Smucker's Acquires Twinkies Maker Hostess in $5.6B Deal
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J.M. Smucker acquires Hostess Brands for $5.6B in cash and stock deal
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Twinkies and other Hostess snacks join Smucker's brands like Jif peanut butter
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Acquisition brings together highly complementary brands and go-to-market strategies
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Hostess emerged from bankruptcy in 2013 with less costs and non-unionized
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Deal expected to accelerate growth and create value for both companies