Co-op Group proposes merger with Southern Co-op
The boards of the Co-op Group and Southern Co-op have announced proposals to combine and create a larger co-operative society.
Princes to be acquired by Italian producer Newlat
Princes has announced that Italian food company Newlat intends to acquire the entire Princes Group from Mitsubishi Corporation.
Record-breaking year for food and drink acquisitions
According to the latest data by corporate finance house, Oghma Partners, the year-to-date total value of recorded deals is estimated at £5.8 billion, surpassing every other year recorded since 2010.
Investigation launched for Sainsbury’s/Asda merger
The formal investigation into the Sainsbury’s/Asda merger by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has now begun, following speculation that hundreds of stores are set to close. Since the announcement of the merger on 30th April, the CMA has been gathering the...
