India, Feb. 28 -- The acquisition of BDS Vending is consistent with Coca-Cola HBC's strategy to enhance its route-to-market capabilities, including last-mile delivery

Coca-Cola HBC announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Coca-Cola HBC Northern Ireland Limited, has reached an agreement to acquire 100 per cent of BDS Vending Solutions Ltd. BDS Vending, founded in 1993, is a well-established food and drink vending services business in Ireland, with a fleet of approximately 2,000 vending machines. The two founders, David Mullan and Brian Berry, have agreed to support the ownership transition of BDS Vending following the completion of the Proposed Transaction.

The acquisition of BDS Vending is consistent with Coca-Cola HBC's strategy to ...