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Campbell and Joshua Green Corporation Sign Definitive Agreement for Sale of Campbell Fresh Plant

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CAMDEN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb. 21, 2019–
Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) announced today that it has
signed a definitive agreement for the sale of its Everett, Washington,
refrigerated soup plant to an affiliate of the Joshua Green Corporation
(JGC), a Seattle-based private investment company. Terms of the
transaction were not disclosed.

The 225,000 square-foot Everett facility is part of the Campbell Fresh
division, which includes Bolthouse Farms and Garden Fresh Gourmet. As
outlined in August 2018 as part of the company’s Board-led strategy and
portfolio review, Campbell is in the process of divesting its Campbell
Fresh and Campbell International businesses to increase the company’s
focus, significantly reduce debt and strengthen its balance sheet.

The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of fiscal 2019.

About Campbell Soup Company

Campbell (NYSE:CPB) is driven and inspired by our Purpose, “Real food
that matters for life’s moments.” For generations, people have trusted
Campbell to provide authentic, flavorful and affordable snacks, soups
and simple meals, and beverages. Founded in 1869, Campbell has a
heritage of giving back and acting as a good steward of the planet’s
natural resources. The company is a member of the Standard and Poor’s
500 and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes. For more information,
visit www.campbellsoupcompany.com
or follow company news on Twitter via @CampbellSoupCo.
To learn more about how we make our food and the choices behind the
ingredients we use, visit www.whatsinmyfood.com.

About The Joshua Green Corporation

The Joshua Green Corporation (JGC) is a Seattle-based, privately-held
investment company that invests in a diverse range of assets, including
private companies, public equities and real estate. JGC has deep roots
and a rich heritage in Washington State, dating back to the 1890s. For
more information, visit www.joshuagreencorp.com.

Source: Campbell Soup Company

INVESTOR CONTACT:
Ken Gosnell
(856)
342-6081
[email protected]

MEDIA CONTACT:
Thomas Hushen
(856)
342-5227
[email protected]

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