| Jul 13 @ 8:13 PM |
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whatagal
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American company Anheuser-Busch is in negotiations with Belgian InBev to be taken over. The acquisition of Anheuser-Busch will make InBev the largest beer maker in the world.
The talks haven't been easy with both companies threatening lawsuits. Now negotiations are going smoothly and it is possible that InBev could make an offer on the American company as early as Sunday
I can't believe this company would even consider selling. Is American selling her soul to the foreign market?
[Edited on 7/13/2008 8:20 PM]
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| Jul 13 @ 8:18 PM |
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bamagary
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living proof money controls the usa.
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| Jul 13 @ 8:20 PM |
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vinnytmd
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Not unusual. You would be surprised at how many large corporations are owned by foreign concerns. The trend has been caused by the extremely high corporate tax structure here in the USA.
In todays economy with the low dollar we can expect more and more of this as large companies like Busch are a bargain for a foreign company. It is actually good for our economy.
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| Jul 13 @ 8:22 PM |
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bamagary
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why not sell Budweiser, hell bush try to sell the ports. its the American way.
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| Jul 13 @ 8:24 PM |
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SweetNapaGuy
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Corporations have no allegiance, aside to currency. They have no mercy, no sympathy, no human kindness. By the same token, they have no malice... They're just completely amoral.
The system rewards those who set their sights solely on profit, to the exclusion of all else. It allows investors to act in ways that few would willingly choose, because it removes the taint of unacceptable actions and places it in the hands of those willing to take shortcuts...
That said, who cares who is making American beer? 
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| Jul 13 @ 8:27 PM |
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SweetNapaGuy
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The trend has been caused by the extremely high corporate tax structure here in the USA.
Have you seen the tax structure in foreign countries? I'd like to see this claim backed up by some actual numbers.
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| Jul 13 @ 8:28 PM |
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bamagary
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thats why hulburton address is over seas. cheaper taxes.
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| Jul 13 @ 8:30 PM |
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vinnytmd
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Here - from CATO - the USA is fourth highest in the world now - and gaining!
http://www.cato.org/pubs/tbb/tbb-0204-3.pdf
Hope this helps to enlightens you. The beer will still be made here. The corporation will not.
In the medical world most companies are foreign owned.
[Edited on 7/13/2008 8:31 PM]
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| Jul 13 @ 8:30 PM |
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SweetNapaGuy
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Oh, certainly. There are tax-shelter nations all over the place. While they have lower tax rates, they get more tax income from having a large corporation based on their soil.
This is why I think we should tax all corporate income within the United States, up to the difference between what their home country charges and what the US charges. Take away the incentive for corporations to off-shore their headquarters, while still receiving the protections of being a de facto American corporation.
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| Jul 13 @ 8:33 PM |
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vinnytmd
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No sir - these are not tax shelter countries. It is apparent that in the one brief minute between posts you chose not to read the CATO report.
Yet you chose to opine based on your lack of understanding of economics.
Troll away young man!
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| Jul 13 @ 8:34 PM |
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bamagary
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why don't you grow a set Vinny. say that to my face American.
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| Jul 13 @ 8:35 PM |
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Angel54214
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This Bud's For You...
http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/Anheuser-Busch+Companies+Inc.
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| Jul 13 @ 8:38 PM |
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bamagary
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i no why Vinny because your just like must republican, you talk a good fight, but in the end. your all cowards, you send young men to fight your battles.
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| Jul 13 @ 8:41 PM |
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lefthandedluckie
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Since we are the 4th largest in corporate tax gouging, my word.
Then can someone tell me......How?
We have had 6 years of total dominance of a no-tax President and a no-tax rethuglican congress. How can this have happened. Some posters on this thread want to know!
And everything is going so well....6 years of republican dominance in congress and a continued x years of a republican president
UH, I don't drink....so I could care a lot less!
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| Jul 13 @ 8:44 PM |
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capobeachguy
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Let's not pretend that Anheuser-Busch is a company operating solely withing the borders of the United States.
The following is from their latest annual report:
MEXICO
Mexico is a market with both solid volume growth and good profitability. The company’s 50 percent
equity investment in Mexico’s leading brewer, Grupo Modelo, represents the majority of Anheuser-Busch’s
international profits. Modelo’s flagship brand, Corona, is the fifth best-selling beer in the world, and the
company maintains a 56 percent share of the Mexico beer market. Modelo is the exclusive importer of
Budweiser and Bud Light, with Bud Light being the No.1 brand in Mexico’s rapidly growing import
segment. Sales of Budweiser and Bud Light were up 27 percent in 2007.
In addition to Modelo’s strong contribution to Anheuser-Busch’s earnings growth, Modelo’s cash dividend
to the company was $403 million in 2007, an increase of more than $160 million. The market value of
Anheuser-Busch’s investment in Modelo is now worth approximately $10 billion, compared with the original
$1.6 billion investment.
CHINA
Anheuser-Busch has a strong foundation in China, the largest and fastest-growing beer market in the world,
having successfully operated in the country for more than 12 years. Through its wholly owned Budweiser and
Harbin operations, plus a 27 percent equity stake in Tsingtao, Anheuser-Busch is well-positioned to capitalize
on the long-term growth opportunity in China. Budweiser is the No.1 super-premium brand in China, and as
part of the company’s growth strategy, the company is expanding it into 100 new markets by 2010, allowing
the brand to reach an incremental 250 million new consumers.
The report I cited is entitled INTERNATIONAL BEER OPERATIONS and can be found here.
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| Jul 13 @ 8:45 PM |
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SweetNapaGuy
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Cato Institute? I'd love to see their raw data. A libertarian think-tank which wants to remove all public controls over corporations is hardly one I'd trust to not massage the data.
In addition, what are the tax shelters? We have massive non-cash expenses we allow corporations to deduct (e.g. depreciation on capital assets). Does the table take those into account? I've heard of plenty of corporations that not only don't pay anything in taxes, but get tax refunds as well.
But mainly, what services are provided by those other countries? Why are we still coddling corporations that off-shore to a Carribean island, when they then expect us to turn around and provide assistance with trade, military support, subsidies, and so on?
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| Jul 13 @ 8:46 PM |
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vinnytmd
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No one said it was gouging. Countries like France have been under economic hardship for several years now. In an effort to attract more corporations they have lowered corporate taxes and implemented incentives. It has worked!
The low dollar makes it a no brainer just as many foreigners are buying large chunks of real estate in the USA.
Any company that is publicly traded is subject to buy out.
Why the surprise?
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| Jul 13 @ 8:47 PM |
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bamagary
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anyone on here heard of. kemet, that had a few plants around greenville s.c. they moved all there plants to Mexico.
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| Jul 13 @ 8:50 PM |
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SweetNapaGuy
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It is apparent that in the one brief minute between posts you chose not to read the CATO report.
And, as usual, you display your lack of understanding. When you were posting your comment, I was typing up my response to Gary. Just because someone has posted right after you, doesn't mean they're responding to you.
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| Jul 13 @ 8:55 PM |
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vinnytmd
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LOL - sure. The issue here is not a corporation "off shoring" their headquarters. The issue is that a publicly traded company is being bought out by a foreign concern. The BOD has to act in the best interest of the shareholders. Since the offer was more than the trading price in the end they have to accept it. With the low dollar US corporations and real estate is a bargain.
Get used to it.
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