All Mergers and acquisitions articles – Page 98
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NewsCommons report slams pre-pack Bernard Matthews deal
Work and Pensions Committee report claims deal “carefully crafted” to dump pension liability
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NewsMars Chocolate back in growth despite top brands' struggles
Mars Chocolate UK returned to top line growth last year as total sales grew 2.9% despite pressure on some of its key brands. Plus globally, Mars merges Wrigley with its chocolate business.
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NewsKrispy Kreme UK bought by US parent
Krispy Kreme in the US has announced 100% of its shares have been sold to US-based brand owner company Krispy Kreme Group.
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Analysis & FeaturesCan 2 Sisters make Bernard Matthews bootiful again?
As one of Britain’s most tarnished brands is gobbled up by poultry giant 2 Sisters, we answer the key questions about the deal
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NewsNestlé and R&R Ice Cream finalise Froneri joint venture
The new venture will have its HQ in the UK and employ about 15,000 people in more than 20 countries
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NewsInvestors back AB InBev/SABMiller deal as mooted protest fails to materialise
SABMiller investors overwhelming backed the multi-billion takeover offer from AB InBev this morning, dispelling concerns that activist hedge funds would try to derail the deal.
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NewsKey Food Ingredients seeks rescue deal as rising dairy costs take their toll
Rising dairy prices have pushed a manufacturer of ghee and Asian sauces into administration, with more than 40 jobs at risk unless a buyer can be found.
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NewsChristmas turkey dinner saved by Ranjit Singh Boparan deal
‘Chicken king’ Ranjit Singh Boparan rides to the rescue of Bernard Matthews to save Christmas dinner
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NewsHain Celestial gets all-clear for Orchard House acquisition
Hain Celestial can finally takeover Orchard House after getting the green light to sell its UK own-label freshly squeezed fruit juice business to the owner of the Sunmagic juice and smoothie brand by deal regulators.
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NewsSolina Group acquires Yorkshire-based sauce business New Ivory
French food supplier Solina Group has snapped up culinary sauce specialist New Ivory as it looks to grow its presence in the UK
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NewsBernard Matthews jobs pledge welcomed by Unite
Bernard Matthews will also start processing chickens as well as turkeys to fill spare capacity at its sites.
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NewsBernard Matthews sold in pre-pack administration to Ranjit Boparan
The deal safeguards 2,000 jobs, with all employees and agency staff all transferring across to the new owners, and the group will continue to trade as normal
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NewsJJ Food Service bolsters fish & chip offering with Sykes deal
The deal covers the existing Sykes customer base, goodwill and staff in the delivery division
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NewsCompass to 'revolutionise' foodservice buying with Foodbuy venture
The new venture follows the acquisition by Compass Group UK & Ireland of Acquire Services in 2015
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NewsBayer and Monsanto agree £50bn merger
Bayer has agreed terms with Monsanto for a $66bn (£50bn) takeover to create the world’s biggest seeds and pesticides group
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NewsKitwave begins 'phase of growth' with Phoenix Fine Foods deal
Phoenix Fine Foods is a wholesale supplier of frozen foods including vegetables, pizza, fish and ice cream…
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NewsMeadow Foods eyes acquisitions with backing of US private equity firm
Dairy processor Meadow Foods has secured investment from a US private equity firm to help fund acquisitions and organic growth the business.
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NewsFyffes doubles down on Canadian mushrooms
Fyffes has bought a second Canadian mushroom business with the €41m acquisition of All Seasons Mushrooms this morning
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NewsPoundland shareholders approve £610m Steinhoff takeover
Poundland shareholders have overwhelmingly backed the £610m takeover bid from South Africa’s Steinhoff Group despite fears activist investor Elliott Capital could derail the deal
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NewsCarr’s Group sells food division to Whitworths for £36m
Food and engineering group Carr’s has sold its food division, Carr’s Flour Mills, to fellow flour miller Whitworths for £36m.