Comment - Five Reasons Why Foster's Group Fell

Comment – Five Reasons Why Foster’s Group Fell

Last week, we bade farewell to Foster's Group as SABMiller closed its acquisition of the Australian brewer. Although the beer sector's thirst for consolidation has been relentless, Foster's also contributed strongly to its own downfall. Here, just-drinks identifies five key factors that led to the brewer's sale to SABMiller.

Last week, we bade farewell to Foster’s Group as SABMiller closed its acquisition of the Australian brewer. Although the beer sector’s thirst for consolidation has been relentless, Foster’s also contributed strongly to its own downfall. Here, just-drinks identifies five key factors that led to the brewer’s sale to SABMiller.

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