Sweat Oak, a Delaware limited liability company, agreed to acquire Whole Earth Brands, a food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, for $209m. “Following a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives, we are pleased to announce this transaction today, which we believe to be in the best interest of all our shareholders, providing them with the most compelling outcome in terms of maximizing value while offering immediate liquidity at a significant premium. From the beginning of this process, the Special Committee’s top priority has been to deliver an optimal outcome for all our shareholders, customers, and employees, and we believe we have achieved that with this transaction. We look forward to working with the Sweet Oak team to ensure a smooth and timely closing," Irwin D. Simon, Whole Earth Brands Executive Chairman.