In the Spotlight - Foster's Group Fever
By Chris Mercer | 24 June 2011
Hacks and investors have been sent into a frothy frenzy (try saying that after a few cold ones) by the news that someone - SABMiller - has actually launched a public bid to buy Foster's Group. Here, just-drinks rounds-up everything you need to know about the fallout.
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Hacks and investors have been sent into a frothy frenzy (try saying that after a few cold ones) by the news that someone - SABMiller - has actually launched a public bid to buy Foster's Group. Here, just-drinks rounds-up everything you need to know about the fallout.

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