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Japan: Buyout ends UK ownership of popular Lucozade, Ribena drink brands

By  |  September 10, 2013

Japan’s Suntory announced plans to acquire popular beverage brands Lucozade and Ribena from UK-based pharmaceuticals company GlazoSmithKline, a $2.1 billion deal that ends British ownership of the decades-old beverage names.

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    Reports say the ownership of the names has been quite successful within the UK, but GSK is championing its new agenda to focus on healthcare-related products only.

    Suntory reportedly faced rival bids including UK’s AG Barr.

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