date:Oct 13, 2012
big states like Texas and Florida, with the potential to raise prices and squeeze other players.
To ease those worries, A-B InBev reached a side deal with Constellation Brands, which would import Modelo products to the U.S., essentially putting an extra buffer between A-B and Corona.
We believe this transaction brings no change to the U.S. market, A-B InBev Chief Executive Carlos Brito told analysts when the deal was announced June 29.
But it appears antitrust regulators may not see it that