Gerard Rijk

Carlsberg Returns to Thailand After Heineken’s APB Deal

Carlsberg A/S, the world’s fourth- biggest brewer, is returning to Thailand after a seven-year hiatus, following Heineken NV’s successful bid to expand in Southeast Asia.

Heineken Says Thai Billionaire Supports Its APB Offer

Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi’s companies gave their support to Heineken NV’s offer for Fraser & Neave Ltd’s beer business, paving the way for him to take control of the conglomerate’s other assets.

Buyouts Top $35 Billion on Boost by Anheuser-Busch InBev

A race for a dwindling number of brewing assets in high-growth emerging markets is spurring beer makers to take full control of joint ventures to keep them out of the hands of competitors.

Permira's Provimi Would Be Good Match for Nutreco, ING Groep Analyst Says

Nutreco Holding NV, the world’s biggest maker of fish feed, would be a suitable candidate to buy Provimi, put up for sale by a unit of Permira Advisers LLP, an analyst at ING Groep NV said.

AB InBev Seals $20 Billion Modelo Purchase to Gain Corona

Anheuser-Busch InBev NV, the world’s biggest brewer, will place Corona Extra alongside Budweiser after it agreed to acquire the remaining 50 percent of Corona maker Grupo Modelo SAB for $20.1 billion in cash.

SABMiller Says European Chief Clark to Succeed Mackay as CEO

SABMiller Plc, the world’s second- largest brewer by volume, said the head of its European unit will succeed Graham Mackay as chief executive officer after naming the current CEO as the successor to Chairman Meyer Kahn.

SABMiller Says Annual Profit Rises, Boosted by Africa

SABMiller Plc, the world’s second- biggest brewer by volume, said it expects profit margins to show little change this year as savings programs and price increases offset rising commodity prices.

SABMiller Deal Discipline Tested by Mackay’s $10 Billion Foster’s Pursuit

In building SABMiller Plc from Africa’s biggest brewer to the world’s second-largest by volume, Chief Executive Officer Graham Mackay has earned a reputation for not paying too much for purchases. His desire to snare Foster’s Group Ltd. will test that discipline.

Unilever to Sell Findus Italy Division to Birds Eye Iglo For $1.04 Billion

Unilever , the world’s second-biggest consumer goods maker, agreed to sell its Italian frozen-foods unit to a group led by Birds Eye Iglo for 805 million euros ($1.04 billion) as it focuses on building international brands.

AB InBev Deal for Modelo Said Valued at $20 Billion

Anheuser-Busch InBev NV may spend about $20 billion buying the half of Grupo Modelo SAB it doesn’t already own, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

"The Singha tie-up is a good move, but joint ventures could be less successful if not executed well."

- Gerard Rijk on Oct 01, 2012

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Wall Street Seeks Dodd-Frank Changes Through Trade Talks

U.S. Stocks Retreat on China Data, Stimulus Speculation

U.S. Stocks Pare Loss After Japan Leads Global Slump

Tesla Pays Back U.S. Early as Musk Aims for Affordability

Jobless Claims Drop as U.S. Consumer Comfort Climbs: Economy