Tyrrells bagged for £300m

Posted on 10 Aug 2016 by Fred Tongue

UK crisp manufacturer, Tyrrells, has agreed a deal to be bought for £300m by US snacks firm Amplify.  

Amplify has agreed to pay Investcorp, the current owners of Tyrrells, around £278m in cash with the rest of the value is to be made up by shares in Amplify. Tyrrells produces a range of vegetable and potato crisps along with a premium brand of popcorn. The company was founded in 2002 by potato farmer William…

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