Lactalis Gains Momentum in Acquisition of Fonterra's Consumer Business
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Lactalis receives a favorable decision from the Australian competition regulator, easing its path to acquire Fonterra’s consumer business.
Lactalis has received a significant advantage in its pursuit to acquire Fonterra Co-operative Group’s consumer business, which is set to be spun-out. The Australian competition regulator announced on Thursday that it would not oppose a deal between the two companies should they agree to terms, following an informal two-month review. This decision eases potential regulatory barriers for Lactalis, a major player in the dairy industry, facilitating a smoother acquisition process.
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