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Suntory Seals US$16bn Beam Deal

Japanese drinks giant Suntory has reached a deal to acquire US spirits firm Beam Inc, reportedly worth around US$16bn. The agreement creates the third-largest premium spirits firm in the world. Sales in Beam rose by 25% yesterday.

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