Foster's
Foster’s Group Limited (FGL) is a global drinks company that focuses on the ownership, marketing and distribution of alcoholic beverages international portfolio. Its major operation is engaged in the production as well as the marketing of different alcoholic beverages in over 155 countries. FGL was listed on the Australian Stocks Exchange on the 4th of February 1982. Its annual revenue reaches $4 billion out of its issued capital of $2 billion. Its headquarters is located in Southbank, Australia and to date; around 11,000 people are employed in the company.
A week after Foster's (ASX:FGL) and SABMiller agreed to a $10.7 billion takeover deal, Australia's competition watchdog has given its nod, saying the acquisition was unlikely to cut competition for beer supply.
‘‘The ACCC has formed the view that the proposed acquisition is not likely to result in a substantial lessening of competition for the supply of beer,’’ said ACCC Chairman Rod Sims.
The country's biggest brewer Foster's (ASX:FGL) has agreed to a sweetened SABMiller offer of $12.3 billion as SABMiller chief executive Graham Mackay offered to raise the cash bid to $5.53 per share.
Foster's had previously rejected SABMiller's bid of $4.90 per share, saying it undervalued the company. Under the new agreement, Foster's will return 30 cents a share as capital return and pay a final dividend of 13.25 cents.
Beer giant Foster's (ASX:FGL) is expected to hit back this week after SABMiller's allegations that the brewer's made misleading statements while presenting its annual profit.
The takeovers panel reported Friday that SABMiller says "there is no reasonable basis for several forward-looking statements" in Foster's results presentation. SABMiller also said Foster's net debt of $887 million is "inconsistent with Australian accounting standards."
SABMiller is not acquiring Foster's (ASX:FGL) anytime soon as Foster's chief executive John Pollaers said the company is focusing on business improvement, not takeover bids.
This second rejection comes after the brewer shot down a $9.5 billion unsolicited but highly anticipated offer from SABMiller last month, saying the bid grossly undervalued Foster's.
After Foster's (ASX:FGL) shot down SAB Miller's $9.5 billion takeover bid, persistent SAB is going to continue talks with the brewer's board. SAB Miller offered $4.90 per Foster's share, which Foster's said significantly undervalued the company.
“The board of Foster’s believes the proposal significantly undervalues the company in the context of a change of control and, as such, it does not intend to take any further action,” said Foster's group.
Australian brewer, Fosters (ASX:FGL), has rejected a $2.7 billion takeover bid for its wine business as the Group seeks to demerge its wine and beer businesses. The Foster's board is currently on a roadshow across Europe when the offer came in from an unnamed international private equity firm. Their tour was temporarily suspended while they deliberated on the proposal before sending details of rejection back to headquarters.
Study the historical dividends for FOSTER'S GROUP LIMITED. Dividends are a portion of company profits paid out to shareholders. You are eligible to receive FGL dividends if you own the company's stock on the ex-dividend date. Investor's must have purchased the stock before the ex dividend date to be entitled to the dividend. The previous owner of the shares will receive the FGL dividend if you buy the stocks on or after the ex dividend date. The Pay Date or the Date Payable is the day when the dividend is paid to shareholders.
ABN Amro have rated the Foster's (FGL) stock with a Buy recommendation and a share valuation of $7.07. Foster's Group Limited is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) under stock code FGL. You can view their investor website here. The company is involved in the production and marketing of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and a major investment in licensed properties.
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