Brewing

Kirin Unit to Buy Fat Tire Beer Maker New Belgium
M&A

Kirin Unit to Buy Fat Tire Beer Maker New Belgium

The acquisition of the fourth-largest craft brewer in the U.S. marks another major investment by a traditional brewer in the craft category.
By Matthew Heller | November 20, 2019
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Anheuser-Busch Raises Bet on Craft Beers
M&A

Anheuser-Busch Raises Bet on Craft Beers

The world’s biggest brewer will buy out Craft Brew Alliance, the owner of Kona Brewing, in its second craft acquisition this year.
By Matthew Heller | November 12, 2019
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Heineken Lowers Guidance on Americas Sales Dip
Financial Performance

Heineken Lowers Guidance on Americas Sales Dip

“There was a sharp decline in the United States, where [Heineken's] Mexican lager Tecate slid further."
By Matthew Heller | October 23, 2019
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AB InBev Won’t Pay Execs Bonuses for 2016
Financial Performance

AB InBev Won’t Pay Execs Bonuses for 2016

"When we do not meet our objectives, we take responsibility for it," the company said as it reported a "disappointing" performance last year.
By Matthew Heller | March 2, 2017
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Asahi Buys European Beers From AB InBev
Strategy

Asahi Buys European Beers From AB InBev

The $7.8 billion acquisition of Pilsner Urquell and other brands continues the Japanese brewer's push to build its overseas business.
By Matthew Heller | December 13, 2016
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SABMiller Profit Hit By $160M in Merger Costs
Strategy

SABMiller Profit Hit By $160M in Merger Costs

The beer giant reports an 18% drop in full-year profit ahead of its $108 billion merger with rival Anheuser-Busch InBev.
By Matthew Heller | May 18, 2016
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SABMiller Spurns Anheuser-Busch for Third Time
Strategy

SABMiller Spurns Anheuser-Busch for Third Time

While SABMiller said AB InBev's revised $104 billion offer is inadequate, Wall Street appears optimistic a deal will eventually be done.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | October 7, 2015
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Anheuser-Busch InBev Mulling Bid for SABMiller
Strategy

Anheuser-Busch InBev Mulling Bid for SABMiller

A merger of the two companies would create a brewing behemoth but could face antitrust hurdles in the U.S.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | September 16, 2015
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