C&C Group to Buy Asahi UK's Wholesale Businesses

MT Newswires · 2d ago
03:45 AM EDT, 09/11/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Alcoholic drinks company C&C Group (CCR.L) agreed to purchase all of the UK-based wholesale businesses from beverage company Asahi UK, according to a Friday release. The transaction includes Asahi UK subsidiary Nectar Imports Ltd., direct distribution operations, all customer and supplier agreements, a leased depot, and certain assets. C&C Group will pay a "nominal consideration" for the acquisition. C&C Group will integrate the acquired businesses into its Matthew Clark Bibendum operations after the deal's completion, which is expected at the start of October.