All Mergers and acquisitions articles
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NewsActivist investor grabs 5% in ‘attractive’ WH Smith
Activist investment firm Palliser revealed it had built up a near 5% stake in WH Smith, calling the retailer an ‘attractive investment opportunity’
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Comment & OpinionWhy speciality ingredients are attracting investor interest
The speciality ingredients sector is becoming increasingly central to food and beverage companies, says Tom Cunningham, director & European ingredients lead, and Alex Masters, MD & co-head of consumer Europe, at Lincoln International
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NewsPoundland owner Pepco completes sale of struggling retailer for nominal sum
Poundland MD Barry Williams will continue to lead the business under the new ownership of the retail-focused investment firm Gordon Brothers
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NewsEvri-DHL merger faces CMA scrutiny
The deal, announced in mid-May, would see Evri acquire DHL’s ecommerce wing in exchange for a minority stake in its own shares
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NewsRoyal Challengers Bengaluru sale reports ‘speculative in nature’, Diageo insists
Diageo’s Indian unit insisted it was ‘not pursuing any such discussions’
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NewsMedia Bites 6 June: Trump vs Musk, Pret a Manger IPO, P&G jobs
A rift between US president Donald Trump and Tesla boss Elon Musk is shaking up markets this morning
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NewsPernod Ricard to make ‘choiceful’ UK marketing bets after wine arm sale
With spirits in decline, not all of Pernod Ricard UK’s brands will receive an uptick in investment
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Analysis & FeaturesWhich brands could Diageo sell as part of ‘substantial’ portfolio shake-up?
Diageo wants to raise funds by being ‘more rigorous’ in pursuing disposals. Which brands could be on the chopping block?
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NewsBrewery insolvencies hit triple figures in just two years
Some 43 breweries became insolvent in the past year
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NewsRace to be Poundland’s new owner narrows to Hilco and Gordon Brothers
Modella Capital, which recently acquired WH Smith’s high street stores, has been eliminated from the auction
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NewsKraft Heinz eyes new deals as Berkshire Hathaway leaves board
The company cut its annual sales and profit outlook this month after a sixth straight quarter of revenue decline
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NewsTate & Lyle says ‘transformation complete’ after CP Kelco deal
Tate & Lyle’s acquisition of CP Kelco will boost revenue by about 40%
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NewsLoch Lomond Group enters US whiskey with New York Distilling Company acquisition
NYDC’s flagship Jaywalk Rye whiskey is known for its use of Horton Heirloom rye
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NewsDeliveroo COO French bids adieu after four years
The chief operating officer of Deliveroo is departing from the company after four years
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NewsFood & drink M&A momentum continues as UK activity hits eight-year high
Volumes in the sector for the first quarter matched the 40 recorded in the final three months of 2024, data from professional services firm Grant Thornton showed
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NewsCranswick picks up sausage maker Blakemans for £32m
Cranswick announced the deal as it posted record annual revenues and profits
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NewsGordon Brothers ‘in pole position’ to acquire Poundland
The former Laura Ashley owner is among private equity firms circling the variety discounter
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NewsDiageo hints at substantial brand disposals to aid cashflow goals
Offloads would go beyond portfolio trimming seen in recent years, CFO Nik Jhangiani revealed
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NewsCarlsberg Britvic CEO: We won’t meddle with Britvic’s approach to challenger brands
Paul Davies said he admired how Britvic had successfully scaled smaller brands
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Analysis & FeaturesWho are the private equity firms in the race to snap up Poundland?
What are the credentials of Endless, Hilco, Modella, Gordon Brothers and Alteri?