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Kraft Heinz Co (NASDAQ:KHC) has a soup craving.
According to the New York Post, the company is interested in acquiring Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB), which announced a strategic review last month.
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Why It’s Important
The alleged attraction follows a nearly 20-percent Street retreat on Kraft Heinz. But by JPMorgan’s assessment, a deal may not provide the desired relief.
“We would be surprised if KHC wanted CPB, a company that does not solve KHC’s growth problem and is facing numerous internal challenges,” analysts wrote Monday. “So we do not expect a deal to take place. But in the end, money talks.”
In the best case, according to JPMorgan estimates, a Campbell takeover could drive at least 20-percent earnings-per-share accretion for Kraft Heinz, serve as a “stepping stone” for a bigger merger, and bolster the food portfolio with a strong label.
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However, Campbell’s purchase of Snyder’s-Lance lends high execution risk, the target has high exposure to decreasingly lucrative direct-store delivery, and it doesn't fit Kraft Heinz interest in growth assets prone to international expansion.
What’s Next
Campbell intends to report its review findings in late August, at which point Kraft Heinz expects the commencement of a sales process, according to the New York Post. The report also said General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) is seen "as a possible Campbell buyer."
At time of publication, Campbell shares were trading up about 5 percent at $40.50. Kraft Heinz was up nearly 1 percent.
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Crypto Whales Are Loading Up — Are You?
New research shows the biggest crypto buyers are back. And this time? They could hold for the possibility that Bitcoin will surpass $100,000 in 2024. You don’t want to miss the next massive crypto bull run like we saw in 2020 and 2021. To know exactly what’s going on and what to buy… Get Access To Benzinga’s Best Crypto Research and Investments For Only $1.