PepsiCo Gets Energetic In Pandemic-Slowed Acquisition Market, Acquires Rockstar Drink Firm
Executive Summary
PepsiCo will acquire Rockstar Energy brand comprising 30 varieties for 3.85bn. The purchase expands PepsiCo's energy segment footprint with existing brands including Mountain Dew, while also freeing it up for more distribution pacts in the sector.
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