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2 days ago | 
mlex.com | Nicholas Hirst |Andrew Boyce
By Nicholas Hirst and Andrew Boyce ( June 26, 2025, 16:17 GMT | Comment) -- There is an obvious way for Mars to solve EU competition concerns over its acquisition of Kellanova: Sell off various brands to reduce its bargaining power in negotiations with European retailers.
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3 days ago | 
mlex.com | Andrew Boyce
By Andrew Boyce ( June 25, 2025, 16:31 GMT | Insight) -- US food giant Mars has drawn an in-depth EU probe into its $35.9 billion acquisition of snacks maker Kellanova. The European Commission voiced concerns that the deal may lead to higher prices as a result of Mars’ “increased negotiating power toward retailers.”US food giant Mars has drawn an in-depth EU probe into its $35.9 billion acquisition of snacks maker Kellanova....
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5 days ago | 
mlex.com | Andrew Boyce |Nicholas Hirst
By Andrew Boyce and Nicholas Hirst ( June 23, 2025, 11:06 GMT | Insight) -- Prosus is pointing to the potential of Artificial Intelligence as well as Just Eat Takeaway.com’s growth struggles as it seeks to win a swift EU approval for its 4.1 billion euro takeover of the food delivery company, MLex has learned.
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5 days ago | 
mlex.com | Andrew Boyce
By Andrew Boyce ( June 23, 2025, 07:35 GMT | Insight) -- Tech investment group Prosus on Friday requested EU approval for its plan to take over European food delivery platform Just Eat Takeaway.com, MLex has learned.Tech investment group Prosus has requested EU approval for its plan to take over European food delivery platform Just Eat Takeaway.com, MLex has learned....
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1 week ago | 
mlex.com | Andrew Boyce |Nicholas Hirst
By Andrew Boyce and Nicholas Hirst ( June 19, 2025, 13:17 GMT | Insight) -- Mars’ $35.9 billion acquisition of Kellanova is on track for an in-depth EU competition probe after the US confectionery giant failed to make any concessions to regulators by a midnight Wednesday deadline. The European Commission has until June 25 to decide on next steps.
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1 week ago | 
mondaq.com | Annette Alexander |Christopher Anderson |Andrew Boyce |Matthew Brehaut
A Guernsey limited liability partnership("LLP") is a popular structure andregularly adopted by professional advisory firms and by certainfund structures. An LLP consists of a general partnership but with the benefitsof limited liability for its members. This note briefly explains the key features and uses of LLPsunder the Limited Liability Partnerships (Guernsey) Law 2013 (the"LLP Law").
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1 week ago | 
mondaq.com | Annette Alexander |Christopher Anderson |Andrew Boyce |Matthew Brehaut
CO Carey Olsen More Carey Olsen is a leading offshore law firm. We advise on Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Jersey law. This briefing note provides an outline of the processes and requirements to migrate an overseas company into Guernsey. It does not cover migrations of companies out of Guernsey. Guernsey Corporate/Commercial Law
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1 week ago | 
mlex.com | Lewis Crofts |Andrew Boyce
By Lewis Crofts and Andrew Boyce ( June 16, 2025, 18:04 GMT | Insight) -- Universal Music Group has notified the European Commission of its intention to acquire independent music-services company Downtown Music, a spokesperson said today. The regulator will conduct an initial review of the deal by July 22.Universal Music Group has notified the European Commission of its intention to acquire independent music-services company Downtown Music, a UMG spokesperson said today....
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2 weeks ago | 
mlex.com | Andrew Boyce |Lewis Crofts
By Andrew Boyce and Lewis Crofts ( June 13, 2025, 13:32 GMT | Insight) -- Universal Music Group’s takeover of Downtown Music has prompted concerns from former competition regulator Amelia Fletcher, who is also a musician and record label co-founder.
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2 weeks ago | 
mondaq.com | Annette Alexander |Christopher Anderson |Andrew Boyce |Matthew Brehaut
The finance industry in Guernsey began over 50 yearsago, developing from humble beginnings to become the majorinternational offshore finance centre it is today. Guernsey is one of the world's largest offshore financecentres, with a thriving funds industry. As of June 2023, over1,100 investment funds and sub-funds were domiciled in the islandwith a total net asset value of over US$ 420 billion.
