TOKYO -- Top Japanese brewer Asahi Group Holdings confronts a chilling business environment upon completing its acquisition of leading Australian group Carlton & United Breweries on Monday, as the coronavirus crisis saps sales in an already shifting market.
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Asahi's $10bn Australian beer deal faces post-pandemic hangover
Japanese brewer closes transaction in shrinking, changing market
A bartender pours a beer at a hotel bar in Sydney. Asahi's deal for Carlton & United Breweries puts it in the deep end of Australia's beer market. © Reuters
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