Hostess Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWNK) (Nasdaq:TWNKW) (the “Company”), a leading manufacturer and marketer of sweet baked goods including Twinkies®, Ding Dongs®, Ho Hos®, Donettes® and a variety of new and classic treats, announced today it will report results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018 on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 after market close.

The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results at 3:30 p.m. Central Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time). Investors interested in participating in the live call can dial 877-451-6152 from the U.S. and 201-389-0879 internationally. A telephone replay will be available approximately two hours after the call concludes through Wednesday, May 23, 2018, by dialing 844-512-2921 from the U.S., or 412-317-6671 from international locations, and entering confirmation code 13679120.

There will also be a simultaneous, live webcast available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.hostessbrands.com. The webcast will be archived for 30 days.

About Hostess Brands, Inc.

The Company is one of the leading packaged food companies focused on developing, manufacturing, marketing, selling and distributing fresh sweet baked goods in the United States. The brand's history dates back to 1919, when the Hostess® CupCake was introduced to the public, followed by Twinkies® in 1930. Today, the Company produces a variety of new and classic treats including Ding Dongs®, Ho Hos®, Donettes®, Hostess Bake ShopTM and Fruit Pies, in addition to Twinkies® and CupCakes.

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