What the Smuck?!? Analysts highlight Hostess deal risks

Twinkie-flavored Uncrustables?

(Chart: Barchart.com Inc.)

Just when I thought I had figured out that the health-focused segment was the growth area in food, and thus the most attractive acquisition target, on Monday the J.M. Smucker Co. announced the $5.6 billion acquisition of Hostess Brands, a company solely focused on not just run-of-the-mill junk food but “indulgent” junk food. Smucker is paying a healthy multiple of 17.2x adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and...

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