Kraft Foods has started to buy any remaining shares in Cadbury after over 90% of the Dairy Milk maker’s shareholders accepted the US food giant’s takeover offer.

In a statement to the London Stock Exchange today (15 February), Kraft said it would “compulsorily” buy the outstanding shares after crossing the 90% threshold.

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Cadbury, which makes Trident gum and The Natural Confectionery Co. candy, will be delisted by 8 March.

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