M/04/043 – Associated British Foods / Burns Philp Netherlands European Holdings BV
Transaction details
proposal whereby Associated British Foods plc. (“ABF”) would acquire Burns Philp Netherlands European Holdings BV (“the Target”) (“the proposed acquisition”). The Target constitutes the entire global yeast manufacture and supply business of Burns Philp & Company Limited (“Burns Philp”). The proposed acquisition is global and has been notified to the relevant authorities in other jurisdictions.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Friday July 30, 2004 | Friday, August 27, 2004 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Associated British Foods | international food, food ingredients and retail group, headquartered in the UK. |
| Burns Philp Netherlands European Holdings BV | global manufacturer and supplier of yeast, food ingredients and branded food products. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Yeast and food ingredients | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Preliminary investigation (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
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