Japan's Suntory considering merge with Kirin
Japanese brewer Suntory Holdings Ltd said on Monday it was considering a merger with larger rival Kirin Holdings Co in a deal that would create one of the world's largest beverage and food firms.
CORRECTED: Japan's Suntory considering merge with Kirin
Corrects paragraph 10 to show the percentage refers to Kirin and Suntory's share in Japan's market, not global market
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Japan's Suntory says considering merger with Kirin
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