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A-B InBev to Cut 6% of U.S. Workforce

Anheuser-Busch InBev plans to cut 6% of its U.S. workforce as part of its integration plan.

BRUSSELS — Anheuser-Busch InBev here plans to cut 6% of its U.S. workforce as part of its integration plan. The cuts are expected to save at least $1.5 billion a year by 2011. About 75% of the 1,400 affected positions are based in St. Louis. In addition, more than 250 positions currently open

won’t be filled, and more than 400 contractor positions will be eliminated. “To keep the business strong and competitive, this is a necessary but difficult move for the company,” said David Peacock, president of A-B, in a statement. “We will assist in the transition for these employees as much as possible.”

After gaining shareholder approval, InBev completed its acquisition of A-B last month to become the world’s largest beer maker, and one of the top five CPG companies.

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