THE LONGEST TAKEOVER EVER

DON’T EXPECT Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller’s mega merger to be wrapped up anytime soon. Experts have predicted that the purchase could take as long as 18 months. In November AB InBev received the go-ahead from SABMiller’s board for its $1O7bn-takeover of the UK-headquartered company. At the time, the two brewers said the purchase would be complete in the second half of 2O16. However, SABMiller recently said that it could be May 2O17 or beyond before A-B InBev takes control.