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Kraft's bid for Cadbury loses sweetness

Marketplace  Tue, 01/05/2010 - 11:27

Kraft Foods' offer for candy maker Cadbury has hit a roadblock: Warren Buffett's company has voted against the bid.

Jeremy Hobson reports this deal may be more evidence that not every merger is a match made in heaven.


 

Does Cadbury have merger appetite?

Marketplace  Tue, 09/15/2009 - 11:13

Kraft Foods is denying it will unload any of its brands to pay for a possible acquisition of Cadbury. Joel Rose reports the candy maker may be holding out for a better bid, or may go it alone.


 

Companies playing 'Let's make a deal'

Economic news - CNNMoney.com  Tue, 09/08/2009 - 12:43

When Kraft offered $16.7 billion for Cadbury over Labor Day weekend, the deal was immediately shunned by the British candy giant.


 

Kraft vying for British candy Cadbury

Marketplace  Mon, 09/07/2009 - 12:20

Despite the dire financial climate, Kraft is offering to buy British candy giant Cadbury for $16 billion. How can Kraft afford it?

Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.