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B&G Foods, Inc. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from B&G Foods, Inc.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Debt Financings

B&G Foods, Inc. incurred senior notes of $475.0 million aggregate principal amount with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. at 11.00% maturing June 15, 2031.

“On June 10, 2026, B&G Foods issued a press release announcing the closing of our private offering of $475.0 million aggregate principal amount of 11.00% senior notes due 2031”
Shareholder Votes

B&G Foods, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026 at the 2026-05-21 meeting.

“The stockholders approved a proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 2, 2027 (fiscal 2026).”
Shareholder Votes

B&G Foods, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory approval of compensation of named executive officers at the 2026-05-21 meeting.

“The stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in our 2026 annual meeting proxy statement.”
Shareholder Votes

B&G Foods, Inc. shareholders approved Election of ten directors to serve until the next annual meeting at the 2026-05-21 meeting.

“The stockholders elected ten directors to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders or until their respective successors have been elected and qualified.”
Earnings Releases

B&G Foods, Inc. updated its Full Year Fiscal 2026 guidance (reaffirmed).

“Guidance for Full Year Fiscal 2026 ● Net sales revised to a range of $1.735 billion to $1.775 billion. ● Adjusted EBITDA revised to a range of $275.0 million to $290.0 million. ● Adjusted diluted earnings per share revised to a range of $0.575 to $0.675.”
Earnings Releases

B&G Foods, Inc. reported first quarter of 2026 results: revenue $408.9 million, net income net loss of $32.5 million, EPS $0.41 per diluted share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“and delivered 2.8% base business net sales growth.” Financial Results for First Quarter of 2026 Net sales for the first quarter of 2026 decreased $16.5 million, or 3.9%, to $408.9 million from $425.4 million for the first quarter of 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to the Green Giant U.S. frozen, Le Sueur U.S. and Don Pepino divestitures, partially”

Kenneth C. Keller changed role as President and Chief Executive Officer at B&G Foods, Inc..

“On an interim basis, Kenneth C. “Casey” Keller, our President and Chief Executive Officer, has assumed Ms. Schum’s and Mr. Vogel’s responsibilities.”

Andrew D. Vogel departed as Executive Vice President and President of Spices & Flavor Solutions at B&G Foods, Inc..

“On May, 1, 2026, Andrew D. Vogel, our Executive Vice President and President of Spices & Flavor Solutions, terminated his employment with B&G Foods as of the close of business that day.”

Ellen M. Schum departed as Executive Vice President and President of Specialty and Interim President of Meals at B&G Foods, Inc..

“mutually agreed that Ms. Schum’s last day of employment with B&G Foods would be May 1, 2026.”
M&A Transactions

B&G Foods, Inc. completed an acquisition involving Del Monte Foods Holdings Limited and certain of its affiliates for approximately $110 million in cash (closed 2026-03-19).

“On March 19, 2026, B&G Foods, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary, B&G Foods North America, Inc., closed on the acquisition of the College Inn and Kitchen Basics broth and stock business from Del Monte Foods Holdings Limited and certain of its affiliates for a purchase price of approximately $110 million in cash, pursuant to an asset purchase agreement.”
Material Agreements

B&G Foods, Inc. entered into asset purchase agreement with Del Monte Foods Holdings Limited valued at $110 million in cash (effective 2026-01-15).

“On January 15, 2026, B&G Foods, Inc. and B&G Foods North America, Inc., a wholly owned operating subsidiary of B&G Foods, entered into an asset purchase agreement with Del Monte Foods Holdings Limited and certain of its affiliates, pursuant to which B&G Foods North America has agreed to acquire the College Inn and Kitchen Basics broth and stock business from Del Monte Foods for a purchase price of $110 million in cash, subject to an adjustment based upon inventory at closing, and assumption of certain liabilities.”
Earnings Releases

B&G Foods, Inc. reported Full Year Fiscal 2024 results: revenue $1.955 billion to $1.985 billion, EPS $0.75 to $0.95.

“Guidance for Full Year Fiscal 2024 ● Net sales revised to a range of $1.955 billion to $1.985 billion. ● Adjusted EBITDA revised to a range of $300 million to $320 million. ● Adjusted diluted earnings per share revised to a range of $0.75 to $0.95.”
Earnings Releases

B&G Foods, Inc. reported first quarter of 2024 results: revenue $475.2 million, net income $(40.2) million, EPS $(0.51) per diluted share.

“and clarify the portfolio for sharper focus and fit.” Financial Results for First Quarter of 2024 Net sales for the first quarter of 2024 decreased $36.6 million, or 7.1%, to $475.2 million from $511.8 million for the first quarter of 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to the Green Giant U.S. shelf-stable divestiture, a decrease in net pricing, the impact”
Earnings Releases

B&G Foods, Inc. updated its the fourth quarter and full year 2023 guidance (initiated).

“B&G Foods Reports Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 — Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Increased by $241.8 Million for Full Year 2023 — — Principal Amount of Long-Term Debt Decreased by $340.1 Million During Full Year 2023 — Parsippany, N.J., February 27, 2024—B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023.”
Earnings Releases

B&G Foods, Inc. reported third quarter of 2023 results: revenue $502.7, net income Net Loss $(82.7), EPS $(1.11). Guidance lowered.

“​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Third Quarter of 2023 ​ First Three Quarters of 2023 (In millions, except per share data) ​ Change vs. ​ Change vs. ​ Amount Q3 2022 Amount First 3Q 2022 Net Sales ​ $ 502.7 ​ (4.9) % ​ $ 1,484.2 ​ (3.6) % Base Business Net Sales 1 ​ $ 502.7 ​ (3.0) % ​ $ 1,483.7 ​ (1.4) % Diluted EPS ​ $ (1.11) ​ (33.7) % ​ $ (0.94) ​ (84.3) % Adj. Diluted EPS 1 ​ $”
Debt Financings

B&G Foods, Inc. incurred senior notes of $550.0 million aggregate principal amount with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee and notes collateral agent at 8.000% maturing September 15, 2028.

“On September 26, 2023, B&G Foods issued a press release announcing the closing of our private offering of $550.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.000% senior secured notes due 2028”
Earnings Releases

B&G Foods, Inc. reported second quarter of 2023 results: revenue $469.6 million, net income $10.6 million, EPS $0.15 per diluted share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“sheet with steady reduction in our net leverage.” Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2023 Net sales for the second quarter of 2023 decreased $9.4 million, or 1.9%, to $469.6 million from $479.0 million for the second quarter of 2022. The decrease was primarily attributable to the Back to Nature divestiture. Net sales of Back to Nature , which the Company”
Material Agreements

B&G Foods, Inc. amended credit agreement with several banks and other financial institutions or entities from time to time party thereto as lenders and Barclays Bank PLC, as administrative agent and collateral agent (effective 2023-06-06).

“On June 6, 2023, we amended our amended and restated credit agreement, dated as of October 2, 2015, and previously amended on March 30, 2017, November 20, 2017, October 10, 2019, December 16, 2020 and June 28, 2022, among B&G Foods, as borrower, the several banks and other financial institutions or entities from time to time party thereto as lenders and Barclays Bank PLC, as administrative agent and collateral agent.”
Shareholder Votes

B&G Foods, Inc. shareholders approved Proposal No. 5 : The stockholders approved a proposal to amend our Omnibus Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock available for grant under the plan by 5,000,000. at the 2023-05-17 meeting.

“Proposal No. 5 : The stockholders approved a proposal to amend our Omnibus Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock available for grant under the plan by 5,000,000. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 27,773,163 9,637,947 622,575 18,723,686”
Shareholder Votes

B&G Foods, Inc. shareholders approved Proposal No. 4 : The stockholders approved a proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 30, 2023 (fiscal 2023). at the 2023-05-17 meeting.

“Proposal No. 4 : The stockholders approved a proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 30, 2023 (fiscal 2023). For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 55,412,952 950,453 393,965 —”
Shareholder Votes

B&G Foods, Inc. shareholders approved Proposal No. 3 : The stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, having an advisory vote on named executive officer compensation every year. at the 2023-05-17 meeting.

“Proposal No. 3 : The stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, having an advisory vote on named executive officer compensation every year. 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Abstain Broker Non-Votes 35,929,841 435,610 1,332,117 336,116 18,723,686”
Shareholder Votes

B&G Foods, Inc. shareholders approved Proposal No. 2 : The stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in our 2023 annual meeting proxy statement. at the 2023-05-17 meeting.

“Proposal No. 2 : The stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in our 2023 annual meeting proxy statement. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 33,988,414 3,411,550 633,720 18,723,686”
Shareholder Votes

B&G Foods, Inc. shareholders approved Proposal No. 1 : The stockholders elected ten directors to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders or until their respective successors have been elected and qualified. at the 2023-05-17 meeting.

“Proposal No. 1 : The stockholders elected ten directors to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders or until their respective successors have been elected and qualified. Director Nominee For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes DeAnn L. Brunts 35,534,493 2,235,455 263,736 18,723,686 Debra Martin Chase 34,626,324 3,145,856 261,504 18,723,686 Kenneth C. Keller 35,198,760 2,543,955 290,970 18,723,686 Charles F. Marcy 34,202,614 3,565,711 265,360 18,723,686 Robert D. Mills 35,742,642 2,026,977 264,066 18,723,686 Dennis M. Mullen 29,709,836 8,056,588 267,260 18,723,686 Cheryl M. Palmer 34,791,571 2,979,609 262,504 18,723,686 Alfred Poe 34,402,489 3,357,860 273,336 18,723,686 Stephen C. Sherrill 34,396,629 3,355,055 282,000 18,723,686 David L. Wenner 35,044,125 2,727,324 262,236 18,723,686”
Material Agreements

B&G Foods, Inc. entered into ATM Equity Offering Sales Agreement with BofA Securities, Inc., Barclays Capital Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., RBC Capital Markets, LLC, BMO Capital Markets Corp., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Capital One Securities, Inc., JMP Securities LLC, Rabo Securities USA, Inc. and TD Securities (USA) LLC valued at up to 10,000,000 shares of common stock (effective 2023-05-09).

“as entered into an ATM equity offering sales agreement, dated as of May 9, 2023, with BofA Securities, Inc., Barclays Capital”
Earnings Releases

B&G Foods, Inc. reported first quarter of 2023 results: revenue $511.8 million, net income $3.4 million, EPS $0.05. Guidance reaffirmed.

“reductions in key soybean and other commodities.” ​ Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2023 Net sales for the first quarter of 2023 decreased $20.6 million, or 3.9%, to $511.8 million from $532.4 million for the first quarter of 2022. The decrease was primarily attributable to the Back to Nature divestiture, partially offset by the Yuma acquisition. Net sales”
Earnings Releases

B&G Foods, Inc. reported Full Year Fiscal 2023 results: revenue $2.13 billion to $2.17 billion, EPS $0.95 to $1.15. Guidance initiated.

“Guidance for Full Year Fiscal 2023 (which does not include the recently divested Back to Nature business) ● Net sales range of $2.13 billion to $2.17 billion. ● Adjusted EBITDA range of $310 million to $330 million. ● Adjusted diluted earnings per share range of $0.95 to $1.15.”
Earnings Releases

B&G Foods, Inc. reported Fiscal Year 2022 results: revenue $2,163.0 million, net income $(11.4) million, EPS $(0.16) per diluted share.

“​ 10.0 % ​ $ 301.0 ​ (15.9) % ​ Guidance for Full Year Fiscal 2023 (which does not include the recently divested Back to Nature business) ● Net sales range of $2.13 billion to $2.17 billion. ● Adjusted EBITDA range of $310 million to $330 million. ● Adjusted diluted earnings per share range of $0.95 to $1.15. ​ Commenting on the results, Casey Keller, President and”
Earnings Releases

B&G Foods, Inc. reported Fourth Quarter of 2022 results: revenue $623.2 million, net income $24.3 million, EPS $0.34 per diluted share.

“over year margin recovery into fiscal 2023.” ​ Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2022 Net sales for the fourth quarter of 2022 increased $51.4 million, or 9.0%, to $623.2 million from $571.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2021. The increase was primarily due to increases in net pricing and the impact of product mix, partially offset by volume declines”
Earnings Releases

B&G Foods, Inc. reported Third Quarter of 2022 results: revenue $528.4 million.

“Net sales for the third quarter of 2022 increased $13.4 million, or 2.6%, to $528.4 million from $515.0 million for the third quarter of 2021.”
Governance Changes

B&G Foods, Inc.: Amended advance notice provisions for director nominations to comply with universal proxy rules under Rule 14a-19, including requirement for stockholder to solicit proxies from at least 67% voting power, and added a Delaware exclusive forum provision for certain claims and a federal forum provision (effective 2022-11-08).

“On November 8, 2022, the board of directors of B&G Foods adopted and approved an amendment to the bylaws of B&G Foods.”

Erich A. Fritz departed as Executive Vice President of Supply Chain at B&G Foods, Inc..

“Erich A. Fritz, our Executive Vice President of Supply Chain, will retire on October 1, 2022.”

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