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CDH advised Lallemand Inc and Rymco Proprietary Limited

CDH advised Lallemand Inc and Rymco Proprietary Limited in relation to the acquisition of the Bovril and Marmite business unit and Savoury Foods Ingredients business unit from Pioneer Foods Groceries (Pty) Ltd (part of PepsiCo South Africa Proprietary Limited). 

29 Aug 2024 1 min read Featured work

CDH's Corporate & Commercial and Competition Law practices advised Lallemand Inc and Rymco Proprietary Limited in relation to the acquisition of the Bovril and Marmite business unit and Savoury Foods Ingredients business unit from Pioneer Foods Groceries (Pty) Ltd (part of PepsiCo South Africa Proprietary Limited). This transaction is subject to approval from the Competition Commission of South Africa.

Deal team: David Thompson, Chris Charter, Muzammil Ahmed and Taigrine Jones.

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