Tootsie Roll buys Klass Mexico candy business

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (TR) reported that its subsidiary, Tutsi, S.A. de C.V., completed the acquisition of the confectionery business of The Klass Company in Mexico on September 1, 2026, including the Winis brand.

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Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (TR) reported that its subsidiary, Tutsi, S.A. de C.V., completed the acquisition of the confectionery business of The Klass Company in Mexico on September 1, 2026, including the Winis brand. The company states that this acquisition is expected to complement its existing Mexico confectionery business, which features the Tutsi Pop brand.

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Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

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Date of Report: September 1, 2026 Par value of Common Stock: $0.694 per share Registrant telephone number: (773) 838-3400

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Date of Report September 1, 2026 Date of earliest event reported for the completed acquisition in Mexico

Par value of Common Stock $0.694 per share Par value of Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. common stock listed on the NYSE

Registrant telephone number (773) 838-3400 Telephone number for Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. principal executive offices

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Regulation FD Disclosure, emerging growth company, Section 12(b) of the Act, Common Stock, par value $0.694 per share

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"Item 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure. On September 1, 2026, Tutsi, S.A."

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What transaction did TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES INC (TR) announce on September 1, 2026?

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Tutsi, S.A. de C.V., completed the acquisition of the confectionery business of The Klass Company in Mexico, including the Winis brand, on September 1, 2026. The company states this is expected to complement its existing Mexico confectionery business.

Which subsidiary of TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES INC (TR) completed the acquisition?

The acquisition was completed by Tutsi, S.A. de C.V., a subsidiary of Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. Tutsi, S.A. de C.V. acquired The Klass Company’s confectionery business in Mexico, including the Winis brand, as disclosed in the report dated September 1, 2026.

What business did Tootsie Roll’s subsidiary acquire from The Klass Company in Mexico?

Tutsi, S.A. de C.V. acquired the confectionery business of The Klass Company in Mexico, including the Winis brand. Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. states that this newly acquired business is expected to complement its existing Mexico confectionery operations centered on the Tutsi Pop brand.

How does TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES INC (TR) describe the strategic fit of the Klass acquisition?

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. states that the acquisition of The Klass Company’s confectionery business in Mexico, including the Winis brand, is expected to complement its existing Mexico confectionery business, which already features the Tutsi Pop brand.

Where are TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES INC’s principal executive offices located?

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.’s principal executive offices are located at 7401 South Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60629. The company lists its main telephone number as (773) 838-3400 in the report.

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Available on EDGAR 09/01/2026 - 04:31 PM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/01/2026 - 04:30 PM EDT

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: September 1, 2026

(Date of earliest event reported)

TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Virginia (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	001-01361 (Commission File Number)	22-1318955 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

7401 South Cicero Avenue
Chicago, IL 60629
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number including area code: (773) 838-3400

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13 e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13 e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:



Title of each class:		Trading Symbol		Name of each exchange on which registered:
Common Stock, par value $0.694 per share		TR		New York Stock Exchange

Item 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure.

On September 1, 2026, Tutsi, S.A. de C.V., a subsidiary of Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (the “Company”), completed the acquisition of the confectionery business of The Klass Company in Mexico, including the Winis brand. The acquisition is expected to complement our existing Mexico confectionery business which features the Tutsi Pop brand.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the under-signed thereunto duly authorized.


September 1, 2026	TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC.

	/S/ Jeff Srulovitz
	Name: Jeff Srulovitz
	Title: Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

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