The AB Inbev-SABMiller Merger Is Still On Track

In November, beer giant Anheuser Busch Inbev SA (ADR) BUD said it completed an agreement with SABMiller plc (ADR) (OTCMKTS:SBMRY) to acquire the rival for more than $100 billion, pending regulatory approval.

In a companion article in the Wall Street Journal at the time, the deal was widely thought to be facing "hurdles" in regulatory circles in the U.S., E.U. China, South Africa, India and other key markets both companies are involved in.

“These guys have never failed in the past but this is a lot more difficult, so we’ll see,” Bernstein's Trevor Stirling told the outlet at the time.

Nomura: Deal Has 'High Probability' Of Taking Place

In a new research note on Friday, Nomura analysts said "loose ends" still exist for both companies, but added that they see a "high probability of the deal taking place."

SABMiller recently reported above-consensus beverage and lager volumes.

Citi: 10% Earnings Growth Possible

Late last year, Citi's Andrea Pistacchi said the combined company should produce 10 percent organic earnings growth per year in the immediate future, but added the stock's multiple could fall below the 20x mark (both stocks were in the low-20s at the time).