Among the 25 countries identified, the US dominated, accounting for 12 within its borders, five international purchases and three foreign sales. China, the Netherlands, Japan and Canada were the next most active.
Japan’s Asahi Breweries’ investment in Ting Hsin of China was the only deal to top $1bn.
Richard Hall is chairman of Zenith International. You can also read his blog at BevBlog.
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