Japan’s Kirin Holdings Co is considering all possible options for its holdings in Singapore conglomerate Fraser and Neave, President Senji Miyake said at a briefing on Monday.
F& N’s board said last week a $7.2 billion tender offer by companies linked to Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi to buy out the drinks and property group was “not compelling but fair”.
However, F& N directors who are shareholders do not intend to accept the offer unless it becomes unconditional by the Thais obtaining acceptances that bring their stake to more than 50%, a circular issued at the time said.
The Charoen-linked companies collectively own 33.5% of F& N.
Kirin, the second-biggest stakeholder in F& N behind the Thai group, with nearly 15%, is considering several options, including selling its stake, sources say.


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....... hope Thai Bev will be able to smoothly acquire its stake in F& N. ....