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Milbank
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Milbank LLP advised Apollo Global Management and a consortium of institutional investors in a strategic investment to acquire a 49.9% stake in Anheuser-Busch InBevs US-based metal container plants for approximately $3 billion. The client, Apollo, faced the challenge of identifying high-quality investment opportunities that could provide long-term, stable cash flows in a complex market environment. This transaction allowed Apollo to leverage its integrated investment platform to assist AB InBev in optimizing its assets and unlocking shareholder value. The tailored solution involved structuring a deal that allowed AB InBev to retain operational control over its metal container plants while ensuring a long-term supply agreement for its metal container needs. Additionally, the agreement included a provision that granted AB InBev the right to reacquire the minority stake starting from the fifth anniversary of the transaction at pre-determined financial . This strategic partnership not only provided Apollo with a significant investment opportunity but also ensured that AB InBev maintained flexibility in serving its customers and consumers.