR), H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE: HNZ), and Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Smithfield Foods, Inc. Research Report

On May 29, 2013, Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Smithfield Foods) and Shuanghui International Holdings Limited announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Shuanghui International will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Smithfield for US$34.00 per share in cash, or approximately $7.1 billion in total consideration. This purchase price represents a premium of approximately 31% over Smithfield's closing price on May 28, 2013. C. Larry Pope, President and Chief Executive Officer of Smithfield, said, "This transaction provides Smithfield shareholders with significant and immediate cash value for their investment, and ensures that Smithfield will continue to execute on its strategic priorities while maintaining our brand excellence, community involvement, and our commitment to environmental stewardship and animal welfare." Full Research Report on Smithfield Foods, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.wsreports.com/r/full_research_report/3763_SFD]

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Mondelez International Inc. Research Report

On May 29, 2013, at the Citi 2013 Global Consumer Conference, Irene Rosenfeld, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mondelez International Inc. (Mondelez International) highlighted the Company's opportunities to expand margins while funding investments in emerging markets to drive long-term growth. The Company expects to increase investments by about $100 million in 2013, $200 million in 2014, and up to $300 million in 2015 and thereafter, in emerging markets. The investments broadly fall into three categories: boosting marketing and trade support behind Power Brands and global innovation platforms (these investments have a quick payback of about one year); adding route-to-market and sales capabilities to expand coverage of outlets, particularly in traditional trade (these investments also have a quick payback of one-to-two-years); and capitalizing on "white space" opportunities by entering new markets with new categories like the recent launch of Stride gum in China (have a three-to-five-year payback on these investments). Rosenfeld said that Mondelez International would pay for these investments primarily by expanding gross margins in North America and in Europe. The Company will take actions which are expected to expand its total base operating income margin by 60 to 90 basis points annually over the next three years. The Full Research Report on Mondelez International Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.wsreports.com/r/full_research_report/422e_MDLZ]

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Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. Research Report

On May 29, 2013, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (GMCR) and International Coffee & Tea, LLC announced that they have reached a multiyear agreement to make The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf brand available in K-cup packs for Keurig single cup brewing system. Brian P. Kelley, President and Chief Executive Officer of GMCR, said, "Our strategy to partner with world-class coffee and tea brands like The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf further broadens consumer choice in the Keurig system and helps us provide a wide range of beverages for every taste." The Full Research Report on Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.wsreports.com/r/full_research_report/cd08_GMCR]

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H.J. Heinz Company Research Report

On May 24, 2013, H.J. Heinz Company (Heinz) announced that it has received regulatory approval from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce for the acquisition of the Company by an investment consortium comprised of Berkshire Hathaway and an investment fund affiliated with 3G Capital. The transaction remains subject to certain customary closing conditions, including the receipt of certain remaining regulatory approvals, and is now expected to close in early- to mid-June 2013. The Company has already received antitrust clearance in the United States, Brazil, South Korea, Japan, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, and Ukraine, and other regulatory approvals in Russia, New Zealand, and Ireland. The Company is currently waiting for antitrust clearance in the European Union and Russia. The Full Research Report on H.J. Heinz Company - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.wsreports.com/r/full_research_report/a805_HNZ]

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Campbell Soup Company Research Report

On May 23, 2013, Campbell Soup Company (Campbell) announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Plum Organics (Plum), a provider of premium organic food and snacks that serve nutritional needs of babies, toddlers, and children. According to the Company, the acquisition of Plum will provide Campbell with an attractive platform to extend its core categories of simple meals, snacks, and beverages and enhance its access to a new generation of consumers. Plum also has strong distribution in key customer channels, including online, natural and baby specialty outlets. Campbell reported that with the addition of Plum Organics' products, Campbell's portfolio of kids-focused soups, beverages, and snacks will have annual sales of more than $1 billion. The Company intends to fund the acquisition through available credit. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The Full Research Report on Campbell Soup Company - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.wsreports.com/r/full_research_report/159d_CPB]

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