Mergers & Acquisitions
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Goodles To Be Acquired by Barilla Group
Better-for-you mac and cheese maker Goodles has agreed to be acquired by Barilla Group, the company announced on Wednesday evening.
Hi-Chew Parent Co. Morinaga Acquires My/Mochi Ice Cream
Morinaga & Co., the holding company of global confectionery manufacturer Morinaga, Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire My/Mochi Ice Cream for an undisclosed amount.
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Kroger-Albertsons: Judge Extends Temporary Block on $4 Billion Special Dividend
A judge from Washington State has extended the temporary block on a $4 billion payout to Albertsons’ shareholders in an effort to halt the cash dividend until the grocery giant’s proposed merger with Kroger can be fully reviewed by federal regulators. Judge Ken Schubert of King County Superior Court last week extended the temporary restraining order (TRO), now effective until Nov. 17.
Ampla Technologies Acquires Upside Financing; Opens Up B2B Buy Now, Pay Later Market
Tech-enabled finance platform Ampla Technologies announced this week it has acquired Upside Financing, a move it says will help the company open up a B2B buy-now, pay-later market. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Kroger/Albertsons: Albertsons Responds to Request to Delay Dividend
Albertsons has rejected a request by several state attorneys general (AG) to hold off on a special dividend payment totaling nearly $4 billion to stakeholders, stating the dividend plans were developed prior to potential merger discussions with Kroger and payment cancellations could lead to financial and legal liabilities, as reported in Bloomberg.
Copacker TruFood Acquired by Mubadala Capital for Undisclosed Fee
Pittsburgh-based snack food copacker TruFood has been acquired by asset management firm Mubadala Capital, the company announced in a press release. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
Stormberg Foods Maneuvers To Lead U.S. Biltong Category
South African meat snack manufacturer Stormberg Foods has acquired Ayoba Foods in an effort to directly compete against U.S. biltong category leader Stryve.