Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-01-27 02:09Group 1 - Wanzhou International (00288) shares increased by nearly 3%, currently trading at HKD 9.1 with a transaction volume of HKD 70.17 million [1] - The company announced that its subsidiary, Smithfield Foods, has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire Nathan's Famous, Inc. for USD 102 per share in cash, valuing the enterprise at approximately USD 450 million [1] - The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of this year, with an estimated valuation of Nathan's Famous at about 12.4 times its adjusted EBITDA for the last 12 months, and around 10 times post-synergy valuation [1] - Smithfield anticipates achieving approximately USD 9 million in annual cost synergies within two years after the transaction is completed [1]