M/04/036 – British Sugar / Billington Food
Transaction details
proposal whereby British Sugar plc (British Sugar), would acquire the entire issued share capital of Billington Food Group Limited (Billingtons), together with Billingtons 30% shareholding in Sukpak Limited (the proposed acquisition).
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Thursday June 17, 2004 | Friday, July 16, 2004 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| British Sugar | produces and supplies sugar from sugar beet grown in the UK. |
| Billington Food | imports unrefined cane sugar into the UK, mainly from Mauritius. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Sugar | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Current status: Completed |
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| Preliminary investigation (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
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