New Product Launches, Annual Shareholders Meetings, and Acquisitions - Analyst Notes on PepsiCo, Mondelez, Altria, Beam, and AB InBev

NEW YORK, April 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding PepsiCo Inc. (NYSE: PEP), Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ), Altria Group Inc. (NYSE: MO), Beam Inc. (NYSE: BEAM), and Anheuser Busch Inbev SA (NYSE: BUD). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register

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PepsiCo Inc. Analyst Notes 

On April 8, 2014, PepsiCo Inc.'s (PepsiCo) Frito-Lay division announced the launch of a new snack: Near East Multigrain Chips, which are made with ingredients like corn, couscous, quinoa, and lentils. According to the Company, these chips provide a great option to consumers who are looking for authentic Mediterranean flavors and grains. The new chips are available in grocery stores across the nation. Dave Skena, Vice President of Marketing, Frito-Lay, said, "The Near East brand has been making couscous, rice pilaf and pasta products that have been pantry staples in kitchens across the country for decades. We are proud to bring those authentic Mediterranean flavors and textures to what we know best - snacks - with Near East Multigrain Chips." The full analyst notes on PepsiCo Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04102014/PEP/report.pdf

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Mondelez International Inc. Analyst Notes 

On April 1, 2014, Mondelez International Inc. (Mondelez) announced that the Company will hold its annual meeting of shareholders on May 21, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. CDT at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, Ill. According to the Company, shareholders of record at the close of business on March 14, 2014 will be eligible to vote on all matters of the Company, including the election of twelve Directors for a one-year term. The full analyst notes on Mondelez International Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04102014/MDLZ/report.pdf

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Altria Group Inc. Analyst Notes 

On April 1, 2014, Altria Group Inc. (Altria) announced that its subsidiary, Nu Mark LLC (Nu Mark), has completed the acquisition of the e-vapor business of Green Smoke, Inc. (Green Smoke) and its affiliates, in a transaction valued at approximately $110 million in cash and up to $20 million in incentive payments. Green Smoke, which has operations in the U.S. and Israel, has been selling e-vapor products since 2009 and its revenues for 2013 were approximately $40 million. The full analyst notes on Altria Group Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04102014/MO/report.pdf

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Beam Inc. Analyst Notes 

On April 7, 2014, Beam Inc., a leading premium spirits company, announced the launch of Sauza Sparkling Margarita Watermelon, claiming that it offers an authentic margarita taste mixed with watermelon and effervescent bubbles. According to the Company, the new Sauza Sparkling Margarita Watermelon will be available for suggested retail price of $12.99 for a 750 mL bottle. After the successful launch of Original Lime, Wild Berry and Mango Peach, Watermelon is the latest flavor added to the Sparkling line. Gary Ross, Senior Brand Director of Tequilas at Beam, said, "Sauza Sparkling Margarita Watermelon is perfect for elevating any occasion, and it's only fitting that America's most beloved cocktail gets a fun, fresh twist just in time for spring and summer entertaining." The full analyst notes on Beam Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04102014/BEAM/report.pdf

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Anheuser Busch Inbev SA Analyst Notes 

On April 1, 2014, Anheuser Busch Inbev SA (AB InBev) announced that it has successfully brought back South Korea's Oriental Brewery (OB), nearly five years after the Company sold it to KKR & Co. and Affinity Equity Partners. Carlos Brito, CEO of AB InBev, said, "We are excited to welcome the Oriental Brewery team back to the AB InBev family. We look forward to re-integrating OB into our global platform, as we endeavor to strengthen our position in the Asia Pacific region and continue growing our brands and providing additional consumer choice in South Korea." AB InBev stated that it drew on existing liquidity to fund the acquisition. In addition, the Company announced that the Cass brand of OB will become Official Beer Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup for South Korea, along with other leading brands of the Company. The full analyst notes on Anheuser Busch Inbev SA are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04102014/BUD/report.pdf

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