Grupo Modelo company news 
US: Constellation Brands lines up Crown Imports funds
15 May 2013
Constellation Brands has raised US$1.55bn in a debt offering to help pay for its full takeover of Crown Imports.
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
3 May 2013
The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:
just On Call - Brazil bump temporary, says Anheuser-Busch InBev chief
30 April 2013
Anheuser-Busch InBev's boss has defended the group's Q1 performance in Brazil, citing a "rare combination" of factors, and said he remains "optimistic" about the market.
Analysis - Anheuser-Busch InBev expected to grow Brazil volumes again by 2014
30 April 2013
Anheuser-Busch InBev's volumes performance in Brazil should improve in the second half of this year and grow again in 2014, according to an analyst.
GLOBAL: Anheuser-Busch InBev bruised in Brazil, but Q1 profits rise
30 April 2013
Anheuser-Busch InBev has suffered a drop in volumes in its Q1 - notably in its key market of Brazil - but group net profits remained healthy.
just The Preview - Anheuser-Busch InBev Q1
29 April 2013
Anheuser-Busch InBev will release its Q1 results tomorrow (30 April). Here, just-drinks takes a look at the company's highs and lows in the three months to the end of March.
Comment - PepsiCo's Peltz Talks Revive Anheuser-Busch InBev Speculation
29 April 2013
An old story received a fresh tweak last week when PepsiCo confirmed it was in talks with investor Nelson Peltz.
MEXICO: Anheuser-Busch InBev reveals plan for new Grupo Modelo CEO
29 April 2013
Anheuser-Busch InBev has announced that the president of its Brazil unit, AmBev, will take over as Grupo Modelo CEO, once the US$20.1bn deal completes.
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
26 April 2013
The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:
US: Court agrees to Anheuser Busch InBev's Modelo deal concessions
22 April 2013
The anti-trust lawsuit filed over Anheuser-Busch InBev's US$20.1bn buy-out of Grupo Modelo has been fully laid to rest after a court allowed the settlement between the companies and the US Department of Justice (DoJ).
US: Anheuser-Busch InBev secures Dep't of Justice clearance for Modelo move
19 April 2013
Anheuser-Busch InBev has reached a settlement with the US Department of Justice that will see the brewer secure its full takeover of Grupo Modelo.
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
12 April 2013
The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:
In the Spotlight - Constellation Brands' Full-Year Results
11 April 2013
There was much to like in Constellation Brands' full-year results, released yesterday, not least further confirmation of the firm's intention to take full control of its US JV with Grupo Modelo, Crown Imports.
Analysis - Constellation Brands eyes margins with brewery expansion
11 April 2013
Constellation Brands' Mexico brewery plans will help cut a rising costs that pushed full-year profits into the red, an analyst has said.
just On Call - Constellation Brands eyes "self-sufficiency" over beer supply - CEO
11 April 2013
Constellation Brands, in line to acquire a Grupo Modelo brewery, plans to double the plant's capacity over the next three years, the company's CEO has said
US: Constellation Brands sees FY profits dip despite sales jump
10 April 2013
Constellation Brands has posted a strong full-year increase in sales but net profits dropped as cost of goods damaged margins, the company said today (10 April).
US: Judge gives A-B InBev, DoJ more time over Modelo deal concerns - report
10 April 2013
Anheuser-Busch InBev has been granted more time by a judge to iron out any remaining anti-trust concerns over its US$20.1bn takeover of Grupo Modelo, according to reports.
US: Off-trade beer volumes slip, but Heineken makes ground
9 April 2013
Off-trade beer volumes in the US fell by 3.4% in the latest quarter, but Heineken is continuing to gain market share, according to recently-released figures.
just The Preview - Constellation Brands Q4 & FY
8 April 2013
Constellation Brands will report its full-year results tomorrow (9 April). Here just-drinks takes a look at the group's highs and lows in the three months to the end of February, plus its financial progress last year.
MEXICO: Seven workers die in Modelo brewery accident
8 April 2013
Seven workers have died in an accident at one of Grupo Modelo's breweries in Mexico.
US: Agreement "in principle" reached as Anheuser-Busch Inbev closes in on Grupo Modelo
6 April 2013
Anheuser-Busch InBev is poised to seal the takeover of Grupo Modelo, with Constellation Brands set to secure full ownership of its US JV with the Mexican brewer.
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
28 March 2013
The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:
US: Anheuser-Busch InBev warns of more Modelo deal delays after new lawsuit
28 March 2013
Anheuser-Busch InBev has warned that a private lawsuit against its proposed takeover of Grupo Modelo could further delay the deal, or even block it altogether.
US: Anheuser-Busch InBev, DoJ ask court for more time on Modelo deal
18 March 2013
Anheuser-Busch InBev and Constellation Brands say they have made "substantial progress" over their negotiations with US authorities on the Grupo Modelo deal, but have asked a court for more time for discussions.
Analysis - Brazil launch for Corona an A-B InBev "priority"
14 March 2013
Anheuser-Busch InBev will make launching Corona in Brazil, the world's fourth largest beer market, a “priority” if it acquires Grupo Modelo, according to an analyst.
BRAZIL: Constellation Brands hands distribution to Interfood Importação
8 March 2013
Constellation Brands is consolidating distribution of its premium brands in Brazil in a deal with Interfood Importação.
US: Constellation Brands promises to grow Modelo brands, hints at new products
5 March 2013
Constellation Brands has moved to reassure US distributors that it will continue investing in Grupo Modelo brands once it takes full control of Crown Imports.
Comment - Molson Coors, SABMiller Spat: A Lovers' Tiff or Something More?
4 March 2013
All relationships have their ups and downs. And, when it comes to business relationships, you can expect more than your fair share of frosty moments. But, the news that Molson Coors is suing SABMiller’s Canadian subsidiary Miller Brewing Company (MBC) has raised eyebrows even among seasoned industry observers.
In the Spotlight: Anheuser-Busch InBev Faces Media Glare over 'Watering Down' Claims
28 February 2013
Timing can be everything, especially when it comes to PR. The news that Anheuser-Busch InBev is facing lawsuits in three US states for allegedly “watering down” its beers coincided with the group reporting its full-year results yeserday (27 February).
GLOBAL: Positive signs in Anheuser-Busch InBev's Q4 figures - analyst
28 February 2013
Anheuser-Busch InBev’s fourth-quarter results revealed “encouraging signs”, while its takeover of Grupo Modelo should complete in “the next few months”, according to analysts.






