All Mergers and acquisitions articles – Page 118
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NewsUnited Biscuits owner eyes London IPO after launch of global snacks firm Pladis
Yildiz Holding aims to launch a FTSE 100 listing within the next five years after unveiling its new global snacks company Pladis
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Analysis & FeaturesBayer-Monsanto merger: a dangerous liaison?
Bayer’s bid for Monsanto has unsettled investors, farmers and campaigners. So what are the opportunities, and the threats?
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NewsBHS to liquidate after search for a buyer fails
BHS is to shutter its 163 stores at the potential cost of 11,000 jobs after administrators failed to find a buyer for the troubled retail chain.
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NewsHain Celestial to sell fruit juice business to appease CMA
Hain Celestial has offered to sell its UK own-label freshly squeezed fruit juice business to ease competition fears surrounding the acquisition of Orchard House Foods.
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NewsBridgepoint acquires Turkish dried fruit and snacks supplier Peyman
UK-based private equity house Bridgepoint has acquired Turkish packaged dried fruit, nuts and seeds producer Peyman for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsNestlé to pay up to €100m to sell child milk allergy test
Nestlé will pay €10m upfront to help fund the development of the patch test
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NewsAB InBev/SAB Miller mega merger cleared by European Commission
Clearance is conditional on AB selling off practically all of SAB’s European beer business
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NewsHenkell buys remaining 40% shares in Copestick Murray
Henkell & Co has snapped the remaining 40% of UK-based wine distributer Copestick Murray that it does not already own.
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NewsWincanton wins long-term contract with label suppliers LDH
Wincanton has won a long-term contract with LDH, a leading UK supplier of ambient own-label products
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NewsScrubbys snapped up by ethnic food group from administration
Vegetable crisp brand Scrubbys has been acquired by an ethnic food manufacturer after filing for administration.
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NewsHain Celestial juice deal squeezed by CMA
Hain Celestial acquisition of Orchard House Foods could lead to higher prices for supermarkets and consumers, the competition watchdog warns.
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NewsTyrrells swoops for German organic crisp maker Aroma
Tyrrells has made its first European acquisition after snapping up German organic crisp maker Aroma Snacks for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsFragmentation drives deals in wholesale and distribution
The wholesale and distribution sector was one of the key drivers of M&A activity during the first quarter
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NewsMRH (GB) vows to continue its aggressive acquisition strategy
The group is “well placed to make further strategic acquisitions” after a “robust” set of financial results
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NewsCity snapshot: Moy Park owner JBS to spin out international business
JBS Foods International will list on the New York Stock Exchange if JBS shareholders approve the plan
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NewsBibby renews distribution contract with Mizkan Euro
Mizkan Euro has extended the contract it originally awarded to Bibby in 2013 for an undisclosed sum
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Analysis & FeaturesConviviality adds Bibendum to its drinks mix
But Diana Hunter insists she’s a long way off dominating British booze
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NewsElizabeth Shaw sold to Polish confectioner Colian Holding
UK chocolatier Elizabeth Shaw has been acquired by Polish confectionery group Colian Holding
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NewsLakeland Dairies acquires Fane Valley dairy division
Cross-border deal replaces earlier joint venture plan
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NewsHalewood adds Liverpool Gin to spirits portfolio
The acquisition forms part of the company’s “continued expansion plans”