Vimto owner buys Irish drinks brand for £64m

Summary

Merseyside Vimto owner Nichols has acquired a low-calorie, low-sugar soft drinks maker for around £64m.

Stock exchange-listed Nichols announced the deal to buy Dublin-based VITHIT on Monday morning. In a statement the Newton-le-Willows-based firm said the takeover is expected to be immediately earnings enhancing.

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