LONDON (Reuters) - Philippino conglomerate San Miguel Corporation (PS:SMC) is considering making a bid for British snacks producer United Biscuits [IPO-UNI.L], Sky News reported on Tuesday.
San Miguel joins a list of other suitors that are looking at buying the owner of well known British snack brands including Jaffa Cakes and Twiglets.
Last month, breakfast cereal maker Kellog (N:K) emerged as a potential buyer and Chinese private equity firm Hony Capital was linked to a deal in January.
Sky News also said on Tuesday that Saudi Arabian food producer Savola Group (SE:2050) was interested in a deal and that Italy's Ferrero, Turkey's Ulker (IS:ULKER) and rival UK biscuit maker Burton's owner Ontario Teachers Pension Plan had held talks with United Biscuits in recent days.
The British company's private equity owners, Blackstone Group (N:BX) and PAI Partners, have been working on plans for a sale or a public share listing that would take place by the end of the year.
(Reporting by Karolin Schaps; Editing by Greg Mahlich)