Coca-Cola reportedly abandons plans to sell Costa Coffee chain

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Source: theguardian.com
Coca-Cola reportedly abandons plans to sell Costa Coffee chain

US owner scraps auction after bids from private equity firms fail to meet its £2bn sale expectations, report says

Coca-Cola has reportedly abandoned plans to sell its Costa Coffee chain after bids from private equity firms failed to meet its expectations.

The US soft drinks company halted discussions with remaining bidders in December, according to the Financial Times, ending a months-long auction process.

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