On December 12, 2001 Ralston Purina Company merged with Nestlé Holdings, Inc. Pursuant to this merger, shares of Ralston Purina Company were exchanged for a cash settlement of $33.50 for each share of common stock. Ralston Purina Company is no longer a public company and most of its businesses are now known as Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, which is a fully owned subsidiary of Nestlé Holdings, Inc., which is a fully owned subsidiary of Nestlé S.A.
This web site is intended to provide information to shareholders related to their prior ownership of Ralston Purina Company stock. This includes contact information that will help with questions on redeeming shares, receiving payment for outstanding dividend checks issued prior to the merger, obtaining 1099-B forms or calculating the cost basis for your shares.
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