6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of December 2007
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G. WILLI-FOOD INTERNATIONAL LTD.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
4 Nahal Harif St., Yavne, Israel 81106
(Address of principal executive offices)
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under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
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registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-________.
Attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein is a press release issued
by G. Willi-Food International Ltd. ("Registrant") on December 6, 2007.
This report on Form 6-K shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference in the
Registration Statements on Form F-3 (File No. 333-11848 and 333-138200) of the
Registrant.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
G. WILLI-FOOD INTERNATIONAL LTD.
Dated: December 6, 2007
By: /s/ Yaron Levy
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Yaron Levy
Chief Financial Officer
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G. WILLI-FOOD INTERNATIONAL IN ADVANCED NEGOTIATIONS TO
ACQUIRE MAJORITY INTEREST OF BALADI LTD.
BALADI LTD. IS ONE OF ISRAEL'S MAJOR KOSHER AND HALAL MEAT PROCESSORS
YAVNE, ISRAEL - DECEMBER 6, 2007 - G. WILLI-FOOD INTERNATIONAL LTD. (NASDAQ:
WILC) (THE "COMPANY" OR "WILLI FOOD"), one of Israel's largest food importers
and a single-source supplier of one of the world's most extensive range of
quality kosher food products, today announced it is in advanced negotiations to
acquire 51% majority interest in Baladi Ltd to be acquired through the issuance
of shares by Baladi Ltd. Baladi Ltd. is a private Israeli company and a large
kosher and halal meat processor in the region.
The transaction is subject to approval by Willi Food's board of directors and
Israeli anti-trust authorities in addition to execution of final documentation
and due diligence in accordance with Willi Food. There is no guarantee that an
agreement for this transaction will be signed, and if signed, that it will
close.
Mr. Zwi Williger commented, "This accretive transaction would further diversify
our portfolio of quality kosher products. The demand for kosher and Halal meat
products in the region is steadily rising, in addition Willi Food intends to
ultimately layer Baladi's product line into our global distribution platform."
ABOUT G. WILLI-FOOD INTERNATIONAL, LTD.
G. Willi-Food International Ltd. is one of Israel's largest food importers and a
single-source supplier of one of the world's most extensive ranges of quality
kosher food products. It currently imports, markets and distributes more than
400 food products manufactured by some 100 top-tier suppliers throughout the
world to more than 1,700 customers. Willi Food excels in identifying changing
tastes in its markets and sourcing high-quality kosher products to address them.
The Company's Gold Frost Ltd. subsidiary develops and distributes kosher chilled
and frozen dairy food products internationally, while its Laish Israeli
subsidiary and joint venture with the Baron Family engage in the global import,
export and distribution of kosher products worldwide. For more information,
please visit the Company's website at www.willi-food.co.il.
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in
this press release are forward-looking statements that are dependent on certain
risks and uncertainties, including such factors, among others, as market
acceptance, market demand, pricing, competition, changing economic conditions
and other risk factors detailed in the Company's SEC filings.
COMPANY CONTACT:
G. Willi Food International Ltd.
Gil Hochboim, Vice President
(+972) 8-932-1000
gil@willi-food.co.il
IR CONTACT:
The Global Consulting Group
Christopher Chu
(646) 284-9426
cchu@hfgcg.com