Pernod Ricard SA is exploring a potential acquisition of Brown-Forman Corp., the owner of Jack Daniel’s whiskey, as alcoholic drink companies look at ways to consolidate amid an industry downturn, people familiar with the matter said.
Pernod Ricard SA is exploring a potential acquisition of Brown-Forman Corp., the owner of Jack Daniel’s whiskey, as alcoholic drink companies look at ways to consolidate amid an industry downturn, people familiar with the matter said.
Workers attach labels to bottles of Brown–Forman Corp. brand Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select Tennessee Whiskey at the company's distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee, U.S., on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. The European Union agreed to avoid escalating its dispute with the U.S. over metal tariffs, sparing iconic products such as bourbon whiskey and Harley-Davidson motorbikes from a doubling of EU duties next month.
RedCat, the British hospitality group started by former Greene King Plc boss Rooney Anand, is exploring options including bringing in fresh investment to fund expansion, people with knowledge of the matter said.
RedCat, the British hospitality group started by former Greene King Plc boss Rooney Anand, is exploring options including bringing in fresh investment to fund expansion, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Skyscrapers and commercial buildings on the skyline of the City of London, UK, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. UK business chiefs urged Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to ease energy costs and avoid raising the tax burden on corporate Britain as she prepares this year's budget.
D’Ieteren Group has appointed Rothschild & Co. to explore strategic options for its controlling stake in Belron, a global car glass replacement and repair business, according to people familiar with the matter.
D’Ieteren Group has appointed Rothschild & Co. to explore strategic options for its controlling stake in Belron, a global car glass replacement and repair business, according to people familiar with the matter.
Fear of AI’s potential for disruption is enough to push up borrowing costs for software companies, causing problems for a sector that has a lot of debt, according to Arini Capital Management’s founder Hamza Lemssouguer.
Fear of AI’s potential for disruption is enough to push up borrowing costs for software companies, causing problems for a sector that has a lot of debt, according to Arini Capital Management’s founder Hamza Lemssouguer.
Hamza Lemssouguer in London, on Feb. 23. Photographer: Jose Sarmento Matos/Bloomberg
Nestlé SA is considering further reducing its footprint in the ice cream business, as new Chief Executive Officer Philipp Navratil reviews the company’s sprawling operations, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Nestlé SA is considering further reducing its footprint in the ice cream business, as new Chief Executive Officer Philipp Navratil reviews the company’s sprawling operations, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Aluminium jars of Haagen-Dazs branded dairy-free ice cream stand on display during an event at the Nestle SA headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2019. While Nestle’s 2019 sales growth accelerated, analysts doubt the world’s largest food company will achieve growth above 4% this year.
Pernod Ricard SA, the maker of Absolut vodka and Chivas Regal whisky, is considering a listing of its Indian business, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Pernod Ricard SA, the maker of Absolut vodka and Chivas Regal whisky, is considering a listing of its Indian business, people with knowledge of the matter said.
A bottle of Ricard Pastis, produced by Pernod Ricard SA, sits on a counter inside a bar in this arranged photograph in Paris, France, on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015. Pernod Ricard SA, Europe’s second-biggest distiller, owner of Absolut vodka, Chivas Regal whisky and Ricard Pastis report full year results tomorrow. Photographer: Christophe Morin
Driving services provider RAC has appointed more advisers to help arrange its potential initial public offering in London, according to people familiar with the matter.
Driving services provider RAC has appointed more advisers to help arrange its potential initial public offering in London, according to people familiar with the matter.
RAC attend to a car in a car park in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom.
Nestlé SA has added Deutsche Bank AG to advise on a potential 50% stake sale in its water business, which could be valued at around €5 billion ($5.9 billion) in a deal, according to people familiar with the matter.
Nestlé SA has added Deutsche Bank AG to advise on a potential 50% stake sale in its water business, which could be valued at around €5 billion ($5.9 billion) in a deal, according to people familiar with the matter.
Plastic bottles of Perrier mineral water at a Nestle SA bottling plant in Vergeze, France. Photographer: Balint Porneczi/Bloomberg
Breakdown cover and car insurance company RAC is close to selecting banks to lead its initial public offering in London, according to people familiar with the matter.
Breakdown cover and car insurance company RAC is close to selecting banks to lead its initial public offering in London, according to people familiar with the matter.
RAC attend to a car in a car park in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom.
Diageo Plc is considering options for its Chinese assets, including potential divestments, people familiar with the matter said, as the maker of Guinness and Johnnie Walker seeks to streamline its portfolio.
Diageo Plc is considering options for its Chinese assets, including potential divestments, people familiar with the matter said, as the maker of Guinness and Johnnie Walker seeks to streamline its portfolio.
China’s Luckin Coffee Inc. is considering making a bid for Nestle SA’s Blue Bottle Coffee to boost its brand profile and expand in the premium coffee segment, according to people familiar with the situation.
China’s Luckin Coffee Inc. is considering making a bid for Nestle SA’s Blue Bottle Coffee to boost its brand profile and expand in the premium coffee segment, according to people familiar with the situation.
Bags of Blue Bottle coffee Photographer: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Private equity firm Cinven has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Flint Global, a UK advisory firm helmed by senior executives with close ties to the ruling Labour Party.
Private equity firm Cinven has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Flint Global, a UK advisory firm helmed by senior executives with close ties to the ruling Labour Party.
Asurion LLC is in advanced talks to acquire Domestic & General Group Ltd. in a deal valuing the UK warranty business at £2.1 billion ($2.74 billion), according to people familiar with the matter.
Asurion LLC is in advanced talks to acquire Domestic & General Group Ltd. in a deal valuing the UK warranty business at £2.1 billion ($2.74 billion), according to people familiar with the matter.
An Asurion office in Orlando, Florida on July 29, 2022.
Asurion LLC is in advanced talks to acquire Domestic & General Group Ltd. in a deal valuing the UK warranty business at £2.1 billion ($2.74 billion), according to people familiar with the matter.
Asurion LLC is in advanced talks to acquire Domestic & General Group Ltd. in a deal valuing the UK warranty business at £2.1 billion ($2.74 billion), according to people familiar with the matter.
An Asurion office in Orlando, Florida on July 29, 2022.