Britvic chilled expectations of a Robinsons and Irn-Bru merger, insisting its prospects as a stand-alone firm were "bright".
As it received notification that its now lapsed tie-up with AG Barr has been given clearance, Britvic indicated it was under no pressure to resurrect a deal. Chairman Gerald Corbett said Britvic "is in a very different position to last summer when the merger was agreed".