Anheuser-Busch to sell iconic New Jersey brewery, close California and New Hampshire facilities

Core Points - Anheuser-Busch is selling its Newark, New Jersey brewery and closing two others in California and New Hampshire as part of a strategy to optimize production [1][2] - The company plans to shift production from these facilities to other U.S. operations, allowing for increased investment in remaining facilities and brands [2] - Over the past five years, Anheuser-Busch has invested nearly $2 billion in its U.S. manufacturing operations to modernize and meet demand [5] - The company will assist the 475 employees affected by these closures with relocation offers and training, while those who decline will receive severance packages [6][8] - The changes are not indicative of product performance and will not affect product availability [8]