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Family-backed investors drop $143bn Unilever takeover bid

February 21, 2017

A proposed $143 billion takeover of consumer giant Unilever by family-backed Kraft Heinz has been withdrawn less than 48 hours after the deal was first tabled.

A proposed $143 billion takeover of consumer giant Unilever by family-backed Kraft Heinz has been withdrawn less than 48 hours after the deal was first tabled.

Kraft Heinz made an initial offer on 17 February but withdrew it on 19 February with both companies issuing an unusual joint statement: “Unilever and Kraft Heinz hold each other in high regard. Kraft Heinz has the utmost respect for the culture, strategy and leadership of Unilever.”

Family business roundup: AB-InBev, Volkswagen, Jeronimo Martins, Wacker Chemie, Amkor Technology

August 1, 2013

Premium beer helps Anheuser-Busch InBev’s profits, Volkswagen increases share of car market, Polish market not as strong for Jeronimo Martins and slowdowns in solar and smartphone markets hit Wacker Chemie and Amkor Technology respectively.

Anheuser-Busch InBev

Family-controlled Belgian brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev has seen second quarter earnings rise 3.9% year-on-year to $10.6 billion ($8 billion). Revenue for the first half was $19.8 billion, up 2.7% on the previous year.