Kraft Foods is being investigated by British regulators on whether the company misled employees and investors in its battle to take over Cadbury, The Wall Street Journal said , citing people familiar with the matter. In January, Kraft agreed to buy Cadbury in a deal worth about $18.4 billion (12.1 billion pounds), Reuters reported . The Journal said The Panel on Takeovers and Mergers is looking into comments Kraft executives made during the takeover battle about Cadbury's Somerdale candy factory near Bristol. 
Share:  Kraft Foods is being investigated by British regulators on whether the company misled employees and investors in its battle to take over <span class="company">Cadbury</span>, The Wall Street Journal said , citing people familiar with the matter. In January, Kraft agreed to buy <span class="company">Cadbury</span> in a deal worth about $18.4 billion (12.1 billion pounds), Reuters reported . The Journal said The Panel on Takeovers and Mergers is looking into comments Kraft executives made during the takeover battle about <span class="company">Cadbury</span>'s Somerdale candy factory near Bristol. Tweet this 

Deutsche analyst says, "We recognize the LT portfolio improvement via the Cadbury acquisition (i.e snacks / confection, emerging markets). 
Share:  <span class="sent"><span class="analyst">Deutsche</span> analyst says, "We recognize the LT portfolio improvement via the <span class="company">Cadbury</span> acquisition (i.e snacks / confection, emerging markets).</span> Tweet this 

"Although Kraft's underlying business has been gaining traction, we believe the firm faces a sizable challenge in integrating the newly acquired Cadbury business," said Morningstar analyst Eric Swanson in a note 
Share:  <span class="sent">"Although Kraft's underlying business has been gaining traction, we believe the firm faces a sizable challenge in integrating the newly acquired <span class="company">Cadbury</span> business," said <span class="analyst">Morningstar</span> analyst Eric Swanson in a note</span> Tweet this 

Analysts Terry Bivens and Jason English, of JP Morgan, agree, warning that "Kraft could stumble on the integration of Cadbury and cause earnings growth to disappoint" 
Share:  <span class="sent">Analysts <span class="analyst">Terry Bivens</span> and Jason English, of JP Morgan, agree, warning that "Kraft could stumble on the integration of <span class="company">Cadbury</span> and cause earnings growth to disappoint"</span> Tweet this 

Analyst Andrew Lazar, of Barclays Capital, is forecasting annual earnings per share of $204 for 2010 against an estimate of $203 for 2009, suggesting little uplift from the Cadbury acquisition 
Share:  <span class="sent">Analyst <span class="analyst">Andrew Lazar</span>, of Barclays Capital, is forecasting annual earnings per share of $204 for 2010 against an estimate of $203 for 2009, suggesting little uplift from the <span class="company">Cadbury</span> acquisition</span> Tweet this 

Analysts say it will take Kraft Foods Inc. two years or more to realize the financial benefits of its acquisition of chocolate giant Cadbury Plc. "The Cadbury acquisition will take some time before you see some results The merger itself is seen as taking three years" said Morningstar Inc analyst Erin Swanson 
Share:  Analysts say it will take Kraft Foods Inc. two years or more to realize the financial benefits of its acquisition of chocolate giant <span class="company">Cadbury Plc</span>. "The Cadbury acquisition will take some time before you see some results<span class="sent"> The merger itself is seen as taking three years" said Morningstar Inc analyst <span class="analyst">Erin Swanson</span></span> Tweet this 

Roger Carr, chairman of Cadbury until the British confectioner was taken over by Kraft just weeks ago, said Tuesday that Great Britain needs to change its takeover rules to give companies at home more protections. He said that the actions of hedge funds made the bid "self fulfilling prophesy," The Guardian reports, citing a speech by Mr Carr at the Saïd Business School of Oxford Cadbury shareholders took advantage of the stock's rise during the monthslong takeover battle to lock in gains by selling, and the buyers were often hedge funds 
Share:  <span class="sent">Roger Carr, chairman of <span class="company">Cadbury</span> until the British confectioner was taken over by Kraft just weeks ago, said Tuesday that Great Britain needs to change its takeover rules to give companies at home more protections. </span> He said that the actions of hedge funds made the bid "self fulfilling prophesy," The Guardian reports, citing a speech by Mr Carr at the Saïd Business School of Oxford <span class="company">Cadbury</span> shareholders took advantage of the stock's rise during the monthslong takeover battle to lock in gains by selling, and the buyers were often hedge funds Tweet this