All Deals articles – Page 2
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NewsAberdeen Standard calls for more cash for Just Eat
Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) – one of Just Eat’s biggest investors – has called for Prosus to raise its offer by at least 20% for it “to be deemed attractive”, The Times has reported.
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NewsFuller’s to acquire Cotswold Inns & Hotels in £40m deal
Fuller’s has exchanged contracts in a £40m deal to acquire Cotswold Inns & Hotels.
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NewsJust Eat rejects cash offer by investment group
Just Eat has rejected a cash offer for the business by Prosus – part of South African-based e-commerce group Naspers.
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NewsJust Eat publishes scheme document for Takeaway.com merger
Just Eat has announced the scheme document for shareholders, regarding its proposed merger with Netherlands-based Takeaway.com has now been published.
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NewsAdmiral acquires 150-strong pub portfolio from Star
Admiral Taverns has confirmed it has reached an agreement to acquire a portfolio of 150 tenanted community pubs form Star Pubs & Bars.
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NewsInvestors willing to pay premium for best in class operators
Despite the greater prevalence of distress transactions, investors are willing to pay top valuations for businesses that are best in class, according to Graeme Smith, MD at AlixPartners.
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OpinionAnalysts’ verdict: Berenberg on Greene King
Analysts at Berenberg have said they expect the acquisition of Greene King by CK Asset Holdings to be approved by shareholders and as a result has upgraded its rating to ‘hold’ and increased its price target to the offer price.
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NewsDate announced for EiG/Stonegate merger vote
Ei Group (EiG) shareholders are to vote on the proposed merger with Stonegate on 12 September.
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OpinionReady to EAT
MCA editor James Wallin looks at the rationale behind Pret’s move to acquire EAT, what the scope is for the Veggie Pret format and whether a deal would spark more consolidation in the sector.
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NewsPret in advanced negotiations to acquire EAT
Pret A Manger is in advanced negotiations to acquire the c90-strong EAT grab-and-go chain, MCA understands.
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NewsWasabi secures investment from Capdesia and Sushiro
Private equity firm Capdesia has acquired a minority stake in the 55-strong Wasabi chain.
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NewsActive acquires stake in Northern Monk
Leeds-based craft brewer Northern Monk has sold a stake in its business to Leon and Honest Burgers backer Active Partners.
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Equistone invests in CH&Co
Former Gaucho owner Equistone has invested in contract caterer, CH&Co, acquiring the stake previously held by MML Capital Partners.
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NewsOakman Inns completes acquisition of seven-strong pub freehold package
Oakman Inns has acquired a seven-strong package of its own managed pubs’ freeholds, with combined EBITDA of £2.8m, from funds managed by Downing LLP.
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NewsJust Eat acquires software service Practi in multi-million pound deal
Just Eat has acquired Practi – a software service that restaurants with tablet-based point of sale (PoS) and management systems – for an initial £6.7m.
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NewsPeach calls off sales process
Peach Pubs has called off its sales process after two prospective deals fell through at the 11th hour, MCA understands.
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Sushi Gourmet acquired by Permira
Hana Group, the Sushi Gourmet operator, has been acquired by global private equity firm Permira for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsMike Ashley linked with bid for Patisserie Valerie
Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley has been linked with a move for Patisserie Valerie with David Scott also rumoured to be back in the frame to bid for a portion of the estate.
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NewsFuller’s to sell beer business to Asahi for £250m
Fuller’s has agreed to sell the entirety of its beer business to Asahi for £250m.
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NewsYoung’s confirms Redcomb acquisition
Young’s has confirmed the acquisition of the 15-strong Redcomb Pubs estate, as revealed by MCA yesterday.