SYDNEY: The three-way battle for Australia’s oldest dairy firm took a fresh twist when a regulator temporarily stopped Canadian suitor Saputo Inc from processing acceptances for an offer that has the backing of the target’s board.
The blow to dairy firm Saputo’s A$515mil (US$468.26mil) bid for Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Co came in a ruling from Australia’s Takeover Panel.
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