Premier Foods continued to grab the headlines this week, with the UK group rejected a third proposed offer from McCormick – but indicating it was prepared to sit down and hold talks with its US suitor. Elsewhere, Mondelez International is in talks to sell a clutch of European confectionery assets to French investment firm Eurazeo. And Lactalis, the French dairy giant, has acquired another business in India, a fledgling – but high-potential – market for international dairy companies.
Premier Foods rejects new McCormick proposal – but ready to meet suitor
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Premier Foods plc has turned down the latest proposed takeover offer from McCormick & Co. – but the UK group said it was prepared to meet and provide its US suitor with some due diligence.
just-food is giving rolling coverage and analysis of the takeover interest in Premier Foods here.
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