Deal facts
- Buyer
- Associated British Foods plc
- Target
- Hovis Group Limited
- Deal value
- Not disclosed
- Announced
- 18 September 2025
- Status
- In review
- Sector
- Food & Drink
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Consideration
- Not stated
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Associated British Foods plc has agreed to acquire Hovis Group Limited in a strategic acquisition within the food manufacturing sector. The deal was announced on 18 September 2025, with the target company based in the United Kingdom. No financial terms or specific consideration types were disclosed in the available information regarding this transaction. The buyer intends to integrate the target into its existing operations, though no further strategic details have been released.
The transaction remains in the review stage as of the latest update. Regulatory approval is required before the deal can proceed to completion. The parties have not yet confirmed a final closing date for the acquisition. This pending status indicates that the process is ongoing and subject to further developments.
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Associated British Foods plc to acquire Hovis Group Limited
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