Finance & Capital Management

The addition of the Russell Stover and Whitman's brands are expected to perfectly complement Lindt & Sprngli's existing chocolate portfolio and make the company the No. 3 North American chocolate manufacturer.

The transaction includes the Slim-Fast trademark and the global Slim-Fast business portfolio. Slim-Fast is sold throughout North America and in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Kevin Mead will lead the strategic direction, ongoing expansion and operations of Aerosoles retail and outlet locations.

Galderma, with approximately 5,000 employees and a presence in 80 countries, will henceforth operate as the pharmaceutical arm of Nestl Skin Health S.A.

For the first time ever, Walmart opened its doors to more than 500 manufacturers at its world headquarters during the companys first-ever Made in the USA open call.

Brynwood Partners has completed six acquisitions from Nestle USA, with this acquisition being the third in the past 14 months.

The company will focus efforts on branded products and growth categories such as "better-for-you" snacks.

The acquisition valued at $860 million is expected to position TreeHouse as the private label leader in the on-trend and high growth healthy snacks sector.