---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950103-23-015254"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CPB"
cik: "0000016732"
company_name: "CAMPBELL'S Co"
filed_at: "2023-10-23T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-09T16:51:13.971985+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Campbell Soup receives FTC second request for Sovos acquisition; closing expected mid-2024

## Summary
- FTC issued Second Request for additional information in review of Campbell's proposed acquisition of Sovos Brands.
- Receipt extends HSR waiting period until 30 days after substantial compliance by both parties.
- Campbell now expects the transaction to close in 2024, targeting mid-2024.
- Campbell and Sovos will continue to cooperate with the FTC during its review.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950103-23-015254
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CPB
- cik: 0000016732
- company_name: CAMPBELL'S Co
- filed_at: 2023-10-23T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/16732/000095010323015254/0000950103-23-015254-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/16732/000095010323015254/dp201752_8k.htm

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