All Mergers and acquisitions articles – Page 68
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NewsBlow for Sainsbury’s-Asda merger plans as CMA flags up extensive concerns
The CMA said the deal would lead to a “worse experience” for both in-store and online shoppers nationally
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Comment & OpinionThe CMA's rejection of Sainsbury's-Asda is as subtle as the deal itself
It’s been variously referred to as Sasda, Jasda and Sainsda. But this deal is dead and Sainsburied, says Grocer editor Adam Leyland
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NewsCity snapshot: Premier Foods scraps Ambrosia sale plan
The proposed Ambrosia sale was one of the final strategic initiatives of former CEO Gavin Darby who stepped down from Premier last month
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NewsStaple Dairy Products acquired by its directors in buyout
Staple supplies cheese, butter, aerosol cream, convenience egg products and microwavable rice
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NewsCity snapshot: Patisserie Valerie rescued via an MBO
A deal was struck with administrators KPMG in the early hours of this morning
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NewsMedia Bites 18 Feb: Sainsbury's/Asda, Premier Foods, Patisserie Valerie
Sainsbury’s has drafted in consultants to help with the mammoth task of merging with Asda
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NewsCity snapshot: Patisserie Valerie rescued via an MBO
Patisserie Valerie has been bought out of administration by the new management team. Plus, Nestlé is exploring sale options for its Herta charcuterie business and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsTayto Group acquires free-from snack startup Bite UK
The Golden Wonder owner plan to transform Huddersfield’s Bite into ‘the UK’s leading healthy snacks business’
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NewsCity snapshot: Mike Ashley withdraws £15m bid for Patisserie Valerie
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley has pulled out his bid for scandal-hit bakery chain Patisserie Valerie, activist investor Cat Rock has called on Just Eat to merge with a competitor, and the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsBurton’s lands a catch at last with Thomas Fudge’s acquisition
After failing to land a number of key acquisition targets in recent years, Burton’s Biscuit Co has snapped up premium biscuit manufacturer Thomas Fudge’s from private equity owner Livingbridge.
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NewsUnilever moves into snacking with £150m Graze acquisition
The Anglo-Dutch group’s first deal under new CEO Alan Jope was sealed this week.
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NewsBurton’s Biscuits agrees deal for Thomas Fudge’s
Burton’s has agreed a deal to acquire premium biscuit manufacturer Thomas Fudge’s from private equity owner Livingbridge.
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Comment & OpinionWhat the Graze deal tells us about Unilever’s D2C strategy
D2C has been important for Unilever since its acquisition of Dollar Shave Club in 2016
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NewsUnilever wins £150m race for Graze
Unilever has acquired healthy snacking brand Graze in its first acquisition under new CEO Alan Jope.
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NewsHenderson Foodservice expands further with Foodco deal
Foodservice operator Foodco has sites on both sides of the Irish border
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NewsPepsiCo completes £20m deal for Pipers Crisps
PepsiCo has completed the acquisition of foodservice snacking specialist Pipers Crisps after receiving the green light from the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority.
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News100 potential bidders ran the rule over Patisserie Valerie
Around 100 potential bidders expressed an interest in rescuing stricken cake retailer Patisserie Valerie ahead of crunch talks this week, though reports warn the chain could be broken up.
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NewsYoung's Seafood co-owner eyes total control after sale stalls
The Grocer understands HPS Investments is now considering taking total control from co-owners Lion Capital and Bain Capital
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NewsGraze purchase set to be first big Unilever deal under Jope
Unilever is reportedly set to win the auction for the healthy snack brand
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NewsSushi Gourmet owner Hana Group acquired by Permira
The global fresh sushi retailer, which is partnered with Sainsbury’s in the UK, has been acquired after four years under the ownership of TA Associates