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Latham & Watkins is advising Charoen Pokphand Foods (CP Foods) on the proposed privatisation of its Hong Kong-listed arm, CP Pokphand (CPP), with Ashurst advising a shareholder, Japan’s Itochu.

CPP has aquafeed and livestock operations in Vietnam and China. The HK$6.99 billion privatisation offer from CPF Investment Limited requires the consent of the Takeovers Executive and approval of disinterested CPP shareholders.

The Ashurst team was led by partner Chin Yeoh.

 

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