date:Jun 25, 2014
seas acquisition ever by a Japanese company.
The deal was a statement of new ambition at one of Japan's oldest companies. It's intent on growth in overseas markets to offset the impact of declining domestic demand as Japan's population falls. To do that it's prepared to do battle for assets with the likes of drinks industry leader Diageo PLC , home of Captain Morgan rum and Johnnie Walker whisky, and number two Pernod Ricard SA, owner of Absolut vodka and Martell brandy.
Before the Beam deal,