TORONTO, May 23, 2014 /CNW/ - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (MFI: TSX) ("Maple Leaf" or the "Company") today announced that Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. de C.V. of Mexico ("Grupo Bimbo") has completed its previously announced acquisition of Canada Bread Company, Limited ("Canada Bread").
Maple Leaf will receive gross proceeds of approximately $1.66 billion (which includes its share of the dividend paid upon closing of the Arrangement) in connection with the closing of the transaction.
"This is a milestone for Maple Leaf Foods," said Michael H. McCain, President and CEO. "With the sale of Canada Bread, our focus is dedicated to broadening our leadership in the consumer packaged meats market. With the completion of our network strategy this year, we will have low cost assets, leading brands and market shares and the financial flexibility to accelerate profitable growth and return for our shareholders."
About Maple Leaf
Maple Leaf Foods is Canada's leading consumer packaged meats company, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The Company makes high quality, great tasting, nutritious and innovative food products under leading brands including Maple Leaf®, Maple Leaf Prime®, Maple Leaf Natural Selections®, Schneiders®, Schneiders Country Naturals® and Mina™. Maple Leaf has operations across Canada and exports to more than 20 global markets including the U.S. and Asia.
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