Hidden among Kraft Heinz Co.’s brightly colored assets exists an unusual source of value: an over-funded pension plan.

Hidden among Kraft Heinz Co.’s brightly colored assets exists an unusual source of value: an over-funded pension plan.

Kraft Heinz also said it built up some inventory earlier this year to help cushion the impact from tariffs. FILE – Containers of Heinz ketchup on the shelf of a market, in Barre, Vt., March 2, 2011.