Pepsico (PEP) Should Buy Mondelez (MDLZ), says Peltz

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Mondelez (MDLZ)/PepsiCo (PEP) Deal Not Likely - Jefferies

July 18, 2013 9:10 AM EDT

Jefferies analyst Thilo Wrede commented on Mondelez International (NASDAQ: MDLZ) Thursday after Nelson Peltz proposed PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP) buy Mondelez for $35-$38 per share, followed by the separation of the combined companies' snack business.
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Trian Releases 'White Paper' Outlining Alternatives for Pepsi (PEP) (MDLZ)

July 17, 2013 3:40 PM EDT

Trian Fund Management, L.P., whose investment funds managed by it currently beneficially own in excess of $1.3 billion of shares of common stock of PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP), today released a detailed White Paper outlining strategic alternatives Trian believes would drive substantial value creation for all PepsiCo shareholders. Trian believes PepsiCo is a world-class company which has a history of making bold and strategic value-enhancing moves, such as the acquisition of Frito-Lay and the separation of YUM! Brands. Trian respects PepsiCos management team and has had a constructive relationship with them since 2008.... More

Trian's Peltz Thinks Pepsi Should Spin Bev Business; Bought-In During Q412

July 17, 2013 3:21 PM EDT

Trian's Nelson Peltz recommends that PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP) spin off the beverage unit.

That would be a victory for shareholders, Peltz noted.

He also said Trian bought Pepsi stock in Q4 2012.

Earlier, he recommended that Mondelez (Nasdaq: MDLZ) and Pepsi should merge, sending both higher.... More