M&A Deal Summary

Ball Acquires AB InBev UK

On September 30, 2010, Ball acquired beverage company AB InBev UK for 577M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ball’s 2nd transaction in the Beverages sector.
  • This is Ball’s 3rd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Ball’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2010-09-30
Target AB InBev UK
Sector Beverages
Buyer(s) Ball
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 577M USD

Target

AB InBev UK

Luton, United Kingdom
AB InBev UK is part of the world’s largest brewer. We produce some of the world’s best known brands, including Budweiser, Stella Artois and Beck’s, as well as local favourites such as Bass and Boddingtons.

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Buyer

Ball

Westminster, Colorado, United States
Category Company
Founded 1880
Sector Packaging
Employees16,000
Revenue 14.0B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Ball Corporation's corporate headquarters in Broomfield, Colorado.
Entrance to Ball Corporation's corporate headquarters in Broomfield, Colorado.

Ball is a supplier of metal packaging to the beverage, food, personal care and household products industries. Ball's packaging products are produced for a variety of end uses and are manufactured in facilities around the world. The Company also provides aerospace and other technologies and services to governmental and commercial customers within our aerospace and technologies segment. Ball was incorporated in 1880 and is based in Westminster, Colorado.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 13
Sector (Beverages) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 8 of 12
Country (United Kingdom) 1 of 2
Year (2010) 3 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 8
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Waynesboro, Virginia, United States

Neuman Aluminum which produce aluminum disks, or slugs, that are converted into premium packaging for personal care, household, beverage and other products.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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