DLA Piper has represented ABN AMRO, Rabobank, BNP Paribas and Société Générale on the financing Refresco ahead of its anticipated merger with Gerber Emig. The transaction is subject to the approval of competition authorities, and is expected to be completed before the end of summer this year.

The merger between Refresco and Gerber Emig will create a pan-European bottler of soft drinks and fruit juices to serve retail and branded customers. Refresco will own 70% of the shares, the remaining 30% will be owned by the Gerber Emig.

The financing banks are advised by Casper Hamersma, Gerard Kneppers and Stephanie Menz.

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