The Department of Justice (DOJ) has published the antitrust complaint filed with a proposed final judgment and competitive impact statement, resolving its concerns that the acquisition of Grupo Modelo S.A.B. de C.V. by Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV would violate section 7 of the Clayton Act. According to DOJ, the final judgment requires the companies “to divest Modelo’s entire U.S. business to Constellation Brands, Inc.,” or to an alternative purchaser if that transaction fails, to avoid a threat to the competitive U.S. beer market. Court approval of the agreement is required, and public comment is requested within 60 days of publication. See Federal Register, May 22, 2013.

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