{"id":3546,"date":"2026-10-29T17:00:55","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T17:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/29\/nestle-nigeria-seeks-shareholder-approval-for-beverages-business-transfer-to-peranel-jv-businessday-ng\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T17:00:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T17:00:55","slug":"nestle-nigeria-seeks-shareholder-approval-for-beverages-business-transfer-to-peranel-jv-businessday-ng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/29\/nestle-nigeria-seeks-shareholder-approval-for-beverages-business-transfer-to-peranel-jv-businessday-ng\/","title":{"rendered":"Nestl\u00e9 Nigeria seeks shareholder approval for beverages business transfer to Peranel JV \u2013 Businessday NG"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nestl\u00e9 Nigeria Plc has moved to seek regulatory and shareholder approvals for the proposed transfer of its waters and premium beverages business to a new company that will become part of Peranel, a 50:50 joint venture between its parent company, Nestl\u00e9 S.A., and private equity firm Platinum Equity.\n<\/p>\n<p>The company disclosed this in a statement signed by Toju Egbebi, Corporate Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainability Lead, Nestl\u00e9 Nigeria, on October 29, 2026, following a board meeting on October 28, where directors reviewed progress on the transaction first announced on July 30, 2026.\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read also:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/businessday.ng\/life\/article\/nestle-nigeria-commissions-smart-boreholes-to-boost-water-regeneration-project\/\">Nestl\u00e9 Nigeria Commissions smart boreholes to boost water regeneration project<\/a><\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>Under the proposed arrangement, Nestl\u00e9 Nigeria\u2019s existing waters and premium beverages business will be transferred to a new company for adequate consideration, subject to approvals from the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, and shareholders.\n<\/p>\n<p>The board said it had reviewed two valuation reports on the business, prepared by Niyi Fatokun &amp; Co and KPMG, alongside an independent fairness opinion from Deloitte on the proposed carve-out.<\/p>\n<p>Following the review, the board agreed to seek the necessary regulatory and shareholder approvals to proceed with the transaction.\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read also:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/businessday.ng\/life\/article\/nestle-nigeria-commits-to-recognising-exceptional-journalism\/\">Nestl\u00e9 Nigeria commits to recognising exceptional journalism<\/a><\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>The proposed transfer forms part of a broader arrangement between Nestl\u00e9 S.A. and Platinum Equity to establish Peranel, a joint venture that will house Nestl\u00e9\u2019s waters and premium beverages business.\n<\/p>\n<p>Nestl\u00e9 Nigeria said the transaction would not affect or alter Nestl\u00e9 S.A.\u2019s shareholding in the Nigerian subsidiary.\n<\/p>\n<p>The company added that it would issue further announcements on the transaction where required.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bday-read-also\">\n<h4>Related News<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bday-ad bday-ad--gam\" id=\"bday-ad-2\" data-bday-ad=\"\" data-unit=\"bd-body-2\" data-placement=\"below_share_buttons\" data-partner=\"gam\" data-category=\"display\" data-device=\"all\"><span class=\"bday-ad__label\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"bday-google-badges\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=businessday.ng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Nestle-Nigeria-seeks-shareholder-approval-for-beverages-business-transfer-to-Peranel-JV-\u2013-Businessday-NG.jpg\" alt=\"Add BusinessDay as a preferred source on Google\"\/><br \/>\n\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqKQgKIiNDQklTRkFnTWFoQUtEbUoxYzJsdVpYTnpaR0Y1TG01bktBQVAB?hl=en-NG&amp;gl=NG&amp;ceid=NG%3Aen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Nestle-Nigeria-seeks-shareholder-approval-for-beverages-business-transfer-to-Peranel-JV-\u2013-Businessday-NG-1.jpg\" alt=\"Follow BusinessDay on Google News\"\/><br \/>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>Source: <\/p>\n<div class=\"nSourse\">Businessday NG<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nestl\u00e9 Nigeria Plc has moved to seek regulatory and shareholder approvals for the proposed transfer of its waters and premium beverages business to a new company that will become part&hellip; 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