The Lius would like to see that number double within five years.

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The Lius maintain full ownership of the umbrella organization, now made up of four semi-autonomous companies -- each run by one of the brothers.

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The Lius' porcine preoccupation has made them rich.

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But to accomplish that, the Lius will have to set aside a family feud that has not only divided the operation into four companies, but also threatens to divert management attentions from its core agribusiness.

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After capturing their home market, the Lius expanded nationally by buying up moribund state feed mills -- Hope has acquired some 25 to date -- and streamlining operations, largely through management shake-ups and layoffs of up to 50% of staff.

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The Lius' bet paid off.

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