All Mergers and acquisitions articles – Page 85
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Comment & OpinionYou are wrong, wrong, wrong on Tesco-Booker, CMA!
I am furious that, even at this second stage, the CMA has completely and utterly failed to grasp the key issues
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Analysis & FeaturesWhere now for the Nisa deal as Sainsbury's pushes pause?
Analysis of the latest twists and turns in the saga surrounding the potential sale of Nisa
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NewsMars Food builds healthy portfolio with acquisition of Tasty Bite
Mars Food has agreed to acquire the owner of all-natural Indian and Asian food brand Tasty Bite, which has been sold in UK supermarkets since 2016.
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NewsBrakes parent company, Sysco, reports 9.9% rise in sales
The US company said an uplift in its international food operations was “largely driven” by its aquisition of the wholesaler
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NewsSainsbury's delays Nisa move as Co-op comes back to the table
Sainsbury’s period of exclusivity to do a deal with Nisa has now expired, leaving the field open to other potential suitors
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Comment & OpinionBalance growth and margin
In 2015 Nestlé chairman Peter Brabeck said 3G and Warren Buffett had “pulverised the food industry”
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NewsPlenish replenishes growth engine with £1.5m PE injection
Cold-pressed juice brand Plenish has raised £1.5m in its second funding round – valuing it at £10m
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Analysis & FeaturesAll you need to know about the B&M takeover of Heron Foods
What is the rationale behind the latest convenience shake-up?
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NewsP&G countering Peltz with acquisitions plan
P&G signalled in a call to analysts it is stepping up efforts to grow revenues
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NewsCheckoutSmart expands overseas with acquisition of German cashback grocery app Scondoo
Cashback app CheckoutSmart has acquired German mobile shopping reward company Scondoo to extend its reach in Europe.
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NewsB&M Bargains snaps up Heron Foods in £152m deal
B&M said its initial plans to expand and develop the Heron business include opening between 10 and 20 new stores per annum.
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NewsM&A activity gains pace as weak sterling spurs bargain hunters
Food & drink deal activity increased substantially in the second quarter
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NewsCity snapshot: Carlyle Cardinal Ireland readies Lily O’Brien’s sale
Irish chocolate firm Lily O’Brien’s has been put up for sale by its owner Carlyle Cardinal Ireland. Plus, consumer confidence falls back to post-Brexit lows, what happened on the market’s ‘Super Thursday’ and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsIrish chocolatier Lily O'Brien's put up for sale
Irish chocolatier Lily O’Brien’s has been put up for sale by its private equity owner with a price tag of €50m (£45m)…
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NewsAsda/B&M: the latest plot twist in the battle for convenience
Momentous decision this year could transform wholesale and convenience beyond recognition
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NewsBritish American Tobacco ties up $49.4bn Reynolds deal
British American Tobacco has completed the acquisition of Reynolds American in a “transformational” deal as part of its long-term growth strategy.
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NewsRefresco swallows Cott bottling business for £1bn
The deal will create the world’s largest independent bottler for retailers and brands in Europe and North America with a combined production volume of approximately 12 billion litres, Refresco said.
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NewsPromise Gluten Free bought by Mayfair Equity Partners
Free-from Irish bakery supplier Promise Gluten Free has sold a majority stake to private equity player Mayfair Equity Partners.
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NewsCampari sells Carolans and Irish Mist for £126m
Italian spirits group Gruppo Campari has off-loaded its Carolans and Irish Mist brands to US firm Heaven Hill Brands for $165m (£126.7m).
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NewsCMA vows to investigate Tesco-Booker impact on P&H
The CMA has received complaints from a number of third parties about the potentially crushing impact…