Anheuser-Busch InBev exploring the sale of Peroni, Grolsch and Meantime

摘要

Beer brands including Peroni and Grolsch, and London's Meantime brewery, could be sold to satisfy competition concerns about Anheuser-Busch InBev's planned £71 bn takeover of SABMiller. In a statement, A-B InBev stated that "in line with its commitment to promptly and proactively address potential regulatory considerations Anheuser-Busch InBev, in close cooperation with SABMiller, is exploring the sale of a number of SABMiller's European premium brands and related businesses. AB InBev will contact potential purchasers in the coming weeks to assess their interest in the Peroni and Grolsch brand families and their associated businesses in Italy, the Netherlands and the UK and, given the brand's premium positioning, UK-based Meantime.