Hostess to seek approval for executive bonuses

    Hostess Brands Inc. plans to ask for a judge’s approval Thursday to give its top executives bonuses totaling up to $1.8 million as part of its wind-down plans.

    The maker of Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Ho Hos says the incentive pay is needed to retain the 19 managers during the liquidation process, which could take about a year.Two of those executives would be eligible for additional rewards depending on how efficiently they carry out the liquidation.

    Hostess is also seeking final approval for its wind-down, which was approved on an interim basis last week.

    The process includes the quick sale of its brands, which also include Wonder Bread. Hostess says it has received a flood of interest in the brands.

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    The company’s bankruptcy means loss of about 18,000 jobs.

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