Pursuits
AB InBev Faces In-Depth U.S. Antitrust Review on SABMiller Deal
- U.S. Justice Department issues request for more information
- Brewers still expect to close deal in second half of year
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U.S. antitrust officials began an in-depth investigation of Anheuser-Busch InBev NV’s planned takeover of SABMiller Plc, seeking additional information related to the deal.
The Justice Department’s antitrust division recently issued a so-called second request to the beer maker, according to the company. The inquiry, a move by the Justice Department that was expected by the companies, lengthens the review of how the combination will affect competition and prices for beer.