Mars' Acquisition Of KIND

Goodwin Procter LLP advised KIND on the deal, while Simpson Thacher represented Mars.

Mars announced its acquisition of KIND. KIND North America will join KIND International to create one organization operating across 35 countries, functioning as a distinct and separate business within the Mars Family of Companies.

KIND is a healthy snacking leader, with the mission to create a kinder and healthier world and offers products that lead with a nutrient-dense first ingredient.

Mars is a family-owned global pet food, veterinary care, confectionery, snacking and food business.

The Goodwin team advising KIND on the acquisition includes A.J. Weidhaas (Picture), Stuart Cable, William Weiss, Steve Charkoudian, Chris Dwyer, Cameron Contizano, Jonathan Scott, Todd Pollock, Matthew Cognetti, Brett Byron, Simone Greenspan, and Bethany Withers.

The Simpson Thacher team included Eric Swedenburg, Michael Chao and Chris Scavone (M&A); Greg Grogan and Jake Phillips (ECEB); Jonathan Goldstein, Morgan Otway and Edward Grais (Tax); Lori Lesser (Intellectual Property); and Sara Razi and John Goheen (Antitrust).

Involved Lawyers

Law Firms

Goodwin Procter
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett

Clients

KIND Snacks
Mars Inc.