Pret acquires EAT to keep pace with consumer demand for vegetarian options
Fast food chain Pret acquires rival EAT in an undisclosed deal with a view to meet growing consumer demand for vegetarian and vegan options on the high street.
Tag: Mergers
What you need to know about the Government’s new M&A rules for SMEs
By Staff writer
New merger and takeover rules will strengthen the Government’s powers to analyse mergers and takeovers that may raise national security concerns.
Five tips to unlock the true potential of your business merger
By Staff writer
Deals such as the proposed merger of Asda and Sainsbury’s often get the headlines, but businesses of all shapes, sizes, and sectors are increasingly turning to M&As as bosses look to supplement organic growth.
Sainsbury’s and Asda merger could hit supermarket supply chains
The proposed merger between retail giants Sainsbury’s and Asda could disrupt smaller businesses further down the supply chains of both supermarkets, an industry expert has warned.
Successfully approaching mergers and acquisitions
By Staff writer
A thoroughly researched and well-executed strategy could be the difference between failure and success when it comes to mergers and acquisitions, a business expert has revealed.
How to keep calm and carry on during mergers and acquisitions
By Staff writer
Business mergers and acquisitions can be a long and tiring process, but it’s important to keep calm and carry on during the next step.
Beware the hacker threat: How to keep calm and carry on during an M&A
By Staff writer
In June 2015, security regulators investigated a group of hackers known as FIN4. They were suspected of breaking into corporate email accounts of 100 listed companies and stealing information in relation to mergers for financial gain here’s how to keep calm and carry on during your own M&A.
How to keep brand strength through M&A
By Staff writer
With the recent news that Samsung is buying automotive electronics-maker Harman, one of the biggest questions has to be how it will keep brand strength especially with it still reeling from the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco during and after the acquisition.
M&A is booming globally – but why are UK companies left out
UK companies are failing to make or attract M&A deals, which seem to be booming globally. Steve McBriert, CEO of Motorclean, ponders why and urges SMEs to consider the benefits.
Now is the best time to use M&As to drive business growth
By Ross Cocker
An increasing number of UK businesses are turning to mergers and acquisitions as a vehicle for growth.