Hoboken, NJ — Hain Celestial reached a definitive agreement to sell its international business to global private equity firm AURELIUS for an estimated $323 million in cash. Net proceeds from the transaction are expected to range between $305 million and $310 million.

The sale includes Linda McCartney Foods, which was founded in 1991 and purchased by Hain in 2006.

Upon closing of the transaction, the proceeds would be used to reduce the Company’s debt. The agreement reflects the Board of Directors’ continued work to advance the Company’s strategic review, evaluate available alternatives and pursue paths designed to maximize value for all stakeholders.

The sale will include the majority of Hain’s International business operations and is inclusive of brands such as Ella’s Kitchen® baby and kids foods, Joya® and Natumi® plant-based beverages, Hartley’s® jelly, as well as Linda McCartney® Foods, Cully & Sully®, Yorkshire Provender®, and New Covent Garden® soups, among others.

Alison Lewis, Hain Celestial’s President and CEO, said, “Completing the transaction announced today would advance our strategy to simplify our portfolio and enable us to focus our resources on further reducing the Company’s debt. The resulting North American business would feature leading brands in attractive categories with a more streamlined operating model and greater focus on core growth opportunities.”

The Company’s resulting portfolio of brands in North America will include Celestial Seasonings® teas, The Greek Gods® yogurt and Earth’s Best® Organic across its flagship categories of tea, yogurt and baby & kids foods. The portfolio also includes Spectrum® Organic cooking oils, MaraNatha® nut butters and Imagine® broths.

Lewis continued, “I want to recognize the incredible people behind our International brands and business. Their dedication, expertise and commitment over many years is greatly appreciated. They have built remarkable brands, which we are confident will thrive under the new ownership.”

Hain Celestial remains in discussions with its lenders regarding an amendment to its credit agreement to extend the maturity date beyond December 22, 2026. The transaction with AURELIUS is conditioned upon the Company securing this amendment and may be terminated by AURELIUS if the amendment is not obtained within 30 days of signing.

The Company continues to focus on simplifying the organization and executing a plan to align its cost structure with the scale of the future North American business. Hain has developed detailed cost reduction plans and is moving with urgency to deliver these actions. The Company expects to implement cost reduction actions generating approximately $16 million of annualized savings on a run rate basis as compared to fiscal 2026. The Board and management team remain focused on swiftly executing these actions, while continuing to evaluate and advance all available paths under the strategic review to maximize value for the benefit of all stakeholders.

The agreement with AURELIUS has been unanimously approved by the Company’s Board. The transaction is subject to closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and an amendment to the Company’s credit agreement as described above. Subject to satisfaction of those conditions, the transaction is expected to close in Hain Celestial’s fiscal second quarter ending December 31, 2026.