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Gudmundssons and Baupost Group buy out Bakkavor

The Icelandic brothers and original founders of the ingredients company have teamed up with the Boston-based hedge fund to buy 89% of the shares in the Bakkavor Group. Both brothers will maintain their executive-level positions within the company.

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