All Mergers and acquisitions articles – Page 91
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NewsChivas Brothers sells Glenallachie distillery and brands
Pernod Ricard said the disposal was “in line with its strategy to focus on its priority spirits and wine brands”
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NewsTasties of Chester rescue deal saves 188 jobs as former Adelie CEO takes over business
Almost 200 jobs have been saved at food-to-go operator Tasties of Chester after former Adelie Foods CEO Gavin Cox put together a rescue deal with administrators.
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Comment & OpinionTesco-Booker: CMA’s ‘fast-track’ investigation looks like good news for the deal
A commitment from Tesco to sell off 350 stores, if it comes to that, may well look like a price worth paying
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco-Booker merger: why the CMA’s phase two review will come down to 350 hotspots
The CMA has identified 350 local areas around the country where there is an overlap
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NewsFood and drinks manufacturing deals slump by a quarter in 2016
M&A activity in the UK food and drinks manufacturing sector slumped last year as the fallout from Brexit squeezed profits and put off buyers, according to a new report.
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Analysis & FeaturesOC&C Global 50: M&A lever yet to be pulled
Forecasts of 3G Capital’s rivals reacting to its deal-making with large-scale consolidations of their own have come to very little as Global 50 M&A slumped last year
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NewsOcado: Amazon-Whole Foods deal to 'drive partnership demand'
CEO Tim Steiner insists the bricks-and-mortar tie-up will drive other retailers to develop an online presence
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NewsWyke Farms and Omsco form jv and plan organic cheese brand
Deal will allow the two businesses to ‘capitalise on the growth of the organic market on a global scale’
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NewsApplegreen gets go-ahead for Topaz Energy deal
Ireland’s compeition watchdog finds 50% stake won’t substantially lessen competition
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NewsSainsbury's-Nisa deal 'risky' without McColl's renewal
Analyst says McColl’s is in “strong strategic position” as it contract with Nisa comes up for renewal.
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NewsSally Abbott made managing director of Weetabix UK & Ireland
Her previous position has been filled by Francesca Davies, now marketing director for UK & Ireland
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NewsAround Noon expands UK presence with Chef in a Box deal
The purchase of Chef in a Box from Donegal Investment Group will allow Around Noon to gain a strong foothold in greater London and provide a platform for further UK expansion.
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NewsOle & Steen set for UK roll-out under new ownership
Danish bakery chain Ole & Steen, which opened its first international store in London at the end of 2016, has been acquired by a new private equity owner for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsCarlsberg UK buys London Fields Brewery
The brand will be run as a joint venture between Carlsberg and Brooklyn Brewery
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News‘Business as usual’ for Premier Foods despite merger claims
The Mr Kipling owner responded yesterday to the WSJ’s claim it was exploring radical options
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NewsMBO team at Thomas J Fudge's moves on following review
The management team behind a buyout at Thomas J Fudge’s Remarkable Bakery have sold their stakes and left the brand amid a shake-up by private equity backer Livingbridge, The Grocer can reveal.
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NewsCity snapshot: Tesco/Booker request swift move to in-depth competition investigation
Tesco and Booker have requested that the Competition and Markets Authority fast track its investigation into deal to a more in-depth phase 2 investigation. Plus Greene King raises revenues despite “demanding backdrop”, DS Smith swoops for US packaging firm and all the rest of the latest news from the City
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NewsHolland & Barrett bought for £1.77bn
An investment fund controlled by a Russian billionaire has bought health food retail chain Holland & Barrett for £1.77bn.
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NewsNisa Retail frees up £120m with refinancing move
Deal comes amid rumours of a multimillion-pound takeover by Sainsbury’s
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat the Whole Foods tie-up will mean for Amazon
Amazon’s food armoury had lacked crucial weapons. Not any more