Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Rexam Buys Russian Beverage-Can Maker Rostar for $297 Million From En+

(Bloomberg) -- Rexam Plc, the world's biggest maker
of cans for the beverage industry, agreed to buy Russia's Rostar
for $297 million, extending its presence in emerging markets.

The purchase, which includes debt, will be completed in the
fourth quarter and boost profit next year, London-based Rexam
said today in a statement distributed by the Regulatory News
Service. Rostar is owned by En+ Group Ltd., the parent company
of United Co. Rusal, the world's biggest aluminum producer.


Read more at Bloomberg Emerging Markets News

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