PepsiCo agrees to acquire SodaStream
August 20, 2018
PepsiCo has agreed to acquire SodaStream, a maker of home water-carbonation machines, in a deal valued at $3.2 billion. The move is seen as reinforcing PepsiCo’s “Performance with Purpose” strategy that emphasizes offering more nutritious products that reduce negative impacts on the environment.
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