TFWA: UB Group open to Diageo, Pernod Ricard tie-up for Beam Inc
By Olly Wehring | 19 September 2011
The head of India's UB Group has suggested that the company would be "very interested" in teaming up with another drinks firm to make a move for Beam Inc at some point in the future.
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The head of India's UB Group has suggested that the company would be "very interested" in teaming up with another drinks firm to make a move for Beam Inc at some point in the future.

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