S AFRICA: KWV reveals acquisition talks as shares soar
By Arnold Kirkby | 12 May 2006
South African wine and spirits group KWV Ltd was today (12 May) revealed that it had entered into takeover talks with an unnamed company after its share price soared to record levels.
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South African wine and spirits group KWV Ltd was today (12 May) revealed that it had entered into takeover talks with an unnamed company after its share price soared to record levels.
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