BRFS BRF SA

FORM 6-K
U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

dated December 19, 2014

Commission File Number 1-15148

BRF S.A.
(Exact Name as Specified in its Charter)

N/A
 (Translation of Registrant’s Name)

1400 R. Hungria, 5th Floor
Jd América-01455000-São Paulo – SP, Brazil
 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F x   Form 40-F o

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T
Rule 101(b)(1):                   

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Rule 101(b)(7):                   

Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes o   No x

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This material includes certain forward-looking statements that are based principally on current expectations and on projections of future events and financial trends that currently affect or might affect the Company’s business, and are not guarantees of future performance.  These forward-looking statements are based on management’s expectations, which involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control and any of which could cause actual financial condition and results of operations to differ materially fom those set out in the Company’s forward-looking statements.  You are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.  The Company undertakes no obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements.  The risks and uncertainties relating to the forward-looking statements in this Report on Form 6-K, including Exhibit 1 hereto, include those described under the captions “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Item 3. Key Information — D. Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2012.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

EXHIBIT INDEX

BRF S.A.
A Public Held Company 
CNPJ 01.838.723/0001-27 
NIRE 42.300.034.240
CVM 16269-2

ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE MARKET

Pursuant to CVM Instruction nº 358 of January 03, 2002, BRF S.A. ("Company" or "BRF") hereby informs its shareholders and the market that, on the date hereof, it signed a binding memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) with PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk., (“Indofood”), for the incorporation of a joint venture company (“JVC”), which will explore the poultry and processed foods businesses in Indonesia.The JVC will represent the entry of BRF in Indonesia, a market with more than 250 million people and which is experiencing a significant protein consumption growth.

Indofood is one of Indonesia’s largest company with operations in all stages of food manufacturing, from production of raw materials and their processing, to consumer products. Its business operations includes consumer branded products, flour milling, agribusiness, distribution, cultivation and processed vegetables.  In the context of such JVC, BRF will contribute with its knowledge in the protein-based food processing industry and Indofood will contribute with its market access in Indonesia, granting access to its extensive distribution network.

BRF and Indofood will each hold a 50% ownership in the JVC and, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent to be set forth in the definitive agreements, jointly plan to invest approximately US$200 million in the next three years.

This transaction is in line with BRF’s strategic plan for globalizing the Company by means of accessing local markets, strengthening BRF’s brands, distributing and expanding its product portfolio around the globe.

São Paulo, December 19, 2014

Augusto Ribeiro Júnior
Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer