Hostess: Procedures ‘are reasonable and will maximize value’ 01.25.2013 By Eric Schroeder Hostess does raise threshold for 'most favored nation' sale amount and lowers minimum overbid.Read More
Government review of Flowers’ bid already under way? 01.24.2013 By Josh Sosland Flowers declines to comment on whether it has submitted initial regulatory filings in connection with its bid on the Hostess assets.Read More
Creditors object to break-up fee in Hostess-Flowers deal 01.24.2013 By Eric Schroeder Committee wants fee to be lowered, calling current amounts 'excessive'Read More
Suitors lining up for Hostess snack cakes 01.23.2013 By Eric Schroeder Bidders for the Ding Dongs, Ho Hos and Twinkies brands are expected to be unveiled in next few weeks.Read More
Bakers Fund engages investment banking firm 01.22.2013 By Josh Sosland Fund sees engagement as way to preserve jobsRead More
Ratings downgrade could loom for Flowers Foods 01.16.2013 By Josh Sosland Moody's notes fivefold increase in debt over past 18 monthsRead More
Acquisition would boost Flowers presence in rye 01.16.2013 By Eric Schroeder Beefsteak brand is one of the best-selling rye bread varieties in the United States.Read More
Settlement of Nature’s Pride litigation may be in sight 01.16.2013 By Eric Schroeder Dispute over trademark infringement dates back to 2008.Read More
Inside Flowers’ bid for Hostess’ bread business 01.15.2013 By Eric Schroeder Deal also includes intellectual property related to several key bread brands.Read More
Fitch holding off on ratings actions on Flowers 01.14.2013 By Eric Schroeder The ratings agency said it expects Flowers to focus on reducing its leverage within 18 to 24 months of a transaction closing.Read More