US: Nestle acquires Pfizer baby food arm for US$11.85bn
By Katy Askew | 23 April 2012
Nestle has agreed a deal to acquire the infant nutrition business of US pharmaceuticals group Pfizer for US$11.85bn.
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Nestle has agreed a deal to acquire the infant nutrition business of US pharmaceuticals group Pfizer for US$11.85bn.
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