29 Mar 2013 --- D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753 is negotiating a possible public offer for all issued and outstanding ordinary shares in D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753 by a Joh. A. Benckiser led investor group (JAB). D.E. Master Blenders 1753, which was spun off by Sara Lee Corp. last June, would be acquired by the private German investment company for around €7.6 billion ($9.7 billion).
