Spotlight - Foster's Group's Demerger

Foster's Group confirmed earlier this week that it will demerge its beer and wine units. The long-expected split has thrown up a wealth of possible future scenarios. For the full details, take a look below.

In the Spotlight – Foster's Group

28 May 2010

Foster's shares leapt nearly 10% on Wednesday (26 May) on speculation that, minus its troubled wines business, it may now become the subject of a takeover bid.

AUS: Coca-Cola Amatil not sweet on Foster's - report

28 May 2010

The new head of Coca-Cola Amatil's alcoholic beverages business has ruled out a move for Foster's soon-to-be demerged beer business.

Focus - AUS: SABMiller, Japanese brewers in the Foster's frame?

27 May 2010

Will SABMiller finally break cover and go for a big acquisition or should we look to Asia to provide a suitor for Foster's beer business? Here, just-drinks takes a look at the names in the hat.

Comment - Foster's takes the plunge

26 May 2010

The gift of hindsight shows that Foster's' acquisition of Southcorp may have precipitated the beginning of a long, slow death.

Update - AUS: Foster's Group will consider takeover offers

26 May 2010

Foster's Group has indicated that it will listen to takeover offers, after its decision to demerge the firm's wine and beer businesses rekindled market speculation.