All Mergers and acquisitions articles – Page 72
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NewsPost Office given go-ahead to complete Payzone takeover
The deal is set to complete next week after being waved through by the Competition and Markets Authority…
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NewsPastinos looks to up distribution after Mask acquisition
The vegan snack maker was put up for sale by its former owners Giuseppe Martorana and Roberto Perini
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NewsGreencore claims US exit makes it 'more resilient' to Brexit
The own-label sandwich producer dismissed accusations its US expansion had been a failure
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NewsGenesis Crafty bought for £1.8m after turnaround plan failed
The Northern Irish bakery, which reported £18m turnover in 2017, entered administration in August
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NewsCity snapshot: Greencore sell US business to Hearthside for £817m
Convenience food group Greencore is to sell its entire US business to American contract manufacturer Hearthside Food Solutions for £817m, high street footfall continues to decline, and the rest of the news from the City
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NewsCity Snapshot: Glanbia buys SlimFast for US$350m
Irish food group Glanbia has announced it has agreed to acquire weight loss nutrition brand SlimFast for US$350m. Plus, high street restructure at WH Smith sees headline profits fall back and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsPrivate label wins drive Aston Manor growth before Agrial takeover
Sales jumped 12.4% at Frosty Jacks and Kingstone Press maker Aston Manor in 2017
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Comment & OpinionA potential game-changer in the Sainsbury's-Asda probe
The press has been awash with misleading headlines after the latest developments in Sainsbury’s-Asda
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NewsLavazza to buy Mars' coffee business for reported $650m
Lavazza has agreed to purchase the drinks supplier, which includes two leading brands in the office coffee service and vending machine segments
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury's-Asda clearance 'tough' warns ex-CMA director
In this special analysis, ex-CMA director Andrew Taylor explains how the merger approval faces significant hurdles
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NewsMeantime posts drop in profitability after Asahi acquisition
Meantime pro-rata sales have fallen 9.4% from £21.2m
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NewsCo-op and Nisa to align commercial teams
CEO Ken Towle said move was fundamental to doing a better job for customers
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NewsFormer Russell Hume directors acquire butcher Nigel Fredericks
Nigel Fredericks Ltd fell into administration last month
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NewsCalbee expands UK snacking footprint with Seabrook acquisition
Japanese snacking giant Calbee has agreed to acquire Seabrook Crisps for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsLavazza to buy Mars' coffee business for $650m
Italian coffee giant Lavazza is to buy the coffee arm of Mars, Mars Drinks, in a deal worth up to $650m.
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NewsPlanet Organic to double store count following acquisition
Inverleith LLP has purchased a majority stake in the organic supermarket for around £15m
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NewsKarro plans "significant M&A" after CapVest takeover
“Significant M&A” is planned at Karro Foods after the pork processor was bought by CapVest last year.
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NewsUK snacks brand Kings Elite acquired by Australian tycoon
The York-based business has been sold to entrepreneur Tony Quinn for a figure north of £20m
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NewsSainsbury's-Asda merger threatens competition in 463 locations, says CMA
The Competition & Markets Authority is concerned about the prospect of a serious lessening of competition.
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Comment & OpinionCan the CMA deal with Sainsbury's-Asda after failing on Tesco-Booker?
The CMA ignored long-term effects of Tesco-Booker and hastened the demise of P&H as collateral damage, says Steve Parfett, chairman of AG Parfett & Sons