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CMA flags Northern Ireland concerns in ABF and Hovis merger

CMA flags Northern Ireland concerns in ABF and Hovis merger

The UK’s competition watchdog has provisionally cleared key aspects of the proposed merger between Associated British Foods (ABF) and Hovis, while raising specific competition concerns in Northern Ireland.

ABF appoints Joana Edwards as group chief financial officer

ABF appoints Joana Edwards as group chief financial officer

Associated British Foods (ABF) has appointed Joana Edwards as group chief financial officer with immediate effect.

Associated British Foods to acquire Hovis Group

Associated British Foods to acquire Hovis Group

Associated British Foods (ABF), the parent company of Kingsmill, has announced its agreement to acquire Hovis Group in a significant deal...

Hovis and Kingsmill parent companies near merger valued at £75m

Hovis and Kingsmill parent companies near merger valued at £75m

Kingsmill bread owner Associated British Foods is reportedly on the verge of finalising a merger with Hovis, owned by private equity firm Endless.

ABF confirms merger talks between Allied Bakeries and Hovis owner, Endless

ABF confirms merger talks between Allied Bakeries and Hovis owner, Endless

Associated British Foods (ABF) has confirmed it is in discussions with private equity firm Endless LLP regarding a potential merger that could bring Kingsmill and Hovis, under the same ownership.

Ohly advances decarbonisation efforts with new facilities in Hamburg

Ohly advances decarbonisation efforts with new facilities in Hamburg

Ohly will enhance its production capabilities with the opening of a spray drying tower and fermentation facility at its Hamburg site in 2025

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