Posted in Orthopedics by Nancy Crotti on November 18, 2014 Zimmer Holdings Inc. (ZMH) has agreed to extend the European Commission’s review of its pending $13.4-billion merger with Biomet, Inc. “by a limited number of ...
French dairy major Danone has agreed to invest €437m in Chinese infant formula producer Yashili, in a move to acquire 25% stake. The investment is said to form a part of the company's strategy to expand its footprint in China. ...
Tags: Yashili, Mengniu Dairy, Danone, Agriculture
Turkey’s Yildiz Holding has signed a deal to acquire UK-based cookie firm United Biscuits, the maker of Jaffa Cakes and Jacob Crackers, as part of its strategy to expand into new markets. Once the deal is closed, the Turkish firm ...
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UK-based Dairy Crest has agreed to divest its Dairies operations to Müller UK & Ireland for £80m, citing slump in profits during the six months ended September. The transaction includes production plants at Foston, Chadwell ...
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US-based WhiteWave Foods has acquired So Delicious Dairy Free, in a previously announced deal worth $195m. Earlier in September, WhiteWave Foods agreed to acquire So Delicious Dairy Free from its existing shareholders, led by Wasserstein ...
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Mondelez International has agreed to acquire 80% stake in Vietnam-based Kinh Do's snack business for $370m, in order to strengthen its presence in emerging markets. The transaction includes the acquisition of Kinh Do's two production ...
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NYSE-listed Dollar General Corp said it remains committed to acquiring rival Family Dollar and also extended its offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Family Dollar Stores, Inc. Dollar General will tender $80.00 per share in cash, ...
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Apparel retailer and NYSE listed, Kate Spade & Company reported a surge of 30% in fiscal third quarter ending October 4, 2014 revenues, from a year ago quarter. Kate Spade said net sales from continuing operations for the third quarter of ...
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Flipkart, one of the leading online shopping destinations in India, has entered into a strategic partnership with Euronet India, a global leader in secure electronic transaction processing and payment solutions, to offer Flipkart’s ...
National Titanium Dioxide Company, Ltd. (Cristal) said it has acquired the titanium dioxide (TiO2) business of China based, Jiangxi Tikon Titanium Company Ltd. The transaction which consists of a combination of assets and equity is ...
For the first time since 2011, automotive supplier merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is expected to increase. PwC estimates about 211 deals for the year, a 13 percent increase over 2013, according to PwC's seventh annual Consolidation ...
Australia-based beverage company Casella Family Brands will acquire Peter Lehmann Wines from the Hess Group for $49.5m. The Yellow Tail wine producer has offered $1.31 per share for Peter Lehmann's winery and brand. Upon completion ...
Blue Ribbon Intermediate Holdings, a partnership between American beer entrepreneur Eugene Kashper and TSG Consumer Partner, has completed the acquisition of Pabst Brewing. Founded in1889, Pabst Brewing offers a wide range of products ...
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French dairy major Danone has agreed to acquire 25% stake in Chinese infant formula producer Yashili for €437m. The move forms a part of the company's strategy to expand its footprint in China. Under the agreed terms, China ...
Coca-Cola has agreed to acquire 29.4% stake in Coca-Cola Amatil's (CCA) Indonesian operations, in a $500m deal. An agreement to this effect was signed between the two companies. The investment will be used for the expansion of CCA ...