Accra Brewery Limited Commissions Commercial Chibuku Plant
Accra Brewery Limited (ABL), a subsidiary of SABMiller plc, commissioned its commercial Chibuku plant today at its brewery site in Accra. (more…)
SABMiller and Anadolu Efes announce completion of strategic alliance
Following the successful completion of all share transfers, SABMiller plc., Anadolu Group (Anadolu End?stri Holding A.?., Yaz?c?lar Holding A.?. and ?zilhan S?nai Yat?r?m A.?.), and Anadolu Efes (Anadolu Efes Birac?l?k ve Malt Sanayii A.?.) today announce the closing of the transaction (more…)
SABMiller Loses to Kingfisher in Battle Over India’s Beer Market: Retail
Indians sip only two liters of beer a year, just one-twentieth the amount consumed by Chinese and less than one-fortieth by Americans. SABMiller Plc (SAB), Anheuser- Busch InBev NV (ABI) and Carlsberg A/S (CARLB) see that as an opportunity. (more…)
Asahi seen as frontrunner to buy StarBev -sources
* Japan brewer tipped to buy east European beermaker StarBev
* Sale of CVC’s StarBev could come within two weeks
* StarBev sale could raise about $3 bln for CVC Capital (more…)
SABMiller and Anadolu Efes Announce Closing Steps Of Strategic Alliance
SABMiller plc., Anadolu Group (Anadolu End?stri Holding A.?., Yaz?c?lar Holding A.?. and ?zilhan S?nai Yat?r?m A.?.), and Anadolu Efes (Anadolu Efes Birac?l?k ve Malt Sanayii A.?.) today announce completion of the transfer of SABMiller’s Russian and Ukrainian beer businesses in the context of their strategic alliance for Turkey, Russia, the CIS, Central Asia and the Middle East, which was originally announced on 19 October 2011. (more…)
AB InBev, others mull bid for StarBev – sources
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV and other beer brewers are mulling a potential acquisition of StarBev, the owner of Czech lager Staropramen, sources familiar with the situation said on Tuesday. (more…)
CVC Said to Hire Adviser After Japanese Approaches for StarBev
CVC Capital Partners Ltd., the British private equity firm that owns Formula One, is weighing whether to pursue a sale of Staropramen brewer StarBev after receiving approaches for the company, three people with knowledge of the plans said. (more…)
Carlsberg To Boost Russian Operations As Profit Surges
Brewer Carlsberg A/S said Monday, as it reported a sharp rise in fourth-quarter net profit, that it will spend a up to DKK6.5 billion ($1.16 billion) to gain full control of brewer Baltika Brewery in a bid to swing its ailing Russian business back to growth. (more…)
MillerCoors subsidiary acquires cider maker
Tenth and Blake Beer Company, the craft and import division of MillerCoors, has purchased Minneapolis-based hard cider producer Crispin Cider Company to meet the increasing demand for the fermented apple drink. (more…)
Carlsberg Looking for Acquisitions in Asia as Europe Stagnates
Carlsberg A/S, the world’s fourth- biggest brewer, said it’s seeking acquisition opportunities in Asia, including China, amid slowing growth in Europe. (more…)