Streamlining IT operations, possibly at the expense of free beer

computerworld.com     Jul 27, 2008            

The future of Anheuser-Busch IT July 27, 2008 (Computerworld) The information technology department at St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch Companies Inc. is considered the employer of choice in that city for its benefits, which includes two free cases of beer (or a non-alcoholic beverage) a month. The overall working environment is fine, too. And with an IT department of more than 700 people, including consultants, it is easily one of the largest tech employers in the area. But what will Anheuser-Busch's information technology department look like after Belgium-based beverage InBev completes its $52 billion acquisition (IT functions, including its data center, to IBM and its further consolidations as it moved to shared services. InBev's decision three years ago to outsource its IT department fits with a general trend of companies... [read full story]                    

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A-B makes moves as it prepares for InBev takeover

stltoday.com     Jul 26, 2008          

More details are coming out about the takeover of Anheuser-Busch Cos. by Belgian brewer InBev. The St. Louis-based brewer estimates that investment banking, legal and accounting services connected to the $52 billion transaction...                    

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Get ready for a U.S. beer duopoly

stltoday.com     Jul 26, 2008          

Busch responded, "If there is a grin on anybody's face, it should be ours." Twelve days later, Anheuser-Busch agreed to be purchased by InBev to form Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest beer company. With wrenching...                    

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Get ready for a U.S. beer duopoly

tmcnet.com     Jul 27, 2008          

Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Jul. 27--Peter Heimark, a California distributor of Anheuser-Busch beer, was tired of his competitors gloating over the imminent takeover of Anheuser-Busch by Belgian brewer InBev. Miller and Coors...                    

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Profits rise, prices up for Anheuser-Busch

courierpostonline.com     Jul 27, 2008          

CourierPOstOnline.com • July 27, 2008 MILWAUKEE — Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc. managed to turn a profit in the most recent quarter -- despite fears that rising costs for ingredients and fuel would cut into The King Of Beers' bottom...                    

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Watch: This Bud's For Who??? (at Minyanville.com)

yahoo.com     Jul 28, 2008          

The Prime Minister of Beers. Doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue. But with InBev purchasing Anheuser-Busch for $52 billion earlier this month, we can all say goodbye to the former king of U.S. beers. Budweiser’s gone to the...                    

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Anheuser-Busch continues sponsorship with Daytona, NASCAR (at bizjournals.com)

yahoo.com     Jul 28, 2008          

St. Louis Business Journal - by The race marks the start of a new NASCAR season and provides a benchmark for teams as they gear up for the annual Daytona 500. "For more than 30 years, race fans have circled the Budweiser...                    

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