The suit argues that the merger will allow Anheuser to raise prices on its existing Budweiser and BudLight brands by also raising the price of Corona and Corona Light.
"It will be tough, but they can do it, " says Thompson, who thinks Anheuser-Busch has the size and operational strength to both chase after more acquisitions and spend on rejuvenating Budweiser, BudLight and its other traditional beers.