UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Preliminary Proxy Statement
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Definitive Proxy Statement
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Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12
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Whole Earth Brands, Inc.
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On or about July 18, 2024, the following letter was distributed to stockholders who have not yet submitted a proxy but are eligible to vote at the Special Meeting of Stockholders of Whole Earth Brands, Inc., scheduled
for July 31, 2024.
**** IMPORTANT REMINDER ****
July 18, 2024
Dear Whole Earth Brands Stockholder:
You are receiving this letter because we have not yet received your vote in connection with the special meeting of stockholders to be on July 31, 2024 to approve the merger
with Ozark Holdings, LLC and Sweet Oak Merger Sub, LLC
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If the merger is approved, you will receive $4.875 in cash for each share that you own.
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If you do not vote, it has the same effect as a vote Against the merger.
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The Whole Earth Board, acting upon the unanimous recommendation of the Special Committee and following the recusal of Mr. Franklin, unanimously recommends that stockholders vote “FOR” the
merger.
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Your vote is extremely important, no matter how many or how few shares you may own.
PLEASE VOTE YOUR SHARES TODAY.
Instructions on how to vote over the telephone or Internet are enclosed with this letter. It is quick and easy. Alternatively, you may sign and return the enclosed voting
instruction form in the envelope provided
If you have questions or need help voting your shares, please call our proxy solicitation firm, Morrow Sodali LLC at 800-662-5200 (toll-free in the US) or at + 203-662-5200.
Thank you for your investment in Whole Earth Brands and for taking the time to vote.