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FTI Consulting handles Hostess Brands as the marketer of Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Zingers agrees to be acquired by J.M. Smucker Co. in a deal worth $5.6B.
The $34.25 cash/stock transaction represents a 54 percent premium from Hostess’ closing stock price on Aug. 24, the day prior to news reports about the potential takeover.
Andy Callahan, Hostess CEO, said he’s proud of the team “for the legacy they created in building a premier snacking company and driving industry leading returns for our investors.”
Mark Smucker said his company is adding “an iconic sweet snacking platform, enhancing our ability to deliver brands consumer love and convenient solutions they desire.”
His Orrville, OH-based company markets Smucker’s jellies/jams, Jif peanut butter, Milk Bone dog treats, Meow Mix cat food and Folgers coffee.
FTI Consulting’s Pat Tucker, Brian Waldman and Kyla MacLennan represents Lenexa, KS-headquartered Hostess.
Throughline Global Advisors represents Principal Mineral as it acquires Conductive Group, manufacturer of advanced materials for the aerospace, telecommunications and electronics sectors.
Trump Media & Technology Group posted a $238M Q2 loss on $1.7M in revenues. That performance compares to a $20M loss and $883K revenues in the 2025 comparable quarter.
The Brand Amp represents Archer Aviation as it acquires Boeing’s $200M flying-taxi operation in return for a 20 percent stake in the Silicon Valley startup.
Amsterdam’s CFF Communications handles Accell Group as Europe’s No 1 e-bike and No. 2 bicycle maker declares insolvency after failing to find a buyer.
Randy Sinclair, who rose to lead investor relations at Chevron during an 11-year run, will move to Northrop Grumman on Aug. 10 as VP-IR.
