Increased advertising spending and innovation seen as keys to growth.

Combines two Hostess snacks—HoneyBuns and Donettes.

The theme park still sells the products online.

The donut category continues to grow globally, with Krispy Kreme leading the way.

Cold coffee, coffee as an ingredient and liquid formats to drive category growth.

Nissin Foods, Kellogg and Grupo Bimbo also rank high on list.

Hostess acquisition seen boosting company sales by $650 million during the rest of fiscal 2024.

Dan O’Leary will lead new Sweet Baked Snacks unit.

Transaction was first announced on Sept. 11.

Offer had been set to expire at 12 a.m. EST on Nov. 7.