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sherpahigh · 07-20-2004, 10:57 AM

Read this article in the paper today:

Quote:

Molson, Coors merger rumoured

Canadian Press

Monday, July 19, 2004

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Talks of a merger between Canadian brewing giant Molson Inc. and American counterpart Adolph Coors Co. are heating up, according to a report Monday in the Wall Street Journal.
The talks are at a sensitive stage and could fall apart, sources familiar with the situation told the financial newspaper.

The two beer companies, which are of similar size, already have deals in place to distribute each other's products in their respective markets.

But the Wall Street Journal reported there are several hurdles in front of a deal, including a feud among Molson family members.

Coors representatives didn't return calls from the WSJ.

A Molson spokeswoman declined to comment on any specific talks, but told the newspaper that the two already work together and that "we do have conversations and we do have discussions with them. We are always assessing our strategic alternatives in an industry that's faced with consolidation."

Stock in the Montreal-based Molson (TSX:MOL) was up 49 cents, or 1.5 per cent, at $33.09 in early trading Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Can't wait for the new ad campaign.... "I AM sorta Canadian"

OFKU0 · 07-20-2004, 11:22 AM

Now we won't be able to tell the difference between regular piss and horse piss. Bah,...where's my Keith's.

losthellhound · 07-20-2004, 11:27 AM

Noooooo!

Oh wait.. I dont drink Molsons..

*whew* that was close

canuckguy · 07-20-2004, 04:38 PM

well not a canadian drinker myself (Bass Ale, 50 ale, and moosehead) seems like an odd merger. anything for the almighty dollar. there commericals will have to change. love the i am sorta canadian line.

Jam · 07-21-2004, 03:03 AM

damnt! now what am I going to do with my I AM CANADIAN underwear

highthief · 07-21-2004, 04:32 AM

It means nothing really. Interbrew owns Labatts - does your 50 or Blue taste any different? Of course not.

I personally drink Keith's but I could care less if it is owned by a wee Scotsman in Nova Scotia or a Japanese conglomerate.

Charlatan · 07-21-2004, 05:16 AM

I drink Unibrew's tasty beverages and rotate in whatever import or microbrew piques my curiosity...

Currently my fridge is stocked with:

12 Maudit
12 Touborg
12 Red Cap (stubbies... yay!)

All icy cold and waiting for me to consume...

I haven't made a practice of drinking Molson or Labbat's (except for their licensed brews like Corona) in an age... unless my Father in law offers me a beer... then there is a good chance I'll be drinking Blue or Canadian...

sherpahigh · 07-21-2004, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by highthief
It means nothing really. Interbrew owns Labatts - does your 50 or Blue taste any different? Of course not.

I personally drink Keith's but I could care less if it is owned by a wee Scotsman in Nova Scotia or a Japanese conglomerate.

I realize that it actually means nothing in regards to the taste of thier low quality brews.

I just find it ironic that Molson, while running their "we're better than you" ad campaign which was actually made by an american ad company, might become a little less "Canadian", at least in ownership.

Temporary_User · 07-22-2004, 05:24 PM

the two companies are already in a sense merged.....
Coors light is sold here in Canada, and is brewed by molson, not coors.
It does actually taste different in the two countries.
My mom preferes the US made on though.

Church · 07-23-2004, 09:28 AM

I heard on the news that each company will keep its identity in its market, but even with the merger, its still at risk of being bought out by Miller or Heineken.

m0rpheus · 08-12-2004, 11:07 PM

Personally I love it, it means that I can now say I work for the biggest Canadian brewery

07-20-2004, 11:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
OFKU0 Junk	Now we won't be able to tell the difference between regular piss and horse piss. Bah,...where's my Keith's. __________________ " In Canada, you can tell the most blatant lie in a calm voice, and people will believe you over someone who's a little passionate about the truth." David Warren, Western Standard.

07-20-2004, 11:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
losthellhound Thats MR. Muffin Face now Location: Everywhere work sends me	Noooooo! Oh wait.. I dont drink Molsons.. whew that was close __________________ "Life is possible only with illusions. And so, the question for the science of mental health must become an absolutely new and revolutionary one, yet one that reflects the essence of the human condition: On what level of illusion does one live?" -- Ernest Becker, The Denial of Death

07-21-2004, 04:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
highthief Junkie Location: Ontario, Canada	It means nothing really. Interbrew owns Labatts - does your 50 or Blue taste any different? Of course not. I personally drink Keith's but I could care less if it is owned by a wee Scotsman in Nova Scotia or a Japanese conglomerate. __________________ Si vis pacem parabellum.

07-21-2004, 05:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	I drink Unibrew's tasty beverages and rotate in whatever import or microbrew piques my curiosity... Currently my fridge is stocked with: 12 Maudit 12 Touborg 12 Red Cap (stubbies... yay!) All icy cold and waiting for me to consume... I haven't made a practice of drinking Molson or Labbat's (except for their licensed brews like Corona) in an age... unless my Father in law offers me a beer... then there is a good chance I'll be drinking Blue or Canadian... __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

07-23-2004, 09:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
Church Tilted F*ckhead Location: New Jersey	I heard on the news that each company will keep its identity in its market, but even with the merger, its still at risk of being bought out by Miller or Heineken. __________________ Through counter-intelligence, it should be possible to pinpoint potential trouble makers, and neutralize them.

07-20-2004, 04:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
canuckguy I read your emails. Location: earth	well not a canadian drinker myself (Bass Ale, 50 ale, and moosehead) seems like an odd merger. anything for the almighty dollar. there commericals will have to change. love the i am sorta canadian line.

07-21-2004, 03:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jam Junkie	damnt! now what am I going to do with my I AM CANADIAN underwear

07-22-2004, 05:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
Temporary_User Psycho	the two companies are already in a sense merged..... Coors light is sold here in Canada, and is brewed by molson, not coors. It does actually taste different in the two countries. My mom preferes the US made on though.

08-12-2004, 11:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
m0rpheus bad craziness Location: Guelph, Ontario	Personally I love it, it means that I can now say I work for the biggest Canadian brewery __________________ "it never got weird enough for me." - Hunter S. Thompson