Mergers & Acquisitions

New Coty Joint Venture Focuses on Key Emerging Market

The new entity will allow Coty to consolidate the distribution of its products and ensure a cohesive marketing strategy throughout the United Arab Emirates.
Mondelez Global Sells SnackWell's Business

Brynwood Partners has a well-established track record of reviving smaller brands or businesses that are divested from large corporations.
Kao Corporation Makes Organizational Changes

Paul Nunnari is named President of Kao Canada and John Sullivan is named Vice President of Sales, Kao USA Inc.
IBM to Acquire Big Data Company Aspera

Aspera's technology helps companies securely speed the movement of massive data files around the world.
Hershey to Acquire Chinese Food Company

Hershey has increased its investment in China over the past several years and is one of the fastest growing confection companies in China.
The Jones Group to be Acquired

The transaction is valued at approximately $2.2 billion, including net debt. Upon completion of the transaction, The Jones Group will become a privately held company.
2013 Top 100: Food

Big break ups led to big changes on this Top 20 list of food manufacturers in 2012.
Fifth & Pacific to Become Mono-Brand Company

The divestitures of Juicy Couture and Lucky Brand Jeans result in estimated net proceeds of $370 to $380 million.

Munchkin Grows with Acquisition of BRICA