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SMUCKER INVESTIGATION ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating J.M.

1. SJM faces legal investigation for potential securities law violations. 2. Acquisition of Hostess Brands recorded significant goodwill, affecting financial performance. 3. Q3 2025 reports show an 8% sales decrease in Sweet Baked Snacks. 4. Q4 2025 further reveals a 14% sales decrease and substantial impairment charges. 5. Stock price dropped over 15% due to disappointing financial results.

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Why Very Bearish?

Poor financial performance and legal investigations typically lead to negative market sentiment and stock declines. The significant goodwill impairment charges indicate potential overvaluation and mismanagement, which can deter investors based on historical examples such as Enron.

How important is it?

The article discusses ongoing legal issues and company performance, both critical for current investor confidence in SJM shares. Legal investigations can influence stock prices drastically, especially when tied to financial performance discrepancies.

Why Short Term?

Immediate impacts can be seen as market reactions to poor earnings and legal concerns usually lead to rapid stock price corrections.

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If you purchased or acquired stock in Smucker and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Bragar Eagel & Squire partner Brandon Walker or Marion Passmore directly at (212) 355-4648. NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against J.M. Smucker Company (“Smucker” or the “Company”) (NYSE:SJM) on behalf of Smucker stockholders. Our investigation concerns whether Smucker has violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices. Click here to participate in the action. On November 7, 2023, Smucker announced the closing of a transaction to acquire Hostess Brands for about $5.5 billion, $2.4 billion of which was recorded as goodwill in SJM’s Sweet Baked Snacks segment. On February 27, 2025, Smucker announced disappointing Q3 2025 results, including a comparable net sales decrease of 8% in Sweet Baked Snacks, a $794 million impairment charge related to the goodwill of the Sweet Baked Snacks segment, a $208 impairment charge to the Hostess Brand trademark, and a $268 million loss on the disposal of the Voortman business. On June 10, 2025, Smucker reported disappointing Q4 2025 results, including a comparable net sales decrease of 14% in Sweet Baked Snacks, an additional $867 million impairment charge related to the goodwill of the Sweet Baked Snacks segment and an additional $113 million impairment of the Hostess Brand trademark. In contrast to prior assurances about synergies driving sustainable growth, the Company said that it updated its 2026 financial plan to reflect the decreased net sales in the Sweet Baked Snacks segment, noting “the sustained underperformance of the sweet baked goods since acquisition, led to a reduction of the forecasted growth rate for the Sweet Baked Snacks reporting unit.” On this news, the price of Smucker’s shares declined by $17.44 per share, or approximately 15.59%, to close at $94.41 per share on June 10, 2025. If you purchased or otherwise acquired Smucker shares and suffered a loss, are a long-term stockholder, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Brandon Walker or Marion Passmore by email at investigations@bespc.com, by telephone at (212) 355-4648, or by filling out this contact form.  There is no cost or obligation to you. About Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is a nationally recognized law firm with offices in New York and California. The firm represents individual and institutional investors in commercial, securities, derivative, and other complex litigation in state and federal courts across the country. For more information about the firm, please visit www.bespc.com. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn, X, and Facebook, and keep up with other news by following Brandon Walker, Esq. on LinkedIn and X. Contact Information: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.Brandon Walker, Esq.Marion Passmore, Esq.(212) 355-4648investigations@bespc.comwww.bespc.com

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