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Asahi Takes Global Expansion Plans One Step Further

The Japanese drinks group has acquired the Australian mineral water business P&N Beverages, and made a takeover bid for Charlie’s Group in New Zealand. The two deals will cost Asahi US$310m. Asahi became Australia’s second-largest soft drinks manufacturer when it acquired Schweppes Australia in 2008.

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