date:Sep 06, 2012
In a joint statement, the firms admitted taking part inpreliminary discussions which may or may not result in an all share merger of AG Barr and Britvic.
If a merger did take place it wouldcreate one of the leading soft drinks companies in Europe, with a strong portfolio of market leading brands,they said.
The combination would have compelling industrial logic and represents an opportunity for both companies to enhance their industry position, and achieve significant synergies and shareholde