Article: Arcus awarded approval by EU to acquire three brands of spirits.(Arcus-Gruppen ASA acquired Pernod Ricard S.A.)(European Union)(Brief article)

NORDIC BUSINESS REPORT-1 April 2009-Arcus awarded approval by EU to acquire three brands of spirits(C)1994-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com

Ratos (Stockholm:RATO-B) (Euronext:12069) announced today (1 April) that the EU Competition Authority has given its approval for Arcus Gruppen, a wine and spirits supplier in Norway and a Ratos subsidiary, to acquire three brands from Pernod Ricard.

In December 2008 Arcus Gruppen had concluded an agreement with Pernod Ricard to acquire the brands Gronstedts Cognac, Star Gin, Red Port and Dry Anis, which was subject to approval from the relevant competition authorities.

The European Commission ...

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