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[Bud & Becks] Dear August, an unsolicited, non-binding proposal

Posted by Neil Hume on Jun 12 08:50.

FT Alphaville, May 23rd

…the InBev team are preparing to send a follow up letter to the American group’s entire board, mapping out terms that are expected to be pitched at $65 a share.

Anheuser-Busch, June 11th

Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc. (NYSE: BUD) announced today that it has received an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from InBev to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Anheuser-Busch for $65 per share in cash.

The Anheuser statement is a tad light on detail. But no matter.

Dealbook has the letter.

And you’ll find everything you need to know via the links below.

Article Series - Bud & Becks

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  2. The InBev strategy
  3. Finding $50bn in funds
  4. Golden beer barrels - the (potential) Anheuser exit packages
  5. InBev's plans for Anheuser's theme parks
  6. A white knight for Anheuser?
  7. Project Barium - InBev's negotiations with SABMiller
  8. Dear August, an unsolicited, non-binding proposal
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  11. Beer brawl - InBev signal hostile intentions for Anheuser-Busch
  12. What now for the prodigal uncle?

This entry was posted by Neil Hume on Thursday, June 12th, 2008 at 8:50 and is filed under M&A, Capital markets.

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