NEW YORK, July 31, 2024: The M&A Advisor has recognized Smucker’s acquisition of Hostess Brands as its M&A Deal of the Year in the $5 billion to $10 billion category at this year’s International M&A Awards. The award recognizes the leading transactions, restructurings, products and services, firms, and professionals that affect more than one country’s market.
Morgan Lewis represented Hostess Brands in an acquisition that united two major US snack makers, with Smucker’s acquiring all of Hostess Brands’ outstanding shares. Smucker’s also agreed to assume Hostess Brands’ debt.
Partners Alec Dawson, Andrew Milano, and Howard Kenny and associates Samuel Worth and Christopher Miller represented Hostess Brands.
Winners will be honored at a ceremony in New York on September 24.
For more information, read The M&A Advisor’s list of winners.