Mars To Acquire Pringles Maker Kellanova For Nearly $36 Bn

Washington, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 14th Aug, 2024) M&M's and Snickers maker Mars said Wednesday that it would acquire snack food business Kellanova, marking a multibillion Dollar agreement set to result in a new industry giant.

The all-cash transaction would value Kellanova -- which is behind snacks like Pringles and Pop-Tarts -- at $35.9 billion.

The deal "accelerates ambition to double Mars Snacking in the next decade, in alignment with global consumer demand trends," said Mars in a statement.

It added that the move would also bring two new billion-dollar brands, Pringles and Cheez-It, into its business.

"Snacking is a large, attractive and durable category that continues to grow in importance with consumers," Mars added.

Kellanova had net sales in 2023 of more than $13 billion, and is present in 180 markets with some 23,000 employees.

The statement added that most of Kellanova's snack brands outperform competitors, especially among Gen Z and millennial buyers.

The combined portfolio would also be suited to meet demand in fast-growing markets such as Africa and Latin America, given their supply chains and local operations, the company said.

The plan, according to Mars, is to grow Kellanova's brands further.