J.M. Smucker nears deal to buy Twinkies-owner Hostess Brands – WSJ

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(Reuters) – J.M. Smucker is nearing an agreement to buy Twinkies maker Hostess Brands (NASDAQ:TWNK), in a deal that would likely be in the neighbourhood of $4 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing sources.

Both companies did not immediately respond to Reuters’ request for comments outside regular business hours.