Assignment Task:
In 2016, AB InBev, the world's largest brewer, acquired their rival SABMiller in a deal worth over $100 billion. It was reported that this created the first truly global brewer.
Explain what the deal was, why it took place, how it was funded and what the expected benefits to shareholders were. This should not be a simple description but you should refer to relevant theory and assess its relevance. Include your own conclusion of whether the deal adds value and justify your appraisal.
Suitable areas to research would be the company accounts, analyst reports, news items and of course text books and academic sources.
In your report, please include a cover/title page, contents, Harvard referencing and appendices as required. Time will be allocated in tutorials to deal with any questions.
General Requirements and supporting information -
Only information available in the public domain is to be used. No private information about your company should be used and all information should be referenced and verifiable.
Your answers must include a mixture of research data and subjective analysis related to the subject. It should also refer to materials/topics covered in the class and outside reading.
This is the second summative assessment and will be a report on a case study. A full brief will be given on the launch date and there will be opportunities in the seminars to discuss the topic and ask questions.
Total 2500 words and does not include any bibliographies, appendices or references used in the case report.