date:Nov 15, 2012
rrs non-executive chairman, said: This is a unique opportunity to create long term value for both sets of shareholders through sustainable profitable growth, underpinned by significant synergy benefits.
Meanwhile, Simon Bittlestone, md of business analysis firm Metapraxis, said: MA activity has been much reduced in recent years, but todays announcement of the merger between soft drinks companies Britvic and AG Barr is a reminder of the potential for such deals to improve the commercial position