purchased SABMiller’s 58% stake in MillerCoors for approximately $12 billion , giving them full ownership of the Miller brand in the U.S..
As part of this massive "Megabrew" deal, Ambev played a critical role through a strategic asset swap to satisfy regulators and streamline operations in Latin America. Key Details of the "Ambev & Miller" Connection ambev buys miller
While (the Brazilian subsidiary of AB InBev) did not directly purchase Miller Brewing Company, its parent company, Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) , finalized a historic $107 billion acquisition of SABMiller (which owned the Miller brands) in October 2016 . : While Molson Coors took the U
: While Molson Coors took the U.S. rights, AB InBev (and by extension its subsidiaries like Ambev) retained certain rights to Miller brands in other international markets, though many were eventually divested to other competitors like Asahi to meet global antitrust requirements. Post-Merger Impact regulatory approval, AB InBev was forced to divest
To gain U.S. regulatory approval, AB InBev was forced to divest SABMiller's interest in the joint venture.
: To optimize their footprint, Ambev transferred its businesses in Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador to AB InBev. In exchange, Ambev received SABMiller’s Panamanian business , allowing it to expand into Central America. The Fate of the "Miller" Brand :
