Private-equity owned Spanish bakery group Panrico has reportedly attracted takeover bids from rival private-equity firms.
Panrico, which was bought by Apax Partners in 2005, had been studying plans to restructure the business but, according to Dow Jones Newswires, lenders have abandoned the proposals.
The report claimed that Permira and PAI Partners are among the bidders for Panrico, which makes a range of bread and pastry products.
Officials for Panrico and Apax Partners in Spain declined to comment when contacted by just-food today (20 May).
Permira, the owner of frozen food giant Birds Eye Iglo, could not be reached for immediate comment.
Paris-based PAI Partners also could not be reached for immediate comment.

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