Lance and Snyder's Announce Stockholders Meetings for Proposed Combination

Lance, Inc. LNCE and Snyder's of Hanover, Inc. today announced that both companies will hold special stockholders meetings to vote on the combination of their businesses to form a stronger, more dynamic snack food company. The joint proxy statement of both Lance and Snyder's is expected to be mailed to Lance and Snyder's stockholders commencing on November 1, 2010. The Securities and Exchange Commission declared effective on October 29, 2010, a registration statement on Form S-4 that includes the joint proxy statement of Lance and Snyder's and also constitutes a prospectus of Lance.