All Mergers and acquisitions articles – Page 125
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NewsPoundland agrees £55m deal to buy 99p Stores
Poundland has announced it is to buy rival fixed-price discounter 99p Stores this morning in a deal worth £55m.
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NewsCity snapshot: Poundland to swallow up rival fixed price discounter 99p Stores for £55m
Poundland agrees to £55m takeover of rival discounter 99p Stores. Plus a profit warning from Tate & Lyle sends shares spiralling - and the latest movements from the rest of stock market.
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NewsRexam £4.3bn takeover talks send shares soaring
Shares have spiked massively at aluminium can manufacturer Rexam after it admitted to talks with a US rival for a potential £4.3bn takeover.
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NewsSmucker’s to cater for cats and dogs with $5.8bn Big Heart deal
US food group JM Smucker has entered the pet food and snacks category with the $5.8bn acquisition of Big Heart Pet Brands.
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NewsConviviality buys GT News' 37 stores, will convert most to Bargain Booze
Conviviality Retail says acquisition is in line with plans for “geographical expansion”
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NewsCargill swoops for Zambeef oil subsidiary for $25.7m
US multinational Cargill has agreed to acquire the edible oil and soybean meal subsidiary of listed agribusiness Zambeef for $25.7m.
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NewsIrn-Bru owner AG Barr to shake up cocktail market with £21m takeover of Funkin
AG Barr is entering the cocktail mixer market with the acquisition of Funkin Cocktails in a deal worth up to £21m.
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NewsSeabrook Crisps up for sale as it explores all strategic options
Seabrook Crisps has hired corporate finance advisors McQueen to “explore all strategic options”.
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NewsCake Angels' Fiddes Payne flies high on rising sales & profits
Fiddes Payne, tipped by dealmakers as a takeover target this year, has highlighted its potential to prospective buyers…
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NewsHoneyrose Bakery acquires gluten-free producer Kent & Fraser
Branded and own-label cake supplier Honeyrose Bakery has bought gluten-free biscuits business Kent & Fraser…
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NewsPoultry packager looks to future strong growth after rescue deal
A fresh poultry supplier to the likes of Asda has been sold out of administration saving the jobs of the 22-strong workforce.
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Analysis & FeaturesIntense competition in UK grocery market driving food and beverage M&A
Fierce competition in UK grocery will be the main driving force behind an uptick in food and beverage M&A this year, according to new analysis by Grant Thornton.
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NewsMolson Coors sells its UK maltings business to Soufflet Group
Brewer Molson Coors UK has agreed to sell its maltings business to French agriculture group Soufflet.
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NewsACS rejects merger with National Federation of SubPostmasters
The ACS has rejected the possibility of merging with former trade union the National Federation of SubPostmasters…
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NewsWhitworths owner Real Good Food snaps up Rainbow Dust for £7.5m
Real Good Food has completed the acquisition of Rainbow Dust Colours in a deal worth up to £7.5m.
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NewsPork Farms accounts reveal Kerry Foods deal terms
Pork Farms’ acquisition of the chilled savoury and pastry business of Kerry Foods has given the Irish food giant…
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NewsOrganisations representing newsagents and subpostmasters discuss merger
Move would streamline businesses, provide more efficient distribution
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NewsLakeland Dairies looks to move into frozen yoghurt with acquisition of Taste Trends
Management team will remain in place, say deal allows company to grow
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Analysis & FeaturesThe election effect: uncertainty could spark dealmaking rush
May’s General Election could lead to a feast or a famine for food and drink M&A volumes in the UK.
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NewsGlass manufacturer Encirc acquired by Spanish company for £316m
Company will retain managing director, improve position in European market