Lactalis takes Parmalat stake

In the spotlight: Lactalis interest returns Parmalat to headlines

In 2003, Parmalat grabbed Europe's business headlines after collapsing with a EUR14bn hole in its accounts. It was the continent's…

UPDATE: ITALY: Concerns over Parmalat board prompt sale – shareholders

Three funds have entered into an agreement to sell their 15.3% stake in Parmalat to Lactalis because their plans to…

ITALY: Lactalis increases Parmalat stake

Lactalis today (22 March) announced it has entered an agreement to buy a further 15.3% stake in Italian dairy and…

ITALY: Ferrero coy on talk of Parmalat investment

Ferrero has remained coy on reports that it may be considering investing in Italian dairy Parmalat as part of a…

ITALY/FRANCE: Lactalis takes Parmalat stake

French dairy group Lactalis has acquired an 11.42% stake in Italy-based rival Parmalat through an equity-swap deal. The French dairy…

ITALY: Parmalat shareholders deny Lactalis sale talks

Three Parmalat shareholders have "strongly denied" they are in negotiations with Lactalis to sell their 15.3% stake in the Italian…