Transaction|December 4, 2014
Hershey acquires iconic Canadian confectionery manufacturer Allan Candy Company
Torys acted as counsel to Reichmann Capital Partners with a team that included Michael Akkawi, Jackie Taitz, Zehra Sheerazi, Matthew Kuchinsky, Crystal Chung and Angela Carberry (corporate/M&A), Lynne Lacoursière (employment), Omar Wakil (competition), Andrew Wong and Catrina Card (tax).
On December 4, 2014, The Hershey Company completed the purchase of The Allan Candy Company from ReichmannHauer Capital Partners.
The Allan Candy Company Limited is a leading North American manufacturer of quality sugar confectionery and chocolate products, including Allan, Big Foot, Hot Lips and Laces.
The Hershey Company is a global confectionery leader known for bringing goodness to the world through its chocolate, sweets, mints and other great-tasting snacks.
ReichmannHauer Capital Partners is a private investment firm of active investors and business builders.
Further information can be found on Hershey's website.