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J&J Snack Foods closes $222M acquisition of Dippin' Dots; largest deal in company history
J&J SNACK FOODS CORP
- Purchase price of ~$222M for 100% equity of Dippin' Dots Holding, L.L.C. (including Doc Popcorn).
- Amended credit agreement provides incremental $175M capacity; $125M drawn to fund acquisition.
- Amendment to charter increases authorized common shares from 25M to 50M, preferred from 5M to 10M.
- CEO Dan Fachner says transaction is the largest acquisition in company's 50+ year history.
- Deal adds Dippin' Dots flash-frozen ice cream and Doc Popcorn to J&J's product portfolio.