The J.M. Smucker Co. Completes the Divestiture of Sahale Snacks® Brand to Second Nature Brands

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The J.M. Smucker Co. has completed the sale of its Sahale Snacks® brand to Second Nature Brands for approximately $34 million in an all-cash transaction.

ORRVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM) announced today the closing of the transaction to sell its Sahale Snacks^® brand to Second Nature Brands. The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $34 million, subject to a working capital adjustment.

The Company previously announced the signing of a definitive agreement for the transaction on September 27, 2023. The transaction includes all trademarks and the Company's leased manufacturing facility in Seattle, Washington, including about 100 employees who will transition with the business.

The Company expects the impact of the divestiture to be immaterial to its adjusted earnings per share on a full-year basis. The Company will provide additional information about the transaction's impact on its fiscal year 2024 outlook during the next quarterly earnings call.

The J.M. Smucker Co. Forward Looking Statements
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About The J.M. Smucker Co. 
At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to make food people and pets love by offering a diverse family of brands available across North America. We are proud to lead in the Coffee, Consumer Foods, Dog Snacks and Cat Food categories by offering brands consumers trust for themselves and their families each day including Folgers^®, Dunkin'^®, Café Bustelo^®, Jif^®, Smucker's^® Uncrustables^®, Smucker's^®, Milk-Bone^® and Meow Mix^®. Through our unwavering commitment to producing quality products, operating responsibly and ethically and delivering on our Purpose, we will continue to grow our business and the positive impact we have on society. For more information, please visit jmsmucker.com.

The J.M. Smucker Co. is the owner of all trademarks referenced herein, except for Dunkin'^® which is a trademark of DD IP Holder LLC. The Dunkin'^® brand is licensed to The J.M. Smucker Co. for packaged coffee products sold in retail channels such as grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, e-commerce and drug stores. This information does not pertain to products for sale in Dunkin'^® restaurants.

 

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FAQ

What did The J.M. Smucker Co. announce?

The J.M. Smucker Co. announced the sale of its Sahale Snacks® brand to Second Nature Brands.

Who is the buyer of Sahale Snacks® brand?

Second Nature Brands is the buyer of Sahale Snacks® brand.

What is the value of the transaction?

The transaction is valued at approximately $34 million.

What is the payment method for the transaction?

The transaction is an all-cash transaction.

When was the definitive agreement for the transaction signed?

The definitive agreement for the transaction was signed on September 27, 2023.

What assets are included in the transaction?

The transaction includes all trademarks and the Company's leased manufacturing facility in Seattle, Washington.