Global Growth Opportunities In Food and Drink Vending Attracts Private Equity

Private equity group CVC Capital Partners has announced the purchase of UK-based vending machine operator Autobar for EUR1.2bn. The purchase, from fellow buyout firm Charterhouse, could pave the way for further consolidation in the European vending sector, with rival vending firm Selecta seen as a logical merger candidate. Such a merger would create a European powerhouse in a strong position to grow the vending machine sector in the world's emerging markets, where demand can be expected to increase in line with growing demand for convenient food and drink

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