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Eurobake satisfies Primary's hunger for deals

Article Abstract:

Food company Eurobake of France has sold three bakery product businesses to independent private equity concern Primary Capital for 10.15 million pounds sterling. The businesses comprise food manufacturers Furniss Foods of Redruth, England and Lowthers (Cakes) of Wigan, England, together with food distributor Cookie Coach of Stockport, England. The company believes Cookie Coach has good expansion potential, especially within the convenience retail market, with the food industry also perceived as offering high growth opportunities. The acquisition is Primary Capital's first completed deal.

Retail Bakeries, Bakery Products, Retail Bakeries (Mfg & Sales), Groceries and related products, not elsewhere classified, Other Grocery and Related Products Wholesalers, Bakery Products Whsle, Food industry, Bakers and bakeries, Bakeries, Baked goods, Food distributors, Primary Capital, Eurobake, Lowthers (Cakes), Cookie Coach, Furniss Foods

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RWE makes a splash

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the ambitions of the German water utility company to acquire American Water Works and establish itself in the deregulating US utilities market. The water utility companies in the United Kingdom are discussed.

Economic aspects, Water utilities, Acquisitions and mergers, American Water Works Company Inc., AWK, RWE AG

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