All Deals articles – Page 10
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NewsPunch shareholders back Heineken/Patron bid
Punch shareholders have overwhelmingly backed the Patron/Heineken bid to acquire the company in a deal valuing the UK’s second biggest pub company at £1.8bn.
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Patron acquires 28% of Punch ahead of takeover vote
Patron Capital has acquired 28.5% of the ordinary shares in Punch ahead of this week’s vote on its joint bid with Heineken to acquire the pubco.
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NewsKout confirms Little Chef sale to Euro Garages
Kout Food Group has confirmed the sale of its Little Chef portfolio to Euro Garages.
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NewsTesco/Booker deal ‘good for eating out sector’
The Tesco/Booker merger could have positive long-term impacts on the eating and drinking out sector, a leading analyst has predicted.
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Hands to acquire McDonald’s Nordic operations
McDonald’s has announced it has agreed to sell its Nordic operation to Guy Hands
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Tesco and Booker agree merger
Tesco and Booker have announced they have agreed terms on a merger to create the “UK’s leading food business”.
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OpinionM&A activity – 2016 a year in review
2016 was another eventful year in the restaurant and bars sector. Despite some strong headwinds, a steady flow of deal activity has continued over the last 12 months. BDO M&A specialists Tom Barnard and Eleanor Moulsdale take a look at the deals that shaped 2016 and who will be the movers and shakers over the next 12 months.
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NewsMeyer invests in coffee business
Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group has announced an undisclosed investment in New York-based Joe Coffee
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NewsMay Capital supporting Heineken/Patron bid for Punch
May Capital, which was behind the launch of Hawthorn Leisure, is supporting the Heineken/Patron to acquire Punch.
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NewsNovus acquires Rocket Restaurants from 3Sixty
Novus Leisure has announced the acquisition of Rocket Restaurants Ltd – part of 3Sixty Restaurants.
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West Cornwall Pasty Co acquired by Ginsters owner
West Cornwall Pasty Co has been acquired by Ginsters owner Samworth Brothers.
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Hammerson to sell 50% of Watermark scheme
Hammerson has announced it is to sell 50% of its new Watermark leisure development in Southampton to GIC
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NewsGrand Union to review its options
Grand Union, the Luke Johnson-backed London-based bar chain, is understood to be reviewing its options.
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NewsLion completes acquisition of Loungers
Lion Capital, the former backer of Wagamama, has completed a deal to acquire a majority stake in Loungers
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Cerberus in talks to sell c£400m pub package
Cerberus is understood to be in advanced discussions to sell c170 pubs in deal valued at c£400m
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NewsHeineken celebrates Punch deal despite counter-bid rumours
Heineken yesterday appeared to be celebrating the success of its improved bid to acquire Punch but a rival bidder has insisted it is “definitely not game over”.
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Just Eat to acquire Hungryhouse
Online delivery platform Just Eat has agreed to acquire rival Hungryhouse for between £200m and £240m.
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OpinionHeineken hopes to be first to the Punch
Heineken’s bid for Punch would see the Dutch brewer and pub operator take on 1,900 pubs – with Patron Capital retaining the remaining 1,300 in the estate, MCA understands.
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NewsHeineken ‘in bidding war to acquire Punch’
Punch has confirmed it has received two bids to take over the company, and is in advanced talks with Heineken
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Cineworld deal for Empire Cinema cleared for completion
The CMA has cleared Cineworld’s acquisition of five cinemas from Cinema Holdings Limited