Deal facts
- Buyer
- Danone Holdings (UK)
- Target
- Huel Limited
- Deal value
- Not disclosed
- Announced
- 27 May 2026
- Status
- Cleared
- Sector
- Food & Drink
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Consideration
- Not stated
Sources
Danone Holdings (UK) has agreed to acquire Huel Limited in a strategic acquisition within the Food & Drink sector. Both the buyer and the target are based in the United Kingdom. The transaction was announced on 27 May 2026. No financial details regarding the deal value or the specific consideration type were disclosed at the time of the announcement. The deal remains in the possible offer stage, and completion has not yet occurred.
The transaction is currently subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. Both parties are expected to proceed with the necessary due diligence and legal formalities to finalise the agreement. Further updates regarding the status of the deal will be provided once the regulatory process is concluded or if the transaction is formally completed.
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Danone / Huel merger inquiry
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking views on the anticipated acquisition by Danone Holdings (UK) of Huel Limited. Statutory timetable Date Action TBC Deadline for phase 1 decision TBC Launch of merger inquiry 27 May 2026 to 10 June 2026 Invitation to comment (*) (*) The CMA is inviting comments from any interested party. This case
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