Philips to buy Saeco International

Royal Philips Electronics NV agreed to buy Saeco International Group SpA, an Italian maker of espresso machines that’s controlled…

Royal Philips Electronics NV agreed to buy Saeco International Group SpA, an Italian maker of espresso machines that’s controlled by PAI Partners.

The transaction is subject to Philips reaching a final agreement with banks with which Saeco has outstanding credit obligations, Philips said today in a statement. No financial details were disclosed.

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