Reuters — J.M. Smucker on Monday agreed to buy Twinkies maker Hostess Brands for US$5.6 billion including debt in a deal that unites two major American snack makers. The deal […] Read more

J.M. Smucker to buy Twinkies maker Hostess in US$5.6 billion deal
'Very surprised (anyone) is paying this amount'

Deal for Subway chain worth up to US$9.55 billion
Arby's, Jimmy John's parent wins with 'earn-out' deal
New York | Reuters — Private equity firm Roark Capital agreed on Thursday to buy Subway, in a deal that people familiar with the matter said values the U.S. sandwich […] Read more

Viterra in talks to merge with Bunge, source says
Merger would vault Viterra into top tier of grain trade
Reuters — Global grain trader Viterra is in talks to merge with U.S. rival Bunge Ltd., according to a person familiar with the matter, in a potential mega-deal that would […] Read more