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An ambitious next chapter in our growth story.   We are happy to announce that we have completed the acquisition of the leading international soft drinks business Britvic plc to create a single integrated beverage company in the UK. The combined business will be called Carlsberg Britvic. With the transaction now complete, we are excited to create a highly attractive supplier of beer and soft drinks in the UK, with an efficient supply chain and distribution network.   With this acquisition, we are also strengthening our existing relationship with PepsiCo, becoming their largest bottling partner in Europe. "Soft drinks is an attractive category that also brings significant synergies in combination with beer," says Carlsberg Group CEO Jacob Aarup-Andersen.   "We’re delighted to welcome all our new Britvic colleagues to the Carlsberg Group," he adds. Read full announcement: https://lnkd.in/d57SJNtg #CarlsbergBritvic

📢📢 Big news in the beverage market! Carlsberg has officially completed the acquisition of Britvic plc, combining under the name Carlsberg Britvic. This merger brings together 🍺 beer and 🥤 soft drinks into a single, integrated business, unlocking exciting opportunities for growth 📈 and collaboration 🤝. 💡 Very excited to see how these two powerhouses come together and the career opportunities 💼 this will create in the future!

Just like Frito-Lay turned humble ingredients into global favourites, you too can turn your dreams into reality. Remember, it's not about where you start, but how far you go with determination, innovation, and a sprinkle of collaboration.   PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, FRITO LAY INC. Just like Frito-Lay turned humble ingredients into global favourites, you too can turn your dreams into reality. Remember, it's not about where you start, but how far you go with determination, innovation, and a sprinkle of collaboration.

Last week, Carlsberg (🍺) agreed to buy Britvic (🧃) for £3.3 billion. But a single line in a contract with PepsiCo (🥤) nearly tanked the whole deal. Let me explain. People didn’t understand why Carlsberg (known for, well… beer) wanted to buy Britvic (known for Fruit Shoot). Young people *are* drinking less alcohol nowadays — so maybe Carlsberg wants to diversify. But diversify into Robinsons orange squash? Maybe... I'm not sure. Some people think the real reason Carlsberg wanted to buy Britvic was this: Britvic holds the exclusive license to make PepsiCo products in the UK and Ireland. If you're in the UK and you buy Pepsi, 7up, Mountain Dew or Lipton Ice Tea, Britvic made it. Now, that’s a *super* valuable contract for Britvic. But here's the issue — the agreement between Britvic and PepsiCo contains a "change of control” clause. This is how the clause works: if Britvic is bought by another company and undergoes a significant change in ownership (or “change of control”) then PepsiCo can terminate the contract. Why does this clause exist? It’s to protect PepsiCo — if a company it doesn’t trust takes over Britvic, PepsiCo might not have confidence in the new owner maintaining the quality it expects. So, if Britvic were to get bought, the clause gives PepsiCo the option to leave the agreement and find a new UK partner. So, technically, if Carlsberg buys the company, PepsiCo can leave. And that’s why PepsiCo was key to this deal — unless they agreed to keep the contract going with Carlsberg as the new owner, Carlsberg was *never* going to do the deal. So what ended up happening? Carlsberg convinced PepsiCo to waive their right to terminate the agreement! 🎉 PepsiCo agreed not to leave, Carlsberg made a £3.3 billion offer, and Britvic accepted it. In any acquisition, the buyer’s lawyers spend ages checking the target company’s big contracts for “change of control” provisions. Now you know why they’re so important. Found this post interesting? 💌 Sign up for LittleLaw (it's free): https://lnkd.in/e_PbNmmm

What's New to The Street... 🍻 Cheers to Progress! 🍹  Carlsberg gets the green light for its $4.2 billion Britvic deal after receiving approvals from the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority and the European Commission. This marks a major step forward in the beverage giant’s expansion plans.  What do you think this means for the future of the industry? Share your thoughts below! 👇  👉🏻Follow New To The Street for more!   #Carlsberg #Britvic #MergersAndAcquisitions #BusinessNews #BeverageIndustry #CorporateStrategy #BreakingNewsn #Innovation #Businessupdate #Businessnews #Business #News #Newtothestreet

Yesterday (equipped with my cool Pepsi, finance bro vest) I joined my colleague Eric Perkinson in Denver for a Blitz Day focused on securing new business with local restaurants. It was a classic bluebird day in CO, and walking through the iconic streets of Golden, visiting countless restaurants, made the experience even more special. While the goal was for me to gain critical experience and business acumen in our Away from Home (AFH) business, what I walked away with was so much more.   Key Takeaways from the Day: ✅ PepsiCo’s bar portfolio is top-tier – I got to experience our Citrus Springs and Cool Attitudes offerings firsthand, including an incredible ginger beer. ✅ The power of personal connection – Simply remembering a name can make a lasting impact when building new business relationships. ✅ Retention matters as much as acquisition – Checking in on existing customers is just as crucial as bringing in new ones.   This experience gave me a whole new level of respect for our AFH teams. Their work is demanding and requires relentless tenacity—but their impact is undeniable.   Grateful for everything our AFH teams do, and especially my new friend, Eric! PepsiCo Foodservice see less

🍺 Molson Coors is eyeing the bigger picture with Blue Moon 🌒—shifting its success metrics to the total beer industry rather than focusing solely on the struggling craft segment. CEO Gavin Hattersley dives into this approach, along with perspectives on Simply Spiked, pricing strategies, and M&A plans, at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference. 🔗 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gEmqCfWr #BeerIndustry #MolsonCoors #CraftBeer #BeverageTrends #BlueMoon

Over the weekend, I came across an awesome image of a Pepsi can with a Coca-Cola cape. It got me thinking about perspective and how we can control our minds to flip a negative situation into an optimistic opportunity. In our fast-paced work environment, challenges are inevitable. But what if we approached these challenges with the mindset of turning them into opportunities? Just like the Pepsi can wearing a Coca-Cola cape, we can choose to see the potential for greatness in every obstacle we face. Let's embrace optimism and creativity in our problem-solving. By shifting our perspective, we can transform setbacks into steppingstones for success. Remember, it's all about how we choose to see things! How do you flip a negative situation into an optimistic opportunity? Share your thoughts and experiences below! #CocaCola #Pepsi #perspective #optimism #positiveleadership #positiveperspective #womeninleadership #womenintech #MSFTadvocate

📢 A team led by Iain Fenn, Jonathan Sadler and Bruce Kilpatrick has advised Britvic plc on its takeover by Carlsberg Group for £3.3bn (US$4.1bn), combining two major bottlers of PepsiCo Inc. soft drinks. This transaction received unconditional phase 1 clearance in the EU on 16 December 2024, and in the UK on 17 December 2024. This is the latest in a series of recent phase 1 clearances secured by Linklaters’ UK Antitrust and Foreign Investment Group for clients in complex cases, some with innovative remedies. Read more on our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/eEuAWZ_Y

What's New to The Street... 🍻 Cheers to Progress! 🍹  Carlsberg gets the green light for its $4.2 billion Britvic deal after receiving approvals from the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority and the European Commission. This marks a major step forward in the beverage giant’s expansion plans.  What do you think this means for the future of the industry? Share your thoughts below! 👇  👉🏻Follow New To The Street for more!   #Carlsberg #Britvic #MergersAndAcquisitions #BusinessNews #BeverageIndustry #CorporateStrategy #BreakingNewsn #Innovation #Businessupdate #Businessnews #Business #News #Newtothestreet