The battle for Orangina

There is always a bubble inflating somewhere. Right now that somewhere appears to be the soft drinks market. Intense interest among Japanese buyers has created an opportunity for US private-equity firms Blackstone Group and Lion Capital to sell Orangina, the iconic French juice brand, possibly for as much as the US$2.6bn they paid for it in 2006.

Comment - Japanese fuel interest in Orangina sale

10 September 2009

JAPAN: Orangina talks with Suntory Holdings confirmed

10 September 2009

The owners of Orangina Schweppes Group have confirmed that talks have opened with Suntory Holdings over a possible purchase transaction.

FRANCE: Orangina Schweppes sees strong sales growth

21 June 2007

Orangina Schweppes, the French soft drinks company, has seen its turnover increase 18% since the start of the year, according to local French reports.

FRANCE: Comment - Pernod Ricard: Orangina gone for good

2 November 2001

Pernod Ricard has completed the sale of its Orangina-Pampryl unit to Cadbury Schweppes. The sale increases Cadbury's reach in carbonated beverages, and leaves Pernod as a pure alcoholic drinks business. The Seagram acquisition has established Pernod as a major player in the global drinks market for the first time, but many of the brands need work to reach their full potential. Divesting non-core assets should help Pernod focus on this goal.