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Market Watch (Free subscription) | 09/29/2008
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- InBev said Monday that its shareholders voted to approve the acquisition of Anheuser-Busch . "This vote demonstrates the confidence our shareholders have in the strategic and financial benefits of the combination with Anheuser-Busch," said CEO Carlos Brito. Shareholders also approved a change of name to Anheuser-Busch InBev, the appointment of August A. Busch...
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The Orlando Business Journal (Free subscription) | 09/29/2008
... have in the strategic and financial benefits of the combination with Anheuser-Busch,” said Carlos Brito, InBev’s chief executive, in a statement. “We are very pleased to complete this important milestone.”The transaction remains subject to approval by A-B shareholders and regulatory clearance but “in light of the limited overlap” between InBev and Anheuser-Busch businesses, InBev...
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Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 09/29/2008
InBev chief executive Carlos Brito also tried to soothe U.S. worries over possible job losses at Anheuser-Busch, saying he was sticking to his commitment not to close or make new cutbacks to its 12 "very efficient" breweries.But he added some conditions to this promise: "provided there are no new or increased federal tax or state excise taxes or unforeseen extraordinary events that would...
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atHome Top Story (Free subscription) | 09/29/2008
... share issue that would raise up to $10 billion to pay for part of the deal.InBev chief executive Carlos Brito also tried to soothe U.S. worries over possible job losses at Anheuser-Busch, saying he was sticking to his commitment not to close or make new cutbacks to its 12 "very efficient" breweries.But he added some conditions to this promise: "provided there are no new or increased...
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Chicago Tribune (Free subscription) | 09/29/2008
... open," said Timothy Beaty, the teamsters' director of global strategies.InBev Chief Executive Carlos Brito said in a statement that the shareholders' vote of support showed they saw the strategic and financial benefits of combining with Anheuser-Busch."We are very pleased to complete this important milestone and we remain on track to close the transaction by the end of the year,"...
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PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 09/29/2008
... General Meeting held today. Shareholders voted
overwhelmingly in favor of the combination.
Carlos Brito, Chief Executive Officer of InBev, said, "This vote
demonstrates the confidence our shareholders have in the strategic and
financial benefits of the combination with Anheuser-Busch. We are very
pleased to complete this important milestone and we remain on track to
close the transaction...
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Globe and Mail (Free subscription) | 09/11/2008
InBev chief executive officer Carlos Brito said this summer the deal wouldn't violate U.S. antitrust law because InBev is a niche player in the U.S., selling brands like Stella Artois and Beck's. Mr. Brito said adding InBev's portfolio to Anheuser-Busch's roughly 50 per cent market share would not make a sizable difference in its U.S. market dominance.
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NewsObserver.com - Business (Free subscription) | 09/11/2008
... the verdict in Washington.Budweiser brewer Anheuser-Busch said it will fight the suit. InBev CEO Carlos Brito said this summer that the deal would not violate U.S. antitrust law because InBev is a niche player in the United States, selling brands such as Stella Artois and Beck's. Plaintiffs in the lawsuit are listed as 10 people who drink beer and would be affected if the combined...
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MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 09/11/2008
... before it accepted the offer, characterizing the bid as an illegal scheme.InBev Chief Executive Carlos Brito said this summer the deal wouldn’t violate U.S. antitrust law because InBev is a niche player in the United States, selling brands like Stella Artois and Beck’s. Brito said adding InBev’s portfolio to Anheuser-Busch’s roughly 50 percent market share would not make a...
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kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
... it accepted the offer, characterizing the bid as an illegal scheme.
InBev Chief Executive Carlos Brito said this summer the deal wouldn't violate U.S. antitrust law because InBev is a niche player in the United States, selling brands like Stella Artois and Beck's. Brito said adding InBev's portfolio to Anheuser-Busch's roughly 50 percent market share would not make a...
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Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
... before it accepted the offer, characterizing the bid as an illegal scheme.InBev Chief Executive Carlos Brito said this summer the deal wouldn't violate U.S. antitrust law because InBev is a niche player in the United States, selling brands like Stella Artois and Beck's. Brito said adding InBev's portfolio to Anheuser-Busch's roughly 50 percent market share would not make a...
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Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
... before it accepted the offer, characterizing the bid as an illegal scheme.InBev Chief Executive Carlos Brito said this summer the deal wouldn't violate U.S. antitrust law because InBev is a niche player in the United States, selling brands like Stella Artois and Beck's. Brito said adding InBev's portfolio to Anheuser-Busch's roughly 50 percent market share would not make a...
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The Post Chronicle (Free subscription) | 08/25/2008
The (Norfolk) Virginian-Pilot reported Sunday that PETA sent a letter to InBev president Carlos Brito, saying the group has an unnamed donor who wants to buy at......
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Entertainment - The Post Chronicle (Free subscription) | 08/25/2008
The (Norfolk) Virginian-Pilot reported Sunday that PETA sent a letter to InBev president Carlos Brito, saying the group has an unnamed donor who wants to......
