Month: February 2017
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Kraft Heinz Offers a Merger with Unilever for $143 billion: Rejected for now
Unilever has rejected a $143 billion merger proposal from Kraft Heinz, the Brazilian-controlled food conglomerate 3G Capital and mega-dealer Warren Buffett, setting the stage for a battle between two of the world’s largest consumer products companies.The Anglo-Dutch company, behind big brands like the Dove soap and the Ben & Jerry ice cream, said the offer…
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Heineken Acquires Schincariol’s Owner, Brasil Kirin, for 664 Million Euros
The Dutch multinational Heineken announced on Monday (13) the purchase of Brazil Kirin, controlled by the Japanese group Kirin, for 664 million euros (R$ 2.2 billion). With the acquisition, Heineken becomes the second largest brewery in Brazil. After the conclusion of the deal, Brasil Kirin will be consolidated with Heineken.The transaction evaluates Brazil Kirin at…