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Stated as firm in Hershey's Q2 2026 Form 10-Q: "On November 18, 2025, we completed the acquisition of LesserEvil, LLC"; the release datelined "HERSHEY, Pa., Nov. 19, 2025" (PR Newswire, 08:35 ET) says Hershey "has closed its acquisition of LesserEvil".
Hershey's filing: "On November 18, 2025, we completed the acquisition of LesserEvil"; initial cash consideration $769,090 thousand, contingent consideration up to $200,000 thousand; Salty Snacks Q2 2026 sales $387.8M, ~22% from LesserEvil.[1]
Annual report: "On November 18, 2025, we completed the acquisition of LesserEvil ... The acquisition complements Hershey's existing portfolio and increases manufacturing capacity."[1]
Food Dive on the close, with an interview with salty snacks president Veronica Villasenor: 8% household penetration, price undisclosed (WSJ: roughly $750 million).
Confectionery News report of the completed acquisition, quoting Kirk Tanner and LesserEvil's CEO; leadership team to remain.
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