Britvic’s shareholders have voted to approve Carlsberg’s acquisition of the firm following its general meeting earlier today.

The soft drink manufacturer confirmed that more than 99% of the votes cast were in favour of the deal.

The acquisition remains subject to regulatory approvals and the other conditions being met.

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Carlsberg’s and Robinsons maker Britvic agreed worth £3.3bn deal in July.

At the time, Carlsberg group CEO Jacob Aarup-Andersen said the acquisition supported its “growth ambitions, being immediately earnings accretive and value-accretive in year three”.

However, Unite the union has called for urgent talks with the Danish brewer over warnings that hundreds of possible job losses could follow the impending takeover.