Acquisitions Archives | World Branding Forum

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PepsiCo has finalised an agreement to purchase poppi, a popular prebiotic soda company, for $1.95 billion. This acquisition will also provide PepsiCo with an estimated $300 million in cash tax benefits, bringing the net purchase price to $1.65 billion.

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Branding Fashion News

WHP Global Completes Acquisition of VERA WANG’s Iconic Brand

Jordan

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025

WHP Global, a leading brand management firm based in New York, has announced the successful acquisition of the intellectual property (IP) of the iconic VERA WANG fashion brand. This milestone follows the company’s announcement last December regarding its agreement to acquire the brand’s IP.

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Industry News

Vice Media takes over Refinery29

Anisha Kapoor

October 3, 2019

Vice Media have taken over Refinery29 following months of talks about the acquisition. The female-focused site, who was struggling financially, was looking for a partner...

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Industry Marketing

Publicis Groupe Finalises Acquisition of Epsilon

Anisha Kapoor

July 2, 2019June 13, 2023

Publicis Groupe completes transformation to become industry leader in delivering personalised experiences at scale with Epsilon acquisition Publicis Groupe today announced the completion of the...

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Branding Featured News

Julius Meinl Adds Midlands to Coffee Footprint

Deborah Joy Peter

March 11, 2019March 11, 2019

Driving a global presence that now spans Austria, Central and Eastern Europe, the Adriatics, Russia, and Dubai, Julius Meinl enters Midlands. Viennese coffee roaster, Julius...

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Zynga Goes Big with Small Giant Takeover

Thomas Ng

December 27, 2018January 4, 2019

Zynga has inked a deal to acquire Helsinki mobile game studio, Small Giant Games. The transaction is expected to close on 1 January 2019. Zynga...

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Branding Featured News

Kraft Heinz Reveals Primal Kitchen Acquisition

Olivia Pearce

November 29, 2018November 29, 2018

Kraft Heinz has inked a definitive deal to acquire Primal Kitchen, the makers of condiments, sauces, and dressings, for about $200 million. Kraft Heinz has entered into...

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Branding Featured News

The Coca-Cola Company Acquires Costa

Olivia Pearce

August 31, 2018June 13, 2023

Acquisition to Give Coca-Cola a Strong, Global Coffee Platform with a Footprint in More than 30 Countries and Potential for Future Growth The Coca-Cola Company announced that...

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Industry Marketing

Rogers & Cowan Acquires London Based ITB Worldwide

Anisha Kapoor

May 11, 2018June 13, 2023

ITB Agency to Be Run by Emma Gregson and Matthew Pitcher as Managing Directors ITB Worldwide, one of Europe's leading entertainment marketing agencies, has been...

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LG Acquires Global Premium Automotive Lighting Company ZKW Group

Thomas Ng

April 27, 2018June 13, 2023

The €1.1 Billion Deal is the Largest in LG's 60 Year History The Board of Directors of LG Electronics (LG) approved the acquisition of automotive...

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Branding Industry

Meredith Adds To Local Media Group With Acquisition Of KPLR-TV St Louis

Anisha Kapoor

April 25, 2018June 13, 2023

Acquisition by Meredith Creates a Duopoly for the Company in the 21st Largest Television Market in the US Meredith Corporation, one of the leading media...

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Industry Public Relations

BMF Media Group Acquires Lifestyle PR Firm LFB Media

Anisha Kapoor

March 15, 2018June 13, 2023

Acquisition by BMF Media Includes New Shared Headquarters and Expanded Regional Offering in Los Angeles, Miami, Austin, and London Offices The BMF Media Group, an...