SABMIller was one of only eight risers on the FTSE 100 yesterday – after a note by UBS suggested the group was leading the race to acquire the brewing arm of Femsa, the Mexican drinks group.
Both SABMiller and Heineken have sounded out Femsa in the past – but have been blocked by shareholders,
SABMIller closed up 2.4% at 1500.16p.
Marston’s on the other hand dropped 2.85p despite Seymour Pierce suggesting the stock had unduly suffered since a rights issue in June
The Financial Times, p24, The Times, p63
