Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is representing Smithfield Foods (Nasdaq: SFD) in its recently announced agreement to acquire hot dog brand Nathan’s Famous, Inc. (Nasdaq: NATH) in a transaction valued at approximately $450 million. If completed, this merger will secure Smithfield the right to sell and market the iconic all-beef hot dog brand into perpetuity through all sales channels. 

Smithfield is an American food company and an industry leader in value-added packaged meats and fresh pork. Hunton is proud to have represented Smithfield for more than 50 years including in numerous strategic M&A transactions.

The Hunton team advising on the transaction was led by M&A partner Rich Warren, and counsel Charlie Brewer.  They were supported by a broad team from numerous disciplines including, M&A associates Charles Matthews and Christian Sheets; partner Kevin Hahm and associate Bennett Sooy for antitrust; partners Johnathan Schronce and Mayme Donohue, counsel Kevin Gaunt, and associates Sarah Spellman and James Lockerby for securities and regulatory compliance; partner Ryan Glasgow and counsel Tyler Laughinghouse for labor and employment; partner Rob Cipolla and associate Jordan Latham for employee benefits; partner J.C. Chenault and associate Matthew Chriss for real estate; partners Jason Feingertz and Allison Mantor, and associates David Kamins and Caitlin Scipioni for tax; and partner Jeremy Boczko for IP.