ABI / SABMiller: It Ain’t Done Until It’s Done

Dear Client:Consumer groups filed an amicus brief Tuesday expressing concern that the DOJ's proposed final judgement involving the ABI-SAB merger would "not sufficiently alleviate anti-competition concerns," particularly as the DOJ has admitted AB InBev has engaged in anti-competitive activities for years, per Law360.Specifically, Consumer Action and Consumer Watchdog "take issue with the fact that AB InBev is allowed to acquire craft breweries after the merger. The pair said that although new entry from craft breweries increases choice and innovation, the