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Anheuser-Busch InBev acquisitions, on the record
The businesses Anheuser-Busch InBev bought and sold, as its annual reports describe them, with the cash it reported paying for acquisitions each year and every deal filing since 2016.
Deals its annual reports describe
| Business | Deal | When | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
AB InBev EfesWord for word“On 19 December 2023, we announced that Anadolu Efes has agreed to acquire the entirety of our non-controlling interest in AB InBev Efes.” 20-F for 2023 | agreed divestiture | On 19 December 2023 | — |
Tilray Brands, Inc.Word for word“During year ended 31 December 2023, we disposed of a portfolio of eight beer and beverage brands and associated assets in the U.S. to Tilray Brands, Inc. and we reported a USD 300 million loss in exceptional items.” 20-F for 2023 | divestiture | During year ended 31 December 2023 | — |
Beck'sWord for word“In 2002, Interbrew acquired Beck’s for 3.5 billion German marks.” 20-F for 2023 | acquisition | In 2002 | 3.5 billion German marks |
AmbevWord for word“In 2004, Interbrew combined with Ambev, a Brazilian company originally formed by the combination of Brahma and Antarctica in 1999–2000, resulting in the creation of InBev.” 20-F for 2023 | merger | In 2004 | — |
Grupo ModeloWord for word“In 2013, we announced the completion of our combination with Grupo Modelo in a transaction valued at USD 20.1 billion, following which we owned approximately 95% of Grupo Modelo’s outstanding shares.” 20-F for 2023 | acquisition | In 2013 | USD 20.1 billion |
Constellation Brands, Inc.Word for word“In 2013, in another transaction related to the combination with Grupo Modelo, Grupo Modelo completed the sale of its U.S. business to Constellation Brands, Inc. for approximately USD 4.75 billion, in aggregate.” 20-F for 2023 | divestiture | In 2013 | approximately USD 4.75 billion, in aggregate |
Obregón brewery, Sonora, MéxicoWord for word“In December 2016, we also completed the sale of our brewery located in Obregón, Sonora, México to Constellation Brands, Inc. for a sale price of approximately USD 600 million.” 20-F for 2023 | divestiture | In December 2016 | approximately USD 600 million |
SABWord for word“In October 2016, we completed our combination with SAB, valued at a gross purchase consideration of USD 114 billion.” 20-F for 2023 | merger | In October 2016 | USD 114 billion |
Anadolu Efes (Russia and Ukraine businesses, AB InBev Efes)Word for word“On 30 March 2018, we combined our Russia and Ukraine businesses with those of Anadolu Efes through the creation of a new company called AB InBev Efes, which was fully consolidated into Anadolu Efes.” 20-F for 2023 | merger | On 30 March 2018 | — |
Asahi (Carlton & United Breweries, Australia)Word for word“On 1 June 2020, we completed the sale of our Australia business (Carlton & United Breweries) to Asahi for AUD 16.0 billion, resulting in net proceeds of USD 10.8 billion.” 20-F for 2023 | divestiture | On 1 June 2020 | AUD 16.0 billion |
Craft Brew AllianceWord for word“On 30 September 2020, we completed the acquisition of the remaining 68.8% stake in Craft Brew Alliance for net consideration of USD 0.2 billion and obtained 100% control over Craft Brew Alliance.” 20-F for 2023 | acquisition | On 30 September 2020 | net consideration of USD 0.2 billion |
US-based metal container operations (49.9% minority stake to Apollo Global Management, Inc.)Word for word“On 31 December 2020, we completed the issuance of a 49.9% minority stake in our US-based metal container operations to Apollo Global Management, Inc. for net proceeds of USD 3.0 billion.” 20-F for 2023 | divestiture | On 31 December 2020 | net proceeds of USD 3.0 billion |
Russian business of AB InBev Efes (to Anadolu Efes)Word for word“On 23 October 2024, we announced that we and Anadolu Efes agreed that Anadolu Efes will acquire our interest in the Russian business and we will acquire the interest of Anadolu Efes in the Ukraine business.” 20-F for 2024 | agreed divestiture | 23 October 2024 | — |
Ghost Beverages LLC (to Keurig Dr. Pepper)Word for word“In the year ended 31 December 2024, we disposed of our share in associate Ghost Beverages LLC in the U.S. to Keurig Dr. Pepper and we reported a USD 437 million gain in exceptional items.” 20-F for 2024 | divestiture | In the year ended 31 December 2024 | — |
portfolio of eight beer and beverage brands and associated assets in the U.S. (to Tilray Brands, Inc.)Word for word“During the year ended 31 December 2023, we disposed of a portfolio of eight beer and beverage brands and associated assets in the U.S. to Tilray Brands, Inc. and we reported a USD 300 million loss in exceptional items.” 20-F for 2024 | divestiture | During the year ended 31 December 2023 | — |
Grupo ModeloWord for word“In 2013, we announced the completion of our combination with Grupo Modelo in a transaction valued at USD 20.1 billion, following which we owned approximately 95% of Grupo Modelo’s outstanding shares.” 20-F for 2024 | merger | In 2013 | USD 20.1 billion |
Grupo Modelo U.S. business (to Constellation Brands, Inc.)Word for word“In 2013, in another transaction related to the combination with Grupo Modelo, Grupo Modelo completed the sale of its U.S. business to Constellation Brands, Inc. for approximately USD 4.75 billion, in aggregate.” 20-F for 2024 | divestiture | In 2013 | approximately USD 4.75 billion, in aggregate |
Brewery in Obregón, Sonora, México (to Constellation Brands, Inc.)Word for word“In December 2016, we also completed the sale of our brewery located in Obregón, Sonora, México to Constellation Brands, Inc. for a sale price of approximately USD 600 million.” 20-F for 2024 | divestiture | In December 2016 | approximately USD 600 million |
AB InBev Efes (Russia and Ukraine businesses combined with Anadolu Efes)Word for word“On 30 March 2018, we combined our Russia and Ukraine businesses with those of Anadolu Efes through the creation of a new company called AB InBev Efes, which was fully consolidated into Anadolu Efes.” 20-F for 2024 | merger | On 30 March 2018 | — |
Carlton & United Breweries (to Asahi)Word for word“On 1 June 2020, we completed the sale of our Australia business (Carlton & United Breweries) to Asahi for AUD 16.0 billion, resulting in net proceeds of USD 10.8 billion.” 20-F for 2024 | divestiture | On 1 June 2020 | AUD 16.0 billion, resulting in net proceeds of USD 10.8 billion |
remaining 68.8% stake in Craft Brew AllianceWord for word“On 30 September 2020, we completed the acquisition of the remaining 68.8% stake in Craft Brew Alliance for net consideration of USD 0.2 billion and obtained 100% control over Craft Brew Alliance.” 20-F for 2024 | acquisition | On 30 September 2020 | net consideration of USD 0.2 billion |
49.9% minority stake in US-based metal container operations (to Apollo Global Management, Inc.)Word for word“On 31 December 2020, we completed the issuance of a 49.9% minority stake in our US-based metal container operations to Apollo Global Management, Inc. for net proceeds of USD 3.0 billion.” 20-F for 2024 | divestiture | On 31 December 2020 | net proceeds of USD 3.0 billion |
Grupo Modelo’s U.S. businessWord for word“• In 2013, in another transaction related to the combination with Grupo Modelo, Grupo Modelo completed the sale of its U.S. business to Constellation Brands, Inc. for approximately USD 4.75 billion, in aggregate.” 20-F for 2025 | divestiture | In 2013 | approximately USD 4.75 billion |
brewery located in Obregón, Sonora, MéxicoWord for word“In December 2016, we also completed the sale of our brewery located in Obregón, Sonora, México to Constellation Brands, Inc. for a sale price of approximately USD 600 million.” 20-F for 2025 | divestiture | In December 2016 | approximately USD 600 million |
Australia business (Carlton & United Breweries)Word for word“• the sale of our Australia business (Carlton & United Breweries) to Asahi for AUD 16.0 billion, resulting in net proceeds of USD 10.8 billion.” 20-F for 2025 | divestiture | — | AUD 16.0 billion |
Read from Anheuser-Busch InBev’s annual reports (20-F for 2025, 20-F for 2024, 20-F for 2023) and the financial data it files with the SEC, as of 2026-03-03. Every quotation is word for word from the filing linked beside it; how these pages are built and checked. The full record is in its company data sheet.