U.S. Seeks Additional Information On AB InBev-SABMiller Deal

(RTTNews) - Bloomberg reported that the U.S. antitrust officials began an in-depth investigation of Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) or AB InBev's planned takeover of SABMiller Plc. (SBMRY.PK, SAB.L), seeking additional information related to the deal.

The Justice Department's antitrust division recently issued a so-called second request to the beer maker. The inquiry, a move by the Justice Department that was expected by the companies, lengthens the review of how the combination will affect competition and prices for beer.

To resolve antitrust concerns in the U.S., AB InBe has agreed to sell SABMiller's 58 percent stake in MillerCoors to joint-venture partner Molson Coors Brewing Co.