SAO PAULO, Oct 27 (Reuters) - JBS SA JBSS3.SA , the world's
largest meat packer, is ready to take on a slew of acquisitions
next year, Chairman Joesley Batista said on Tuesday.
The Brazilian company controls assets in the United States,
Australia and other countries. Batista, speaking on the
sidelines of a telecommunications industry event in São Paulo,
declined to elaborate on potential takeover targets.
Shares of JBS rose following Batista's remarks, gaining 1.6
percent to 15.41 reais.