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Suntory UK focus after $6bn IPO could see it snaffle Barr Britvic: Analyst

With rumors swirling that Japanese giant Suntory is considering a $6bn IPO next year, one analyst reasons that any desire to enter the UK market could see it target Barr...

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Suntory plans share sale to fund M&A drive?

Multinational Suntory Holdings plans to sell shares in its non-alcoholic drinks business to fund a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) drive, according to unnamed sources cited by Bloomberg.

 Brown-Forman has moved like greased lightning to secure a new distributor in Japan (Picture Copyright: Admiralspalast Berlin/Flickr)
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'Suntory dreams ripped at the seams, but oh…'

After drinks giant Suntory Liquors said yesterday that it would step out with rival Beam Inc in Japan, Brown-Forman quickly swopped one distribution relationship for another, heralding a new fling...

Pepsi bottler Suntory could gatecrash Britvic Barr party - analyst suggests

Japanese Pepsi bottler Suntory could enter the fray with a rival bid for Britvic, according to one City analyst, but he added that this was unlikely due to the firm’s...

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Suntory Rolling Stones special Whisky will cost $6,300

Suntory Liquors is set to sell a limited edition blended whisky to mark the 50th anniversary of the Rolling Stones and priced at a cool $6,300.

Kirin and Suntory break off merger negotiations

Plans to merge Kirin and Suntory and create a Japanese drinks powerhouse have fallen through as the companies fail to agree on terms.

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Suntory completes Frucor acquisition

Danone says it has completed the sale of its Frucor drinks subsidiary for €600m to Japan-based Suntory.

Heineken, Suntory to up Chinese presence

Dutch brewer Heineken is considering expanding its presence in China with the acquisition of an additional stake in the Kingway Brewery, while Japan's Suntory has already stepped up its operations...

Danone and Suntory a HOD of the game

Danone's entry into the home and office delivery (HOD) market for bottled water has been rapid and spectacular, with the French company taking leading positions...