In Other News....

A-B InBev is acquiring the rest of Mexico-based Grupo Modelo in a deal valued at $20.1B. A-B InBev, which already owns 50% of Modelo, "will buy the remaining stock for $9.15 per share." Grupo Modelo today also announced that it will sell its 50% stake in Crown Imports, "the joint venture that exports and markets its Corona brands in the U.S.," to its partner Constellation Brands for $1.85B (STLTODAY.com, 6/29).