Carlsberg to buy Britvic for $4.2 billion
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 08 2024
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Source: reuters
- Carlsberg to Acquire Britvic: Carlsberg has agreed to buy British soft drinks maker Britvic for 3.3 billion pounds, aiming to create a UK beverage powerhouse.
- Deal Details: The acquisition involves a sweetened bid of 1,315 pence per share, including cash and a special dividend, after Britvic rejected the initial offer.
- Strategic Benefits: Carlsberg believes the deal will create value for shareholders, contribute to growth, and establish a unique combined beer and soft drink company in the UK.
- Financial Impact: The deal is expected to deliver cost and efficiency savings worth 100 million pounds over five years and will see Carlsberg take over Britvic's bottling agreement with PepsiCo.
- Market Response: Carlsberg's shares rose nearly 4% initially, and Britvic and Marston's also saw increases, reflecting market optimism about the acquisition.
Analyst Views on PEP
Wall Street analysts forecast PEP stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for PEP is 161.90 USD with a low forecast of 144.00 USD and a high forecast of 172.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
12 Analyst Rating
6 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 144.400
Low
144.00
Averages
161.90
High
172.00
Current: 144.400
Low
144.00
Averages
161.90
High
172.00
About PEP
PepsiCo, Inc. is a global beverage and convenient food company. The Company’s segments include PepsiCo Foods North America (PFNA), PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA), International Beverages Franchise (IB Franchise), Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Latin America Foods (LatAm Foods), and Asia Pacific Foods. PFNA segment includes all of its convenient food businesses in the United States and Canada. PBNA segment includes all of its beverage businesses in the United States and Canada. IB Franchise segment includes its international franchise beverage businesses, as well as its SodaStream business. EMEA segment includes its convenient food businesses and beverage businesses with Company-owned bottlers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. LatAm Foods segment includes all of its convenient food businesses in Latin America. Asia Pacific Foods segment consists of its convenient food businesses in Asia Pacific, including China, Australia and New Zealand, as well as India.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
