M&A – Page 63
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Today's and Landmark members raise concerns over merger
Final vote to be held on buying groups merger on 6 September
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City snapshot: Nestlé completes $7.1bn global Starbucks deal
Nestlé has announced the completions of its US$7.1bn deal to acquire the perpetual global license to produce Starbucks branded products across the world. Plus all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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Analysis & Features
How will SodaStream deal add extra fizz to PepsiCo?
The $3.2bn takeover ticks key boxes on health and sustainability
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CMA launches formal investigation into Sainsbury’s/Asda merger
The Competition and Markets Authority has today confirmed it is to launch a formal investigation into the proposed supermarket mega-merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda and could move to a more in-depth investigation within weeks.
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City snapshot: CMA opens investigation into Valeo's £100m Tangerine acquisition
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has opened an initial investigation into Valeo Foods’ £100m acquisition of Tangerine Confectionery, plus all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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Genesis Crafty bakery bought by Tayto boss in rescue deal saving 260 jobs
Family bakery, McErlian’s suffered “trading difficulties” in the past year and enterted administration earlier this week
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Valeo Foods completes acquisition of Dip-Dab maker Tangerine
PE giant Blackstone sold the confectionery company to the fast-growing Capvest-owned consumer group
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PepsiCo agrees to buy SodaStream in $3.2bn deal
Pepsico has agreed to buy home soft-drink-making business SodaStream International in a $3.2bn deal, Sainsbury and Asda could have to dispose stores in as many as 300 locations and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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Analysis & Features
What does Valeo Foods have planned for sweet group Tangerine?
Valeo Foods is on the verge of snapping up Tangerine in the hopes it can sweeten its existing investment in the sugary snacks category.
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Coca-Cola takes stake in US sports drink supplier Bodyarmor
Coca-Cola has agreed a deal to acquire a minority stake in US sports drink supplier Bodyarmor as it eyes the global sports drink market.
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Good Hemp sells majority stake to PE investor Inverleith
Private equity investor Inverleith has bought a majority shareholding in plant-based food and drink brand Good Hemp after agreeing a ‘seven-figure’ deal.
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City snapshot: Origin Enterprises completes €41.3m Brazil deal
Agri services group Origin Enterprises has completed its €41.3m deal to acquire a majority stake in Brazil-based nutrition and crop business Fortgreen Commercial Agricola. Plus, John Menzies has reported a 15% rise in underlying profit before tax in its final results before becoming a pure-play aviation business and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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Risk of petrol price hike, warn MP and Fair Fuel UK
MP for Robert Halfon and the Fair Fuel UK campaign have called for an independent fuel price watchdog
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Analysis & Features
Today's and Landmark merge as Unitas Wholesale: What we know and what it means
As the two buying groups bury their former rivalry, can Today’s-Landmark merger secure the future for their members?
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City Snapshot: Valeo Foods set to buy Dip-Dab maker Tangerine in £100m-plus deal
The owner of Fox’s mints is reportedly set to buy Tangerine, the maker of classic sweets including Dip-Dab and Blackjacks, in a £100m-plus deal. Plus, sources close to Poundworld’s administrators have advised caution over reports today that 50 branches of the discounter chain have been saved and the rest of the latest news from the City.
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Caution urged over reports 50 Poundworlds have been saved
Reports of a last-minute reprieve for the chain emerged after an Irish family issued statement saying administrators had accepted its bid for 50 stores
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Aston Manor Cider strikes deal with Florette owner Agrial
The cider maker embarked on a search for investment to fund future growth last year
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Comment & Opinion
Today’s and Landmark combined stand more than a fighting chance against their rivals
This merger can be traced directly back to Tesco’s shock announcement that it was buying Booker
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Buying groups Today's and Landmark agree to merge
The proposed new company will be called Unitas Wholesale
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Tesco-Carrefour alliance to be operational by October
Tesco’s strategic alliance with French hypermarket Carrefour will be operational by October.