H.J. Heinz Company is one of the world's leading producers and marketers of branded processed food products, such as ketchup, beans, condiments, sauces, meals, soups, seafood, snacks and infant foods. Founded in 1869, Heinz is the most international US-based food company, with 60% of sales currently outside the United States. It also owns 150 number-one and number-two brands worldwide, with its top-15 brands accounting for two-thirds of annual sales.

Note: H.J. Heinz Company announces Agreement for Heinz to be Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital. Thursday, February 14, 2013. This is expected to occur in the Summer or Fall (Autumn) of 2013. Dividends forecasts are based on on H.J. Heinz as an independent company.

H.J. Heinz Company (“Heinz”) today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition by an investment consortium comprised of Berkshire Hathaway and an investment fund affiliated with 3G Capital. The acquisition agreement was first announced on February 14 and the transaction closed and became effective today.

Heinz shareholders will receive $72.50 in cash for each share of common stock they owned as of the effective time of the merger, without interest and less any applicable withholding taxes. As a result of the completion of the merger, the common stock of Heinz will no longer be listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange and Heinz expects no further trading after the close of business on June 7, 2013.