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Did Greencore overpay for Uniq in UK chilled foods ?
- 06.07.09 we argue that Uniq should merge the rump of its business with another convenience food major; 06.10.11 Uniq sells its remaining operations to Greencore
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What next for Grupo Bimbo after Sara Lee NAFB deal ?
- 04.12.10 we predict that Sara Lee will sell its European bakery businesses to Grupo Bimbo of Mexico; 10.10.11 Sara Lee announces the sale of its Spanish and Portuguese bakery businesses to Grupo Bimbo
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How committed are Hershey and Nestle to Wedel ?
- 20.06.10 we repudiate rumours that Hershey and Nestle are serious about buying Wedel; 28.06.10 Wedel is sold to Lotte Group of Japan
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Hansen Natural - a classic alter -M&A candidate
- 03.05.10 we argue that it would be a mistake for Coca-Cola to acquire Hansen; 17.05.10 Hansen reports significant decrease in performance
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Private equity most likely buyer of Slovenia's Droga Kolinska
- 29.03.10 we estimate the value of Droga Kolinska at € 350 mln; 01.07.10 Droga acquired for € 382 mln enterprise value
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Will anyone buy Ebro Puleva's dairy business in Spain ?
- 14.02.10 we argue that out of Arla, Parmalat and Lactalis, Lactalis is the most likely to acquire Ebro's dairy unit; 31.03.10 Lactalis buys Ebro's dairy business
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Options for SABMiller after Heineken's purchase of FEMSA
- 13.01.2010 we argue that SABMiller should acquire Anadolu Efes, to transform its presence in Turkey and Russia; 19.10.2011 SABMiller announces strategic alliance with Anadlou Efes.
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Nestle purchase of Kraft frozen pizza brings hope to private equity investors
- 07.01.10 we predict that Nestle's acquisition of Kraft's north American frozen pizza business will intensify private equity interest in frozen foods; 13.07.10 Permira and Lion Capital in bidding war to buy Findus Italy from Unilever
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Ramifications of Coca-Cola’s investment in Innocent drinks
- 09.04.09 we predict that Coca-Cola will quickly raise its stake in Innocent to a majority; 09.04.10 Innocent announces sale of additional shares giving Coke a majority
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Potential acquirors for Sara Lee’s European homecare and personal care businesses
- 17.03.09 we argue that Unilever is most likely to win the bid for Sara Lee's non -food businesses; 29.09.09 Unilever acquires Sara Lee's personal care division
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Diamond Foods of US needs to acquire in healthier snacks outside nuts
- 03.02.09 we argue that Diamond Foods should acquire a snacks business beyond nuts; 31.03.10 Diamond acquires Kettle Foods in the potato chip category
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Yoplait chilled dairy ready for sale after Senoble and Dairy Farmers precedents
- 07.10.08 we predict that Yoplait is being teed up for sale; 23.07.10 PAI reported to be looking for a buyer for its 50% stake in Yoplait
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Ireland's C&C looking vulnerable but has attractive cider and whiskey assets
- 15.09.08 we argue that C&C should sell its spirits' business; 30.04.10 C&C sells its spirits and liqueurs operations to Wm. Grant
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Where and what will Heinz acquire?
- 29.05.08 we predict that Heinz's next acquisition will be in soy-sauce; 21.06.10 Heinz announces acquisition of Foodstar soy-sauce producer in China
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Orkla likely to continue to sell its foods businesses in CEE
- 20.04.08 we predict that Orkla will continue to sell its CEE operations; 27.08.08 Orkla sells Kotlin and Elbro in CEE region
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Lebedyansky's Russian baby food business teed up after juice sale to Pepsico
- 20.03.08 we predict that Lebedyansky will find an investor for its baby food business; 21.04.08 United capital Partners acquires a 24% stake in that unit
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Glisten grows M&A profile with niche deals in better-for-you snacks
- 01.12.07 we argue that Glisten is ripening as an acquisition candidate; 10.02.10 Raisio acquires Glisten
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Carlsberg’s new warchest too big for anything except Scottish & Newcastle bid
- 22.08.07 we predict that Carlsberg is raising warchest to acquire Scottish & Newcastle; 01.08 takeover battle begins between Carlsberg and S&N
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Orangina ripens as divestment candidate by expanding into new geography with Rosinka acquisition
- 27.06.07 we argue that Orangina is beeing prepared for sale; 13.11.09 Suntory acquires Orangina
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Tate & Lyle readying itself for more ingredients acquisitions after divestment in Canada
- 14.02.07 we argued that Tate & Lyle should sell its remaining sugar businesses and focus 100% on ingredients; 01.07.10 Tate & Lyle announces sale of EU sugar refining operations to American Sugar Refining
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Japan Tobacco’s acquisition of Gallaher triggers a new global consolidation round
- 06.12.06 we predict the beginning of a new tobacco consolidation round after JTI acquires Gallaher; 01.01.08 Imperial acquires Altadis; 25.09.08 BAT acquires the remainder of SkanTabak
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Uniq looking vulnerable after divesting its Belgian salads business
- 20.11.06 we argue that Uniq will sell more businesses after divestment of Belgian and St. Hubert; 24.09.09 Uniq sells Marie in France; 11.01.10 Uniq sells Dutch business; 22.04.10 Uniq sells German and Polish businesses
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