November 28 deadline set for Irn Bru maker’s merger decision

Posted on 1 Nov 2012 by Tim Brown

Soft drink manufacturer Britvic says substantial progress has been made towards a merger with AG Barr, the Scottish manufacturer of Irn Bru.

According to Britvic, the two parties are now at an advanced stage of discussions but at the request of the Boards of Britvic and A.G. Barr, the Takeover Panel has consented to extend the deadline for a decision until 5.00pm on 28 November 2012. Irn Bru maker AG Barr and Tango producer Britvic opened discussions…

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