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Marston’s trading above expectations since reopening

28-Jul-2021 By BigHospitality

Pub operator and brewer Marston’s has reported that like-for-like sales of food and drink were at 92% of 2019 levels in the period from 17 May to 24 July 2021, with sales up 88% since 12 April.

Marston’s CEO Ralph Findlay to step down after 20 years

11-Mar-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Marston’s CEO Ralph Findlay is to step down later this year having helmed the pub giant for two decades.

Platinum drops Marston’s takeover bid

11-Feb-2021 By James McAllister

Platinum Equity has announced it does intend to submit a revised proposal to takeover brewer and pubco Marston’s.

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Alistair Darby steps down as Brains CEO

08-Feb-2021 By James McAllister

SA Brain chief executive Alistair Darby has stepped down from the company after the completion of a deal that sees Marston’s take over the running of its pubs.

Marston’s rejects Platinum Equity bid

01-Feb-2021 By James McAllister

Brewer and pubco Marston’s has rejected a takeover bid from Platinum Equity Advisors, stating that it 'very significantly undervalues' the business.

Marston’s piques private equity interest

29-Jan-2021 By Georgia Cronin

Brewer and pubco Marston’s has confirmed reports that Platinum Equity has made an initial approach to take the company private.

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Brains brewery may be relocated to England

06-Jan-2021 By BigHospitality

Brains beer may be relocated to England due to a failure to find a buyer for the iconic Welsh brewery business.

Marston’s to operate SA Brain’s 156-strong Welsh pub estate

23-Dec-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Marston’s has struck a deal to operate SA Brain’s 156-strong Welsh pub portfolio on a combination of leased and management contract arrangements.

Carlsberg and Marston's merger completes

30-Oct-2020 By James McAllister

Brewer and pubco Marston’s has confirmed the completion of its £780m joint venture with Carlsberg UK.

Coronavirus restrictions pushes Marston's to axe over 2,000 jobs

15-Oct-2020 By James McAllister

Pub and brewery group Marston's is to cut up to 2,150 jobs as a direct result of the impact caused by the Government's new Coronavirus restrictions.

CMA approves Carlsberg and Marston's merger

09-Oct-2020 By James McAllister

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has the cleared the proposed £780m merger of Marston’s brewing business with Carlsberg UK.

Probe launched into Marston’s and Carlsberg merger

20-Aug-2020 By James McAllister

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a formal inquiry into the merger of Marston’s brewing business with Carlsberg UK.

Marston’s and Carlsberg UK's joint venture to face delay

24-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Marston’s intention to merge its brewing business with Carlsberg UK is to be delayed, pending a review by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

Marston’s and Carlsberg UK to merge in £780m joint venture

22-May-2020 By James McAllister

Brewer and pubco Marston’s is to merge its brewing business with Carlsberg UK in a deal worth £780m.