SJM - Mergers and acquisitions

ORRVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE:SJM) today announced results for the third quarter ended January 31, 2024, of its 2024 fiscal year. Financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 reflect the divestiture of the Canada condiment business on January 2, 2024, acquisition of Hostess Brands, Inc. ("Hostess Brands") on November 7, 2023, divestiture of the Sahale Snacks® business on November 1, 2023, and divestiture of certain pet food brands on April 28, 2023. All comparisons are to the third quarter of the prior fiscal year, unless otherwise noted. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Net sales increased $12.9 million, or 1 percent. Net sales excluding the acquis

Hostess Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TWNK) (the "Company" or "Hostess Brands"), announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with The J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE:SJM) to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Hostess Brands in a cash and stock transaction valued at $34.25 per Hostess Brands share, representing a transaction value of approximately $5.6 billion, including the assumption of debt. Under the terms of the agreement, Hostess Brands shareholders will receive $30.00 in cash and 0.03002 shares of The J.M. Smucker Co. common stock (valued at $4.25 as of September 8, 2023) for each share of Hostess Brands common stock. The purchase price represents a premium of approximately 54