Champagne house Pommery explores a sale to Henkell (Dr. Oetker)

Maison Pommery & Associés, which is burdened by heavy debt, has entered into exclusive negotiations to sell a majority stake to Henkell International, the beverage division of the German group Dr. Oetker.

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Maison Pommery & Associés is entering into exclusive negotiations with Henkell International for a period of two months regarding a proposed strategic partnership, under which Henkell International would become a majority shareholder in Maison Pommery & Associés. The company announced this in a press release on Tuesday evening.