Coca-Cola HBC to acquire majority stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa for $2.6 billion
Coca-Cola HBC will acquire a majority stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa for $2.6 billion, expanding its footprint and reshaping Africa’s bottling market.
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Coca-Cola HBC will acquire a majority stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa for $2.6 billion, expanding its footprint and reshaping Africa’s bottling market.
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