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August 7, 2012

Campbell's completes Bolthouse Farms acquisition

Campbell's has completed the acquisition of Bolthouse Farms from a fund managed by private equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners for $1.55 billion in cash.

CAMDEN, N.J. — Campbell's has completed the acquisition of Bolthouse Farms from a fund managed by private equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners for $1.55 billion in cash.

The company said it will operate Bolthouse as a separate business unit. Members of Bolthouse Farms' senior management team will continue to lead the business, with Bolthhouse Farms president Jeff Dunn reporting directly to Campbell's president and CEO Denise Morrison. The acquisition was first announced in early July.

July 9, 2012

Campbell's to acquire Bolthouse Farms

Campbell's is expanding its business in the healthy beverage and packaged fresh foods businesses with the acquisition of Bolthouse Farms.

CAMDEN, N.J. — Campbell's is expanding its business in the healthy beverage and packaged fresh foods businesses with the acquisition of Bolthouse Farms.

Campbell's said it would acquire Bolthouse Farms from a fund managed by private equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners for $1.55 billion in cash. The company said that it plans to operate Bolthouse Farms as a separate business unit, while members of Bolthouse's senior management team, including president and CEO Jeff Dunn, will remain with the company.