MARION, N.Y., April 03, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seneca Foods Corporation (the “Company”) (NASDAQ:SENEA) (NASDAQ:SENEB) and
David J. Truitt have entered into a Share Purchase Agreement whereas the Company has acquired David’s 50% ownership interest in
Truitt Bros., Inc., (“TBI”) and directly related holdings. The effective date of the transaction is April, 1, 2017.
With this transaction the Company will now own 100% of TBI which they will retain as a wholly owned subsidiary. David Truitt
and the existing management team will continue to operate the TBI business after this transaction. The remaining terms of the
Share Purchase Agreement are currently not being disclosed.
“We are very excited about acquiring the remaining ownership interest in Truitt Bros. Truitt Bros. is a leader in
developing shelf stable meals in trays and pouches,” stated Kraig Kayser, Seneca Foods' President and CEO. “For the last
three years, we have worked with David and his team as equity partners, and we are pleased that they are remaining to lead the
organization into the future.”
David Truitt, President and CEO of TBI, stated, “Speaking for myself and the Truitt employees, we are very pleased to have this
opportunity to work with the Seneca organization. Culturally, and strategically, it’s an excellent fit, which we look forward
to continuing.”
About Seneca Foods Corporation
Seneca Foods is North America’s leading provider of packaged fruits and vegetables, with facilities located throughout the United
States. Its high quality products are primarily sourced from over 2,000 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the
retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold
under the highly regarded brands of Libby’s®, Aunt Nellie’s®, Cherryman®, READ®, Seneca Farms® and Seneca labels, including Seneca
snack chips. In addition, Seneca provides vegetable products under a contract packing agreement with B&G Foods North America,
under the Green Giant label. Seneca’s common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Stock Market under the symbols “SENEA” and
“SENEB”. SENEA is included in the S&P SmallCap 600, Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 indices.
About Truitt Bros., Inc.
Truitt Bros. is a third-generation family-owned food processor with operations in Salem, Oregon and East Bernstadt,
Kentucky. Leaders in bringing quality and innovation to the industry, the company provides shelf stable products for a wide variety
of customers, from entrepreneurs to retailers, and to large branded U.S. and international companies.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about management’s beliefs or expectations, are forward-looking
statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act (PSLRA) of 1995. All forward-looking statements involve
risks, uncertainties and contingencies which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from
anticipated results, performance, or achievements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in
the forward-looking statements include those set forth in Seneca Foods Corporation’s filings with the SEC, including the disclosure
under the heading “Risk Factors” in Seneca Foods’ Annual Report on Form 10-K. There can be no assurance that the merger will
close on the expected schedule or that the merger will be consummated at all. We are under no obligation to update or alter
our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contacts: Timothy J. Benjamin, Seneca Foods Corporation, Chief Financial Officer 315-926-8100 David J. Truitt, Truitt Bros., Inc., President 503-362-3674
