Tate & Lyle PLC (LSE:TATE) has said shareholders will not receive a vote over its US$1.8 billion (£1.4 billion) takeover of CP Kelco.
Under new UK listing rules, which came into force in July, the company said approval from shareholders was no longer needed.
This meant the UK sweeteners giant and seller Huber had agreed not to put a vote to shareholders, with the deal, dubbed a “significant transaction”, now just subject to customary regulatory approvals.
Tate & Lyle unveiled the acquisition in June, noting the takeover of pectin and speciality gum firm CP Kelco would see it create a leading food and beverage solutions business.
This is set to drive revenue growth to the higher end of its targeted annual range of 4% to 6% and increase net assets by £452 million, the company added on Thursday.
Huber will take on a 16% stake in the enlarged business following the deal and will be entitled to appoint two non-executive directors to its board as a result.
Separately, Tate & Lyle said guidance for the current year to March was unchanged, with revenue expected to fall slightly from last year and adjusted earnings tick up by 4% to 7%.
The CP Kelco acquisition is expected to close by the end of this calendar year, the company added.