date:Oct 23, 2012
nks, said Morningstar analyst Thomas Mullarkey. The question arises whether or not it gives them more firepower for increased regulation.
That could mean more extensive labeling requirements or age restrictions, Mullarkey said. He added that the negative headlines also made Monster a less attractive takeover target.
This really reduces the likelihood that Coke would want to acquire Monster, Mullarkey said. Sources told Reuters in April that the two companies had discussed a possible deal as re