BONDUELLE - Completion of the Ready Pac Foods acquisition

Villeneuve d'Ascq, France, 22^nd of March 2017 - Information Release

 BONDUELLE

Completion of the Ready Pac Foods acquisition

The Bonduelle Group reports having received the authorization from the US anti-trust authority (Federal Trade Commission of the United States) regarding the contemplated acquisition of ready Pac Foods announced on February 23^rd 2017.
All the conditions of the transaction being satisfied, the take over is effective on March 21^st 2017.

IR Contacts:
BONDUELLE - [email protected]

Press Contacts / Public relations agency:
Benjamin ZEHNDER - RP carrées - Tel: +33.(0)6.76.41.18.19
Email: [email protected]
Vanessa VAZZAZ - RP carrées - Tel: +33.(0)3.28.52.07.42 / M : +33.(0)6.34.32.24.23
Email: [email protected]

About Bonduelle

Bonduelle, a family business, was established in 1853. Its mission is to be the world reference in "well-living" through vegetable products. Prioritizing innovation and long-term vision, the group is diversifying its operations and geographical presence. Its vegetable, grown over 128.000 hectares all over the world, are sold in 100 countries under various brand names and through various distribution channels and technologies. Expert in agro-industry with 54 industrial sites or own agricultural production, Bonduelle produces quality products by selecting the best crop areas close to its customers.
Bonduelle is listed on Euronext compartment B
Euronext indices: CAC MID & SMALL - CAC ALL TRADABLE - CAC ALL SHARES
Bonduelle is part of the Gaïa non-financial performance index and employee shareholder index (I.A.S.)
Code ISIN : FR0000063935 - Code Reuters : BOND.PA - Code Bloomberg : BON FP

About Ready Pac Foods

Home of the original Bistro Bowl® complete meal salad, Southern California-based Ready Pac Foods has been giving people the freedom to eat healthier for nearly 50 years as a premier producer of convenience fresh foods and fresh cut produce. With processing facilities throughout the United States, Ready Pac Foods manufactures a complete range of products featuring fresh produce and protein under the company's Bistro®, Ready Snax®, Cool Cuts® and elevAte(TM) brands. Offerings include fresh-cut salads, fruits, vegetables, snacking and complete meals available where consumers buy groceries and in restaurant chains across North America.

Attachments:

http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/869f22b7-42cc-424d-8e22-061b62454f54