Nordic Business Report-May 2, 2006-Bakkavor Group hf acquires Laurens Patisseries Limited
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Icelandic food group Bakkavor Group hf said on Tuesday (2 May) that it has reached an agreement to acquire Laurens Patisseries Limited, a manufacturer of chilled desserts in the United Kingdom.

The acquisition price was valued at GBP130m.

The acquisition will be financed by Barclays Bank and shares in Bakkavor Group.

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