Sweet Deal: Why JAB Is Buying Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts agreed to be acquired by a JAB Holding subsidiary in a $1.35 billion deal.

Bloomberg Business
May 12, 2016

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts agreed to be acquired by a JAB Holding subsidiary in a $1.35 billion deal.

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