JAPAN: Sapporo, Steel Partners reach stand-off
By just-drinks.com editorial team | 26 September 2007
Sapporo Holdings has rejected requests for further information from US private equity group Steel Partners, who is looking to up its stake in the brewer and soft drinks company.
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Sapporo Holdings has rejected requests for further information from US private equity group Steel Partners, who is looking to up its stake in the brewer and soft drinks company.

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