All articles by Alec Mattinson – Page 66
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NewsCity Snapshot: Delivery Hero revenues surge but losses edge upwards
German food delivery firm Delivery Hero posted surging sales in the first half of 2021, although its EBITDA losses remained at over €330m as it continued to invest in growth
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NewsMedia Bites 25 Aug: Morrisons, Asda, Just Eat
The £7bn US private equity takeover of Morrisons could “materially weaken” the security of its pension schemes, trustees have warned.
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NewsCity Snapshot: UK supermarket sales rise as grocery shopping shifts back instore
Total till sales in the grocery sector bounced back to growth of 1.1% in the most recent four weeks as physical stores benefited from a 10% slump in online grocery sales.
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NewsMedia Bites 23 Aug: Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, M&S
Private equity giants are circling Sainsbury’s with a view to possibly launching bids of more than £7bn
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NewsSkinny Food Co on hunt for investor support to back international push
The Nottingham-based supplier has tasked PwC with exploring investment options
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NewsCity News: McBride issues major profit warning as costs mount
The private-label cleaning goods producer downgraded its full-year profit expectations by up to 65% on Thursday
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NewsHeinz UK benefits from surging sales of its sauces and meals
The UK arm of Kraft Heinz saw surging sales of sauces and hot meals last year, as strong grocery trading during the coronavirus outbreak more than mitigated the loss of foodservice sales
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NewsMorrisons agrees deal with CD&R after raised £7bn bid
US private equity giant Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has moved into pole position in the bidding war for Morrisons, having agreed a new £7bn 285p per share deal for the supermarket.
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NewsCity snapshot: Morrisons agrees to new £7bn CD&R bid
US private equity giant Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has moved into pole position in the bidding war for Morrisons, having agreed a new £7bn 285p per share bid for the supermarket.
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NewsMedia Bites 20 Aug: Morrisons/CD&R, Amazon, McBride
Morrisons’ board switched its recommendation last night and backed a £7 billion takeover by Clayton Dubilier & Rice after the private equity firm trumped rival Fortress (The Times £). Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has increased its offer for Morrisons to 285p per share, in the latest round ...
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NewsCity snapshot: McBride issues profits warning on rising costs
Household goods manufacturer McBride has slashed its earnings expectations by up to 65% as mounting input and transportation costs hit its bottom line.
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NewsMedia Bites 18 Aug: Nando’s, Just Eat Takeaway, Grocery market share
Nando’s has been forced to shut restaurants and reduce hours at some after its chicken deliveries were hit by a nationwide shortage of lorry drivers
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NewsGrocery sales fall as pre-pandemic shopping behaviour returns
With the end of social distancing restrictions people have been happier to head into stores to make more regular, smaller shops, according to Kantar
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NewsMedia Bites 16 Aug: Morrisons, Pret A Manger, Asda
The American private equity firm that first put Wm Morrison in play is gearing up to trump a rival £6.7 billion offer for the British supermarket chain this week and to persuade its target’s board to change its recommendation. (The Times £) Talks to get the US ...
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NewsCity News: Deliveroo bounces back from ‘worst IPO in London’s history’
The shares were heavily backed on Monday after it emerged German rival Delivery Hero had built a 5.1% stake in Deliveroo
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat the Newlat acquisition means for Symington’s
The Italian group has snapped up UK’s Symington’s in a £53m deal. What are its plans?
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NewsIngredients giant Olam plans listing on London Stock Exchange
A major £6.6bn global food ingredients giant will list on the London Stock Exchange next year to boost its worldwide growth plans
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NewsCity snapshot: Food ingredient giant OFI picks London for primary market IPO
Olam Food Ingredients will demerge from Indonesian agri giant Olam International and seek a listing in London, as well as a secondary listing in Singapore, in early 2022.
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NewsMedia Bites 13 Aug: Philip Morris/Vectura, Stock Spirits, Pret a Manger
The board of UK inhaler maker Vectura has agreed to support a £1bn takeover bid from cigarette company Philip Morris International after a fierce bidding war
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NewsCity snapshot: CVC agrees £767m deal to buy listed drinks player Stock Spirits
Private equity player CVC has agreed a deal to buy Stock Spirits, the listed producer of branded spirits and liqueurs in Central and Eastern Europe and Italy.