All Mergers and acquisitions articles – Page 58
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Comment & OpinionUnilever’s personal care review raises serious strategic questions
Established personal care brands such as Simple could be facing the axe
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Comment & OpinionWhat next for Edgewell after close shave with Harry’s?
The Wilkinson Sword owner dropped its plan to buy Harry’s under threat of legal action from the FTC
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NewsCity snapshot: UK snacking acquisitions boost growth for Lotus Bakeries
Bear, Nakd and Kiddylicious owner Lotus Bakeries grew its annual revenues and profits last year, boosted by the international rollout of its Biscoff brand and the strong performance of natural snacking.
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NewsChase Distillery appoints advisors for potential sale
Chase Distillery has engaged advisers to explore its options, including a potential sale, The Grocer understands.
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NewsPG Tips tea sale on the table as Unilever explores all options
Unilever has initiated a full strategic review of its global tea business, which could lead to a sale, despite its pledge two months ago to keep the brands.
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NewsNew Freshways milk labels point to closer links with Medina
Liquid milk processor Freshways has adopted the branding of rival Medina’s Watsons brand
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Analysis & FeaturesHow a flurry of petfood challenger brand buyouts could consolidate UK market in the 2020s
Small brands have capitalised on a radical shift – and the 2020s may see them going global
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NewsEast End Foods founders set to re-purchase two depots from PE buyer
The deal for the sites at Smethwick and Aston in the West Midlands is set to be completed imminently
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NewsCMA to probe PepsiCo’s acquisition of Fruit Bowl maker Pioneer Foods
The UK’s competition watchdog will assess wether the merger will result in a “substantial lessening of competition”
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NewsAmazon and Deliveroo accuse CMA of ‘speculative’ competition claims
In a joint submission, the two companies said the CMA had ‘mischaracterised’ the restaurant and on-demand grocery delivery markets
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NewsCity snapshot: Unilever confirms global tea review as annual profits fall
Unilever has confirmed it has initiated a strategic review of its global tea business, as it reported a 30%-plus slide in annual profits. Plus, Diageo posts a solid rise in first half sales, but warns on second half growth and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsJust Eat agrees UK partnership with McDonald’s
Just Eat has agreed to partner nationwide with McDonald’s in the UK and Ireland to become the fast food chain’s second exclusive delivery partner for McDelivery.
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NewsCity snapshot: Nestlé acquires medical nutrition business Zenpep
Nestlé has continued its strategic acquisition programme with a deal to buy gastrointestinal medication producer Zenpep.
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Comment & OpinionCMA interest in Just Eat's £5.9bn acquisition by Takeaway.com deal should not be a shock
It is likely to approve the deal, but the Competition & Markets Authority is right to take a look at it
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NewsUpfield buys Violife owner Arivia for €500m
KKR-owned Upfield beat a number of other firms to the deal, said to be worth around €500m.
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NewsCity Snapshot: CMA threatens £6bn Just Eat merger
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has thrown a spanner into the merger of Just Eat and Takeaway.com by announcing it has opened an investigation into the deal just as it was poised to complete. Plus, trading updates from Marston’s, Carrefour and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsHalewood takes stake in craft vodka brand Vestal
Vestal, founded in 2011, is a traditional-style vodka made in Poland
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NewsCity snapshot: SSP Group’s first quarter sales grow as it buys Germany’s Station Food
Travel food specialist SSP Group has had a “robust” start to its financial year and announced the acquisition of German travel catering business Station Food. Plus, Aldi raises pay for staff to maintain its position as the UK’s highest-paying supermarket and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsGlobal food and drink M&A activity ‘broke records’ in 2019
The number of global food and drink transactions in 2019 totalled 789 deals, up by 12 on the year before
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NewsCat litter shortage hits supermarkets after supplier Bob Martin’s collapse
Bob Martin was bought by Pets Choice after entering into administration, but delays in transferring listings have caused shortages