Foster's loses Asahi as brewer finds new home

Ben Butler The Japanese brewer of the imported beer mounts a fresh push into the Australian market.

Foster's execs quit as new crew arrives

Eli Greenblat SABMiller will find a little more office space at Foster's headquarters in Melbourne today.

More senior execs leave Foster's

Eli Greenblat Three more senior executives at Foster’s Group have decided to exit the brewer on the eve of SABMiller taking official control of the Australian company.

Review on cards for Foster's

Hannah Vickers SABMiller takes control of Foster's next week and new chief Ari Mervis is making preparations.

Foster's chief leaves with $5.2m payout

Lucy Battersby THE short reign of John Pollaers as chief executive of the brewing giant Foster's came to a swift end yesterday when he was replaced by a key architect of the $12 billion takeover bid by the new...

Hasty exit for Foster's chief

Lucy Battersby SAB Miller has moved quickly to replace Foster's chief executive John Pollaers.

SABMiller names new Foster's CEO after takeover

Global brewing giant SABMiller named Ari Mervis to take over as chief executive at Foster's.

Shareholders overwhelmingly approve Foster's last shout

Eli Greenblat Brewer whose culture and brands took more than 100 years to create buried in less than 45 minutes.

SABMiller completes seizure of Foster's

Eli Greenblat Foster's is Australian no more as shareholders overwhelmingly back a $12.3 billion takeover from global brewing giant SABmiller.

Swan OKs takeover of Foster's

Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan approves SABMiller's takeover application for Fosters.

Green light for $11.5b Foster's takeover

Wayne Swan has approved SABMiller's deal to acquire Foster's, but the company has to keep brewing operations in Australia.

Vote plan for Foster's takeover

Ruth Williams SABMiller is one step closer to snaring Foster's Group after the Supreme Court's green light on vote.

Bottled-up anger comes to a head at Foster's meeting

Eli Greenblat Foster's shareholders flay directors for selling out to foreign owners SABMiller.

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Foster's shareholder anger at CEO incentives

Eli Greenblat Foster’s shareholders have voted strongly against the awarding of long-term incentive shares to the CEO.

Foster's lacking innovation, says Coke boss

Eli Greenblat Coca-Cola Amatil chief executive Terry Davis has blamed the loss of Foster's to overseas owners on the lack of innovation by the brewer.

ACCC gives nod to Foster's takeover

Australia's competition watchdog has ruled in favour of SABMiller's $10.7b acquisition of brewer Foster's Group , saying it will not oppose the deal.

Foster's suffers bout of brewer's droop

CBD Foster's Group chief executive John Pollaers and his senior management team might need to dust off their CVs, going by the less than encouraging comments made by SABMiller boss Graham Mackay.

Fewer brands for Foster's

Ben Butler, Clancy Yeates Number of different beers Foster's pumps out may be slashed and its Abbotsford brewing operations will be closely scrutinised in a comprehensive overhaul of the company planned by SABMiller.

Foster's deal worth celebrating with a drink by both parties

Malcolm Maiden SABMiller's confidence that it has not overpaid is underlined by the terms it has agreed to.

Key investors signal support for Foster's bid

SABMiller's $12.3 billion bid for Foster's Group looks well placed to succeed after some key shareholders come out in favour of the sweetened deal.