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The next act in the takeover battle of Anheuser-Busch has just begun. While SABMiller let it be known that it has conducted informal talks with Grupo Modelo and InBev as concerns a partial or complete acquisition of the Mexican brewer, sources close to Anheuser-Busch said that the American brewer is planning to reject InBev´s offer.
The Americas
Things are finally moving on. Although the Board of Anheuser-Busch at its Friday 20 June 2008 meeting did not come out in favour of selling the largest brewer in the U.S. to InBev, it did not rule out a sale either. Which can only mean one thing: The Board wants to drive up the price and see how much InBev is willing to fork out for Anheuser-Busch before it commits itself, one way or another.
The Americas
Anheuser-Busch is launching Bud Light Lime on Cinco de Mayo, a top selling day for Corona Extra. How much more confrontational can matters become between Anheuser-Busch and Grupo Modelo?
The Americas
The SENAI-RJ by the Technological Center at Vassouras realize every year a Symposium to inform the brewery production chain the state-of-the-art in terms of technology. This year, besides the Symposium, SENAI-RJ will celebrate 15 Year Anniversary of the Brewery School.
The Americas
A sharp rise in raw materials costs that cannot be passed on to the consumer will mean that many craft brewery may not make it through 2008.
The Americas
Brewers Anheuser-Busch and Miller said at a conference in Florida in February that several U.S. state Attorneys General have demanded information on how they market and sell caffeinated alcoholic drinks.
The Americas
In a beer market that is basically flat and where domestic volumes can only be maintained with the help of price promotions, Anheuser-Busch plans to use line extensions of core brands, different advertising, and cost cuts to revive its core beer sales and profitability.
The Americas
The Coca-Cola Company said it would continue to make acquisitions, but they were not necessary for the world’s largest soft drink maker to meet its long-term growth objectives.
The Americas
John Brock, the former CEO of InBev, who was ousted in 2005 so that the Brazilian Carlos Britos could take his seat, will get a chance to revisit Belgium again – as the new CEO of the world’s largest Coca-Cola bottler.
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