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flag Unilever delays ice cream spin-off due to U.S. shutdown disrupting SEC approvals, while Coca-Cola HBC buys 75% of CCBA for $2.6B.

flag Unilever has delayed the spin-off of its ice-cream unit, including Magnum and Wall’s, due to the U.S. government shutdown disrupting SEC regulatory approvals needed for a New York listing. flag The company remains confident in completing the demerger this year, with preparatory work ongoing and a shareholder meeting scheduled. flag Meanwhile, Coca-Cola HBC agreed to buy a 75% stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa for $2.6 billion, creating the world’s second-largest Coca-Cola bottler, with plans for a Johannesburg secondary listing. flag The deal values CCBA at $3.4 billion and includes an option to acquire the remaining stake later. flag CCH also reported strong third-quarter results and reaffirmed full-year guidance.

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