M&A in Dutch retail

It is a story that is changing by the day but one thing seems certain - Dutch retailer Super de Boer is set to have a new owner. After struggling for much of the 2000s, the business is ending the decade as one of the European food sector's big M&A stories of the year. And, as Dean Best reports, champagne corks are likely to be popping at its majority owner, France's Groupe Casino.

In the spotlight - the race for Super de Boer

9 October 2009

It is a story that is changing by the day but one thing seems certain - Dutch retailer Super de Boer is set to have a new owner. After struggling for much of the 2000s, the business is ending the decade as one of the European food sector's big M&A stories of the year. And, as Dean Best reports, champagne corks are likely to be popping at its majority owner, France's Groupe Casino.

NETHERLANDS: Sperwer denies "talks" with rival Jumbo

8 October 2009

Sperwer Group has quashed speculation in the Netherlands that it is looking to co-operate with Jumbo, a rival bidder for Dutch grocer Super de Boer.

NETHERLANDS: Ahold backs Sperwer bid for Super de Boer

7 October 2009

Retail giant Ahold has given backing to local peer Sperwer Group in its bid to buy Dutch retailer Super de Boer.

NETHERLANDS: Jumbo, Schuitema in JV

7 October 2009

The jostling for position in the Dutch food retail sector shows no sign of abating with the announcement that Jumbo and Schuitema are to co-operate on purchasing - and on the imminent takeover of Super de Boer.

NETHERLANDS: Sperwer to make offer for Super de Boer

5 October 2009

Super de Boer is set to receive a second takeover bid for the business, the Dutch retailer said today (5 October).

NETHERLANDS: Jumbo confirms Super de Boer due diligence

1 October 2009

Dutch retailer Jumbo has secured access to the books of takeover target and local peer Super de Boer.

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