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AB InBev Says Asian IPO Plan May Be Prelude for Acquisitions

  • Budweiser brewer reports fastest earnings growth in 5 quarters
  • Brewer has been under pressure to reduce debt pile faster
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Anheuser-Busch InBev NV is weighing an initial public offering of its Asian unit as the world’s largest brewer jockeys for position in a massive consumer market where rivals are piling in via local alliances.