US/UK: Hershey backs out of Cadbury race
US chocolate maker Hershey has - as was widely expected - ruled itself out of the running to buy UK…
Kraft sweetens Cadbury offer
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COMMENT: Cadbury’s sweet surrender leaves bitter taste
Cadbury's acceptance of Kraft Foods' takeover bid raised eyebrows yesterday (19 January) not least because of the UK confectioner's fierce…
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Can Kraft capitalise on sweet Cadbury deal?
After a five-month siege, Kraft Foods today (19 January) all but won the highly-publicised battle for Cadbury, turning its hostile…
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UPDATE 2: UK: Kraft dismisses UK job concern
Kraft Foods has dismissed concerns that its proposed acquisition of Cadbury will result in job cuts or site closures in…
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UPDATE 3: UK: Kraft hails ‘win-win’ Cadbury deal
Kraft Foods today (19 January) indicated that its planned acquisition of UK confectioner Cadbury represents a win-win situation for both…
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UPDATE: UK: Cadbury union dismayed by Kraft deal
Kraft Foods' success in winning over the Cadbury board with a higher takeover bid for the 180-year-old confectioner marks a "very…
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UK: Cadbury to be taken over by Kraft Foods
Cadbury looks set to be taken over by Kraft Foods after the UK confectioner's board approved an increased offer from…