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Almarai Company (“Almarai”) announces the completion of Almarai Investment Holding W.L.L.’s acquisition of shares to achieve 100% ownership of International Dairy and Juice Limited (“IDJ”), a former joint venture with PepsiCo Global Holdings Limited (“PepsiCo”) in Egypt and Jordan
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Announcement Detail | Almarai announces that on 17/02/2023 one of its subsidiaries (Almarai Investment Holding W.L.L), has completed the purchase of PepsiCo’s 48% ownership in IDJ to increase Almarai’s shareholding from 52% to 100%; for a total consideration of SAR 255 M. The purchase amount was funded from Almarai’s internal cash flows. IDJ was a joint venture between Almarai and PepsiCo; its main activities consisting of food & beverage manufacturing & distribution in Egypt and Jordan, as well as exporting to many countries worldwide. PepsiCo has remained a trusted and valued partner since the formation of the joint venture in 2009, however the full ownership of IDJ will allow Almarai to further expand strategically in the wider region. |
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