Report: Blackstone Group nearing deal to buy Anheuser-Busch InBev's amusement parksOctober 2nd, 2009 Report says Blackstone closer on AB InBev dealNEW YORK — Private equity firm Blackstone Group is close to sealing a deal to buy Anheuser-Busch InBev's theme parks unit, including such notable parks as SeaWorld and Busch Gardens, according to a media report Friday. Citing unnamed sources, the Wall Street Journal reported that the New York-based firm could buy the theme parks operated under the Busch Entertainment unit next week in a transaction worth between $2.5 billion and $3 billion.
Report: Blackstone Group considering buying Anheuser-Busch InBev's amusement parksSeptember 23rd, 2009 Report: Blackstone Group may buy AB InBev's parksNEW YORK — Private equity firm Blackstone Group is looking into buying Anheuser-Busch InBev's theme parks, including its three SeaWorld venues and two Busch Gardens, according to a media report Wednesday. Dow Jones Newswires — citing unnamed sources — said the firm was considering buying theme parks operated under Busch Entertainment Corp.
Anheuser-Busch InBev lists "BUD" on New York Stock ExchangeSeptember 16th, 2009 Anheuser-Busch InBev lists "BUD" on NYSENEW YORK — The "BUD" ticker is back. Anheuser-Busch InBev says the famed "BUD" ticker symbol is trading again on the New York Stock Exchange starting Wednesday.
Snoopy ousts SpongeBob as Cedar Fair replaces Nickelodeon with Peanuts in its theme parksSeptember 3rd, 2009 SpongeBob out, Snoopy in at Cedar Fair theme parksSANDSUKY, Ohio — Move over, SpongeBob and Dora. Make way for Snoopy.
University of Wisconsin bans advertising by beer companies during sports broadcastsAugust 26th, 2009 U. of Wis. bans beer ads during sports broadcastsMADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin football fans listening to games on the radio this fall will hear few, if any, beer ads for the first time in years.
Anheuser-Busch pulls "fan cans" promotion from colleges that complainedAugust 25th, 2009 Anheuser-Busch pulls promotions at some collegesMILWAUKEE — Anheuser-Busch InBev is dropping its "Fan Cans" promotions from communities around the country where colleges have complained that the effort — which sells cans of Bud Light in school colors — promotes underage drinking and infringes on trademarks. The Federal Trade Commission has discussed the issue with the brewer, both the agency and the St.
Anheuser-Busch InBev says Q2 profit up 13 pct; sees weakening beer markets for rest of 2009August 13th, 2009 Anheuser-Busch InBev makes $1.1 billion Q2 profitBRUSSELS — Anheuser-Busch InBev on Wednesday said second quarter profit rose 13 percent to $1.1 billion, helped by sales of stakes in brewing companies, but cautioned that the recession was flattening beer consumption in key markets worldwide. The owner of Budweiser, the world's best-selling beer — and some 300 other brands — said its profit compared with a $850 million profit in the same period a year earlier.
Brazil fines AmBev $176 mn for anti-competitive practicesJuly 23rd, 2009 RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazil's antitrust regulator Wednesday imposed a record fine of 352 million reais ($176 million) on beverage giant AmBev for anti-competitive practices. The Cade agency found that AmBev, brewer of Skol, Brahma and Antarctica beers, used discounts, premiums and exclusivity agreements to dissuade retailers from selling competing brands.
AB InBev sells Ball Corp. 4 US drinks can plants for $577 millionJuly 1st, 2009 AB InBev sells drinks can plants for $577 mlnBRUSSELS — Anheuser-Busch InBev said Wednesday it will sell four U.S. packaging plants to Ball Corp.
Anheuser-Busch to launch wheat version of Bud Light brew in OctoberJune 11th, 2009 Anheuser-Busch to launch Bud Light Golden WheatMILWAUKEE — Anheuser-Busch is launching a wheat version of Bud Light this fall as it looks to keep growing the momentum of its best-selling brand by tapping into the growing wheat segment. The national roll-out of Bud Light Golden Wheat the week of Oct.
Anhueser-Busch InBev agrees to sell Oriental Brewery for $1.8 billionMay 9th, 2009 Anhueser-Busch InBev to sell Oriental BrewerySEOUL, South Korea — Anhueser-Busch InBev says it has agreed to sell South Korea's Oriental Brewery to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts for $1.8 billion. Belgium-based Beer giant Anhueser-Busch InBev and U.S.
AB-InBev makes 1Q profit of $716 million, raises $1.8 billion from selling South Korea breweryMay 9th, 2009 AB-InBev to raise $1.8 bn from S. Korea saleBRUSSELS — Brewer Anheuser Busch-InBev said Thursday it will raise $1.8 billion by selling South Korea's Oriental Brewery, the country's second largest, to private equity group Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
AB-InBev raises $1.8 billion from selling South Korea brewery to KKR, 1Q sales down 7 percentMay 8th, 2009 AB-InBev to raise $1.8 bn from South Korea saleBRUSSELS — Brewer Anheuser Busch-InBev said Thursday it will raise $1.8 billion by selling South Korea's Oriental Brewery, the country's second largest, to private equity group Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP. to cut down on its huge debt burden.
AB-InBev raises $1.8 billion from selling South Korea brewery to KKR, 1Q sales down 7 percentMay 8th, 2009 AB-InBev to raise $1.8 billion from S. Korea saleBRUSSELS — Brewer Anheuser Busch-InBev said Thursday it will raise $1.8 billion by selling South Korea's Oriental Brewery, the country's second largest, to private equity group Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
St. Louis Brewers Festival, June 5-6May 4th, 2009 St. Louis Brewers Festival, June 5-6ST. LOUIS, Mo. — St. Louis is the destination for beer lovers next month as the St.
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