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Archive Home > 2008 > September > 26 > For weaker companies, credit squeeze tightens

For weaker companies, credit squeeze tightens

By Michael J. de la Merced / The Bulletin
September 26, 2008

Almost 62 years ago to the day, Aubrey Pilgrim bought a two-bit feed and seed store in east Texas with the help of a $2,500 bank loan.

His tiny operation grew up to become the Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., the alpha-chicken of the poultry business, with 53,000 employees, customers like KFC....

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