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Basis Points said the bond size will be determined based on the outcome of San Miguel’s planned syndicated loans.


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In a disclosure to the Australian Stock Exchange, San Miguel said it now holds 90.13 percent of National Foods, which owns a range of leading consumer brands such as Pura fresh milk, King Island cheeses, and Yoplait yoghurts.


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In a disclosure to the Australian Stock Exchange, SMC said this would facilitate the completion of the food and beverage giant’s acquisition of National Foods within the month.


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The purchase will give SMC a third of Australia’s A$3.5-billion dairy industry.


"We hope to complete it this month. We’re just waiting for the necessary approvals," Constantino said.


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Basis Points said the bond size will be determined based on the outcome of San Miguel’s planned syndicated loans.


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SMC eyes $350-M bond issue

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | July 12, 2005 - 12:00am

San Miguel Corp. is considering tapping the debt market by issuing between $150 million to $350 million in dollar-denominated bonds to help cover a $1.15 billion bridge loan, according to debt market news service...

Business

SMC now holds over 90% of Australia’s Nat’l Foods

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | June 9, 2005 - 12:00am

Having reached the threshold of 90 percent acceptances, food and beverage giant San Miguel Corp. is moving closer to the compulsory acquisition of the remaining shares of Australian dairy group National Foods Ltd. In...

Business

SMC wins control of National Foods

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | May 27, 2005 - 12:00am

Southeast Asia’s largest food and beverage conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has won control of Australia’s National Foods Ltd. after gaining acceptances of 76.34 percent of shareholders, including the...

Business

SMC completes acquisition of Australia’s National Foods this month

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | May 19, 2005 - 12:00am

Food and beverage giant San Miguel Corp. (SMC) expects to complete the acquisition of Australian dairy company National Foods Ltd. this month, SMC’s chief financial officer Ferdinand Constantino said. The purchase...

Business