Utz Brands (NYSE:UTZ), Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ:CELH) and Freshpet may be potential acquisition candidates after Mars agreed to buy Kellanova (K) for $35 billion on Wednesday, according to a Piper ...

While there are other potential acquirers, including Mondelez International, a purchase by Mars would face less regulatory scrutiny as Mars has less overlap with Kellanova than other brands.

Kellanova (NYSE:K), a snacks-focused company celebrated for brands like Pringles and Cheez-It, released its fourth quarter results on February 6, 2025. It reported better-than-expected financial ...