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Royal DSM to acquire Royal CSK, combining complementary strengths to better serve global dairy industries

Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, announces that it has reached agreement with the shareholders of specialty dairy solutions provider Koninklijke CSK Food Enrichment C.V. (“CSK”) for the acquisition of a 100% interest in the company for a cash consideration of about €150 million. Subject to customary conditions, the […]

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Coca-Cola to Acquire Costa for $5.1 Billion

Acquisition to give Coca-Cola a global coffee platform with a footprint in more than 30 countries. The Coca-Cola Company it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Costa Limited, which was founded in London in 1971 and has grown to become a major coffee brand across the world. The acquisition of Costa from parent company […]

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Bayer and Monsanto merge to create agrochemical leader

Bayer and Monsanto have signed a definitive merger agreement under which Bayer will acquire Monsanto for US$128 per share in an all-cash transaction. Monsanto’s Board of Directors, Bayer’s Board of Management and Bayer’s Supervisory Board have unanimously approved the agreement. Based on Monsanto’s closing share price on May 9, 2016, the day before Bayer’s first […]