[November 18, 2008] InBev Completes Acquisition of Anheuser-Busch - Interview With CEO Tweet LONDON, November 18, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- In a video interview, Carlos Brito, Chief Executive of the newly combined global brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev, talks about the completion of the deal, the significance of today's announcement and next steps. Mr Brito also underscores the rationale of deal in spite of today's current economic climate and highlights the new company's strategic and brand priorities to secure its ambition of becoming "the best beer company in a better world". Talking frankly of the challenges to come, he said the business would have to work harder but added that its beer business was lean and resilient and that it had the talent and skills base to see them through tough times. He said that the company and its board were working hard on both possible asset sales and its prospective rights issue. "The equity issuance is something that the Board will decide on the best time to do it; we have a bridge of six months after closing to get it done. And for the disposals of $7bn we have a bridge of up to 12 months after closing." The interview and transcript are available now on http://w3.cantos.com/inbev. It's free to view. All you need to do is register at http://www.cantos.com. Cantos.com, the online financial broadcaster, features in-depth interviews, documentaries and webcasts with senior company executives. If you would like to contact us, please email [email protected] or phone +44-207-936-1333. SOURCE InBev [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]