InBev Gets Tough With Anheuser-Busch

InBev, the Belgian brewer, in talks to buy American brewer Anheuser-Busch, has indicated to the Securities and Exchange Commission that it will replace all of the current serving board members of A-B. The proposed board includes Adolphus Busch IV, who has encouraged A-B to negotiate with InBev.
InBev has offered 35% over the current share price for A-B and 18% over the previous all-time high. Yet, A-B rejected the proposal last month.
Really?
Don’t misconstrue my disbelief. Like Chris, I won’t lose any sleep over the purchase – after all, I’m more likely to pick up an InBev brewed Stella …read more