Bass Pro Shops acquisition of Cabela's complete

Through SEC (Securities Exchange Commission) filings and a combined press release, Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops announced the companies' merger was completed Monday, with Bass Pro acquiring the locally-born outdoor retailer for approximately

$5 billion.

While specifics on the operation of some portions of Cabela's Sidney operations weren't made available, the announcement and information provided by the company said that operations will continue while promoting both the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's brands.

"We look forward to growing and celebrating conservation as we work to provide our combine...