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Nestlé takes full ownership of Chinese confectioner, Hsu Fu Chi

Nestlé has acquired the remaining 40% stake in Chinese confectionery company Hsu Fu Chi from the founding Hsu family for an undisclosed amount. The Swiss-based KitKat manufacturer originally purchased a 60% stake in Hsu Fu Chi in 2011 for $1.7bn.

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