Allied Domecq to be sold for $14 billion
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Allied Domecq PLC of the United Kingdom is to be acquired by Pernod Ricard S.A. and Fortune Brands Inc. for approximately $14 billion. Allied Domecq PLC securities have increased by 38 percent since the talk of takeover and have risen by 21 percent since the start of April. The deal is still in need of approval by regulators.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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De Beers, LVMH near pact for branded diamond jewelry
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LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA has formed a joint venture with De Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd. for selling branded diamond jewelry. Under the deal, De Beers would take advantage of LVMH's luxury brand management expertise.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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Nestle, Colgate form venture
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Colgate-Palmolive Co. and Nestle S.A. have formed a functional confectionary joint venture. The venture will produce candy and gum products that are designed to whiten teeth and to fight plaque.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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