Battle Creek-based WK Kellogg Co. has been officially sold.

The Ferrero Group announced Friday, Sept. 26, "the successful completion of its acquisition of WK Kellogg Co. WK Kellogg Co. is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Ferrero."

The deal worth around $3.1 billion was initially announced July 10, with WK Kellogg Co. shareowners approving it Sept. 19, Ferrero said in a statement.

"The acquisition of WK Kellogg Co. supports Ferrero’s plan for strategic growth in North America and expands the Company’s reach across more consumption occasions with brands beloved by consumers," the company said. "Ferrero plans to invest in and grow WK Kellogg Co’s iconic portfolio of brands across the United States, Canada and the Caribbean."

Ferrero said in July that after the transaction closed, Battle

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