Heineken's push into Latin America is a strategic move.Heineken (HEINY) is a quality beer, but -- over the past decade at least -- it's been a mediocre investment. The share price of the Dutch brewing giant, one of largest beer conglomerates on the planet, today sits right about where it was in June 2015.Could that be about to change?A major acquisitionThis week the company surprised the beer world with an announcement that it plans to bolster its presence in Latin America with a $3.2 billion acquisition of ...

(Reuters) -Dutch brewer Heineken will buy the beverage and retail businesses of Costa Rica's Florida Ice and Farm Company for $3.2 billion in cash, it said late on Monday, boosting its presence across Central America. Heineken will gain ownership of Costa Rica's century-old Imperial beer brand through the deal, as well as a soft drink business with its own brands and a PepsiCo bottling licence. South and Central American regions have become increasingly attractive for leading brewers such as Heineken and ...

HEINEKEN to acquire FIFCO’s beverage and retail businesses, strengthening its presence across Central America Landmark acquisition accelerates growth with leading beverage portfolio and retail assets in Costa Rica, full ownership of HEINEKEN Panama, and expanded regional footprint HEINEKEN has entered into binding agreements with its long-term partner FIFCO to acquire the remaining 75% of Distribuidora La Florida, as well as FIFCO stakes in certain other businesses.The transaction will strengthen HEINEKEN’s ...

HEINEKEN to acquire FIFCO’s beverage and retail businesses, strengthening its presence across Central America Landmark acquisition accelerates growth with leading beverage portfolio and retail assets in Costa Rica, full ownership of HEINEKEN Panama, and expanded regional footprint HEINEKEN has entered into binding agreements with its long-term partner FIFCO to acquire the remaining 75% of Distribuidora La Florida, as well as FIFCO stakes in certain other businesses.The transaction will strengthen HEINEKEN’s ...