USA: CCU's Credit Quality Enhanced by A-B's Stake in Company

USA: CCU’s Credit Quality Enhanced by A-B’s Stake in Company

The decision by Anheuser-Busch (A-B) to purchase 14 percent of the outstanding shares of Compania Cervecerias Unidas S.A. (CCU) for $224 million bodes well for CCU's long-term credit profile according to Joe Bormann, an analyst at Fitch. 'CCU has maintained a very strong credit profile for the past decade. The company's financials are solid and its business position is secure. The company's long-term interest is now closely aligned with those of the largest brewer in the world, A-B,' Bormann said.

The decision by Anheuser-Busch (A-B) to purchase 14 percent of the outstanding shares of Compania Cervecerias Unidas S.A. (CCU) for $224 million bodes well for CCU’s long-term credit profile according to Joe Bormann, an analyst at Fitch. ‘CCU has maintained a very strong credit profile for the past decade. The company’s financials are solid and its business position is secure. The company’s long-term interest is now closely aligned with those of the largest brewer in the world, A-B,’ Bormann said.

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