Reckitt At '2.0' On Nutrition Market Expansion But Question No. 1 Remains, Potential Pfizer Consumer Bid?
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
UK firm sees acquisitions of Mead Johnson Nutrition and the Schiff brand as major milestones in its trajectory as a consumer health market competitor, but market analysts say both would be rendered comparatively minor moves if it makes an offer to acquire Pfizer's consumer products business. Mead Johnson's Enfamil NeuroPro infant formula line extension formulated with "milk fat globule membrane" and DHA should be available in US in March or April.
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