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U.K. Competition Watchdog to Probe Carlsberg’s Acquisition of Britvic
U.K. antitrust officials are considering whether Carlsberg’s proposed acquisition of Britvic could lessen competition for goods or services in the country.
Carlsberg's £3.3bn takeover of Britvic investigated amid competition fears
Carlsberg's hefty £3.3bn bid to buy Britvic, the maker of Robinsons squash, is being investigated by the UK's competition authority over fears it could stifle competition in the market.
UPDATE: Carlsberg optimistic on Britvic buy as CMA mulls investigation
In July, Britvic, the Hemel Hempsted-based soft drinks manufacturer, agreed a takeover that values each Britvic share at 1,315 pence per share. This comprises 1,290p per share in cash and a special dividend of 25p.
UK competition watchdog opens inquiry into Carlsberg’s €3.9bn takeover of Britvic
Carlsberg’s £3.3 billion (€3.9 billion) deal to buy Robinsons squash maker Britvic is being investigated over potential concerns that it could reduce competition across the UK market. Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it had opened the first phase of an investigation into the tie-up.
UK competition watchdog to probe Carlsberg’s Britvic takeover
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has called for comments on Carlsberg‘s acquisition of soft drinks major Britvic. In a statement, the CMA said it is assessing whether the Danish brewer’s proposed takeover could “result in a ...
U.K. Competition Watchdog to Probe Carlsberg’s Acquisition of Britvic
Danish brewer Carlsberg—which houses its namesake lager brand as well as Somersby cider and Garage alcopop brands—agreed to buy London-listed soft drinks maker Britvic for 3.3 billion pounds ...
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Carlsberg Britvic deal gets approval from Britvic shareholders
Britvic shareholders have voted in favor of Carlsberg’s proposed acquisition of the company: bringing the creation of UK beer ...
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Watchdog looking into £3.3bn takeover of Britvic
A competition watchdog has begun an investigation into Carlsberg's £3.3bn agreement to buy soft drinks company Britvic, best known for Robinsons squash and J2O. The Danish brewer said it wanted ...
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Carlsberg to build Kazakhstan factory amid new PepsiCo deal
Carlsberg is to set up a production plant in Kazakhstan as part of a new distribution deal in the country with soft-drinks giant PepsiCo.
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Competition watchdog takes interest in Carlsberg-Britvic merger
Carlsberg’s swoop for Britvic has formed part of “beyond beer” strategy, launched in 2022. The plan involved expanding into soft drinks, cider and alcohol-free beer markets. Carlsberg said ...
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UPDATE: Carlsberg optimistic on Britvic buy as CMA mulls investigation
(Alliance News) - The UK Competition & Markets Authority on Tuesday said it is considering whether the planned acquisition of Britvic PLC by Copenhagen-based Carlsberg AS could weaken competition ...