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Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

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Year Founded & Workforce

2007-12-31

170,000 Employees

Industry

Food & Beverages

Services

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Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Overview

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Founded: 2008

Workforce: ~170,000

Company Working: Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, commonly known as AB InBev is a Belgium based multinational brewing company. AB In Bev is a diversified company with product portfolios of more than 500 brands. The company acquired Cutwater Spirits, a US based distiller in 2019, that provides premixed cocktails such as margaritas, bloody marys, gins and tonics in single-serve cans. The company is well diversified in developed and developing countries with operations in over 50 countries worldwide. It has strong presence across North & Latin America, Europe, Middle East & Africa and Asia Pacific. The company partners with key valued retailers, bar owners, wholesalers and distributors.

Strategy

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Company Snapshot

$43,041M

Revenue

170,000

Employees

2007-12-31

Founded

Leuven, Belgium

Headquarters

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Largest Brewery company in the World.
  • The company owns 500 iconic global and local brands.
  • The company has a strong presence in North America.
  • Awards and recognitions
  • Diversified Geographic Presence
  • Strong focus on R&D
  • Broad product portfolio
  • One of the large breweries in the global market
  • Major presence across North America and European region
  • The company holds around 50 iconic brand locally and globally

Weaknesses

  • The company is the major seller of beer, it has zero to no presence in other beverage segments.
  • No recent Merger & Acquisitions have been done in recent years.
  • Low liquidity position could create difficulties in fulfilling its payout obligations
  • Limited presence in developing market
  • The company has major selling business of the beer
  • The company almost has no other segment except beverages
  • No merger and acquisition since year

Opportunities

  • The company can expand its sales in new emerging markets like Asia, Africa, and other.
  • The expansion of new production line in nonalcoholic beverages can be one of the opportunity for the company.
  • Global wine market
  • Global soft drinks consumption
  • Positive outlook for global beer and cider market
  • Emerging markets and affordability
  • Expansion opportunities in the parts of Asia Pacific region, with prominent focus on countries like China, India and Japan
  • The Company can pursue strategic acquisitions or partnerships to enter new markets, expand its brand portfolio, or access new distribution channels.

Threats

  • Many governments view alcoholism as a serious moral issue and are making moves to increase taxes and to curb distribution. This can pose future threats to the company.
  • Rising competition in market like from Heineken, and so on.
  • Stringent advertising regulations
  • Input costs
  • Obesity and water concerns
  • Volatile currency exchange rates
  • Intense competition by the existing key players operating in the market like, Nestle, Tate & Lyle
  • Increasing regulatory frameworks by the various countries across the globe

Key Developments

DateApproachDevelopment
February 2019AcquisitionAnheuser-Busch Inbev Sa/Nv acquired Cutwater Spirits, a US based distillery company. The company, with this acquisition has forayed into the premium canned cocktails across the US
January 2023InvestmentColombia’s Bavaria invests USD 413 million in the new brewery to drive long-term growth. Colombia, the local AB InBev brewer, Bavaria, has announced the construction of a new brewery in the northern region municipality of Palmar de Varela. The investment being made by Bavaria amounts to roughly USD 413 million. More than 1,500 jobs are expected to be created during the construction phase. Once operational, the brewery is expected to generate 350 direct jobs and 7,000 indirect jobs.
April 2022Product launchAnheuser-Busch had launched New Brew Inspired By Ukraine’s Most Loved Beer Brand Chernigivske, With Profits Supporting Humanitarian Relief Efforts. Chernigivske had been produced at Anheuser-Busch’s Newark, New Jersey brewery and is on draught in Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, Houston, and Phoenix beginning in May. New Chernigivske-inspired beers is also introduced by AB InBev affiliates in Canada and Colombia, and as previously announced in the UK and eight other markets across Europe, with profits going toward Ukrainian humanitarian relief.
August 2021Product launchThe company with its constant innovative efforts has launched a new product under the brand name, “Nativa”, in collaboration with Bavaria, the Governments of Córdoba and Sucre along with other public and private partners. This in turn will help or promote regional development
July 2021ExpansionThe company opened its direct-to-consumer courier platform to ten markets across Latin America.
July 2019Product launchAnheuser-Busch InBev has backed a start-up to release a low-alcohol, canned wine spritzes in the UK.
July 2019AcquisitionThe company acquired Babe Wine, a canned beverage brand.
January 2023InvestmentColombia’s Bavaria invests in the new brewery to drive long-term growth. Colombia, the local AB InBev brewer, Bavaria, has announced the construction of a new brewery in the northern region municipality of Palmar de Varela. The investment being made by Bavaria amounts to roughly EURO 378.4 million. More than 1,500 jobs are expected to be created during the construction phase. Once operational, the brewery is expected to generate 350 direct jobs and 7,000 indirect jobs.
April 2022Product launchAnheuser-Busch launched New Brew Inspired By Ukraine’s Most Loved Beer Brand Chernigivske, With Profits Supporting Humanitarian Relief Efforts. Chernigivske had been produced at Anheuser-Busch’s Newark, New Jersey brewery and is on draught in Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, Houston, and Phoenix beginning in May. New Chernigivske-inspired beers is also introduced by AB InBev affiliates in Canada and Colombia, and as previously announced in the UK and eight other markets across Europe, with profits going toward Ukrainian humanitarian relief.

Product Offering

  • Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
    • Mixers
    • Canned Cocktails
    • Global Beer Market
    • RTD Alcoholic Beverages
    • Anheuser-Busch Inbev: Products Offered

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Wantstats' research desk profiles Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV as part of our ongoing coverage of the Food & Beverages sector, drawing on public company data, filings, and market intelligence.

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