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Arla Foods acquisition of Yeo Valley Dairies

9/2/2018
Private acquisition
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Announced

9/2/2018

Overview:

  • Arla Foods has made a bid for Yeo Valley Dairies, a subsidiary of Yeo Valley Group.
  • The deal gives Arla the right to use the Yeo Valley brand.
  • The Yeo Valley yogurt, ice cream, cream and desserts business will remain independent.
  • Arla is the largest dairy in the UK.

Sam Duke

Jurisdiction:

United Kingdom

Deal type:

Private acquisition

Practice area:

M&A

Industry sectors:

Food and beverage
Agriculture

Firms:
Ashurst

Party: Arla Foods (Acquirer)

Burges Salmon

Party: Yeo Valley (Seller)

Lawyer: Nick Graves

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