All articles by Ed Devlin – Page 90
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NewsCity Snapshot: Heck in search for new investment partner to fuel next stage of growth
Heck has engaged advisors to help explore strategic options as the premium sausage supplier aims to continue its rapid growth. Plus, US private equity giant CD&R is widely expected to table a sweetened offer for Morrisons this week as the takeover battle for the supermarket ramps up.
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NewsFast-growing Heck hires advisors to seek investment options
Spayne Lindsay has sent an information memorandum marketing the business to potential buyers and investors
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NewsSpringvale Foods to ramp up growth with takeover of Hider Foods
Hider Foods Imports supplies delis, cafés, farm shops and garden centres with luxury food brands
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NewsMedia Bites 12 August: Deliveroo, Vectura, Pret a Manger, John Lewis
Deliveroo’s first set of results since floating on the LSE back in March catch the papers interest this morning, along with the ongoing takeover saga at Vectura.
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NewsDiageo grows agave spirits offering with Mezcal Unión deal
Drinks giant Diageo has expanded its fast-growing agave spirits range with the acquisition of Mexican mezcal brand Mezcal Unión for an undisclosed sum
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NewsHill Biscuits brings in former Pladis boss after Paul Monk steps down as chairman
Nick Bunker has previoysly held senior roles at KP Snacks and Mondelez
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NewsCity Snapshot: Deliveroo beats expectations as lockdown takeaway habits prove resilient
Deliveroo has grown ahead of expectations in 2021 as demand for the delivery service proved resilient even with Covid restrictions easing. Plus, the takeover battle for pharma company Vectura will not head into an auction after US PE suitor Carlyle refused to put in a higher bid.
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NewsInterpath Advisory appoints former Tesco director as special advisor for fmcg clients
Restructuring practice Interpath Advisory has appointed consumer market and retail specialist Christine Cross as a special advisor
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NewsMedia Bites 10 August: Deliveroo/Delivery Hero, Morrisons, Vectura
The papers are filled with news of takeover activity as Deliveroo, Morrisons and Vectura are all in focus.
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NewsDeliveroo shares hit new highs after Delivery Hero buys stake
Shares at Deliveroo have made a strong recovery today after German rival Delivery Hero grabbed a slice of the London-listed food delivery service.
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NewsCity Snapshot: CD&R Morrisons deadline extended as bidding war looms
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has been granted an extension on today’s ‘put-up or shut-up’ takeover deadline to weigh up whether to make a higher bid for Morrisons. Plus, the takeover battle for Vectura intensifies between Philip Morris and Carlyle; and McColl’s shares plunge as it confirms potential fundraise.
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NewsNomad Foods sales slow down as Covid crisis passes
Sales have dipped at Nomad Foods as the frozen food specialist dealt with lower consumer demand as Covid restrictions eased and also came up against comparisons with the peak stockpiling period at the start of the outbreak in 2020.
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NewsMedia Bites 5 August: John Lewis, National Lottery, Philip Morris
John Lewis was included on a list of employers “named and shamed” by the UK government for paying staff below the legal minimum on Thursday, as ministers seek to show they are clamping down on abuses of workers’ rights.
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NewsDavid Milner steps down as Lily’s Kitchen CEO
Milner left the business at the end of June after deciding to step down from the business to focus on new opportunities
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NewsPepsiCo sells Tropicana and Naked juice brands to PAI Partner for $3.3bn
PAI will take a 61% holding in the likes of Tropicana and Naked, as well as other brands, with PepsiCo retaining a 39% stake
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NewsCity Snapshot: The Hut Group acquire Cult Beauty for £275m
E-commerce giant The Hut Group has expanded its beauty portfolio with the £275m acquisition of online prestige retailer Cult Beauty.
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NewsSnacking group Wholebake acquired by private equity firm
Cereal bar maker Wholebake has been snapped up by new private equity owners as investors continue to target the healthier snacking category.
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NewsMedia Bites 3 August: Morrisons, Bolt, Heineken, Chapel Down
Shares in Morrisons hit their highest level since 2013 yesterday as investors prepared for a bidding war between two private equity groups.
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NewsMorrisons faces break-up risk in private equity takeover, analysts warn
Bernstein said it “struggled to see the returns [for a buyout group] of the current offer without significant asset sales”
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NewsCity Snapshot: Heineken recovers from Covid crisis but warns of rising costs
Profits have more than doubled at Heineken as sales at the Dutch brewer recovered as pubs and bars reopened following extended global lockdowns. Plus, global agriculture group Camellia has acquired an 80% stake in apple grower Bardsley England, and Domino’s Pizza Group non-exec steps down.