Kenya Approves Asahi Diageo Deal

Kenya has approved Asahi Group Holdings Limited to acquire Diageo assets in a multi-billion dollar transaction. The deal includes conditions to protect local retail refrigeration space and supply continuity.

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FILE PHOTO: A bottle of Tusker Malt beer is seen inside a crate at the East African Breweries Limited factory in Ruaraka factory in Nairobi, Kenya April 6, 2018. Picture taken April 6, 2018. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya/File Photo

Kenya's competition authority approved Japan-based Asahi Group Holdings Limited's acquisition of DIAGEO PLC's local assets on Friday morning. The $2.3B transaction marks Diageo's exit from the African market. The deal includes a 65% stake in East African Breweries Limited.

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