US brewer moves into east Europe

Molson Coors Brewing is to buy East European brewer StarBev for €2.65bn.

The US brewer struck the deal with CVC Capital Partners as it seeks a greater presence in developing markets.

Molson Coors outbid rival Asahi Group of Japan, which was unwilling to pay more than €2.25bn for StarBev, according to sources.

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