Lance, Inc. and Snyder's of Hanover, Inc. Announce Clearance for Merger (LNCE)

Lance, Inc.

and Snyder's of Hanover, Inc. today announced they have received clearance from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission via early termination of the review process under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act for their previously announced proposed merger of equals. The merger is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of this year and is still subject to shareholder approval by Lance and Snyder's stockholders and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.