Nissin Foods, Kellogg and Grupo Bimbo also rank high on list.

Hostess acquisition seen boosting company sales by $650 million during the rest of fiscal 2024.

Sales and volume up in final quarter as independent company.

Dan O’Leary will lead new Sweet Baked Snacks unit.

Transaction was first announced on Sept. 11.

Offer had been set to expire at 12 a.m. EST on Nov. 7.

Undisclosed Party A spent months pursuing Twinkies maker.

Cowen and Co. rates J.M. Smucker as ‘outperform.’

C-store opportunities come with $5.6 billion transaction.

Acquisition will extend Smucker’s reach into new snack categories.