Alcoholic beverages
Diageo in talks to buy stake in Vijay Mallya's United Spirits: report
22 Sep 2012
Diageo Plc, the world's biggest spirits maker, is in talks to buy a significant stake in United Spirits, the spirits division of Vijay Mallya's UB Group, The Telegraph yesterday reported without citing any sources
Heineken raises bid for Asia Pacific Breweries to $4.5 billion
18 Aug 2012
At S$53 per share, the offer is still S$2 less than the price offered by Thai Beverage for a partial stake in Singapore-listed APB
F&N to sell stake in Tiger brewer to Heineken for $4.1 bn
04 Aug 2012
The deal has surprised analysts, who expected F&N to ask for a higher price or a counter bid either by Thai Beverage Ltd, or Japanese brewer Kirin Holdings, both of whom hold stakes in F&N
Heineken bags Singapore’s Tiger beer maker APB with raised bid: report
03 Aug 2012
The deal will give Heineken control of beer brands like the iconic Tiger Beer, which is sold in 60 countries, and other hugely popular Asian brands like Anchor, Bintang and Larue
Heineken launches $4.1-bn bid for Fraser & Neave’s stake in Tiger beer maker
20 Jul 2012
The Amsterdam-based brewer said on successful closing of the deal, it would spend a further S$2.4 billion to buy out the minority shareholders in APB according to Singapore takeover rules
Anheuser-Busch InBev to buy remaining Modelo stake for $20.1 bn
29 Jun 2012
According to analysts, Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's argest brewer, may have to sell off assets to ward off anti-trust concerns since it already holds nearly half of the US beer market.
Anheuser-Busch nears over $12-bn Grupo Modelo deal: report
25 Jun 2012
Anheuser-Busch InBev holds a 50 per cent non-controlling stake in Modelo, but has 43.9 per cent of Modelo's voting shares, while the rest is held by a family trust
Heineken acquires Belgian cider maker Stassen SA
09 Jun 2012
Based in Aubel, Belgium, Stassen is one of Europe’s largest cider producers, making and distributing a range of ciders - flavoured, alcohole-free - and sparkling fruit juices
Anheuser Busch InBev buys 51 % of Dominican brewer CND for $1.237 bn
17 Apr 2012
Anheuser Busch InBev, the world’s largest brewer, will buy a 51-per cent stake in Dominican brewer Cervecería Nacional Dominicana SA from two sellers for $1.237 billion
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