Kellogg shares jump on plans to separate into three companies

Kellogg announced Tuesday that it plans to separate into three independent public companies, sectioning off its iconic brands into distinct snacking, cereal and plant-based businesses. 
Shares of the company rose 6.5% in premarket trading on the announcement.
“These businesses all have significant standalone potential, and an enhanced focus will enable them to better direct their resources toward their distinct strategic priorities,” CEO Steve Cahillane said in a statement. Click here to read the full article.