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1897: SAB becomes the first industrial company to be
listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
1898: Company begins producing Castle lager, which
becomes a phenomenal success.
1925: Company diversifies into soft drinks, buying a
stake in the Schweppes Company.
1993: International expansion into emerging markets
begins with the purchase of majority control of Dreher
Breweries, the largest brewer in Hungary.
1994: SAB enters the Chinese beer market
2000: Company buys its first brewery in India.
2001: SAB enters Central American market through
purchase of Honduran beverage company
2002: SAB acquires Miller Brewing Company, the number
two U.S. beer maker, from Philip Morris Companies Inc.
for $3.48 billion in stock; company renames itself
SABMiller plc.
Cornered nearly one third of the Indian beer market with
brands such as Haywards 5000, Haywards 2000,
Haywards Black, Knock Out, Royal Challenge, Castle
Lager and Fosters.
With ten world-class breweries strategically located
across India, SABMiller is well positioned to easily
access and efficiently service the beer markets.
Invested over Rs. 125 crore in the last two years to
upgrade breweries in line with global standards.
Management
Sundeep Kumar . J.
Venkateshwaran
Director -
Corporate Director- Channel
Affairs & Development
Communication
India-
Presence
Indian Presence
SABMiller India is structured into three core
operational regions which enables it to
understand the nuances of markets.
Mumbai is the hub for the West and East regions.
Operations of the sales teams at these locations
and the breweries function under the Operations
Director, Central.
The North Operations of the sales force and the
breweries are under the Operations Director,
North operating from the regional office located
in Gurgaon.
Bangalore houses the regional office for the South
region. The sales team and the breweries report
to the Operations Director, South.
Foster's
Foster's® Lager is a uniquely Australian beer,
brewed with the finest sun-dried malted
barley and the purest water
Foster's® has always been at the forefront of
brewing technology and the Foster's®
Lager brewed today is the result of over a
century of attention of the brewing art.
Quality has been the strength of Foster's®
since its earliest days and remains a
paramount concern at every stage of the
beer's journey from brewery to consumer.
Foster's® crisp, clean flavour won it
immediate international acclaim when it
was first brewed in Melbourne in 1888.
Today, more than one hundred years later,
it is still recognized as one of the world's
best beers. SABMiller India now brews &
markets Foster's® in various parts of the
country.
Royal Challenge
Launched in the year 1993, Royal Challenge Premium Lager is the second
largest selling mild beer in India. Royal Challenge is brewed with the
choicest 6 malt barley. Its long brew duration provides it with a distinct,
smooth taste and rich flavour. It has all the hall marks of a great beer -
Color that is golden honey, taste that is smooth and crisp, lace that
sticks to the wall of the glass. This is the beer for the discerning who
have the confidence to make their choices based on their superior taste
and knowledge rather than follow the crowd.
The brand has moved from strength to strength since its relaunch by
SABMiller in 2004, and has set itself on a growth momentum that is
well ahead of the mild beer industry.
It is now become the largest selling mild beer brand in many large beer
markets, including Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Orissa. Besides
being available across most states in India, Royal Challenge Premium
Lager is also exported to USA, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Hong
Kong.
Brewed from select malts and imported hops, on a specially developed
recipe by the brewmasters from SABMiller, one of world’s largest
brewers with over a hundred years of heritage, Royal Challenge
symbolizes a perfect harmony between the high art of brewing and the
assurance of modern technology.
Royal Challenge Premium Lager offers a difference with an edge. Besides its
international class packaging, premium image and path breaking
advertising, what sets the brand apart is the long brew cycle which
lends it a distinctly smooth and easy flowing taste.
Haywards 5000
Haywards 5000 is India's largest selling
strong beer brand, which perfectly
combines strength with quality
credentials that meet the high
expectations of today’s demanding
consumers.
Launched in the year 1983, Haywards
5000 is synonymous with strong beer
in India. Haywards 5000 is brewed
with the choicest of malts and hops
lending itself to a unique flavour
profile to suit the Indian taste and
preference. Haywards 5000 is the
hallmark of original and authentic
strong beer which other beer brands
aspire for. With such credentials, it is
not surprising to see men get
together over Haywards 5000. It is the
language of friendship amongst men
who are proud of their masculinity
and look forward to a great time with
their friends and peers .
Vision, Mission and Values
Key SABMiller Financials
Fiscal Year-End March 2007 Sales (mil.)
$18,620.0
Employees 66,949
Rankings
#266 in FT Global 500
FTSE 100
Annual Income Statement
All amounts in millions of US Dollars
Year06
Mar 07 Revenue --
18,620.0
15,307.0 Gross Operating 1,674.0
3,027.0
2,575.0 Total Net --
1,883.0 Diluted
Mar 05 12,901.0 6,744.0
Profit 2,361.0
Income 1,141.0
Income EPS (Net
Income)
Top SABMiller Competitors
In World :
Anheuser – Busch -Largest Brewing
company in the US , known for brands such
as Budweiser, Busch and Michelob families,
Bud Light, and Natural Light
Heineken
InBev
On July 13,2008 Sunday, InBev agreed to
buy Anheuser – Busch for a total value of $52
billion, which would create a new company to
be named Anheuser-Busch InBev.The deal is
still pending requiring approval by
shareholders and regulatory agencies
In India –
UB Group