SABMiller acquisition of Meantime Brewing Company

15/5/2015

Public acquisition

Status:

Completed

Date:

15/5/2015

Overview:

SABMiller has acquired the Meantime Brewing Company.
The deal is an attempt by SABMiller to break into the UK craft beer market.
Meantime is a London based craft brewer controlling brands such as Meantime IPA.
Later in 2015, Meantime was put up for sale again as part of the global merger of SABMiller and AB-InBev.

Sam Duke - Editor

Jurisdiction:

United Kingdom

Deal type:

Public acquisition

Practice area:

M&A

Industry sector:

Food and beverage

Firms:

DLA Piper

Party: Meantime Brewing Company (Target)

Lawyer: Tim Wright

Hogan Lovells

Party: SABMiller (Acquirer)

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