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All Mergers and acquisitions articles – Page 27
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NewsPlanet Organic founder saves 10 stores with pre-pack deal
Sale follows weeks of intense talks with potential investors after Waitrose ended negotiations to take over the business
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NewsFarmison rescued from administration by ex-Asda boss Andy Clarke
Collapsed online meat retailer Farmison has been bought out of administration by a consortium led by former Asda boss Andy Clarke.
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NewsCity News: THG investors buoyed by possible takeover as losses deepen
Long-suffering THG investors were buoyed by news of another suitor exploring taking the beleaguered group back private, but enthusiasm was dented by heavier-than-expected annual losses just a day later
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NewsNestlé agrees European frozen pizza joint venture with PAI PArtners
Nestlé and private equity firm PAI Partners have agreed to set up a joint venture for Nestlé’s frozen pizza business in Europe
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NewsChapple & Jenkins acquires Lansdell Soft Drinks for an undisclosed sum
Lansdell specialises in soft drinks, alcohol, confectionery, snacks and impulse products
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NewsButternut Box extends European reach with PsiBufet acquisition
UK-based DTC dogfood player Butternut Box has strengthened its position in continental Europe with the acquisition of Polish fresh dogfood company PsiBufet
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Comment & OpinionThe price of taking THG private may prove hard for bidders to swallow
In its short and not entirely successful time on the stock exchange, THG has been no stranger to failed takeover approaches. Will Apollo fare differently?
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NewsMedia Bites 18 April: THG, inflation
The main headlines in this morning’s papers are reserved for THG following a speculative bid from a PE firm.
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NewsTHG shares jump on Apollo ‘preliminary’ takeover approach
THG shares have jumped more than 40% today after it confirmed it has been approached by private equity giant Apollo Global Management over a possible deal
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NewsCity snapshot: Devro delists from stock exchange as £564m takeover completes
Scottish sausage skin maker Devro will delist from the stock exchange today after finalising its £564m takeover by German group Aria.
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NewsSquirrel Sisters enters 50/50 partnership with GFT Retail
GFT Retail will be responsible for operations, warehousing & logistics and support in marketing and sales for the brand
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NewsPlanet Organic halts supplier orders as it focuses on survival
Planet Organic suppliers have reported a temporary suspension of orders by the troubled supermarket chain as it works on a deal to secure its future
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NewsJames White Drinks expands health shot offering with BumbleZest acquisition
The group behind the Big Tom and Beet It juice brands has snapped up functional shot producer BumbleZest for an undisclosed sum
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NewsTroubled Farmison seeks buyer or cash injection
The private equity owner of premium online meat retailer Farmison is seeking a buyer or new financing for the lossmaking business
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NewsWaitrose pulls out of talks to invest in Planet Organic
The supermarket chain ended talks last week over an investment of millions of pounds in return for a sizeable stake in the rival grocer
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NewsEndless acquires Smithfield Murray to combine with Yorkshire Premier Meat
Smithfield Murray has been snapped up by Endless to bring the poultry processor together with the private equity firm’s other protein business, Yorkshire Premier Meat.
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NewsPark Cakes looks at sale options as it seeks fresh funding
The group, which makes the Colin the Caterpillar cake for Marks & Spencer, is working with advisory firms Teneo and A&M to explore its options, The Grocer has learned.
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NewsElfBar snubs British American Tobacco acquisition attempt
After months of emails and meetings, ElfBar ultimately turned down the tobacco giant’s offer
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Category ReportHow snack bars are becoming gold bars: snack bar mergers category report 2023
Healthier snack bar brands have become a key target for M&A. How can investors be sure to back a golden opportunity?
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NewsKTC snaps up Scottish margarine manufacturer Cardowan Creameries
The deal strengthened the private equity-backed group’s value-added processing capabilities and broadened the product offering, KTC said.