UPDATE 1-Post Holdings nears $2.5 bln deal for Michael Foods -sources
April 16, 2014 at 15:30 PM EDT
April 16 (Reuters) - Cereal maker Post Holdings Inc is close to a deal to acquire eggs and dairy producer Michael Foods Group Inc for $2.5 billion, prevailing over a rival bid from Tyson Foods Inc, according to a person familiar with the matter.