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Diageo considers Jim Beam deal
DIAGEO is understood to be casting its eye over the maker of Jim Beam whiskey. The drinks giant, which has a sizeable war chest, has held talks with potential partners about a joint bid for US-based Beam, which could be worth $10bn (£6.2bn). Although not currently in talks, Diageo engaged bankers earlier this year. Diageo did not comment.