Laep keeps close eye on Pocos buy
Created: Apr 11, 2008 11:00 AM
SAO PAOLO (Bloomberg) - Laep Investments Ltd., which makes Parlamat dairy products in Brazil, said it is analysing the purchase of Pocos de Caldas soft cheese brand and assets controlled by Groupe Danone.
Bermuda-based Laep also is negotiating the licensing of Danone's Paulista dairy products in Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay for 15 years, Laep said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday.
Laep, a private-equity fund, controls dairy maker Parmalat Brasil SA.