Maria SantosGeneral
Seven & I in Final-Stage Talks to Invest in Poland’s Zabka Group
The Japanese 7-Eleven operator is seeking a minority stake in Poland’s largest convenience store chain to drive expansion into Eastern Europe.
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Minjun ParkFashion
Valley Eyewear Receives 7 Formal Offers in Liquidation Sale
The sale campaign drew 120 registrations of interest and 72 confidentiality agreements across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the US.
Sarah ChenFinance
Asahi Life to Hire 1,000 Staff in Vietnam MVI Life Acquisition
The Japanese mutual insurer looks to offer health coverage through dual sales channels as its balance sheet improves.
Minjun ParkFood
FrieslandCampina Takes Majority Stake in Ultrajaya in 7.8B Share Deal
The Dutch dairy group will fold its 78.09% stake in Frisian Flag Indonesia into Ultrajaya ahead of a mandatory cash tender offer for minority shareholders.
Maria SantosTelecom
StarHub and Keppel Open Talks over M1 to Shrink Singapore Telco Market
Discussions between StarHub and Keppel could reduce Singapore mobile network operators from four to three following the collapse of an earlier 1.4 billion dollar buyout attempt.
Maria SantosFood
Foshan Haitian Acquires Amoy Food from Trustar Capital
The transaction gives the dual-listed Chinese condiment maker full ownership of the brand, which distributes across more than 40 countries.
Rajiv MenonGeneral
Lumson Completes Two Packaging Acquisitions in the US and Asia
Financed through a pool of banks, the deals give the Italian beauty packaging group a direct presence across three continents as Carl Lombardi remains CEO.
Sarah ChenFood
L Catterton Buys $30 Million Minority Stake in Nandhana Foods
The global consumer private equity firm’s investment will fund kitchen expansion, real estate acquisition, and centralized supply chains across southern India.
Maria SantosFood
Treasury Wine Estates Sells Seppelt Winery to Stonier Owners
The Melbourne-based wine group offloaded its 160-year-old Victorian assets to Aaron Drummond and partners to secure 100 million dollars in planned savings.
Maria SantosFashion
David Jones Shares Jump 12.3 Percent on Mystery UK Takeover Offer
The unsolicited approach from an unnamed British entity also lifted shares in rival Australian department store Myer by more than four percent.
Aiko TanakaFashion
Extravaganza Beauty Acquires Luxury Fragrance House Roja London
Founder Roja Dove steps into an advisory role while chief executive Audrey Minard continues running the British perfumery.
Minjun ParkFinance
Dollarama Australia Sales Reach $185.7M as Conversion Losses Widen
The Canadian discount chain renovated 25 locations during the second quarter, bringing its converted store footprint to 60 out of 414 Australian sites.
Rajiv MenonFashion
Nykaa Buys Additional 24.2 Percent Stake in Beauty Brand Earth Rhythm
The transaction expands the Indian beauty retailer’s ownership following its initial participation in Earth Rhythm’s Series A round.
Wei ZhangE-Tailing
Shein Commits US$80 Million to Everlane Takeover as Shares Slump
Armed with US$16.74 billion in cash following its Hong Kong listing, the fast-fashion giant is buying higher-end labels to revive stalling top-line growth.
Rajiv MenonGeneral
Seven & I Fends Off 47 Billion Dollar Couche-Tard Takeover
Canadian convenience operator Alimentation Couche-Tard abandoned its multi-billion dollar buyout attempt after talks with the Tokyo-based parent of 7-Eleven broke down.
Aiko TanakaFood
Nestlé Sells Holistic Health Supplement Business to Yellow Wood for $1.4 Billion
Private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners takes control of the mainstream vitamins portfolio as the Swiss food group trims non-core categories.
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