Warren Buffett follows his own advice in backing off from Unilever bid“The trick in investing is just to sit there and watch pitch after pitch go by and wait for the one right in your sweet spot,” Buffett said...
Unilever remains cool to Kraft Heinz takeover bid despite rallyWhile both companies sell food, Unilever has pursued higher-end brands, such as Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and Talenti gelato. Kraft, meanwhil...
Warren Buffett awaits $8bn of ‘bad news’ with Kraft paymentWarren Buffett is about to get back the $8 billion — plus a little extra — that his Berkshire Hathaway Inc invested in Kraft Heinz Co.
Amancio Ortega passes Warren Buffett as world’s second richest person in Bloomberg Billionaires IndexOrtega’s net worth has increased 17 percent to $71.5 billion this year as Inditex profit rose amid surging sales.
Heinz’s India head Seema Modi calls it quitsShe says she has “already moved on from Heinz”; development comes at a time when co’s flagship brand Complan is losing market share.
Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett says Grexit 'may not be bad' for euro zone: ReportsWarren Buffett said Tuesday that an exit by Greece from the euro zone could be constructive for the region.
Warren Buffett likely to join 3G for another dealThe arrangement varies from Buffett’s usual approach of taking control of companies and leaving management in place.
Moelis IPO offers founders riches on $1.6 bn valuationInstead of funding growth, investors are being asked to reward Moelis’s rainmakers, said Jeff Sica, president of Sica Wealth Management.
Heinz India to focus on core brands, acquire local food companiesHeinz plans to focus on its core brands, acquire local food cos and reposition its flagship brand Complan to boost its business in the coun...
US bond downgrades escalate as leverage climbs: Credit MarketsCredit quality for US companies is showing signs of weakening as issuers from Verizon Communications Inc. to Apple Inc. borrow unprecedente...
- Danone dairy woes a challenge for Nelson Peltz's Heinz playbook
Nelson Peltz helped bring change to HJ Heinz Co. that led to a $23 billion bid for the company last week. Now he's turning his attention to...
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway joins 3G Capital to buy Heinz in $23 bn dealThe buyers will pay $72.50 a share, compared with yesterday’s closing price of $60.48, according to a statement today.
Heinz plans new strategy to get back on growth pathHeinz India is gradually withdrawing over half a dozen food products including biscuits, muesli and south Indian mixes from retail shelves.
- With $28 bn cash pile, Nestle looks to emerging markets
Investors want the maker of KitKat bars and Haagen-Dazs ice cream to expand in emerging markets to catch up with Unilever, which gets about...
- Heinz buys Chinese maker of soy sauce for $165 million
H.J. Heinz Co. said Monday that it agreed to buy Foodstar, a Chinese food company that makes soy sauces and fermented bean curd, for $165 m...
- TPG, Blackstone likely to bid for Cadbury unit
Cadbury, the world’s largest confectioner, may get offers for its US drinks unit by the end of the week from buyout groups, including TPG a...
- Cadbury to acquire Turkish gum maker for $450 mn
Cadbury Schweppes Plc will buy Turkey's Intergum for $450 mn to gain almost half of the country's gum market.