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About the combination

Mars, Incorporated and Kellanova have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Mars will acquire Kellanova. The transaction unites two iconic businesses with complementary categories, markets and portfolios of differentiated and beloved brands. The combination will bring together world-class talent with leading brand-building experience to further develop a sustainable snacking business that is fit for the future.

Historic combination will inspire more moments of everyday happiness for more consumers globally

Transaction Details

Steve Cahillane Chairman, President and CEO of Kellanova
Poul Weihrauch CEO and Office of the President of Mars, Incorporated

Disclaimer

Forward-Looking Statements 

This communication includes statements that constitute “forward-looking statements”  within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, including statements regarding the proposed acquisition (the “Merger”) of Kellanova (the “Company”) by Mars, regulatory approvals, the expected timetable for completing the Merger, the expected benefits of the Merger,  and any other statements regarding the Company’s future expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, financial conditions, assumptions or future events or performance that are not historical facts. This information may involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the timing to consummate the Merger and the risk that the Merger may not be completed at all or the occurrence of any event, change, or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement, including circumstances requiring a party to pay the other party a termination fee pursuant to the merger agreement; the risk that the conditions to closing of the Merger may not be satisfied or waived; the risk that a governmental or regulatory approval that may be required for the Merger is not obtained or is obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; litigation relating to, or other unexpected costs resulting from, the Merger; legislative, regulatory, and economic developments; risks that the Merger disrupts the Company’s current plans and operations; the risk that certain restrictions during the pendency of the Merger may impact the Company’s ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions;  the diversion of management’s time on transaction-related issues; continued availability of capital and financing and rating agency actions; the risk that any announcements relating to the Merger could have adverse effects on the market price of the Company’s common stock, credit ratings or operating results; and the risk that the proposed transaction and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability to retain and hire key personnel, to retain customers and to maintain relationships with business partners, suppliers and customers. The Company can give no assurance that the conditions to the Merger will be satisfied, or that it will close within the anticipated time period. 

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