Henkell Freixenet

Henkell Freixenet, the German sparkling wine producer, has entered into negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Maison Pommery, the French champagne producer. The discussions, which are scheduled to last for two months, concern a proposed strategic combination between the two family-owned groups. The prospective deal remains subject to due diligence, final contracts, consultations and regulatory approvals, and Maison Pommery noted that there is no guarantee that the talks will …