Del Monte Foods files for bankruptcy, high-profile company seeks buyer
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Del Monte Foods has filed for bankruptcy protection in order to explore a sale of its assets and stabilize its financial condition. The company reported having debts and assets ranging from $1 billion to $10 billion. CEO Greg Longstreet stated that a court-supervised sale process is needed to facilitate a turnaround for the company. Del Monte has received financing of $912.5 million from lenders to assist during the Chapter 11 process. Macro factors like changing consumer behavior and inflation have impacted their operations, despite a strong demand for products in recent years.
Del Monte Foods has filed for bankruptcy and will seek a buyer for all or substantially all of its assets, aiming to stabilize finances despite having debts between $1 billion to $10 billion.
Chief Executive Officer Greg Longstreet emphasized that the court-supervised sale process is the most effective method for accelerating Del Monte Foods' turnaround and enhancing its future stability.
Read at The Mercury News
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