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Company Ownership
In September 2002, Swift & Company was created when
Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Incorporated (now known as HM Capital Partners) and Booth Creek
Management Corporation acquired majority interest in the
fresh beef and pork processing business of ConAgra Foods, Inc.
The ownership group purchased the balance of ConAgra Foods’
interest in Swift & Company in September 2004.
The deal makes Swift & Company the second-largest processor of
both beef and pork in the world, and the leading
Australian beef processor.
About HM Capital Partners
Based in Dallas, HM Capital is a private equity firm that leverages its sector expertise to acquire, change and build strategically
relevant businesses. The Firm has extensive experience, expertise and relationships in the energy, food and media sectors. Since
its inception in 1989, the Firm has completed more than 150 transactions in these sectors for a total transaction value in excess
of $26 billion. HM Capital is currently investing and managing a $1.6 billion fund.
About Booth Creek Management
Booth Creek Management Corporate, based in Vail, Colorado, has extensive interests
and experience in food processing, distribution and marketing in the United
States and Canada. In addition, Booth Creek has significant investments and
experience in the transportation, resort and leisure industries.
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Swift Celebrates 150 Years Of Meat Industry Excellence
