Pringles maker Kellanova’s shares rise after US regulators approve its proposed merger with Mars
Snack maker Kellanova‘s shares rose Thursday on news that its proposed merger with Mars Inc. had cleared U.S. regulators. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced late Wednesday that after nearly a year of investigation, it determined that a merger between Mars and Kellanova wouldn’t threaten competition in the market. Kellanova shares were up nearly 1% in morning […]
Mars to purchase Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts maker in $35.9B deal
Updated Aug. 16 McLean-based snack and pet care giant Mars announced Wednesday it has entered into a $35.9 billion, all-cash deal to purchase Kellanova, the maker of Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, Pringles, Eggo and other food brands. Kellanova, created in October 2023 when Kellogg split into two companies, had 2023 net sales of more than $13 billion, […]