M/05/073 – Associated British Foods / HP Ethnic Foods
Transaction details
Proposal whereby Associated British Foods plc (ABF), through ABF Grain Products Limited (ABF Grain) and A.B.F. Holdings Limited (A.B.F. Holdings) would acquire the entire issued share capital of B.E. International Foods Limited (BEIF) and certain assets and liabilities of the UK Ethnic Food Business (Ethnic Foods) from HP Foods Limited and HP Foods Holdings Limited (HP). BEIF and Ethnic Foods are hereinafter referred to collectively as the Ethnic Food Business.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Monday November 21, 2005 | Thursday, December 21, 2006 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Distributors | |
| Associated British Foods | International food, ingredients and retail group operating both manufacturing and distribution activities |
| HP Ethnic Foods | Ethnic food business |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Food | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Current status: Completed |
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| Further information required (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
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