Bull & Lifshitz, LLP Announces Investigation of the Acquisition of Del Monte Foods Company

Bull & Lifshitz, LLP announces an investigation into possible breaches of fiduciary duty in connection with the proposed acquisition of Del Monte Foods Company (NYSE: DLM - News) (referred to as "Del Monte" or the “Company”) by an investor group led by funds affiliated with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P., Vestar Capital Partners and Centerview Partners (collectively the “Sponsors”) in a cash transaction valued at approximately $5.3 billion, including the assumption of approximately $1.3 billion in net debt.

Under the terms of the agreement, the Sponsors will acquire Del Monte for $19.00 per share in cash.

Bull & Lifshitz, LLP's investigation is focused on whether the proposed deal provides adequate value to the Company’s shareholders. If you are a holder of Del Monte stock and want to discuss your legal rights, you may e-mail or call Bull & Lifshitz, LLP who will, without obligation or cost to you, attempt to answer your questions.

If you are a shareholder of Del Monte and would like more information about our investigation, please contact Joshua M. Lifshitz, Esq. by telephone at [phone] or by sending an e-mail including your contact information to: [e-mail]. All e-mail correspondence should make reference to Del Monte.

Bull & Lifshitz, LLP is a New York City-based law firm with significant experience representing investors in merger-related shareholder class actions, shareholder derivative actions, and securities fraud class actions. For more information about the firm, please visit our website at www.nyclasslaw.com.

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