Flowers Foods, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Simple Mills

February 21, 2025 Flowers Foods

Flowers Foods, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Simple Mills, a market-leading natural brand offering premium better-for-you crackers, cookies, snack bars, and baking mixes.

Lifeway Foods Expects to Realize $5 Million Net Gain From Sale of Simple Mills to Flowers Foods

February 17, 2025 Lifeway Foods

Lifeway was an early investor in Simple Mills in 2015 and since that time, the Company has already realized a $1.5 million gain in 2019, bringing the total expected net proceeds to Lifeway of approximately $6.5 million.

Flowers Foods, Inc. to Acquire Simple Mills

January 8, 2025 Flowers Foods, Inc.

The addition of Simple Mills expands Flowers’ exposure to better-for-you and attractive snacking segments and enhances the company’s growth and margin prospects.

Flowers Foods, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

August 22, 2024 Flowers Foods, Inc.

Year-to-date, through the second quarter of fiscal 2024, cash flow from operating activities increased $39.5 million to $168.4 million, capital expenditures decreased $7.1 million to $61.3 million, and dividends paid to shareholders increased $3.8 million to $101.9 million. Cash and cash equivalents were $6.9 million at quarter end.

Flowers Foods Names James Simms to Lead DSD Sales Operations

January 24, 2024 Flowers Foods

Flowers Foods, Inc. has named James Simms executive vice president of DSD (direct store distribution) sales operations. In this newly created role, Simms reports to Heeth Varnedoe, president and chief operating officer.