Nabisco and Hicks Muse, who are acting under the joint venture title Burlington Biscuits, are offering $3.97 for each United Biscuits share. If the offer is successful, Nabisco will also acquire United Biscuits' operations in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Although it is reported that the UK company has accepted the US offer, the French consortium Finalrealm has launched a £1.25 billion rival bid.
February 01 2000