Black River Foods will acquire about 14.43% of the company's issued shares by means of a scheme arrangement for R5 per scheme share.
Investment company Synapp will maintain its majority stake of 85.57% in poultry producer.
Country Bird said it planned to terminate its listing on the JSE should the proposed offer be implemented.
The deal is subject to regulatory approval.
Black River Food is an industry-focused private equity fund that invests in global emerging markets.
Source: BDpro via I-Net Bridge
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