Busch family 'open to Inbev talks'
InBev may consider a direct appeal to Anheuser’s shareholders.
InBev is weighing its options to take a more aggressive stance on a possible takeover bid of Anheuser-Busch. Previously it has consistently run into opposition from Anheuser’s board of directors. InBev is working on a £23bn take-over bid for Anheuser and arranging potential financing for a deal, according to people close to the process. More on this story
A member of the founding family of Anheuser-Busch, the Budweiser brewer facing a potential takeover offer from rival Inbev, has reportedly called for the two companies to sit down and hold talks. More on this story