9. Doughnut maker Krispy Kreme UK sold to US parent
In ninth place, Krispy Kreme UK was bought by its US parent group in October in a deal worth an estimated £200M.
Krispy Kreme said the transaction would not result in any job losses, and growth is still planned in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The doughnut maker said the deal was very exciting, as the group comes together after it launched in the UK 10 years ago.