Sept 10 (Reuters) - J.M. Smucker SJM.N is nearing an agreement to buy Twinkies maker Hostess Brands TWNK.O, in a deal that would likely be in the neighbourhood of $4 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing sources. Both companies did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comments outside regular business hours. (Reporting by Dimpal Gulwani in Bengaluru; Editing by Rashmi Aich)((Dimpal.Gulwani@thomsonreuters.com;))The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

Source: Wall Street Journal September 11, 2023 02:53 UTC