Article: International Multifoods Enters Into Agreement to Sell Its Foodservice Distribution Business; Decision Underscores Multifoods' Focus on Branded Food Products.

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MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 2002

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International Multifoods Corp. (NYSE:IMC) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with a newly formed affiliate of Wellspring Capital Management LLC, a private equity investment firm based in New York City, to sell the stock of its foodservice distribution business for approximately $180 million in cash, subject to closing adjustments, such as the level of working capital. The purchase price assumes a working capital level at closing of about $135 million.

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