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Kraft makes hostile bid for Cadbury

Nov. 9, 2009
British candy maker Cadbury PLC has rejected a hostile 9.8 billion pound ($16.4 billion) hostile takeover bid from Kraft Foods Inc. Cadbury says that Monday's renewed approach from Kraft "does not come remotely close to reflecting the true value of our...
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Kraft remains focused on Cadbury

NORTHFIELD, Ill., Nov. 4 (UPI) -- U.S. food giant Kraft said it would continue to pursue Cadbury, and called for a "disciplined approach" in its quest for the chocolate maker.

Cadbury girds for Kraft takeover bid

LONDON, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- British confectioner Cadbury is preparing for a $16 billion hostile takeover attempt by U.S. food conglomerate Kraft, analysts say.

Kraft given ultimatum on Cadbury

LONDON, Sept. 30 (UPI) -- The Takeover Panel in Britain has given Kraft Food Inc. until November 9 to make its intentions clear regarding a possible takeover of Cadbury PLC.

Kraft says it will pursue Cadbury

BOSTON, Sept. 9 (UPI) -- Kraft Foods Inc. Chief Executive Officer Irene Rosenfeld said Wednesday that Kraft would continue to pursue Cadbury PLC, the British confectionery maker.

Cadbury rejects Kraft merger offer

LONDON, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- British chocolate maker Cadbury PLC Monday said it rejected a $16.7 billion merger offer from U.S. foods manufacturer Kraft Foods Inc.

Cadbury opts to spin off beverage business

LONDON, Oct. 10 (UPI) -- Cadbury Schweppes PLC, the British confectionery and beverage company, announced Wednesday it will spin off its beverage business rather than sell it.

Cadbury to split candy, drinks businesses

LONDON, March 15 (UPI) -- Cadbury Schweppes PLC will separate its candy and drinks business, the British company said Thursday. The announcement came two days after Cadbury said U.S. financier Nelson Peltz had taken a 2.98 percent stake in the company.

Analysts: Peltz may push for Cadbury split

LONDON, March 14 (UPI) -- Nelson Peltz's stake in Cadbury Schweppes PLC may lead the U.S. financier to push the candy maker to ditch its soft-drinks brands, analysts say.

Cadbury announces Easter candy recall

LONDON, Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Cadbury, the British candy manufacturer, has announced a recall of some Easter eggs not properly labeled with warnings for those with nut allergies.

Cadbury bottles up Dr Pepper/7-Up

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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler