0001140361-24-013294.txt : 20240314 0001140361-24-013294.hdr.sgml : 20240314 20240314175016 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001140361-24-013294 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 4 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20240312 FILED AS OF DATE: 20240314 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20240314 REPORTING-OWNER: OWNER DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ADVENT INTERNATIONAL, L.P. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001034196 ORGANIZATION NAME: STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 4 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-40837 FILM NUMBER: 24751555 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 BOYLSTON STREET SUITE 3300 CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02199 BUSINESS PHONE: 6179510555 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 BOYLSTON STREET SUITE 3300 CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02199 FORMER NAME: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ADVENT INTERNATIONAL CORP/MA DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19990325 REPORTING-OWNER: OWNER DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Advent International GPE VIII-H Limited Partnership CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001664582 ORGANIZATION NAME: STATE OF INCORPORATION: N4 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 4 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-40837 FILM NUMBER: 24751546 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 BOYLSTON STREET, SUITE 3300 CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02199 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-951-9400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 BOYLSTON STREET, SUITE 3300 CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02199 REPORTING-OWNER: OWNER DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Advent International GPE VIII-F Limited Partnership CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001664584 ORGANIZATION NAME: STATE OF INCORPORATION: N4 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 4 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-40837 FILM NUMBER: 24751547 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 BOYLSTON STREET, SUITE 3300 CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02199 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-951-9400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 BOYLSTON STREET, SUITE 3300 CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02199 REPORTING-OWNER: OWNER DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Advent International GPE VIII-C Limited Partnership CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001664591 ORGANIZATION NAME: STATE OF INCORPORATION: N4 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 4 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-40837 FILM NUMBER: 24751549 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 BOYLSTON STREET, SUITE 3300 CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 021099 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-951-9400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 BOYLSTON STREET, SUITE 3300 CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 021099 REPORTING-OWNER: OWNER DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Advent International GPE VIII-B Limited Partnership CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001664592 ORGANIZATION NAME: STATE OF INCORPORATION: N4 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 4 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-40837 FILM NUMBER: 24751550 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 BOYLSTON STREET, SUITE 3300 CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02199 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-951-9400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 BOYLSTON STREET, SUITE 3300 CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02199 REPORTING-OWNER: OWNER DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Advent International GPE VIII Limited Partnership CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001664596 ORGANIZATION NAME: STATE OF INCORPORATION: N4 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 4 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-40837 FILM NUMBER: 24751554 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 BOYLSTON STREET SUITE 3300 CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02119 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-951-9400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 BOYLSTON STREET SUITE 3300 CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02119 REPORTING-OWNER: OWNER DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Advent International GPE VIII-D Limited Partnership CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001664766 ORGANIZATION NAME: STATE OF INCORPORATION: N4 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 4 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-40837 FILM NUMBER: 24751548 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 BOYLSTON STREET, SUITE 3300 CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02199 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-951-9400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 BOYLSTON STREET, SUITE 3300 CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02199 REPORTING-OWNER: OWNER DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Advent International GPE VIII-B-1 Limited Partnership CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001665956 ORGANIZATION NAME: STATE OF INCORPORATION: N4 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 4 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-40837 FILM NUMBER: 24751553 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 BOYLSTON STREET SUITE 3300 CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02199 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-951-9400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 BOYLSTON STREET SUITE 3300 CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02199 REPORTING-OWNER: OWNER DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Advent International GPE VIII-B-2 Limited Partnership CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001665962 ORGANIZATION NAME: STATE OF INCORPORATION: N4 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 4 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-40837 FILM NUMBER: 24751552 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 BOYLSTON STREET, SUITE 3300 CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02199 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-951-9400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 BOYLSTON STREET, SUITE 3300 CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02199 REPORTING-OWNER: OWNER DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Advent International GPE VIII-B-3 Limited Partnership CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001665974 ORGANIZATION NAME: STATE OF INCORPORATION: N4 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 4 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-40837 FILM NUMBER: 24751551 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 BOYLSTON STREET, SUITE 3300 CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02199 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-951-9400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 BOYLSTON STREET, SUITE 3300 CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02199 ISSUER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Sovos Brands, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001856608 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: FOOD & KINDRED PRODUCTS [2000] ORGANIZATION NAME: 04 Manufacturing IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0728 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 168 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY STREET 2: SUITE 200 CITY: LOUISVILLE STATE: CO ZIP: 80027 BUSINESS PHONE: (702) 316-1225 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 168 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY STREET 2: SUITE 200 CITY: LOUISVILLE STATE: CO ZIP: 80027 4 1 form4.xml FORM 4 X0508 4 2024-03-12 true 0001856608 Sovos Brands, Inc. SOVO 0001034196 ADVENT INTERNATIONAL, L.P. PRUDENTIAL TOWER 800 BOYLSTON STREET, SUITE 3300 BOSTON MA 02199-8069 true true 0001664596 Advent International GPE VIII Limited Partnership PRUDENTIAL TOWER 800 BOYLSTON STREET, SUITE 3300 BOSTON MA 02199-8069 true true 0001665956 Advent International GPE VIII-B-1 Limited Partnership PRUDENTIAL TOWER 800 BOYLSTON STREET, SUITE 3300 BOSTON MA 02199-8069 true true 0001665962 Advent International GPE VIII-B-2 Limited Partnership PRUDENTIAL TOWER 800 BOYLSTON STREET, SUITE 3300 BOSTON MA 02199-8069 true true 0001665974 Advent International GPE VIII-B-3 Limited Partnership PRUDENTIAL TOWER 800 BOYLSTON STREET, SUITE 3300 BOSTON MA 02199-8069 true true 0001664592 Advent International GPE VIII-B Limited Partnership PRUDENTIAL TOWER 800 BOYLSTON STREET, SUITE 3300 BOSTON MA 02199-8069 true true 0001664591 Advent International GPE VIII-C Limited Partnership PRUDENTIAL TOWER 800 BOYLSTON STREET, SUITE 3300 BOSTON MA 02199-8069 true true 0001664766 Advent International GPE VIII-D Limited Partnership PRUDENTIAL TOWER 800 BOYLSTON STREET, SUITE 3300 BOSTON MA 02199-8069 true true 0001664584 Advent International GPE VIII-F Limited Partnership PRUDENTIAL TOWER 800 BOYLSTON STREET, SUITE 3300 BOSTON MA 02199-8069 true true 0001664582 Advent International GPE VIII-H Limited Partnership PRUDENTIAL TOWER 800 BOYLSTON STREET, SUITE 3300 BOSTON MA 02199-8069 true true false Common Stock 2024-03-12 4 D 0 43361053 23 D 0 I See Notes See Exhibit 99.1 for text of footnote (1). See Exhibit 99.1 for text of footnote (2). See Exhibit 99.1 for text of footnote (3). See Exhibit 99.1 for text of footnote (4). Jefferson M. Case, a Managing Director of Advent and Neha Mathur, a Vice President of Advent (collectively, the "Advent Directors"), each serve on the board of directors of the Issuer, and have been deputized to represent the Reporting Persons on the board of directors. By virtue of the Advent Directors' representation, for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each of the Reporting Persons may be deemed directors by deputization of the Issuer. The Advent Directors have filed separate Section 16 reports disclosing securities of the Issuer that they may be deemed to beneficially own for Section 16 purposes. Exhibit 99.1 (Footnotes to Form 4) and Exhibit 99.2 (Signatures and Joint Filer Information) are incorporated by reference. Form 1 of 3: This Form 4 is the first of three Forms 4 being filed relating to the same event. The Form 4 has been split into multiple filings because there are more than 10 Reporting Persons total, and the SEC's EDGAR filing system limits a single Form 4 to a maximum of 10 Reporting Persons. Each Form 4 will be filed by Designated Filer Advent International, L.P. ADVENT INTERNATIONAL, L.P., By: /s/ Neil Crawford, Name: Neil Crawford, Title: Vice President, Finance 2024-03-14 EX-99.1 2 ef20024112_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1
Exhibit 99.1

Footnotes to Form 4

(1)
This Form 4 reports securities disposed pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 7, 2023 (the “Merger Agreement”) by and among the Issuer, Campbell Soup Company, a New Jersey corporation (“Campbell”), and Premium Products Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Campbell (“Merger Sub”). Pursuant to the merger agreement, on March 12, 2024 (the “Effective Time”) Merger Sub merged with and into the Issuer, with the Issuer continuing as the surviving entity following the merger and as a wholly owned subsidiary of Campbell. Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, at the Effective Time, each share of common stock of the Issuer owned by the Reporting Persons immediately prior to the Effective Time was converted into the right to receive $23.00 in cash, without interest and less any required tax withholding.

(2)
Represents shares of common stock disposed of by the following entities: (i) 1,556,444 shares of common stock held by Advent International GPE VIII Limited Partnership; (ii) 1,877,923 shares of common stock held by Advent International GPE VIII-B-1 Limited Partnership; (iii) 1,400,175 shares of common stock held by Advent International GPE VIII-B-2 Limited Partnership; (iv) 2,186,378 shares of common stock held by Advent International GPE VIII-B-3 Limited Partnership; (v) 5,277,513 shares of common stock held by Advent International GPE VIII-B Limited Partnership; (vi) 861,939 shares of common stock held by Advent International GPE VIII-C Limited Partnership; (vii) 737,088 shares of common stock held by Advent International GPE VIII-D Limited Partnership; (viii) 218,415 shares of common stock held by Advent International GPE VIII-F Limited Partnership; (ix) 1,935,256 shares of common stock held by Advent International GPE VIII-H Limited Partnership; (x) 1,799,578 shares of common stock held by Advent International GPE VIII-I Limited Partnership; (xi) 1,768,484 shares of common stock held by Advent International GPE VIII-J Limited Partnership (the funds set forth in the foregoing clauses (i)-(xi), the “Advent VIII Luxembourg Funds”); (xii) 3,650,861 shares of common stock held by Advent International GPE VIII-A Limited Partnership; (xiii) 820,916 shares of common stock held by Advent International GPE VIII-E Limited Partnership; (xiv) 1,392,365 shares of common stock held by Advent International GPE VIII-G Limited Partnership; (xv) 746,493 shares of common stock held by Advent International GPE VIII-K Limited Partnership; (xvi) 754,061 shares of common stock held by Advent International GPE VIII-L Limited Partnership (the funds set forth in the foregoing clauses (xii)-(xvi), the “Advent VIII Cayman Funds”); (xvii) 61,579 shares of common stock held by Advent Partners GPE VIII Limited Partnership; (xviii) 358,663 shares of common stock held by Advent Partners GPE VIII Cayman Limited Partnership; (xix) 76,729 shares of common stock held by Advent Partners GPE VIII-A Limited Partnership; (xx) 47,783 shares of common stock held by Advent Partners GPE VIII-A Cayman Limited Partnership; (xxi) 630,218 shares of common stock held by Advent Partners GPE VIII-B Cayman Limited Partnership (the funds set forth in the foregoing clauses (xvii)-(xxi), the “Advent VIII Partners Funds”); (xxii) 14,453,293 shares of common stock held by Noosa Holdco, L.P. (“Noosa LP” and, together with the Advent VIII Luxembourg Funds, the Advent VIII Cayman Funds and the Advent VIII Partners Funds, the “Advent Funds”) and (xxiii) 748,899 shares of common stock that the Advent Funds were entitled to receive upon the forfeiture of shares of restricted common stock previously held by certain directors and employees of the Issuer pursuant to a pre-set formula set forth in the Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Sovos Brands Limited Partnership, as amended.

(3)
Noosa LP is beneficially owned by the following funds: (a) Advent International GPE VII Limited Partnership, Advent International GPE VII-B Limited Partnership, Advent International GPE VII-C Limited Partnership, Advent International GPE VII-D Limited Partnership, Advent International GPE VII-F Limited Partnership, and Advent International GPE VII-G Limited Partnership (the funds set forth in the foregoing clause (a), the “Advent VII Luxembourg Funds”); (b) Advent International GPE VII-A Limited Partnership, Advent International GPE VII-E Limited Partnership and Advent International GPE VII-H Limited Partnership (the funds set forth in the foregoing clause (b), the “Advent VII Cayman Funds”); and (c) Advent Partners GPE VII Limited Partnership, Advent Partners GPE VII Cayman Limited Partnership, Advent Partners GPE VII-A Limited Partnership, Advent Partners GPE VII-A Cayman Limited Partnership, Advent Partners GPE VII-B Cayman Limited Partnership, Advent Partners GPE VII 2014 Limited Partnership, Advent Partners GPE VII-A 2014 Limited Partnership, Advent Partners GPE VII 2014 Cayman Limited Partnership and Advent Partners GPE VII-A 2014 Cayman Limited Partnership (the funds set forth in the foregoing clause (c), the “Advent VII Partners Funds” and, together with the Advent VII Luxembourg Funds and the Advent VII Cayman Funds, the “Advent VII Funds”). The Advent VII Funds have ownership interests in Noosa LP and its general partner, Noosa GP, Inc., but none of the Advent VII Funds has voting or dispositive power over any shares.

GPE VIII GP S.à.r.l. is the general partner of the Advent VIII Luxembourg Funds. GPE VIII GP Limited Partnership is the general partner of the Advent VIII Cayman Funds. AP GPE VIII GP Limited Partnership is the general partner of the Advent VIII Partners Funds. Advent International GPE VIII, LLC is the manager of GPE VIII GP S.à.r.l. and the general partner of each of GPE VIII GP Limited Partnership and AP GPE VIII GP Limited Partnership. GPE VII GP S.à.r.l. is the general partner of the Advent VII Luxembourg Funds. GPE VII GP Limited Partnership is the general partner of the Advent VII Cayman Funds. Advent International GPE VII, LLC is the manager of GPE VII GP S.à.r.l. and is the general partner of GPE VII GP Limited Partnership and each of the Advent VII Partners Funds.

Advent International, L.P. (“Advent”) is the manager of Advent International GPE VIII, LLC and may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power over the shares held by the Advent VIII Luxembourg Funds, the Advent VIII Cayman Funds and the Advent VIII Partners Funds, and is the manager of Advent International GPE VII, LLC and may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power over the shares held by the Advent VII Luxembourg Funds, the Advent VII Cayman Funds, the Advent VII Partners Funds and Noosa LP. Advent International GP, LLC is the general partner of Advent.

(4)
Each Reporting Person disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership of the shares reported herein except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein, if any, and the inclusion of these shares in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of any of the reported shares for purposes of Section 16 or any other purpose.


EX-99.2 3 ef20024112_ex99-2.htm EXHIBIT 99.2
Exhibit 99.2

Joint Filer Information

Name of Joint Filer:
Advent International GPE VIII Limited Partnership
Address of Joint Filer:
c/o Advent International, L.P.
 
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 3300
 
Boston, MA 02199-8069
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
Director, 10% Owner
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
Sovos Brands, Inc. [ SOVO ]

 
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported (Month/Day/Year):
March 12, 2024
Designated Filer:
Advent International, L.P.

Signature:

ADVENT INTERNATIONAL GPE VIII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By: GPE VIII GP S.à.r.l., its General Partner
By: Advent International GPE VIII, LLC, its Manager
/s/ Justin Nuccio
By: Advent International, L.P., its Manager
Justin Nuccio, Manager
By: Advent International GP, LLC, its General Partner

By: /s/ Neil Crawford
Name: Neil Crawford
Title:   Vice President, Finance

March 14, 2024
Date

Joint Filer Information

Name of Joint Filer:
Advent International GPE VIII-B-1 Limited Partnership
Address of Joint Filer:
c/o Advent International, L.P.
 
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 3300
 
Boston, MA 02199-8069
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
Director, 10% Owner
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
Sovos Brands, Inc. [ SOVO ]

 
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported (Month/Day/Year):
March 12, 2024
Designated Filer:
Advent International, L.P.

Signature:

ADVENT INTERNATIONAL GPE VIII-B-1 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By: GPE VIII GP S.à.r.l., its General Partner
By: Advent International GPE VIII, LLC, its Manager
/s/ Justin Nuccio
By: Advent International, L.P., its Manager
Justin Nuccio, Manager
By: Advent International GP, LLC, its General Partner
  

By: /s/ Neil Crawford
 
Name: Neil Crawford
 
Title:   Vice President, Finance
 

March 14, 2024
Date

Joint Filer Information

Name of Joint Filer:
Advent International GPE VIII-B-2 Limited Partnership
Address of Joint Filer:
c/o Advent International, L.P.
 
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 3300
 
Boston, MA 02199-8069
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
Director, 10% Owner
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
Sovos Brands, Inc. [ SOVO ]

 
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported (Month/Day/Year):
March 12, 2024
Designated Filer:
Advent International, L.P.

Signature:

ADVENT INTERNATIONAL GPE VIII-B-2 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By: GPE VIII GP S.à.r.l., its General Partner
By: Advent International GPE VIII, LLC, its Manager
/s/ Justin Nuccio
By: Advent International, L.P., its Manager
Justin Nuccio, Manager
By: Advent International GP, LLC, its General Partner

By: /s/ Neil Crawford
 
Name: Neil Crawford
 
Title:   Vice President, Finance
 

March 14, 2024
Date

Joint Filer Information

Name of Joint Filer:
Advent International GPE VIII-B-3 Limited Partnership
Address of Joint Filer:
c/o Advent International, L.P.
 
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 3300
 
Boston, MA 02199-8069
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
Director, 10% Owner
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
Sovos Brands, Inc. [ SOVO ]

 
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported (Month/Day/Year):
March 12, 2024
Designated Filer:
Advent International, L.P.

Signature:

ADVENT INTERNATIONAL GPE VIII-B-3 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
  
By: GPE VIII GP S.à.r.l., its General Partner
 
By: Advent International GPE VIII, LLC, its Manager
/s/ Justin Nuccio
By: Advent International, L.P., its Manager
Justin Nuccio, Manager
By: Advent International GP, LLC, its General Partner
  

By: /s/ Neil Crawford
 
Name: Neil Crawford
 
Title:   Vice President, Finance
 

March 14, 2024
Date

Joint Filer Information

Name of Joint Filer:
Advent International GPE VIII-B Limited Partnership
Address of Joint Filer:
c/o Advent International, L.P.
 
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 3300
 
Boston, MA 02199-8069
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
Director, 10% Owner
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
Sovos Brands, Inc. [ SOVO ]

 
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported (Month/Day/Year):
March 12, 2024
Designated Filer:
Advent International, L.P.

Signature:

ADVENT INTERNATIONAL GPE VIII-B LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
  
By: GPE VIII GP S.à.r.l., its General Partner
 
By: Advent International GPE VIII, LLC, its Manager
/s/ Justin Nuccio
By: Advent International, L.P., its Manager
Justin Nuccio, Manager
By: Advent International GP, LLC, its General Partner
  

By: /s/ Neil Crawford
 
Name: Neil Crawford
 
Title:   Vice President, Finance
 

March 14, 2024
Date

Joint Filer Information

Name of Joint Filer:
Advent International GPE VIII-C Limited Partnership
Address of Joint Filer:
c/o Advent International, L.P.
 
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 3300
 
Boston, MA 02199-8069
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
Director, 10% Owner
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
Sovos Brands, Inc. [ SOVO ]

 
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported (Month/Day/Year):
March 12, 2024
Designated Filer:
Advent International, L.P.

Signature:

ADVENT INTERNATIONAL GPE VIII-C LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
  
By: GPE VIII GP S.à.r.l., its General Partner
 
By: Advent International GPE VIII, LLC, its Manager
/s/ Justin Nuccio
By: Advent International, L.P., its Manager
Justin Nuccio, Manager
By: Advent International GP, LLC, its General Partner

By: /s/ Neil Crawford
 
Name: Neil Crawford
 
Title:   Vice President, Finance
 

March 14, 2024
Date

Joint Filer Information

Name of Joint Filer:
Advent International GPE VIII-D Limited Partnership
Address of Joint Filer:
c/o Advent International, L.P.
 
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 3300
 
Boston, MA 02199-8069
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
Director, 10% Owner
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
Sovos Brands, Inc. [ SOVO ]

 
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported (Month/Day/Year):
March 12, 2024
Designated Filer:
Advent International, L.P.

Signature:

ADVENT INTERNATIONAL GPE VIII-D LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
  
By: GPE VIII GP S.à.r.l., its General Partner
 
By: Advent International GPE VIII, LLC, its Manager
/s/ Justin Nuccio
By: Advent International, L.P., its Manager
Justin Nuccio, Manager
By: Advent International GP, LLC, its General Partner
  

By: /s/ Neil Crawford
 
Name: Neil Crawford
 
Title:   Vice President, Finance
 

March 14, 2024
Date

Joint Filer Information

Name of Joint Filer:
Advent International GPE VIII-F Limited Partnership
Address of Joint Filer:
c/o Advent International, L.P.
 
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 3300
 
Boston, MA 02199-8069
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
Director, 10% Owner
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
Sovos Brands, Inc. [ SOVO ]

 
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported (Month/Day/Year):
March 12, 2024
Designated Filer:
Advent International, L.P.

Signature:

ADVENT INTERNATIONAL GPE VIII-F LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
  
By: GPE VIII GP S.à.r.l., its General Partner
 
By: Advent International GPE VIII, LLC, its Manager
/s/ Justin Nuccio
By: Advent International, L.P., its Manager
Justin Nuccio, Manager
By: Advent International GP, LLC, its General Partner
  

By: /s/ Neil Crawford
 
Name: Neil Crawford
 
Title:   Vice President, Finance
 

March 14, 2024
Date

Joint Filer Information

Name of Joint Filer:
Advent International GPE VIII-H Limited Partnership
Address of Joint Filer:
c/o Advent International, L.P.
 
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 3300
 
Boston, MA 02199-8069
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
Director, 10% Owner
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
Sovos Brands, Inc. [ SOVO ]

 
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported (Month/Day/Year):
March 12, 2024
Designated Filer:
Advent International, L.P.

Signature:

ADVENT INTERNATIONAL GPE VIII-H LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
  
By: GPE VIII GP S.à.r.l., its General Partner
 
By: Advent International GPE VIII, LLC, its Manager
/s/ Justin Nuccio
By: Advent International, L.P., its Manager
Justin Nuccio, Manager
By: Advent International GP, LLC, its General Partner
  

By: /s/ Neil Crawford
 
Name: Neil Crawford
 
Title:   Vice President, Finance
 

March 14, 2024
Date

Joint Filer Information

Name of Joint Filer:
Advent International GPE VIII-I Limited Partnership
Address of Joint Filer:
c/o Advent International, L.P.
 
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 3300
 
Boston, MA 02199-8069
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
Director, 10% Owner
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
Sovos Brands, Inc. [ SOVO ]

 
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported (Month/Day/Year):
March 12, 2024
Designated Filer:
Advent International, L.P.

Signature:

ADVENT INTERNATIONAL GPE VIII-I LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
  
By: GPE VIII GP S.à.r.l., its General Partner
 
By: Advent International GPE VIII, LLC, its Manager
/s/ Justin Nuccio
By: Advent International, L.P., its Manager
Justin Nuccio, Manager
By: Advent International GP, LLC, its General Partner
  

By: /s/ Neil Crawford
 
Name: Neil Crawford
 
Title:   Vice President, Finance
 

March 14, 2024
Date

Joint Filer Information

Name of Joint Filer:
Advent International GPE VIII-J Limited Partnership
Address of Joint Filer:
c/o Advent International, L.P.
 
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 3300
 
Boston, MA 02199-8069
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
Director, 10% Owner
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
Sovos Brands, Inc. [ SOVO ]

 
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported (Month/Day/Year):
March 12, 2024
Designated Filer:
Advent International, L.P.

Signature:

ADVENT INTERNATIONAL GPE VIII-J LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
  
By: GPE VIII GP S.à.r.l., its General Partner
 
By: Advent International GPE VIII, LLC, its Manager
/s/ Justin Nuccio
By: Advent International, L.P., its Manager
Justin Nuccio, Manager
By: Advent International GP, LLC, its General Partner
  

By: /s/ Neil Crawford
 
Name: Neil Crawford
 
Title:   Vice President, Finance
 

March 14, 2024
Date

Joint Filer Information

Name of Joint Filer:
GPE VIII GP S.à.r.l.
Address of Joint Filer:
c/o Advent International, L.P.
 
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 3300
 
Boston, MA 02199-8069
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
Director, 10% Owner
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
Sovos Brands, Inc. [ SOVO ]

 
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported (Month/Day/Year):
March 12, 2024
Designated Filer:
Advent International, L.P.

Signature:

GPE VIII GP S.À.R.L.
 
By: Advent International GPE VIII, LLC, its Manager
/s/ Justin Nuccio
By: Advent International, L.P., its Manager
Justin Nuccio, Manager
By: Advent International GP, LLC, its General Partner
  

By: /s/ Neil Crawford
 
Name: Neil Crawford
 
Title:   Vice President, Finance
 

March 14, 2024
Date

Joint Filer Information

Name of Joint Filer:
Advent International GPE VIII-A Limited Partnership
Address of Joint Filer:
c/o Advent International, L.P.
 
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 3300
 
Boston, MA 02199-8069
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
Director, 10% Owner
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
Sovos Brands, Inc. [ SOVO ]

 
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported (Month/Day/Year):
March 12, 2024
Designated Filer:
Advent International, L.P.

Signature:

ADVENT INTERNATIONAL GPE VIII-A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
  
By: GPE VIII GP Limited Partnership, its General Partner
 
By: Advent International GPE VIII, LLC, its General Partner
  
By: Advent International, L.P., its Manager
  
By: Advent International GP, LLC, its General Partner
  

By: /s/ Neil Crawford
 
Name: Neil Crawford
 
Title:   Vice President, Finance
 

March 14, 2024
Date

Joint Filer Information

Name of Joint Filer:
Advent International GPE VIII-E Limited Partnership
Address of Joint Filer:
c/o Advent International, L.P.
 
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 3300
 
Boston, MA 02199-8069
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
Director, 10% Owner
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
Sovos Brands, Inc. [ SOVO ]

 
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported (Month/Day/Year):
March 12, 2024
Designated Filer:
Advent International, L.P.

Signature:

ADVENT INTERNATIONAL GPE VIII-E LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
  
By: GPE VIII GP Limited Partnership, its General Partner
 
By: Advent International GPE VIII, LLC, its General Partner
  
By: Advent International, L.P., its Manager
  
By: Advent International GP, LLC, its General Partner
  

By: /s/ Neil Crawford
 
Name: Neil Crawford
 
Title:   Vice President, Finance
 

March 14, 2024
Date

Joint Filer Information

Name of Joint Filer:
Advent International GPE VIII-G Limited Partnership
Address of Joint Filer:
c/o Advent International, L.P.
 
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 3300
 
Boston, MA 02199-8069
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
Director, 10% Owner
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
Sovos Brands, Inc. [ SOVO ]

 
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported (Month/Day/Year):
March 12, 2024
Designated Filer:
Advent International, L.P.

Signature:

ADVENT INTERNATIONAL GPE VIII-G LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
  
By: GPE VIII GP Limited Partnership, its General Partner
 
By: Advent International GPE VIII, LLC, its General Partner
  
By: Advent International, L.P., its Manager
  
By: Advent International GP, LLC, its General Partner
  

By: /s/ Neil Crawford
 
Name: Neil Crawford
 
Title:   Vice President, Finance
 

March 14, 2024
Date

Joint Filer Information

Name of Joint Filer:
Advent International GPE VIII-K Limited Partnership
Address of Joint Filer:
c/o Advent International, L.P.
 
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 3300
 
Boston, MA 02199-8069
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
Director, 10% Owner
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
Sovos Brands, Inc. [ SOVO ]

 
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported (Month/Day/Year):
March 12, 2024
Designated Filer:
Advent International, L.P.

Signature:

ADVENT INTERNATIONAL GPE VIII-K LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
  
By: GPE VIII GP Limited Partnership, its General Partner
 
By: Advent International GPE VIII, LLC, its General Partner
  
By: Advent International, L.P., its Manager
  
By: Advent International GP, LLC, its General Partner
  

By: /s/ Neil Crawford
 
Name: Neil Crawford
 
Title:   Vice President, Finance
 

March 14, 2024
Date

Joint Filer Information

Name of Joint Filer:
Advent International GPE VIII-L Limited Partnership
Address of Joint Filer:
c/o Advent International, L.P.
 
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 3300
 
Boston, MA 02199-8069
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
Director, 10% Owner
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
Sovos Brands, Inc. [ SOVO ]

 
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported (Month/Day/Year):
March 12, 2024
Designated Filer:
Advent International, L.P.

Signature:

ADVENT INTERNATIONAL GPE VIII-L LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
  
By: GPE VIII GP Limited Partnership, its General Partner
 
By: Advent International GPE VIII, LLC, its General Partner
  
By: Advent International, L.P., its Manager
  
By: Advent International GP, LLC, its General Partner
  

By: /s/ Neil Crawford
 
Name: Neil Crawford
 
Title:   Vice President, Finance
 

March 14, 2024
Date

Joint Filer Information

Name of Joint Filer:
GPE VIII GP Limited Partnership
Address of Joint Filer:
c/o Advent International, L.P.
 
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 3300
 
Boston, MA 02199-8069
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
Director, 10% Owner
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
Sovos Brands, Inc. [ SOVO ]

 
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported (Month/Day/Year):
March 12, 2024
Designated Filer:
Advent International, L.P.

Signature:

GPE VIII GP LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
 
By: Advent International GPE VIII, LLC, its General Partner
  
By: Advent International, L.P., its Manager
  
By: Advent International GP, LLC, its General Partner
  

By: /s/ Neil Crawford
 
Name: Neil Crawford
 
Title:   Vice President, Finance
 

March 14, 2024
Date

Joint Filer Information

Name of Joint Filer:
Advent Partners GPE VIII Limited Partnership
Address of Joint Filer:
c/o Advent International, L.P.
 
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 3300
 
Boston, MA 02199-8069
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
Director, 10% Owner
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
Sovos Brands, Inc. [ SOVO ]

 
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported (Month/Day/Year):
March 12, 2024
Designated Filer:
Advent International, L.P.

Signature:

ADVENT PARTNERS GPE VIII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
  
By: AP GPE VIII GP Limited Partnership, its General Partner
 
By: Advent International GPE VIII, LLC, its General Partner
  
By: Advent International, L.P., its Manager
  
By: Advent International GP, LLC, its General Partner
  

By: /s/ Neil Crawford
 
Name: Neil Crawford
 
Title:   Vice President, Finance
 

March 14, 2024
Date

Joint Filer Information

Name of Joint Filer:
Advent Partners GPE VIII Cayman Limited Partnership
Address of Joint Filer:
c/o Advent International, L.P.
 
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 3300
 
Boston, MA 02199-8069
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
Director, 10% Owner
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
Sovos Brands, Inc. [ SOVO ]

 
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported (Month/Day/Year):
March 12, 2024
Designated Filer:
Advent International, L.P.

Signature:

ADVENT PARTNERS GPE VIII CAYMAN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
  
By: AP GPE VIII GP Limited Partnership, its General Partner
 
By: Advent International GPE VIII, LLC, its General Partner
  
By: Advent International, L.P., its Manager
  
By: Advent International GP, LLC, its General Partner
  

By: /s/ Neil Crawford
 
Name: Neil Crawford
 
Title:   Vice President, Finance
 

March 14, 2024
Date

Joint Filer Information

Name of Joint Filer:
Advent Partners GPE VIII-A Limited Partnership
Address of Joint Filer:
c/o Advent International, L.P.
 
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 3300
 
Boston, MA 02199-8069
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
Director, 10% Owner
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
Sovos Brands, Inc. [ SOVO ]

 
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported (Month/Day/Year):
March 12, 2024
Designated Filer:
Advent International, L.P.

Signature:

ADVENT PARTNERS GPE VIII-A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
  
By: AP GPE VIII GP Limited Partnership, its General Partner
 
By: Advent International GPE VIII, LLC, its General Partner
  
By: Advent International, L.P., its Manager
  
By: Advent International GP, LLC, its General Partner
  

By: /s/ Neil Crawford
 
Name: Neil Crawford
 
Title:   Vice President, Finance
 

March 14, 2024
Date

Joint Filer Information

Name of Joint Filer:
Advent Partners GPE VIII-A Cayman Limited Partnership
Address of Joint Filer:
c/o Advent International, L.P.
 
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 3300
 
Boston, MA 02199-8069
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
Director, 10% Owner
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
Sovos Brands, Inc. [ SOVO ]

 
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported (Month/Day/Year):
March 12, 2024
Designated Filer:
Advent International, L.P.

Signature:

ADVENT PARTNERS GPE VIII-A CAYMAN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
  
By: AP GPE VIII GP Limited Partnership, its General Partner
 
By: Advent International GPE VIII, LLC, its General Partner
  
By: Advent International, L.P., its Manager
  
By: Advent International GP, LLC, its General Partner
  

By: /s/ Neil Crawford
 
Name: Neil Crawford
 
Title:   Vice President, Finance
 

March 14, 2024
Date

Joint Filer Information

Name of Joint Filer:
Advent Partners GPE VIII-B Cayman Limited Partnership
Address of Joint Filer:
c/o Advent International, L.P.
 
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 3300
 
Boston, MA 02199-8069
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
Director, 10% Owner
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
Sovos Brands, Inc. [ SOVO ]

 
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported (Month/Day/Year):
March 12, 2024
Designated Filer:
Advent International, L.P.

Signature:

ADVENT PARTNERS GPE VIII-B CAYMAN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
  
By: AP GPE VIII GP Limited Partnership, its General Partner
 
By: Advent International GPE VIII, LLC, its General Partner
  
By: Advent International, L.P., its Manager
  
By: Advent International GP, LLC, its General Partner
  

By: /s/ Neil Crawford
 
Name: Neil Crawford
 
Title:   Vice President, Finance
 

March 14, 2024
Date

Joint Filer Information

Name of Joint Filer:
AP GPE VIII GP Limited Partnership
Address of Joint Filer:
c/o Advent International, L.P.
 
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 3300
 
Boston, MA 02199-8069
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
Director, 10% Owner
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
Sovos Brands, Inc. [ SOVO ]

 
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported (Month/Day/Year):
March 12, 2024
Designated Filer:
Advent International, L.P.

Signature:

AP GPE VIII GP LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
 
By: Advent International GPE VIII, LLC, its General Partner
  
By: Advent International, L.P., its Manager
  
By: Advent International GP, LLC, its General Partner
  

By: /s/ Neil Crawford
 
Name: Neil Crawford
 
Title:   Vice President, Finance
 

March 14, 2024
Date
Joint Filer Information

Name of Joint Filer:
Advent International GPE VIII, LLC
Address of Joint Filer:
c/o Advent International, L.P.
 
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 3300
 
Boston, MA 02199-8069
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
Director, 10% Owner
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
Sovos Brands, Inc. [ SOVO ]

 
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported (Month/Day/Year):
March 12, 2024
Designated Filer:
Advent International, L.P.

Signature:

ADVENT INTERNATIONAL GPE VIII, LLC
  
By: Advent International, L.P., its Manager
  
By: Advent International GP, LLC, its General Partner
  

By: /s/ Neil Crawford
 
Name: Neil Crawford
 
Title:   Vice President, Finance
 

March 14, 2024
Date

Joint Filer Information

Name of Joint Filer:
Noosa Holdco, L.P.
Address of Joint Filer:
c/o Advent International, L.P.
 
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 3300
 
Boston, MA 02199-8069
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
Director, 10% Owner
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
Sovos Brands, Inc. [ SOVO ]

 
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported (Month/Day/Year):
March 12, 2024
Designated Filer:
Advent International, L.P.

Signature:

NOOSA HOLDCO, L.P.
  
By: Noosa Holdings, Inc., its General Partner
 

By: /s/ Neha Mathur
 
Name: Neha Mathur
 
Title:   President & Secretary
 

March 14, 2024
Date

Joint Filer Information

Name of Joint Filer:
Noosa GP, Inc.
Address of Joint Filer:
c/o Advent International, L.P.
 
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 3300
 
Boston, MA 02199-8069
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
Director, 10% Owner
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
Sovos Brands, Inc. [ SOVO ]

 
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported (Month/Day/Year):
March 12, 2024
Designated Filer:
Advent International, L.P.

Signature:

NOOSA GP, INC.
 

By: /s/ Neha Mathur
 
Name: Neha Mathur
 
Title:   President & Secretary
 

March 14, 2024
Date

Joint Filer Information

Name of Joint Filer:
Advent International GP, LLC
Address of Joint Filer:
c/o Advent International, L.P.
 
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 3300
 
Boston, MA 02199-8069
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
Director, 10% Owner
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
Sovos Brands, Inc. [ SOVO ]

 
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported (Month/Day/Year):
March 12, 2024
Designated Filer:
Advent International, L.P.

Signature:

ADVENT INTERNATIONAL GP, LLC
 

By: /s/ Neil Crawford
 
Name: Neil Crawford
 
Title:   Vice President, Finance
 

March 14, 2024
Date