Maple Leaf names spin-off operation’s team
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Maple Leaf Foods Inc. has received an interim court order to hold a special shareholder meeting on June 11 and has named the management team of Canada Packers Inc., its planned spin-off pork operations in Brandon.
The meeting will seek approval for a proposed reorganization that will see the creation of a new, independent company, Canada Packers Inc., the company said Thursday in a news release.
The move, it added, forms part of Maple Leaf’s long-term vision to sharpen its focus as a purpose-driven, protein-centric consumer packaged goods company. The spin-off will be carried out through a tax-free “butterfly reorganization” under the Canada Business Corporations Act.
Upon completion, Maple Leaf Foods will concentrate its efforts on its North American protein brands and operations, while Canada Packers Inc. is intended to become a global leader in premium, sustainably produced, value-added pork products.
Canada Packers Inc. will be led by president Dennis Organ. He will be joined by Deepak Bhandari as chief financial officer, Lance Mistelbacher as senior vice-president of commodities and risk management, Jonathan Sawatzky as senior vice-president of hog production and procurement, and David Typer as senior vice-president of sales and product optimization.
Other members of the management team incude Mauricio Alanis as vice-president of sustainability, LeeAnn Peters as vice-president of FSQA and animal care and Dezi Singh as vice-president of people.
“The team brings extensive industry experience and is expected to steer the company toward global growth and operational excellence,” Maple Leaf said.
The spin-off is intended to unlock significant value by allowing each company to pursue distinct growth strategies and investment opportunities. As standalone entities, Maple Leaf Foods and Canada Packers Inc. will benefit from more focused capital allocation, greater strategic clarity and tailored investor propositions, the company said.
Maple Leaf Foods aims to continue advancing its sustainable meats strategy, while Canada Packers will be able to fully leverage its export capabilities and appeal to premium global markets, it added.
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