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05/24/2013

H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE: HNZ) (“Heinz”) today announced that it has received regulatory approval from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce for the acquisition of Heinz by an investment consortium comprised of Berkshire Hathaway and an investment fund affiliated with 3G Capital. The transaction remains subject to certain customary closing conditions, including receipt of certain remaining regulatory approvals, and is now expected to close in early- more...

05/23/2013

Just in time for Memorial Day, Heinz® Ketchup is encouraging Americans to “Gather ‘Round the Grill” with family and friends and catch up over ketchup. Heinz knows that taking the time to enjoy good food, good company and good weather is important. That’s why America’s Favorite Ketchup® is challenging people to commit to 57,000 grilling gatherings this summer and encouraging them to have grilling fun.

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04/30/2013

H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE: HNZ) (“Heinz”) shareholders voted today to approve and adopt the previously announced merger agreement providing for the acquisition of Heinz by an investment consortium comprised of Berkshire Hathaway and an investment fund affiliated with 3G Capital.

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04/11/2013

3G Capital and Berkshire Hathaway today announced that Bernardo Hees will become Chief Executive Officer of H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE: HNZ) upon completion of the previously announced acquisition of Heinz by an investment consortium comprised of Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital.

Mr. Hees (43) has been Chief Executive Officer of Burger King Worldwide, Inc. (BKW) since September 10, 2010. Prior to joining BKW, Mr. Hees was Chief Executive Officer of America Latina Logistica (ALL), Latin America's more...

03/27/2013

H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE: HNZ) (“Heinz”) today announced that it has set a date for a special meeting of its shareholders to consider and vote on, among other things, a proposal to approve and adopt the previously announced merger agreement, dated as of February 13, 2013, as amended, providing for the acquisition of Heinz by an investment consortium comprised of Berkshire Hathaway and an investment fund affiliated with 3G Capital. The special more...

03/21/2013

H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE: HNZ) (“Heinz”) announced today that its subsidiary H.J. Heinz Finance Company (“Heinz Finance”) has received the consents necessary to effect certain amendments (the “Amendments”) to the 7.125% Guaranteed Notes Due 2039 (CUSIP No. 42307T AH1) issued by Heinz Finance and fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Heinz (the “Notes”).

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03/13/2013

H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE: HNZ) (“Heinz”) announced today that its subsidiary H.J. Heinz Finance Company (“Heinz Finance”) has commenced a consent solicitation with respect to the 7.125% Guaranteed Notes Due 2039 (CUSIP No. 42307T AH1) issued by Heinz Finance and fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Heinz (the “Notes”).

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03/13/2013

H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE: HNZ) (“Heinz”) announced that Hawk Acquisition Sub, Inc. (“Merger Sub”), an entity formed by Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and 3G Capital Partners Ltd. (the “Investors”) intends, subject to market conditions, to offer $2,100 million in aggregate principal amount of its second lien senior secured notes due 2020 (the “notes”).

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03/13/2013

The H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on the common stock.

DIVIDEND DECLARATION

The Heinz Board declared the following dividend:

Common Stock

51.5 cents per share on the Company’s 25 cent par value Common Stock payable April 10, 2013 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 25, 2013.

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03/6/2013

H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE: HNZ) (“Heinz”) today announced that it will be redeeming all 5,787 outstanding shares (as of February 27, 2013) of its Third Cumulative Preferred Stock, $1.70 First Series, in connection with the previously announced acquisition of Heinz by an investment consortium comprised of Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital.

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02/21/2013

H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ) today reported solid third-quarter results, with growth in sales, operating income, net income and earnings per share from continuing operations, excluding special items.

Third-Quarter Results - Continuing Operations

In the third quarter ended January 27, 2013, reported sales increased 2.0% to $2.93 billion. Organic sales grew 2.3% with net pricing up by 2% and volume up 0.3%. Divestitures reduced more...

02/14/2013

(NYSE:HNZ) – H.J. Heinz Company and 3G Capital invite media to attend a joint press conference at 11 a.m. Eastern Time at Heinz World Headquarters, One PPG Place, Suite 3100 in Pittsburgh, PA.

A live broadcast of the press conference will be available via satellite and a Webcast of the press conference will be available in real-time and archived for playback at www.heinz.com. Details for both options are included below. more...

02/14/2013

H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE: HNZ) (“Heinz”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by an investment consortium comprised of Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital.

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02/8/2013

H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ) announces its presentation at the annual Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference in Boca Raton, Florida (listen only) on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 8 a.m. Eastern time. The Company will review its strategies for driving profitable growth and provide an update on recent performance, including a preview of third-quarter results.

Presenting will be: William R. Johnson, Chairman, President and more...

01/23/2013

H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ) announced today that it has made an early earn-out payment of $60 million to Transpac Industrial Holdings Ltd., a Singapore-based private equity holding company, and various Transpac Funds, the previous owners of Heinz’s Foodstar business in China. Heinz acquired Foodstar in November 2010. The earn-out payment is in addition to the original purchase price of $165 million.

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11/30/2012

H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ) announced today that its Board of Directors declared quarterly dividends on both common and preferred stock.

DIVIDEND DECLARATION

The Heinz Board declared the following dividends:

Common Stock

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11/20/2012

H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ) today reported solid second-quarter results, with growth of 11.1% in earnings per share from continuing operations (excluding charges for productivity initiatives in Fiscal 2012). The results were fueled by dynamic growth in Emerging Markets, continued growth in Global Ketchup and the Company's Top 15 Brands, and a favorable tax rate. This enabled Heinz to significantly increase investment in marketing and global capabilities to drive future growth.

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11/14/2012

H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE: HNZ) today announced that Franck J. Moison, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Emerging Markets & South Pacific at Colgate-Palmolive Co., has been appointed to the Heinz Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2013.

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11/14/2012

This Cyber Monday, Heinz® Ketchup is giving its more than 1 million Facebook fans in the U.S. a hot holiday offer with the chance to purchase its newest limited edition flavor, Heinz Tomato Ketchup Blended with Real Jalapeño, before it hits retail store shelves. To celebrate “12 Days of Jalapeño Ketchup,” fans can purchase the product exclusively through Facebook from November 26 to December 7.

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11/13/2012

H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE: HNZ) is pleased to announce that the Company ranked number-one in overall customer satisfaction among food manufacturers in the 2012 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). Heinz led food manufacturers for the 13th consecutive year.

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11/7/2012

H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ) announced today a conference call and webcast for Securities Analysts and Media (listen only) to discuss the Company’s Second Quarter Fiscal 2013 results and its Fiscal 2013 outlook at 8 a.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, November 20, 2012.

The meeting will be hosted by:

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08/29/2012

H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ) today reported strong first-quarter results, with growth of 10.1% in earnings per share from continuing operations (excluding special charges a year ago). The results reflected double-digit sales growth in Emerging Markets, improved results in the U.S. and Australia, higher volume and pricing, improved productivity and a favorable tax rate.

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08/28/2012

The H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ) announced today that its Board of Directors declared quarterly dividends on both common and preferred stock.

DIVIDEND DECLARATION

The Heinz Board declared the following dividends:

Common Stock

51.5 cents per share on the Company’s 25 cent par value Common Stock payable on October 10, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 17, 2012 more...

08/28/2012

At the H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE: HNZ) Annual Meeting of Shareholders today, Chairman, President and CEO William R. Johnson said the Company expects to report “strong first-quarter results,” including:

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08/23/2012

H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ) announces its participation in the Barclays Capital 2012 Back-to-School Consumer Conference on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 9:45 a.m. Eastern time to discuss Heinz’s portfolio, results and strategies to drive continued growth in emerging and developed markets.

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