Coca-Cola Europacific Partners And Aboitiz Equity Ventures Propose Acquisition Of Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc.
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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc (CCEP) and Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV) have jointly entered into a Letter of Intent to acquire Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI) from The Coca-Cola Company (KO).
The proposed acquisition aims to strengthen CCEP's position as the world's largest Coca-Cola bottler by both revenue and volume, supporting its growth strategy and shareholder value.
The deal, valued at US$1.8 billion, is subject to due diligence, regulatory approvals, and definitive agreements and is expected to close around the end of FY23.