What is the future for beer in Australia?
Monday, 07 May 2012
There is constant and ongoing debate in the press and industry forums by retailers and distributors regarding retail own brand, parallel import and direct import of products. Funnily enough, as shoppers we don’t worry about these things we just make decisions ...

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Foster’s deal approved by court, David Jones tips tough Christmas: Midday Roundup
Friday, 02 December 2011
Beverage giant Foster's has seen its proposal to be taken over by South African brewing giant SABMiller approved by the Victorian Supreme Court.  ...

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Why the Foster's takeover is hard to swallow
Thursday, 22 September 2011
SABMiller has the option of not using a dime of its own money to buy Foster's for $10 billion. Foster's in 2010/11 generated disposable cash of a massive $650 million, which provides a yield of around 6.7% on the bid price. Accordingly, SABMiller is able to ...

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Stay alive to opportunities
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
Orchestrating a takeover or a merger is probably the last thing on the minds of most entrepreneurs right now.  ...

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Foster’s reports loss of $89 million, Seek profit up 9%: Midday Roundup
Tuesday, 23 August 2011
Foster's says it is confident that it will return to long-term growth after recording an $89 million loss for the year, following a $464.4 million loss in the previous corresponding period.  ...

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Foster’s rejects takeover offer, Shares down 1%: Midday Roundup
Thursday, 18 August 2011
Foster's has rejected a $10 billion takeover offer from SABMiller, claiming the bid undervalues the company.  ...

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Private equity firm Blackstone to buy Valad for $207 million: Midday Roundup
Friday, 29 April 2011
Private equity firm Blackstone will buy Valad property group for $207 million, the company announced this morning.  ...

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Revenge of the brands?
Thursday, 24 March 2011
Coles and Woolies must have thought they were on a winner when they planned to roll out big discounts on beer and wine products from the Foster's Group stable.  ...

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Foster's steps up fight against discounting by supermarket giants
Thursday, 24 March 2011
Coles and Woolworths should remember that infuriating suppliers by cutting retail prices and pushing their private-label products will hurt supplier relationships and damage their standing in the eyes of the public, a retail expert says.  ...

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THE BIG PICTURE: Why the China story has plenty of chapters to go
Monday, 07 February 2011
China is now the second largest economy in the world. Australia ranks as 13th biggest. But Australia is regarded as an advanced economy whereas China is defined by the IMF as an "Emerging and Developing" economy. So what defines the level of advancement?  ...

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Telstra extends NBN shareholder vote, Foster’s Ian Johnston to step down: Economy Roundup
Wednesday, 22 December 2010
Telco giant Telstra has extended the timetable for a shareholder vote on the $11 billion deal with the Government over the National Broadband Network until mid-2011.  ...

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Reserve Bank says rates appropriate but inflation risk remains: Economy Roundup
Friday, 26 November 2010
The Reserve Bank of Australia has told Parliament that current interest rates settings are appropriate, although fears of higher inflation still remain for the medium-term.  ...

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Opposition calls on Swan to limit mortgage rate movements beyond BRA rises: Economy Roundup
Thursday, 21 October 2010
Opposition treasury spokesman Joe Hockey has called on the Government to stop banks from lifting interest rates above and beyond any movements by the Reserve Bank of Australia. He called on the use of legislation to do so, if necessary.  ...

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James Hardie to appeal Federal Court tax decision, Shares lower: Economy Roundup
Monday, 20 September 2010
James Hardie has said it will appeal a Federal Court decision upholding a ruling the company pay back taxes of about $339 million.  ...

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Exit, stage left
Monday, 20 September 2010
After two very quiet years on the merger and acquisition front, the big-game hunters of the investing world – the private equity firms and investment bankers – are once again starting to make waves.  ...

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New online wine auctions player aims for $100 million revenue in five years
Monday, 20 September 2010
A new player in the online wine sales market hopes to turn over $100 million within five years, having already signed up industry giant Constellation along with a suite of smaller wineries targeting the mid-range buyer.  ...

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ACCC rejects Virgin-Air New Zealand deal, Coke rules out Foster’s bid: Economy Roundup
Friday, 10 September 2010
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has rejected an alliance between airlines Virgin Blue and Air New Zealand for flights between Australia and New Zealand.  ...

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Foster’s rejects $2.7 billion private equity offer, New home loans rise: Economy Roundup
Wednesday, 08 September 2010
Foster's Group has said it rejected a $2.7 billion proposal for the sale of its Treasury Wine Estates to an unknown private equity group.  ...

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Fairfax Media names new directors, Trade surplus falls: Economy Roundup
Thursday, 02 September 2010
Fairfax Media has now named former Austereo chief executive Michael Anderson, and former Fairfax executive Gregory Hywood, as the company's two new directors.  ...

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Drinks entrepreneur Peter Brooks toasts $364 million payday after selling P&N Beverages
Friday, 27 August 2010
Former Coca-Cola executive Peter Brooks has roared into rich list contention after selling his drinks company P&N Beverages Australia to Japanese beverages giant Asahi Breweries for $364 million.  ...

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