Ever since the AGM of Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) in the middle of May rumours have been circulating that CCA will consider a takeover of Foster’s or the beverage operations of Cadbury-Schweppes. The rumours strengthened when CCA CEO, Terry Davis, told reporters at the time that a purchase of Schweppes would make sense. However, some believed this was merely a diversion and their real target was Foster’s. Mr Davis has now quashed the Foster’s speculation via an interview with... ...Read more »

Rumours are circulating that beverage company Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) is looking to make a major purchase, with Schweppes or Foster’s likely to be their target. The rumours have been gathering strength since CCA’s CEO, Terry Davis, told reporters that it would make sense for them to look into a potential purchase of Schweppes, following their AGM last week. This is not the first time CCA have outlined their interest in Schweppes, with a $1.85 billion acquisition of the company... ...Read more »

The Cadbury Schweppes demerger was officially completed last night almost 14 months after the announcement of the demerger was made. The split means that the confectionery unit will be separated from its North American beverage unit which is now to be known as Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS). The two companies, Schweppes and Cadbury, initially merged to create Cadbury Schweppes in 1969. The demerger of Cadbury from their North American beverage sector means that Australia is now the only country... ...Read more »