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Columbus Manufacturing
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Ownership researched
Ownership research and public source records are available.
Record updated Oct. 10, 2026
Current ownership
Recorded current owner
Control interest · Since Nov. 27, 2017
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Ownership and transaction history
Chronology from recorded ownership periods, transactions and reviewed outcome events. Event order does not imply causation.
Oct. 31, 2017
Acquirer: Hormel Foods Corporation · Seller: Arbor Investments
Recorded history
Nov. 27, 2017
Acquirer: Hormel Foods Corporation · Seller: Arbor Investments
Recorded history
Nov. 27, 2017
Sources and evidence
Recorded transaction sources
These support a recorded transaction row. They have not passed the separate evidence-review process.
- R1Hormel Foods Enhances its Position in Premium, Authentic Deli Meats with the Acquisition of Columbus Manufacturing, Inc., Maker of Columbus® Craft Meats
Hormel Foods · Company announcement · Oct. 31, 2017
Supports: Recorded ownership period; Recorded transaction
- R2Hormel Foods Announces Closing of Acquisition of Columbus Manufacturing Inc., Maker of Columbus® Craft Meats
Hormel Foods · Company announcement · Nov. 27, 2017
Supports: Recorded ownership period; Recorded transaction
What we do not know
These are gaps in the public record, not findings about the organization.
- The organization's operating status has not been researched.
- No current public ownership assessment has been published.
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