South African Breweries

... SOUTH AFRICAN BREWERIES Executive summery: SAB is one of the major beer and beverage companies in the world. In 2001 SAB was the fifth largest brewer in the world and the fastest growing brewer from 1996 to 2000. In 2002 SAB become the second largest brewer in the world by volume with exposure to both developed and developing markets and operates 111 breweries. (sabmiller.com) After acquiring 100% of Miller Brewing Company, the second largest brewer in the United States of America, from Altria Group, Inc. (formerly Philip Morris Companies Inc. Following this acquisition, the group changed its name to SABMiller plc. SAB leads the beer market with Castle lager in South Africa; however its wider portfolio included various brands: SAB, SABI Asia, SAB Europe and other beverages interests such as bottling plants, Soft drinks, Juices and Sparkling water. It also runs Southern Sun Hotels Casinos throughout South Africa. Since 1995 SAB has

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