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Coca-Cola HBC’s £2.6bn Africa bottling deal recommended for approval

South Africa’s Competition Commission has backed the acquisition of a 75% stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, subject to job protection and investment conditions. The deal would expand Coca-Cola HBC’s presence across 14 additional African markets.

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