Form 8-K
8-K — B&G Foods, Inc.
Accession: 0001104659-26-115490
Filed: 2026-10-13
Period: 2026-10-13
CIK: 0001278027
SIC: 2000 (FOOD & KINDRED PRODUCTS)
Item: Regulation FD Disclosure
Item: Other Events
Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits
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As filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission on October 13, 2026
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):
October 13, 2026
B&G Foods, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
001-32316
13-3918742
(State or Other Jurisdiction
(Commission
(IRS Employer
of Incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)
8
Sylvan Way, Parsippany, New
Jersey
07054
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including
area code: (973) 401-6500
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of
the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
BGS
New York Stock Exchange
Check the appropriate box below if the
Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities
Act (17 CFR 230.425)
¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange
Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under
the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under
the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging
growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the
registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards
provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On October 13, 2026, B&G Foods issued a press
release announcing that it has sold the B&M brand of baked beans and brown bread and the Joan of Arc brand of kidney,
chili and other canned beans to McCall Farms, Inc.
A copy of the press release is attached to this
report as Exhibit 99.1. The information contained in the press release is incorporated by reference herein and is furnished pursuant to
Item 7.01, “Regulation FD Disclosure.”
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1
Press Release dated October 13, 2026, furnished pursuant to Item 7.01
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
B&G FOODS, INC.
Dated: October 13, 2026
By:
/s/ Scott E. Lerner
Scott E. Lerner
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
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Exhibit 99.1
B&G Foods
Sells B&M and Joan of Arc Brands to McCall Farms
PARSIPPANY, N.J., October 13, 2026 —
B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS) announced today that it has sold the B&M brand of baked beans and brown bread and the Joan
of Arc brand of kidney, chili and other canned beans to McCall Farms, Inc.
“The sale of the B&M
and Joan of Arc brands is another step in our efforts to simplify our portfolio, focus on our core brands and strengthen our balance
sheet,” said Robert D. Mills, President and Chief Executive Officer of B&G Foods. “We remain focused on taking
actions that support profitable growth and reduce leverage. We believe McCall Farms is the right owner for these brands going forward.”
B&G Foods intends to use the
net proceeds from the sale to repay long-term debt.
The terms of the transaction were not
disclosed.
About B&G Foods, Inc.
Based in Parsippany, New Jersey, B&G Foods
and its subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute high-quality, branded shelf-stable and frozen foods across the United States, Canada
and Puerto Rico. With B&G Foods’ diverse portfolio of more than 45 brands you know and love, including B&G,
Bear Creek, College Inn, Cream of Wheat, Crisco, Dash, Kitchen Basics, Las Palmas,
Mama Mary’s, Maple Grove Farms, New York Style, Ortega, Polaner, Spice Islands
and Victoria, there’s a little something for everyone. For more information about B&G Foods and its brands, please
visit www.bgfoods.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release
that are not statements of historical or current fact constitute “forward-looking statements.” The forward-looking statements
contained in this press release include, without limitation, statements related to B&G Foods’ expected use of the net proceeds
from the sale and the taking of actions that support profitable growth and reduce leverage. Such forward-looking statements involve known
and unknown risks, uncertainties and other unknown factors that could cause the actual results of B&G Foods to be materially different
from the historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition to statements
that explicitly describe such risks and uncertainties, readers are urged to consider statements labeled with the terms “believes,”
“belief,” “expects,” “projects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “assumes,”
“could,” “should,” “estimates,” “potential,” “seek,” “predict,”
“may,” “will” or “plans” and similar references to future periods to be uncertain and forward-looking.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the risks and uncertainties that are described from time to time
in B&G Foods’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in B&G Foods’
most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in its subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. Investors are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. B&G Foods undertakes no obligation
to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contacts:
Investor Relations:
Media Relations:
ICR, Inc.
ICR, Inc.
Anna Kate Heller
Matt Lindberg
bgfoodsIR@icrinc.com
matthew.lindberg@icrinc.com
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