Verkade in venture capitalist hands

Dutch chocolate and biscuit maker Verkade has come into the hands of UK venture capitalists. Parent company United Biscuits is being acquired by Blackstone and PAI Partners for €2.4 bn. Zaandam-based Verkade has a workforce of 500.

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