date:Aug 25, 2012
rs for Britvic.
Asked about these names the source said that Permira was probably the most likely potential bidder, but that there was limited scope to load Britvic with debt (to fund an acquisition) given current levels in the business.
Given that Britvic didnt own many of its UK brands (and principally Pepsi, which sold with 7UP under license in Britain and Ireland), the source was not sure how attractive owned brands J20 and Fruit Shoot would be to Diageo, given the latters emerging market