Unilever approaches private equity for its ice cream business
Financial Times M&A
MARCH 21, 2024
Bankers at Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan reach out to buyout groups after parent company says it will jettison the division
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Unilever To Spin Off Ice Cream Biz, Including Ben & Jerry's
Law 360 M&A
MARCH 19, 2024
European consumer goods giant Unilever on Tuesday unveiled plans to separate its ice cream business, which includes Ben & Jerry's, as part of an effort to simplify and "streamline" its operations.
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Unilever's Glamorous Exit: Elida Beauty Finds a New Home With Yellow Wood Partners
Benzinga
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Unilever PLC (NYSE: UL ) disclosed a binding offer to sell Elida Beauty Business to Yellow Wood Partners LLC for an undisclosed amount. Elida Beauty comprises over 20 beauty and personal care brands, such as Q-Tips, Caress, Timotei, and Tigi, and generated around Full story available on Benzinga.com
Unilever Scoops Frozen Yogurt Brand Yasso For Undisclosed Sum
Benzinga
JUNE 15, 2023
Unilever Plc (NYSE: UL ) has entered into an agreement to acquire Yasso Holdings Inc , a premium frozen Greek yogurt brand in the U.S. The acquisition is aligned to the premiumization strategy of Unilever’s ice cream business group. The financial terms were not disclosed. Yasso joins.
Top investor castigates Unilever after failed £50bn bid for GSK arm
The Guardian M&A
JANUARY 20, 2022
Terry Smith says bosses must focus on improving core business or step down after ‘near-death experience’ A leading Unilever shareholder has called the company’s failed £50bn offer for GSK’s consumer healthcare division a “near-death experience” and said management should focus on improving its core business – or step down.
Sustainability and ESG: The Emerging Imperatives in Mergers and Acquisitions
Sun Acquisitions
MARCH 27, 2024
In today’s business landscape, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are not just about profit and market share. Unilever, already committed to sustainable business practices, recognized the value of Seventh Generation’s ESG-focused brand and integrated its sustainability ethos into its broader business strategy.
Time for Unilever boss to concede lack of appetite for a big tilt | Nils Pratley
The Guardian M&A
JANUARY 20, 2022
Shake-up will have to be gradual, and deal-making on a smaller scale needn’t be off the table It’s one thing for Terry Smith to take a swipe (slightly unfairly) at Unilever management’s love of seeing purpose in mayonnaise, which was last week’s entertainment. Continue reading.
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