Stock Movers Coca-Cola HBC Falls, Unilever Dips, Atos Plunges
Oct 21, 2025
Coca-Cola HBC is making waves with its $2.6 billion acquisition of a major stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa. Unilever is feeling the pinch as it delays its Magnum Ice Cream demerger due to a U.S. government shutdown. Meanwhile, Atos is struggling with a significant revenue miss and has cut its revenue guidance for 2025, prompting discussions on its restructuring efforts and a potential recovery timeline. Tune in for insights on these market moves!
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Major Bottler Acquisition And Market Reaction
- Coca-Cola HBC is buying 75% of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa for $2.6bn, with an option to buy the remaining 25% within six years.
- Shares fell after the buyer paused share buybacks, signaling a shift from capital returns to expansion that may strain the balance sheet.
US Shutdown Delays Unilever Spin-Off
- Unilever delayed the Magnum ice cream demerger because a US government shutdown prevented the NYSE registration statement from being declared effective.
- The company still expects the spinoff this year but said timing is uncertain, extending a long-running separation process.
Atos Revenue Miss Sparks Sharp Selloff
- Atos reported third-quarter revenue below estimates and lowered 2025 guidance, prompting shares to drop about 17% at one point.
- Management cited macro uncertainty, loss-making contracts, and a soft market, with analysts forecasting declines into 2025 and recovery in 2026.