Beatrice had purchase Sexton in 1968 for $37.5 million and had operated it as an independent company .
Roger W. Coleman approached Beatrice Foods with an offer to purchase John Sexton & Co. in 1982 .
Beatrice had purchase John Sexton & Co. in 1968 for $37.5 million and had operated it as an independent company .
Roger W. Coleman approached Beatrice Foods with an offer to purchase John Sexton & Co. in 1982 .