The company put
George Weston says it remains committed to selling its remaining food business – comprised of cookies, cones, crackers and wafers.
The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and other closing conditions.
It is expected to close before the end of the first quarter of 2022.
The company says it expects to return the net proceeds from the sale to shareholders through share repurchases over time.
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