Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Meet the New Mr. Twinkie: Apollo's Leon Black



Leon Black’s Apollo Global Management was the only entity to make a bid for the snacks business of bankrupt Hostess Brands – grabbing ownership of the stable of well known brands for $410 million, The Post has learned.

The private equity firm -- known for making money off distressed assets -- teamed with veteran food exec Dean Metropoulos on the bid for the business, which also includes Ho-Hos, Donettes and Dolly Madison in addition to Twinkies.  The deadline for bids was Monday at 5 p.m...

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