TreeHouse Foods, a leading U.S. private-label snacking and beverage manufacturer, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Investindustrial, a European investment group, in a transaction valued at $2.9 billion. The all-cash deal marks a significant milestone for TreeHouse Foods as it transitions from a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange to a privately held entity under Investindustrial’s ownership.
Under the terms of the agreement announced November 10, 2025, TreeHouse shareholders will receive $22.50 per share in cash and one non-transferable Contingent Value Right (CVR) per share. The CVR provides shareholders the opportunity to receive a portion of any net proceeds from ongoing litigation related to TreeHouse’s former coffee business. The cash portion values TreeHouse’s equity at approximately $1.2 billion, representing a 38 percent premium over the company’s closing price on September 26, 2025, and a 29 percent premium over its 30-day volume-weighted average.
The acquisition underscores TreeHouse’s strategic evolution over the past several years toward becoming a focused snacking and beverage private brand leader. The company has streamlined its portfolio to concentrate on high-growth, high-margin categories such as nuts, cookies, pretzels, and beverages. The sale to Investindustrial is expected to provide immediate value to shareholders while positioning the company for continued growth under private ownership.
Investindustrial, known for its strong track record in food and beverage investments, views TreeHouse as an important addition to its expanding North American portfolio. Following the transaction, Investindustrial portfolio companies will collectively operate more than 85 manufacturing plants and employ over 16,000 people across the region. The firm has emphasized that TreeHouse Foods will continue to operate independently, retaining its leadership team and brand identity.
The deal has been unanimously approved by the TreeHouse Foods Board of Directors and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, pending shareholder and regulatory approval. Notably, activist investor JANA Partners LLC, which holds a 10 percent stake in TreeHouse, has already agreed to vote in favor of the acquisition. The transaction is not contingent on financing, signaling strong confidence from both parties in the deal’s completion.
As part of the agreement, TreeHouse shareholders will also receive a Contingent Value Right tied to the company’s ongoing lawsuit against Keurig Green Mountain, a subsidiary of Keurig Dr Pepper. The case, filed in 2014, alleges antitrust and unfair competition practices related to single-serve coffee pods and brewers. Depending on the court’s decision, potential damages could range from hundreds of millions to over a billion dollars, with CVR holders entitled to 85 percent of any recovered proceeds.
Following the completion of the acquisition, TreeHouse Foods will delist from the NYSE and become a privately held company. The move is expected to give management greater flexibility to pursue long-term strategies without the pressures of quarterly reporting.
With Investindustrial’s backing and industry expertise, TreeHouse Foods is poised to strengthen its position in the competitive private-label market, expand its manufacturing footprint, and capitalize on the growing demand for affordable, high-quality snack and beverage products.
