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Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) - Aug. 12, 2015 - Daves Killer Bread - Subsequent Event - USD ($) $ in Millions | Total
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Business acquisition, date of acquisition agreement | Aug. 12, 2015
Business acquisition, description | On August 12, 2015, the company signed a definitive agreement to acquire Dave’s Killer Bread, the nation’s leading brand of fresh organic breads, from its existing shareholders for approximately $275 million in cash. The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2015. The acquisition would expand our geographic reach into the Northwest U.S. and into Canada. We plan to fund the acquisition using our existing revolving credit facility and available cash
Potential payments to acquire businesses gross | $ 275

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