Belgian brewer InBev , the world's second-biggest by volume, is working on a $46 billion bid approach to U.S. rival Anheuser Busch , the FT Alphaville Web site said on Friday.
May 28 (Bloomberg) -- An InBev NV purchase of U.S. brewer Anheuser-Busch Cos. may trigger more mergers among beer producers seeking to match the combined company's ability to boost earnings through wider distribution.
InBev has not yet begun merger talks with Anheuser-Busch Cos Inc but is still weighing an acquisition of the U.S. brewer, a source familiar with the situation said on Tuesday.
May 27 (Bloomberg) -- SABMiller Plc, the world's third- largest brewer, rose the most in almost three years in London trading after the Financial Times reported that InBev NV is weighing a merger between the companies.
May 27 (Bloomberg) -- SABMiller Plc, the world's third- largest brewer, rose the most since 2005 in London trading after the Financial Times reported InBev NV is weighing a merger between the companies.
in eastern Europe, Asia and Latin America, notably in the key market of Brazil. SABMiller shares closed Tuesday up 6.9 percent at 13.08 pounds in London, its highest close since January. Anheuser shares closed up 0.3 percent at $56.75 on the New York Stock Exchange.
Media attacks on the commodities investment industry appear to be gaining momentum as US politicians ponder whether speculators are to blame for food and fuel inflation.
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