UK: Premier tight-lipped over spreads interest
By Michelle Russell | 9 May 2012
Premier Foods plc has declined to comment on reports that a number of private-equity firms are trying to buy its spreads business for up to GBP180m (US$289m).
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Premier Foods plc has declined to comment on reports that a number of private-equity firms are trying to buy its spreads business for up to GBP180m (US$289m).
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