What could the future hold for United Biscuits?

What could the future hold for United Biscuits?

United Biscuits, owners of brands from McVitie's to McCoy's, looks set to be put on the block by its private-equity owners. Chris Brook-Carter discusses who the next owners of the business could be.

Comment: Private equity most likely to bite at United Biscuits

23 July 2010

It will come as no surprise to those following the food industry news to learn that two of the top five most-read stories on just-food this week are about the potential sale of UK snack and biscuit maker United Biscuits.

UK: United Biscuits board "approves sale plans"

22 July 2010

The board of UK snacks and biscuit maker United Biscuits has reportedly given the green light to plans by the company's private-equity owners to sell the business.

UK: United Biscuits owners "ponder sale"

21 July 2010

UK-based snacks giant United Biscuits may be put up for sale, reports in the country have said.

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