SABMiller vs. Anheuser-Busch: The Takeover Battle for Harbin Brewery
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Case Code: BSTR122 Case Length: 23 Pages Period: 2002-2004 Pub Date: 2004 Teaching Note: Available |
Price: Rs.500 Organization: SABMiller Plc., Anheuser-Busch Inc. Industry: Beer Countries: China Themes: Mergers Acquisition and Takeovers |
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Abstract
The case gives a detailed account of the battle between two of the world's leading breweries - Anheuser-Busch (AB) and SABMiller to takeover Harbin Brewery, the fourth largest brewery in China. The case explores the circumstances that led SABMiller to invest in Harbin and details the circumstances that forced that company to launch a hostile takeover bid for control of Harbin. It then examines the efforts made by Harbin to prevent the takeover attempt by SABMiller and also details the emergence of AB as a potential white knight, which eventually won the takeover bid for Harbin. Finally, the case explores who benefited most from the deal - AB, SABMiller, the Harbin Board or Harbin shareholders.
Issues
The case is structured to achieve the following teaching objectives:
- Hostile Takeover, Takeover Defense Strategies, Beer Industry in China
Contents
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End of the Battle
Background Note
Sabmiller And Harbin - Conflict Of Interests
The Takeover Bid
The Battle
Who Benefits from the Deal?
Exhibits
Keywords
SABMiller Plc., Anheuser-Busch Inc., Harbin Brewery, Hostile Takeover, Takeover Defense Strategies, Chinese Takeover Regulations, White Knight, Trends in Chinese Beer Industry, Takeover Valuation, World's Largest Beer Markets
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