Hansen-Mueller Co. Announces Strategic Restructuring Plan to Facilitate Sale of Assets and Maximize Value for Stakeholders

Omaha, Nebraska – November 17, 2025 – Hansen-Mueller Co. (“Hansen-Mueller” or the “Company”) today announced it is pursuing a strategic financial restructuring to address its current financial challenges, facilitate the sale of its assets, and maximize recoveries for its creditors and stakeholders. To implement this restructuring in an orderly and efficient manner, the Company has voluntarily filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nebraska.

The Company is pursuing a Court-supervised sale process for substantially all of its assets under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code. This process is designed to attract one or more buyers who can continue the business operations, while providing the highest possible return to its creditors.

“After careful consideration of all available strategic alternatives, the Board of Directors determined that a Court-supervised process is the most effective and efficient way to achieve an orderly sale of our assets,” said Josh Hansen, Chief Executive Officer of Hansen-Mueller Co. “We believe this path will maximize the value of the Company’s assets for the benefit of our creditors, employees, and all stakeholders.”

Hansen-Mueller is working closely with its legal and financial advisors to navigate this process efficiently. The Company intends to continue managing its operations in the ordinary course and hopes to move through the sale and Chapter 11 process as quickly as possible.

Key Information About the Restructuring:
 Operations: The Company expects to continue its operations as a “debtor-in-possession”
under the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code.
 Employees and Suppliers: The Company intends to meet its obligations to employees and key suppliers for goods and services provided after the filing date.
 Court Details: Case information, including Court filings and claims information, can be found at the Company’s restructuring website, managed by its claims agent, Epiq, at https://dm.epiq11.com/HansenMueller or by calling toll free (US & Canada): 877-717-
1702.

Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. is serving as legal counsel, Silverman Consulting, Inc. is serving as financial advisor, and Ascendant Consulting Partners, LLC is serving as investment banker to the Company.

About Hansen-Mueller Co.:
Hansen-Mueller Co. is a is a nationwide merchandiser and processor of grain with a diversified agribusiness platform with locations throughout the central United States. More specifically, the Company operates nine elevators, five across the Midwest along Interstate 29. Hansen-Mueller Co. also operates four port terminals: Duluth, Minnesota; Houston, Texas; Superior, Wisconsin; and Toledo, Ohio. Hansen-Mueller Co. further owns an oats processing facility in Toledo, Ohio. 

Additionally, Hansen-Mueller Co. leases and operates grain trading offices located in Toledo, Ohio; Omaha, Nebraska; Salina, Kansas; Kansas City, Missouri; Tallulah, Louisiana; Grand Island, Nebraska; and Alabaster, Alabama. The Company is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.