Fresh Del Monte to buy Del Monte Foods assets for $285 million plus liabilities
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (FDP) will acquire prepared and packaged food businesses and related assets from Del Monte Foods under an asset purchase agreement approved by a U.S. Bankruptcy Court on February 6, 2026. The purchase price is $285 million plus assumed liabilities, to be funded with cash on hand and its revolving credit facility. Closing is expected in the first quarter of 2026, subject to conditions including Hart-Scott-Rodino clearance.
Key points
- Purchase price is $285 million plus assumption of certain liabilities.
- Assets include canned vegetable, tomato, refrigerated fruit, and bubble tea businesses, four U.S. facilities, two in Mexico, one in Venezuela, and global ownership of the Del Monte brand, subject to existing licenses.
- Closing is expected in the first quarter of 2026; either party may terminate if closing has not occurred by March 31, 2026, unless extended.
The filing
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