In 2013, facing imminent bankruptcy, Hostess, the maker of the iconic Twinkie, was sold for $410 million. Since then, the company has been turned around and a deal was recently announced that values the company at about $2.3 billion. Private equity group Gores Group
bought Hostess and will take the company public. So, while you have been able to eat Twinkies, you will soon be able to invest in them again.