SOUTH AFRICA: Wal-Mart makes US$2.3bn bid for Massmart control

By: just-food.com | 29 November 2010

Wal-Mart Stores announced today (29 November) that it had offered US$2.3bn to acquire 51% of South African retailer Massmart Holdings.

just-food articles are only available to registered users and members.

Join now for increased access

There are various access options to choose from. All provide instant access to the latest news, insight and expert analysis.

If you’re already a member, login here.

Wal-Mart Stores announced today (29 November) that it had offered US$2.3bn to acquire 51% of South African retailer Massmart Holdings.

  • Unlimited access to all the latest global food news and insight
  • Expert analysis that puts the news into context
  • Exclusive interviews with leading industry figures
  • Monthly management briefings with detailed analysis on hot topics
  • Personalised RSS feeds and email newsletters
  • 10-year archive of news, insight and intelligence
  • Discounts on just-food market research
  • Plus much more

If you’re already a member, login here

Not what you were looking for?

Search just-food:

More articles related to this one

UK: Walker interested in upping Iceland Foods stake
Iceland Foods founder and chief executive Malcolm Walker is interested in buying the 67% stake in the UK frozen-food retailer that is up for sale.

US/CHINA: Two executives resign from Wal-Mart China unit
Two senior executives within Wal-Mart Stores' Chinese operations have resigned, the world's largest retailer has confirmed.

UK: Wal-Mart cools talk of European expansion
Wal-Mart Stores has today (23 May) cooled speculation that the retailer is setting up a base in London to drive European expansion.

Market research related to this article

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) - Financial and Strategic Analysis Review
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Wal-Mart) is the world’s largest retailer. The company operates retail stores in a variety of formats including discount stores, supercenters, neighborhood markets and club stores. It offers branded as well as private label pro...

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - SWOT Analysis
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - SWOT Analysis company profile is the essential source for top-level company data and information. It examines the company’s key business structure and operations, history and products, and provides summary analysis of its key ...

Company Financials Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
The Company Financials offers insights into the financial performance of the company over last five years for about 1000 leading global companies. The datapack covers wealth of financial information relating to income statement, balance sheet, and ca...

Welcome to the home of food information, insight & intelligence

Not a member? Join here

Decrease font sizeDecrease font sizeDecrease font size Increase font sizeIncrease font sizeIncrease font size Comment on this article Email this to a friend Print this page