date:Sep 21, 2012
ewer ended their standoff.
Now Heineken, the world's third largest brewer, appears on course to succeed in taking full control of APB. FN's board has already backed the deal and FN shareholders will vote on Sept 28.
PRECURSOR OF FN BREAK-UP?
Heineken described the deal as a good next step, although it will also need other shareholders to vote in favor.
It significantly improves our level of certainty that our offer will be accepted, said Heineken spokesman John-Paul Schuirink.
Shareholders