The Interpreter Posted June 12, 2008 Author Share Posted June 12, 2008 Regardless of how this goes, at the end I doubt August takes a walk through his parks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 12, 2008 Author Share Posted June 12, 2008 If you listen to this, I doubt you would think InBev would keep the parks: http://www.marketwatch.com/tvradio/player....C11D706390CC%7D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 12, 2008 Author Share Posted June 12, 2008 AB Theme Parks Are Possible Merger Casualty: http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articl...92_FORTUNE5.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 What Would Busch Buyout Mean To You (particularly BGE)? http://hamptonroads.com/2008/06/what-could...n-hampton-roads http://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-local_in...0,2879084.story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Politicians and activists are already lining up against the deal, saying it could cost jobs in the United States and send ownership of an iconic American company overseas. Missouri Republican Gov. Matt Blunt said he opposes the deal, and he directed the Missouri Department of Economic Development to see if there was a way to stop it. Yeah, election year. I can see this one going down pretty fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faeriewench Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 eh? If a sale happens, how would the construction for Worlds of Discovery in Dubai be affected? :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 eh? If a sale happens, how would the construction for Worlds of Discovery in Dubai be affected? :S Well, that would be a bright side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 Not a good time for Anheuser Parks Sale: http://uk.reuters.com/article/bondsNews/id...341276620080613 Analyst: AB Could Fetch $4.4 Billion With Sale Of A-B Parks, Unit: http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/storie...09/daily57.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AintNutinElse2Do Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 See... http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articl...92_FORTUNE5.htm So with the thinking that Cedar Fair or Six Flags could neither buy the parks if indeed they are sold off. Then who would buy them? Disney has wanted to get into the VA market and their a natural fit in Florida and they both like alcahol sales. Herschend has been growing very rapidly and have already began ventures into aquariums and animal theme parks, they bid on the sale of the several six flags park so any possibility Busch Gardens could become a beerless garden? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 14, 2008 Author Share Posted June 14, 2008 Oh, I suspect the parks WILL be bought, if offered for sale. But look a bit further afield, too....Who is buying large chunks of New York City? Who bought Kennywood? Who, for that matter, would have bought A-B? Answers: Foreigners with cheap dollars, and lots of them. Not saying Herschend or Disney aren't options, but I am saying that with the dollar the way it is, exchange rates give people with foreign assets a huge asset in buying ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzarley Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 ^ Hmmm...like maybe Parques Reunidos? They're already shown to have a real interest in American Parks with the purchase of Kennywood Entertainment, plus it looks like they already have some experience with animal attraction parks. http://www.parquesreunidos.com/# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 ^ Hmmm...like maybe Parques Reunidos? They're already shown to have a real interest in American Parks with the purchase of Kennywood Entertainment, plus it looks like they already have some experience with animal attraction parks. http://www.parquesreunidos.com/# Hmmmm, that actually could be a good match. I really don't think there would be as much as an uproar about foreign acquisition of the parks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 Buffet Steps Into Battle For Anheuser: http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2008/ju...andacquisitions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 A status report: http://seekingalpha.com/article/81352-stat...ser-busch-inbev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 InBev Warns A-B against Modelo Deal: http://www.coloradoan.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ar...013/1002/NEWS01 http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jK1tY9D...lad7GwD91AP1100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 Anheuser to InBev on Grupo Modelo Deal: No Comment: http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/anhe...&dist=msr_1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 Warren Buffett may be backing the InBev buyout of BUD: http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2008/06/17/b...buy-out-of-bud/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share Posted June 20, 2008 A Decision Brewing: http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/business/...6A?OpenDocument Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share Posted June 20, 2008 And an update: http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articl...84_FORTUNE5.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterkidman Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 O.K., I'm putting in my 2 cents: 1. I took a Tour of the Anheuser-Busch Factory last year, and even though Alcohol is not something I plan to try, it was very interesting and a great part of the history and heritage of St. Louis. I would be dissapointed to see it go. 2. Busch Parks are great. I am even going to BGA this summer. And the value of the parks is great, so I would not be surprised that IF the sale goes through those parks are history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 Yes, I just posted this under its own thread...it's that comprehensive and that important, but if you missed it there, it's called: Busch Parks May Have Few Takers http://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-local_bu...0,2990497.story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 Horse lovers bridle at InBev offer...Clydesdales could be among first to go: http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2008/jun/22/fooddrinks1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 InBev fires warning shot at AB: http://www.drinksint.com/articles/63552/In...categoryid=9048 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterkidman Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 ^Wow. The first time I heard this I thought it was just a silly possobility, but darn. InBev sure as hell wants AB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzarley Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Horse lovers bridle at InBev offer...Clydesdales could be among first to go: http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2008/jun/22/fooddrinks1 The parks are one thing, but getting rid of the Clydesdales would be a HUGE mistake. Part of the value of the AB brand is its strong image and presence in the US--the Clydesdales are an important part of that. One of the best commercials in the history of advertising was the Clydesdales at the WTC at the first post-911 Super Bowl. That's the kind of brand image that makes AB so strong in the minds of US consumers. InBev wants AB because of its US market share, but by fundamentally altering the company's image they risk losing the very value that they want to acquire! (And, let's face it...in the big scheme of a $46B acquisition, how much are you really going to save on expenses by the cutting the horse team?) The bad thing is that these types of deals never work out well for the company being pursued...even if they can fight off the takeover attempt, there's still going to be casualities, share holder suits, etc. This type of thing is extremeley disruptive for a company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Horse lovers bridle at InBev offer...Clydesdales could be among first to go: http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2008/jun/22/fooddrinks1 The parks are one thing, but getting rid of the Clydesdales would be a HUGE mistake. Part of the value of the AB brand is its strong image and presence in the US--the Clydesdales are an important part of that. One of the best commercials in the history of advertising was the Clydesdales at the WTC at the first post-911 Super Bowl. That's the kind of brand image that makes AB so strong in the minds of US consumers. InBev wants AB because of its US market share, but by fundamentally altering the company's image they risk using the very value that they want to acquire! (And, let's face it...in the big scheme of a $46B acquisition, how much are you really going to save on expenses by the cutting the horse team?) The bad thing is that these types of deals never work out well for the company being pursued...even if they can fight off the takeover attempt, there's still going to be casualities, share holder suits, etc. This type of thing is extremeley disruptive for a company. It's simply an example that foreign investors do not truly understand the American Market. I still think that it's a good thing for AB that this is occuring during an election year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Will InBev get a clue? Busch Rally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterkidman Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 When is InBev going to realize that it's becoming more trouble than it's worth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 It may not. Stockholders want money, and they offering quite a bit. The board turned down the offer, and got itself subjected to a suit for doing it. This ain't nearly over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 When is InBev going to realize that it's becoming more trouble than it's worth? I think that they may eventually wise up. I can't imagine that their goal is to spend so much money to drive the Budweiser name out of business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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