InBev-A-B Merger Rumors Surface Again

InBev execs see a deal as destiny, Belgian report says.

InBev executives believe that an eventual merger with Anheuser-Busch “belonged to the nature of things,” according to a report in a Belgian business magazine.

From the Reuters report on the story, which appeared in the Belgian weekly Trends:

"Trends magazine said on Thursday that senior figures at Belgium's InBev believed a merger with Anheuser-Busch at some point 'belonged to the nature of things.'"

Recall in February that a Brazilian newspaper, citing an unnamed investment banker, said a merger had “big chances of happening one day.”

The Belgian report becomes the latest bit of speculation that outside parties are interested in acquiring the country’s biggest brewer. Hedge fund manager Eddie Lampert has been rumored to be interested in the company. Rumors about hedge fund manager William Ackoff’s interest surfaced this week.

The Reuters story can be seen here.

Beer Business Daily mentioned the report here (subscription required).