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Unilever has struck a $45bn deal — but it’s not a clean exit.
The consumer giant is selling its food business to McCormick, but investors will still be left with a large stake in the combined company. That means exposure to the new business, and its share price, isn’t going away anytime soon.
In this video, Erin Withey joins Dan Jones to break down the structure of the deal, why the market reaction has been muted, and what it means for Unilever’s strategy as it pivots toward higher-margin beauty, personal care and household products.
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Why the market is turning against Unilever’s $45bn food deal
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Unilever has struck a $45bn deal — but it’s not a clean exit.
The consumer giant is selling its food business to McCormick, but investors will still be left with a large stake in the combined company. That means exposure to the new business, and its share price, isn’t going away anytime soon.
In this video, Erin Withey joins Dan Jones to break down the structure of the deal, why the market reaction has been muted, and what it means for Unilever’s strategy as it pivots toward higher-margin beauty, personal care and household products.
Read more here:
Why the market is turning against Unilever’s $45bn food deal
investorschronicle.co.uk/content/5e5cd1f6-55b4-4102-af67-d58d0265968a?utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_content=skip
#Unilever #Stocks #Investing #MergersAndAcquisitions #ConsumerGoods #finance #personalfinance #investments #business #marmite
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