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Keurig Dr Pepper’s Talks With Bang Energy Fall Apart

  • Tie-up would have been the latest in consolidating market
  • KDP says will stay active in evaluating opportunities
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Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.’s takeover talks with Vital Pharmaceuticals Inc., the closely held maker of Bang Energy drinks, have fallen apart, according to people familiar with the matter.

Early-stage talks between the companies were active this week but broke off after news of the potential deal became public, the people said, asking not to be identified because the matter is private.