Michael Chao~~Eric Swedenburg~~Felicity Bell~~Gregory Grogan~~Laura Gallo~~Joshua Stephens~~Jonathan Goldstein~~Sara Razi~~Kelly Karapetyan~~James Goldfeier~~Daniel Owsley~~Leah Malone~~Emily Holland~~Michael Isby~~Steven DeLott
January 24, 2026
Mars to Acquire Kevin’s Natural Foods

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- Simpson Thacher is advising Mars, Incorporated on its acquisition of Kevin’s Natural Foods, a company specializing in nutritious meal products
- The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2023
- Financial terms were not disclosed
- Mars is known for its global portfolio of confectionery, food, and pet care brands, while Kevin’s Natural Foods offers healthy entrées, sides, and sauces
- Multiple Simpson Thacher practice groups are involved in the deal.
Simpson Thacher is representing Mars, Incorporated in connection with its acquisition of Kevin’s Natural Foods, a high-growth, nutritious meal company. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2023. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.~~With around $48 billion in annual sales, Mars produces some of the world's best-loved brands. Mars’s diverse and expanding portfolio of quality confectionery, food, and pet care products and services delight millions of people and supports millions of pets. Kevin's Natural Foods is a line of healthy entrées, sides, and sauces on a mission to make clean eating taste delicious while seamlessly fitting into any lifestyle.~~The Simpson Thacher team includes Michael Chao, Eric Swedenburg, Felicity Bell and Isaac Hudis (M&A); Greg Grogan, Laura Gallo and Joshua Stephens (ECEB); Jonathan Goldstein, Scott Grundei and Mohanad Salaimi (Tax); Sara Razi, Kelly Karapetyan, James Goldfeier and Dan Owsley (Antitrust); Leah Malone and Emily Holland (ESG); Mike Isby (Environmental); and Steve DeLott (Insurance).~~
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Michael Chao~~Eric Swedenburg~~Felicity Bell~~Gregory Grogan~~Laura Gallo~~Joshua Stephens~~Jonathan Goldstein~~Sara Razi~~Kelly Karapetyan~~James Goldfeier~~Daniel Owsley~~Leah Malone~~Emily Holland~~Michael Isby~~Steven DeLott
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