Founded some 200 years ago, Cadbury Schweppes, with 100% publicly-held capital and production operations in 55 countries, is a world leader in its own field, selling its products in over 200 countries and employing about 55,000 persons.

The partnership agreement between Kent and Cadbury Schweppes was signed on February 21st, 2002 in London. Cadbury Schweppes acquired a 51% equity interest in Kent together with a majority equity interest in its distribution arm Birlik from the Tahincioglu family.

Further to its announcement of December 28th, 2005, Cadbury Schweppes has now completed the acquisition of a 30% shareholding in Kent, the Turkish confectionery business, from Tahincioglu Holding for GBP 54.4 million. Cadbury Schweppes now holds a 95.36% stake in Kent.

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