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Ferrara's Holding Company Enters into Exclusive Discussions to Acquire CPK Group
A European holding company of Ferrara Candy Company, a top selling sugar candy company in the U.S., announced today that it has entered into exclusive discussions to acquire CPK Group ("CPK"), a leading French manufacturer and distributor of popular candies and chocolates, from Eurazeo, a leading global investment group. Ferrara Candy Company is a Ferrero-affiliated company. The proposed transaction will be submitted to the relevant employee representative bodies for consultation and is expected
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