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The third time looks to be a charm for Carlsberg, which announced Monday that it has agreed to take ...

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Carlsberg to acquire Britvic in a £3.3 billion deal. Offer values Britvic at 1,350 pence per share, a 36% premium. PepsiCo waived change-of-control clause enabling Carlsberg acquisition. Carlsberg aims to strengthen Nordic bottling business with Britvic acquisition. Carlsberg also acquires Marston's 40% interest for £206 million pounds.

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  • Carlsberg to acquire Britvic in a £3.3 billion deal.
  • Offer values Britvic at 1,350 pence per share, a 36% premium.
  • PepsiCo waived change-of-control clause enabling Carlsberg acquisition.

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  • Carlsberg to acquire Britvic in a £3.3 billion deal.
  • Offer values Britvic at 1,350 pence per share, a 36% premium.
  • PepsiCo waived change-of-control clause enabling Carlsberg acquisition.
  • Carlsberg aims to strengthen Nordic bottling business with Britvic acquisition.
  • Carlsberg also acquires Marston's 40% interest for £206 million pounds.

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