Nigel Fairbrass

European Stocks Post Second Weekly Advance on BOE Easing, U.S. Jobs Data

European stocks advanced for a second week as central banks eased lending, investors speculated that policy makers will act to support the region’s debt crisis and U.S. jobs data spurred optimism the world’s largest economy will avoid a recession.

SABMiller Shares Surge on Takeover Report

SABMiller Plc, the world’s second- biggest brewer, advanced the most in almost three years in London trading after Brazilian news website IG reported that the beermaker is in talks to be bought by larger competitor Anheuser-Busch InBev NV.

European Stocks Climb for Second Day; BNP Paribas, Natixis Rally

European stocks rose for a second day amid speculation policy makers will reach agreement to contain the sovereign-debt crisis and as the Bank of England expanded its bond-purchase program.

Diageo OutBids SABMiller to Acquire Ethiopia State Brewer for $225 Million

Diageo Plc, the world’s largest distiller, agreed to buy Ethiopia’s state-owned Meta Abo Brewery for $225 million after outbidding SABMiller Plc and Heineken NV.

Mackay Snares Foster’s Without Australia Trip

SABMiller Plc Chief Executive Officer Graham Mackay managed to snare the biggest Australian brewer without setting foot in the country.

SABMiller Queries Foster’s Financial Statement

SABMiller Plc, which has made a hostile $10 billion bid for Foster’s Group Ltd., questioned the Australian brewer’s statements on its financial performance and net debt in a submission to the country’s Takeover Panel.

SABMiller Takes $10 Billion Foster’s Offer Hostile After Board Rejection

SABMiller Plc, the world’s second- largest brewer by volume, will take its A$9.5 billion ($10 billion) bid for Foster’s Group Ltd. directly to shareholders, going hostile after the board rejected the price as too low.

Chongqing Brewery Says Anheuser-Busch, Carlsberg, SABMiller Bid for Stake

Carlsberg A/S, Anheuser-Busch InBev NV and a Chinese venture of SABMiller Plc submitted bids to buy a 12.25 percent stake in Chongqing Brewery Co., the beer maker controlled by the government of China’s largest municipality.

SABMiller Spurning Femsa Means Higher Foster’s Price: Real M&A

SABMiller Plc , which walked away from last year’s biggest beer acquisition, faces the prospect of paying the most ever for Foster’s Group Ltd. as it tries to boost profitability.

SABMiller Acquires Argentina Brewer CASA Isenbeck; Doesn't Disclose Terms

SABMiller Plc , the world’s second- biggest brewer by volume, bought the owner of Argentina’s Isenbeck and Warsteiner beer brands, entering a market which is dominated by larger rival Anheuser-Busch InBev NV.

"As the leading brewer in China, SABMiller's associate CR Snow Breweries is an active participant in the continuing consolidation of the market."

- Nigel Fairbrass on Apr 30, 2010

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