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Data theft proves bad brew for Anheuser

Business | Jobs/human resources
2008-8-6

ABOUT 150,000 people nationwide have been affected by the theft of laptops with personal information about current and former employees of Anheuser-Busch Cos Inc. A letter sent by the St Louis-based brewer to the...

Cuban crisis for US$46.3b beer bid

Business | Tobacco and alcohol
2008-7-9

ANHEUSER-BUSCH Cos Inc has raised the political and emotional stakes in its fight against an unwanted US$46.3-billion takeover bid by highlighting its foreign suitor's ties to Cuba. Belgium-based InBev NV wants...

Stockholder revolt as brewery suits rise

Business | Tobacco and alcohol
2008-7-4

ATTORNEYS for Anheuser-Busch Cos Inc have argued that two shareholder lawsuits in the brewer's hometown should be suspended. The move comes as a Delaware judge considers nearly a dozen similar lawsuits related...

Global consolidation key in InBev bid for top US brewer

Business | Tobacco and alcohol
2008-6-13

ANHEUSER-BUSCH Cos Inc says it has received a US$46.3-billion takeover bid from Belgium's InBev in a move to further consolidate the global beer industry. InBev, whose brands include Stella Artois and Beck's,...

Busch bids for stake in brewer

Business | FMCG/food
2004-5-21

ANHEUSER-BUSCH Cos Inc is in talks with Shandong Jinan Beer Group Co Ltd on taking over the second-largest brewer in Shandong Province.

Trouble brews for 2006 World Cup

Sport | Soccer
2004-4-21

Yet, they will be in short supply at 2006 World Cup stadiums because of FIFA's sponsoring deals that give exclusive rights to American companies.

Buds conflict brews

Business | Tobacco and alcohol
2004-1-21

IT'S the battle of the Buds.