Statement of B&G Foods Regarding the Competition Bureau Challenge of Pending Sale of Green Giant Canada to Nortera
B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS) today made the following statement regarding B&G Foods’ pending sale of Green Giant Canada to Nortera:
We are disappointed and disagree with the decision of the Competition Bureau (Canada) to ask the Competition Tribunal to block B&G Foods Canada’s proposed sale of the Green Giant and Le Sieur frozen and shelf-stable business in Canada to Nortera. While we acknowledge the Competition Bureau’s position, we believe the available evidence supports that this transaction is in the best interests of all interested stakeholders, including the Canadian consumer.
As part of this ongoing process, we remain in discussions with Nortera and we are evaluating multiple options, including potential legal, regulatory and operational alternatives. We are committed to pursuing alternatives that are in the best interests of all interested stakeholders, including our employees, stockholders, customers and Canadian consumers, while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. We will provide further updates as developments arise.
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