Mark Kleinman: Challenging times for challenger banks Mark Kleinman Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City Editor and is the man who gets the Square Mile talking in his weekly City A.M. column. Today, he looks at challenger banks, Carlsberg's Britvic play and office space woes
Carlsberg poised for third takeover bid for Britvic after Pepsi clears the way Business Carlsberg is on the verge of submitting a third takeover bid for Britvic after Pepsi gave the potential deal its blessing.
Kingmaker Pepsi gives blessing to Carlsberg’s swoop for UK bottler Britvic Drinks Pepsi has reportedly given its blessing to Carlsberg's attempted takeover of Britvic, the American giant's UK bottler, bolstering the possibility of a raised offer from the Danish beer firm.
Shares in Robinsons squash maker jump as Britvic rejects £3bn takeover bid from Carlsberg June 21, 2024 Britvic, the company behind brands such as Robinsons squash, has rejected a second takeover offer from Carlsberg worth around £3bn.