Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Buying A-B’s New York WOD

Dear Client:  Breaking news: Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, the largest bev alc distributor in the U.S. (indeed, likely the world), is acquiring Anheuser-Busch's wholly owned distributor operation in New York. The companies are just announcing that they have reached an agreement; the transaction will launch Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company of New York, covering Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island and the Bronx. SGWS operates in 47 U.S. markets.  The transaction is expected to close later this year "and includes Anheuser-Busch’s full