Mitsubishi to acquire 20% stake in Thai Union to boost seafood business
YUI SATO, Nikkei staff writer
TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Mitsubishi will launch a tender offer for a 20% stake in Thai Union Group, the world's largest tuna can maker, as part of a move to expand its seafood business.
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