AB InBev buying craft brewer Goose Island for $38.8 million
Looking to tap deeper into the fast-growing craft beer market, Anheuser-Busch said today it is buying Chicago-based brewer Goose Island. (more…)
NETHERLANDS: Heineken increases maximum value of share repurchasing programme
Heineken N.V. on Monday announced that in connection with the acquisition of FEMSA Cerveza that was completed on 30 April 2010, it has increased the maximum value of the third phase of its existing share buyback programme from €150 million to €300 million. (more…)
Graincrop buys Kirin malthouse
GRAINCORP has agreed to buy all shares in malt house operator Kirin Australia from Japan’s Kirin Brewery Company Ltd for $10.55 million. (more…)
Poland: Merger of Royal Unibrew Polska and Van Pur finalized
As already announced on 3 December 2010, Royal Unibrew entered into a conditional agreement with the Polish brewery group Van Pur S.A. to merge its Polish activities with Van Pur. (more…)
Heineken increases maximum value of share repurchasing programme related to the acquisition of FEMSA beer businesses
Heineken N.V. announced today that in connection with the acquisition of FEMSA Cerveza that was completed on 30 April 2010, it has increased the maximum value of the third phase of its existing share buyback programme from €150 million to €300 million. (more…)
China groups thirsty for Heineken asset
By putting its Kingway Brewery stake on the block, Heineken is not just streamlining its own strategy but raising the prospect of a scramble for an asset that could accelerate consolidation in the $13bn China market. (more…)
AB InBev thirsty for a deal? Could be SABMiller
* Anheuser-Busch InBev may look at SABMiller deal
* Brokers divided whether a deal makes sense
* Other candidates: Modelo, Diageo, PepsiCo
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China. A-B InBev Inks Agreement For Weixue
Belgium-based global brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev (A-B InBev) has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of China-based Weixue Beer Group. (more…)
SABMiller edges higher on frothy talk of merger with ABInbev
SABMiller is bucking the downward trend at the moment, as vague talk swirls round the market about a possible merger with rival ABInbev. (more…)
Carlsberg finds buyer for chunk of historic brewery
After two-year hunt for investors, Carlsberg sells part of historic brewery to deep-pocketed developer (more…)