As previously announced, Robert C. Pohlad, former chairman and chief executive
officer of PepsiAmericas, becomes chief executive officer and a director of
Whitman. According to Mr. Pohlad, “The success and ease of this transaction
is a direct result of collaboration between the management of both organizations.
I especially wish to thank Bruce Chelberg, former chairman and chief executive
officer of Whitman Corporation for his support and leadership during this transition.”
USA: Merger Complete Between Whitman Corporation and PepsiAmericas, Inc.
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December 1, 2000