Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Sets Sights on Becoming the World’s Largest Bottler

The proposed acquisition of Coca-Cola’s Philippines business marks a significant milestone for CCEP and AEV. The joint venture represents a powerful alliance that unlocks growth opportunities, enhances customer experiences, and solidifies their positions in the global beverage market. As the deal progresses, the industry awaits the unfolding of this transformational move that could redefine the landscape of Coca-Cola bottlers worldwide.
Toshiba warns on profit after Q3 slump; COO resigns over expenses

Japan’s Toshiba Corp cut its annual earnings estimate after third-quarter profit slumped and its chief operating officer resigned over the inappropriate use of entertainment expenses.
India’s Adani tries to calm investors as market rout continues

India’s Adani Group sought to reassure investors on Monday as a rout in its shares continued, saying its business plans were fully-funded, its cashflows strong and it remained confident of delivering attractive returns to shareholders.
Adani’s market losses top $100 bln as shelved share sale spooks investors

India’s Adani group shares sank on Thursday after it abandoned its flagship company’s $2.5 billion stock offering, swelling the conglomerate’s market losses to more than $100 billion and sparking worries about the potential systemic impact.
Adani’s crucial share sale 85% subscribed as institutions pump in funds

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s $2.5 billion share sale inched closer to full subscription on Tuesday as investors pumped in funds after a tumultuous week for his group in which its stocks were pummeled by a scathing short-seller report.
India’s Adani Group says evaluating action against Hindenburg Research

Adani Group said on Thursday it is evaluating “remedial and punitive action” under U.S. and Indian laws against short-seller Hindenburg Research, which in a report accused the conglomerate of improper use of offshore tax havens.
Foxconn fine for unauthorised China investment likely to be imposed soon – source

Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker, is likely to be fined soon by Taiwan’s government for an unauthorised investment in a Chinese chip maker, a person with direct knowledge of the situation said on Monday.
Exclusive: Air India nears historic order for up to 500 jets

Air India is close to placing landmark orders for as many as 500 jetliners worth tens of billions of dollars from both Airbus and Boeing as it carves out an ambitious renaissance under the Tata Group conglomerate, industry sources said on Sunday.
Sony hikes FY profit forecast by 4.5% on foreign exchange boost

Sony Group Corp hiked its full-year operating profit forecast on Tuesday by 4.5% to 1.16 trillion yen ($7.84 billion) as the boost from foreign exchange fluctuations at units including the music business offset gaming weakness.
Exclusive: Toshiba’s preferred bidder offers price short of key 6,000 yen a share, sources say

The preferred bidder to buy out Toshiba Corp has offered to pay less than the widely regarded threshold of 6,000 yen a share, two sources said, indicating the premium for the Japanese conglomerate may not be as rich as investors had hoped.