All Mergers and acquisitions articles – Page 80
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NewsCity News: Sainsbury’s shares sink following CMA legal challenge
Sainsbury’s this week reassured shareholders its legal challenge to the Competition & Markets Authority had not dented its “confidence” its mega-merger with Asda will go ahead, but nervous shareholders had other ideas.
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NewsCity snapshot: Graze sales slide as buyout nears
Sales dived 5.2% at healthy snacking brand Graze last year as the search for a buyer continues into the New Year. Plus, British American Tobacco makes a raft of staffing changes, Dole Food Company sells European salad businesses to BAMA International and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsSainsbury’s and Asda request judicial review to extend CMA process
Sainsbury’s and Asda will today lodge an application for a judicial review of the Competition & Marketes Authority investigation into their proposed merger.
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NewsUnitas Wholesale to cut 20 jobs as part of Milton Keynes exit
MD Darren Goldney said the phased move would begin in April or May
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NewsOppo crowdfunders offered deal to cash out by Swiss billionaire
Crowdfunding investors in low-sugar ice cream brand Oppo have been offered a deal to cash out for a healthy profit by the investment firm of Swiss consumer billionaire Hans-Peter Wild.
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NewsGreencore eyes new categories amid M&A growth plans
Greencore is eyeing M&A opportunities in new categories including snacking after landing a cash windfall from the sale of its US business in October.
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NewsVillage Bakery hires advisors to secure PE investment
Welsh own-label supplier The Village Bakery has hired advisors in a search for external investment to drive future growth.
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NewsSainsbury's milk supplier Tomlinsons appoints advisors to explore possible sale
It comes amid warnings of overcapacity and ‘wafer thin’ margins across the processing sector
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NewsMorrisons claims Sainsbury's-Asda merger will hit own-label quality
Morrisons also suggested it would be in the firing line if the merger goes ahead
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NewsUnilever to buy GSK's health drinks business for €3.3bn
In 2018, the health drink portfolio delivered total turnover of €550m Unilever has agreed a €3.3bn deal to buy GlaxoSmithKline’s Indian consumer business, including malted milk drink Horlicks. The deal will boost Unilever’s footprint in one its fastest growing markets, beating reported interest from fellow consumer giants ...
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Samworth's bid to buy Manton Wood win CMA approval?
The investigation into the deal has surprised observers
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NewsEdrington sells Cutty Sark whisky to La Martiniquaise-Bardinet
A deal is also underway to sell its Glenturret brand
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NewsWilliam Jackson buys premium vinegar and olive oil brand Belazu
The transaction marks the Yorkshire-based group’s second deal since its sale of Aunt Bessie’s in June
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NewsPlant-based supplier Gosh hires advisors to explore sale
The supplier has hired corporate finance firm Houlihan Lokey to “consider strategic options”…
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NewsUnitas drops Today's own-label range in favour of Landmark's
The new wholesale group met with suppliers earlier this week to talk about the future
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NewsCity snapshot: Plant-based food producer Gosh eyes potential sale
Plant-based food producer Gosh is plotting a potential sale after hiring advisors. Plus Origin Enterprises delivers 24% first quarter sales jump and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsUS-based Lineage Logistics acquires Yearsley Group
The deal was struck due to synergies between both businesses operating models
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NewsAldi and Lidl a 'compelling threat' to grocery market
Hurley’s comments came in Aldi’s response to the CMA’s issues statement which was published by the watchdog last week
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NewsWorld foods supplier TRS Group eyes sale
The £109m-turnover business hired advisors Stamford to prepare for a sale early next year, The Grocer understands
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NewsPremier to seek 'over £100m' from Ambrosia sale, say analysts
The company confirmed plans to divest its third-largest brand on Tuesday 13 Nov, as Gavin Darby announced his departure