Pankaj101. Anheuser-Busch InBev
Headquarters: St. Louis, Missouri
Bought By: InBev
Headquarters: Leuven, Belgium
For many, the name Anheuser-Busch evokes images of the iconic Clydesdale horses, the St. Louis skyline, and crisp bottles of Budweiser. Founded in the mid-19th century, Anheuser-Busch became not just a titan in American brewing but a cornerstone of American culture. Yet, the landscape of global brewing shifted dramatically in 2008 when Anheuser-Busch merged with InBev, a Belgian-Brazilian beer conglomerate.
The resultant entity, Anheuser-Busch InBev, or AB InBev for short, became the world’s largest beer company. This merger, valued at a staggering $52 billion, combined American brewing traditions with a global portfolio of beer brands.