The UK-based private equity group Permira has quashed press speculation that it is considering tabling a bid for the Spanish food combine Ebro Puleva.

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In a statement, Permira said it denied any interest in the company which is Spain’s largest food group.


Yesterday (26 November), Ebro Puleva itself said it had “no knowledge” of any move by Permira to look at its books. Reports in Spanish business newspaper El Economista had stated that a number of private equity groups, including Permira, were eyeing Ebro Puleva.

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