Q108 M&As

April 2008 | Closing Bell

The first quarter has seen almost US$200bn in emerging markets focussed M&As. Dealogic estimates an increase of 20% in the first quarter, compared to the same period last year. This week's Carlsberg and Heineken acquisition of Scottish & Newcastle (S&N), the UK's largest brewery, is yet another deal based on accessing emerging markets. The GBP7.8bn (US$15.6bn) takeover will give Carlsberg a 50% stake in Russia's Baltic Beverages Holding, as well as the company's interests in Vietnam, China, France and Greece. Heineken is acquiring S&N's European businesses, as well as its US and Indian interests.

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