Danone cleared to indirectly hold up to 65% of Yashili NZ

Danone cleared to indirectly hold up to 65% of Yashili NZ
Rebecca Howard
By Rebecca Howard June 4 (BusinessDesk) - Danone SA can indirectly hold up to 65 percent of Yashili New Zealand Dairy Co after its Danone Asia Pacific unit got a green light from the Overseas Investment Office to purchase up to 49 percent of the local dairy processor. "The applicant has satisfied the OIO that the individuals who will control the investment have the relevant business experience and acumen and are of good character. The applicant has also demonstrated financial commitment to the investment," the OIO said in a statement....

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