date:Sep 06, 2012
tive to a potential hostile takeover bid from a larger firm.
His comments followed chatter at the end of August suggesting that one of either Permira, Diageo or Unilever could be poised to launch a potential takeover bidfollowing Britvic's recent recall problems and muted trading.
The City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (Rule 2.6(a)) compels the firms to announce a firm intention to make an offer by 5pm on October 3, although that deadline could be extended.
Britvic forced on back foot...
It