Mars to pay 170% premium to take over Britain's Hotel Chocolat
The Bounty maker offered 375 pence a share in a deal recommended by the board of the UK company.
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The Bounty maker offered 375 pence a share in a deal recommended by the board of the UK company.
Mars takeover offer values Hotel Chocolat at £534 million
US food company pays big premium for UK chocolates maker and says it will keep manufacturing in Britain
U.S. expansion and more airport locations could eventually be on the cards for the premium British chocolate retailer thanks to this deal.
On X, previously known as Twitter, Crystal Amber's Richard Bernstein said the 'absurdity of UK small cap valuations [was] demonstrated again today.' Hotel Chocolat shares rose 160% on Thursday.