Cadbury's buyback plan runs into trouble Oct 28, 2009
"Subject to confirmation by Bombay High Court, the paid up equity share capital of the company be and it is hereby reduced by paying off/returning to the holders of the equity shares (other than the promoters viz., Cadbury Schweppes Overseas and Cadbury Mauritius) a sum of Rs 1,340 per share," said the notice to shareholders. Once companies get delisted, they fall outside the purview of capital market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). (India Times)
Legg Mason to Elect Investor Nelson Peltz to Board Oct 26, 2009
Peltz is known for his bruising battles with corporate management, including his 2007 fight with Cadbury Schweppes that resulted in it spinning off a beverage division. Legg spokeswoman Athrdige confirmed to Reuters a Wall Street Journal report that said Trian has also agreed to vote in favor of Legg Mason's board nominees over the next two years. (ABC News -- Business)
Suntory May Acquire Drinkmaker Orangina After Asahi Says It's Not Bidding Sep 12, 2009
Buying the European drinks business previously owned by Cadbury Schweppes Plc would give the Orangina, Oasis, Schweppes and other that have of about 1 billion euros in the region. Suntory, which is also in talks to merge with Japans biggest brewer is expanding abroad as the countrys beer sales fall and the yen gains. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Ansell chief hands in resignation Sep 10, 2009
Mr Tough, a former president and chief executive officer of Cadbury Schweppes' largest division, Dr Pepper/Seven Up in North America, joined Ansell in June 2004, succeeding Harry Boon. Mr Tough, is a dual citizen of Canada and the US, and is based at Ansell's operational headquarters in New Jersey in the US.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Kraft's $16.7 billion bid for Cadbury rejected Sep 7, 2009
The company, formerly Cadbury Schweppes, demerged its Americas Beverages business last year and disposed of its Australia Beverages business to Asahi Breweries of Japan in April. Kraft 's second-quarter profit rose 11 percent to $827 million, though revenue fell 5. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Kraft Foods launches 10.2 bln bid for Cadbury Sep 7, 2009
Prior to the split, Cadbury was known as Cadbury Schweppes. The US business, which has been renamed Dr Pepper Snapple Group, is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Yes, you can still get a cold RC Aug 10, 2009
Cadbury Schweppes, so 7-Up and A Beer are now available among the six options ... In the 2000 decade, pops sold by Coca Cola have typically accounted for about 44 percent of the market, those under the Pepsico umbrella comprise 31 percent of sales and Cadbury Schweppes, which owns RC Cola, has roughly 15 percent. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
BrightLine iTV Appoints Meg Meurer Brossy as Senior Vice President Business Development Jul 15, 2009
She created and secured Continental Airlines, Visa, Cadbury Schweppes and First USA as anchor sponsors. As President of Performance Strategies, she is credited with leading one of the largest consumer promotions in history, the Pepsi Stuff consumer loyalty program. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Keep an eye on … Jul 14, 2009
But you'll consume the same kilojoules and sugar as regular lollies when eating Allen's (owned by Nestle) or Natural Confectionery Company (Cadbury Schweppes). A 50g serve (about 6 snakes) packs on 710kJ and 39g carbs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Road ahead for printing group is far from smooth Jun 25, 2009
Cadbury Schweppes went it alone in court to seek damages. But most of the big customers stayed away from court, seeking to negotiate directly with Visy or Amcor to get a favourable deal - using the threat of legal action as a lever. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Dean Foods Announces Changes to the Board of Directors May 22, 2009
Mailloux launched his career as President, Seven-Up Montreal Bottling, Seven-Up Canada, Inc. Mailloux also held leadership positions at Grey Advertising Montreal, Cadbury Schweppes Powell Canada, Inc., Fromageries Bel, as well as General Foods. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for Black Bull Resources Inc. Previously, he served on the boards of Delta Systems Inc., Ault Dairies Limited, Alliance Canners of Canada Ltd., Britvic Holdings UK Limited, International Pepsi Cola Bottling... (PR Newswire)
Gharana May Move Into Waterloo May 10, 2009
The mayor says the plan is for Gharana to take over the former Cadbury Schweppes/ReaLemon plant on Swift Street. Cadbury Schweppes moved out of the plant in December, 2007 ... The mayor says the plan is for Gharana to take over the former Cadbury Schweppes/ReaLemon plant on Swift Street. (R News)
Scepticism over BoE debt move Mar 26, 2009
Anglo-American, British Telecom, Cadbury Schweppes, France Telecom, General Electric Capital, United Utilities, Vodafone and WPP were among the 17 companies to see the Bank added to their creditor list as it bought small chunks of 21 different bond issues, mostly at a premium to market value. EDITORS CHOICE. (FT.com -- Markets)
De La Rue seen unlikely to bid for Royal Mint Mar 26, 2009
De La Rue holds a 20 percent stake in Camelot Group and is one of the five current shareholders in the business, along with Cadbury Schweppes , Thales Electronics , Fujitsu Services and Royal Mail Enterprises, according to De La Rue's website. Today in Business with Reuters. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Adversarial ad men Mar 17, 2009
Sampson says the only alignment of views he can remember from last year's 10 episodes occurred when he lauded a Howcroft campaign for Cadbury Schweppes that went around the world. His praise never got past the editing suite. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Cadbury 2008 profit down 10 pct amid divestments Feb 25, 2009
Cadbury, formerly Cadbury Schweppes, completed the demerger of its Dr Pepper Snapple Group in May, and announced a deal to sell its Australia Beverages unit in December. It took a charge of 194 million pounds for restructuring costs, up from 165 million pounds in 2007. (International Herald Tribune)
Foster's holds on to wine business Feb 17, 2009
SUE LANNIN: Despite the troubles Ian Johnston a former executive at Cadbury Schweppes says the position of the company's top selling beer Victoria Bitter, is not under threat. IAN JOHNSTON: I come from a business where there is a glass and a half fresh full cream milk and apart from the full glass I always call the half glass full. (ABC Online)
Takeover is out of juice but plenty of fizz left in Coke Feb 12, 2009
He also appeared to rule out a tilt at Cadbury Schweppes, saying the earnings multiple of 15. 25 already offered by the Japanese brewer Asahi was too high to beat. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Dr Pepper Snapple Group Elects Beverage Industry Executive Mike Weinstein to Its Board of Directors Feb 11, 2009
Mr. Weinstein served as president and chief operating officer of A&W Brands, Inc., in the early '90s and later as chief executive officer of Snapple Beverage Group, which was acquired by Cadbury Schweppes in 2000. During his career, he also has overseen such brands as RC Cola, Squirt, Mistic, Stewart's and Vernor's and has led global innovation and business development teams. (PR Newswire)
Coke deal loses its fizz Feb 9, 2009
2 billion offer made in late December by Kirin's Japanese rival, Asahi, to buy CCA's soft drinks competitor, Cadbury Schweppes. Story Tools. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
