Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) plans to acquire MARR S.p.A. (BIT:MARR), multiple sources told Undercurrent News. The deal, if it goes ahead, would add a strong southern European component to Sysco's business, sources said. Sysco representatives have visited Rimini-based MARR earlier this year, according to Undercurrent sources.

The sources were not sure whether negotiations are going ahead or, if so, at what stage they currently are, however. "Sysco does not comment on industry speculation," a company's spokeswoman told Undercurrent when asked for comment on possible interest in MARR. The Italian firm did not reply to a request for comment sent several times earlier this month.