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Value of UK merger and acquisition deals jumps to highest level for two years

The rise was partly driven by more deals by international investors and companies to snap up UK-based firms.

Evening Standard

Carlsberg expanded its business, thanks to the brewer’s bet on nonalcoholic drinks—but it may have to slow down in 2025

CEO Jacob Aarup-Andersen said that Carlsberg's game plan "is to have a broad portfolio of brands with alcohol-free line extensions."

Fortune

Carlsberg’s £3.3bn takeover of Britvic approved by High Court judge

Britvic, based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, employs around 4,500 people and also makes Robinsons squash and Tango.

Evening Standard

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Royal Mail takeover and Carlsberg’s swoop on Britvic in year of mega deals

UK equities have been firmly in the crosshair of foreign suitors and private equity buyout specialists throughout 2024.

Evening Standard

Britvic’s £3.3bn takeover by Carlsberg gets go-ahead, raising fears of job losses

Danish brewer hopes to make £100m savings over five years after buying maker of Robinsons, J20 and R White’s

The Guardian - UK

Carlsberg’s £3.3bn takeover of Britvic given go ahead by competition watchdog

The deal is now expected to complete on January 16, bringing together the Danish brewing giant and Britvic’s soft drinks portfolio.

The Independent UK

UK watchdog formally investigates Carlsberg’s £3.3bn takeover of Britvic

CMA sets 18 December deadline for initial review as it considers whether deal could reduce competition

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Compelling deal for Carlsberg but lacking in fizz for Britvic investors

Soft drinks maker puts on a display of verbal gymnastic as takeover helps Danish brewer to enlarge its UK business

The Guardian - UK

Carlsberg is pouring $4.2 billion into a deal with Pepsi and Lipton distributor Britvic as Gen Z shies away from alcohol

“It's very much a kind of growth-oriented acquisition, wanting to expand and invest," a Carlsberg spokesperson told Fortune.

Fortune

Carlsberg Quaffs British Soft Drinks Maker Britvic For GBP3.3 Bn

Danish brewer Carlsberg on Monday said that it had reached a deal to buy British soft drinks manufacturer Britvic for GBP3.3 billion ($4.2 billion).

International Business Times

UK drinks maker Britvic agrees £3.3bn takeover by Carlsberg

Danish brewer acquires owner of Robinsons, Tango and R White’s as it buys Marston’s stake in joint venture

The Guardian - UK

Britvic should play hardball: no Fruit Shoots on the cheap for Carlsberg

The J2O and Robinsons maker’s shares are on the rise – so it is well placed to hold out for a sweeter deal

The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 Live 25 January: London blue-chips close flat after US GDP crushes expectations

The contrasting fortunes of retailers Superdry and WH Smith are in focus after they issued updates today.

Evening Standard

Robinsons owner Britvic squashes costs to juice profits

Profit grew almost twice as quickly as revenue

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FTSE 100 Live: Markets upbeat, Halfords and Britvic report results

Stock market confidence continues to build after the FTSE 100 index today held its position at a two-month high.

Daily Record

Moaning comics are just punching down - and that joke is not funny, says Jean Johansson

Frankie Boyle – who thinks jokes about disabled children are funny – claimed he’s now “afraid” to post controversial gags online.

Chronicle Live

Wimbledon and Robinsons end their 86 year partnership

One of sport's longest unions finishes amicably amid rumours that All England tennis club opposes sugary soft drink associations

The Guardian - UK

Robinsons and Wimbledon end 86-year partnership

Squash brand’s sponsorship deal with tennis championships was one of the longest in sport

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