Austal USA will pay $24 million to settle fraud charges; Limited-edition Bud Light celebrates Crimson Tide; Besco Steel Supply acquired by Pennsylvania Steel; New coworking space coming to Homewood

Austal USA has agreed to pay a $24 million fine in an accounting fraud case.

Austal USA will pay $24 million to settle fraud charges

Austal USA has agreed to pay a $24 million fine in an accounting fraud case, according to the Mobile-based company’s Australian parent company. The deal was struck with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Department of Justice. The deal stems from the indictment of three former Austal USA executives last year.  â€“ U.S Naval Institute News

Limited edition Bud Light celebrates Crimson Tide

The University of Alabama is one of three SEC teams that are among the 26 football teams included in Bud Light’s new limited-edition team cans. The other two SEC teams are LSU and Texas A&M. â€“ Bama Buzz

Besco Steel Supply acquired by Pennsylvania Steel

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Pennsylvania Steel Co. has acquired Besco Steel Supply, which is based in Birmingham. Besco also has a location in Winder, Georgia. â€“ AL.com

New coworking space coming to Homewood

Homebase, a coworking space in Homewood, will open on Sept. 1. Homebase features rentable private offices with printing, internet, on-street parking and meeting rooms.  Monthly memberships start at $625. â€“ Bham Now

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