Carlton & United Breweries

AB InBev, the giant brewer,  has completed the sale of Carlton & United Breweries (CUB), its Australian subsidiary, to Asahi Group for approximately $11 billion. With this acquisition, Asahi Group will have the rights to commercialise AB InBev’s international brands in Australia. According to sources, the proceeds from this deal will be used to pay down AB InBev’s debt. Carlos Brito, CEO of AB InBev, said: “Despite the challenging environment, …