CORPORATE Ferrero in the world Language THE GROUP SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY BRANDS WEBSITES NEWS CAREERS Homepage NEWS 01-04-2019 FERRERO TO ACQUIRE KELLOGG COMPANY’S COOKIES AND FRUIT SNACKS BUSINESSES The Ferrero Group and its related companies (“Ferrero”), a global confectionary group, today announced a definitive agreement pursuant to which it will acquire the cookie, fruit and fruit-flavored snack, ice cream cone and pie crust businesses from Kellogg Company for $1.3 billion (or €1.16 billion at current exchange rates). These businesses generated sales of approximately $900 million in 2018. Ferrero will acquire a strong portfolio of beloved brands in the cookie category, including the iconic cookie brand Keebler®, top selling on-the-go Famous Amos® cookies, the premium family cookie brand Mother’s®, and Murray® sugar free cookies, as well as Little Brownie Bakers®, supplier of cookies to the Girl Scouts. Ferrero will also acquire the Kellogg fruit snacks business, including Stretch Island® and Fruity Snacks along with Keebler’s® ice cream cones and pie crust products. Since 2017, Ferrero has acquired several U.S. brands and businesses, and, with this transaction, Ferrero will enter into new strategic product categories and will further strengthen its position in the North American market. Ferrero will also acquire from Kellogg six owned U.S. food manufacturing facilities located across the country in Allyn, Washington, Augusta, Georgia, Florence and Louisville Kentucky, and two plants in Chicago, Illinois; as well as a leased manufacturing facility in Baltimore, Maryland. “Kellogg Company’s cookie, fruit snack, ice cream cone and pie crust businesses are an excellent strategic fit for Ferrero as we continue to increase our overall footprint and product offerings in the North American market.” said Giovanni Ferrero, Executive Chairman of the Ferrero Group. “With this transaction, I look forward to bringing many iconic Kellogg brands into the Ferrero portfolio, to welcoming our new colleagues to the extended Ferrero community, and to continuing Ferrero’s strong track record of growing brands, as we have through our successful acquisitions of Fannie May, Ferrara Candy Company, and the former Nestlé U.S. confectionary business. We have great respect for Kellogg, its legacy and values, and are proud that Kellogg has chosen Ferrero as a good home for these businesses.” Lapo Civiletti, CEO of the Ferrero Group, said, “We are acquiring a portfolio of well-established brands that consumers love, with very strong market positions across their respective categories, allowing us to significantly diversify our portfolio and capitalize on exciting new growth opportunities in the world’s largest cookies market.” Todd Siwak, CEO of Ferrara Candy Company, commented, “The acquisition presents an exciting opportunity to advance our strategic growth objectives and we look forward to sharing our plans for the business with our customers, suppliers and other partners in the coming weeks and months, and welcoming our new colleagues from Kellogg.” The transaction, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, is expected to close in the second half of the year. JP Morgan Securities plc and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP served as advisors to Ferrero. 29-03-2019 THE COCOA AND FOREST INITIATIVE: FERRERO’S ACTION PLAN Ferrero Group released its action plan to fulfill its commitment to the Cocoa and Forest Initiative Read more 20-02-2019 THE FERRERO GROUP APPROVES THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2017/18 Ferrero International S.A. approved the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Group. Read more 27-11-2018 FERRERO RELEASES 9TH CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT The Ferrero Group releases its 9th Corporate Social Responsibility Report. Read more NEWS ARCHIVE NEWS ARCHIVE Month January February March April May June July August September October November December Year 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 SEARCH Privacy policy Legal aspects Cookie Policy Technical Requirements Site Map www.ferrerocsr.com copyright © Ferrero 2018