Interbrewis subsidiary ofAnheuser-Busch InBevSA/NV is based inBreda,Netherlands.[1]It has one subsidiary,Ambev S.A.ofSão Paulo,Brazil.[2]
 Interbrew's headquarters in Breda | |
| Company type | Wholly owned subsidiaryofAB InBev |
|---|---|
| Industry | Beverage |
| Predecessors | Brouwerij Artois Piedboeuf |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Headquarters | , the Netherlands |
| Subsidiaries | AmBev |
Brands
editInterbrew brands have historically includedBudweiser,Stella Artois,[3][4]Boddingtons,Beck's,[3]Staropramen,Bass[4]andLeffe,[4]although many have spun off to their own companies including Bass, which is now owned byMolson Coors.
History
editHaving its roots inLeuven(Belgium), Interbrew was formed in 1987 whenBrouwerij Artois,theFlemishbrewers ofStella Artois(established before 1366) merged withWalloon-based brewerPiedboeuf.[5]International expansion began when Interbrew acquired the notable Canadian brandLabatt.[6]The transaction also included Labatt's assets, which included theToronto Blue Jaysbaseball club, theToronto Argonautsfootball club, andThe Sports Network(the latter being immediately resold toNetStar Communicationsdue to Canadian media ownership regulations).[6][7]
In 2000, Interbrew acquired Bass and Whitbread in the UK.[8]In December 2000, the company issued anIPO.[9]
In 2001, the company entered Germany with the acquisition ofDiebels[10]and also acquired Beck's & Co. that year.[11]
In 2004, Interbrew merged with Brazilian brewerAmBevto formInBev,becoming the largest brewer in the world by volume, with approximately 14% global market share.[4]Before the merger with AmBev, Interbrew was the third largest in the world by volume, and AmBev was the fifth largest.[3]In 2008, InBev further merged with American brewerAnheuser-Buschto formAnheuser-Busch InBev(abbreviated AB InBev). Interbrew became a division of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV after the latter acquiredSABMillerin October 2016.[12]
See also
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References
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- ^abFarnsworth, Clyde H. (1995-06-07)."INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS; Labatt Accepts $2.9 Billion Bid From Large Brewer in Belgium".The New York Times.ISSN0362-4331.Retrieved2020-04-30.
- ^Enchin, Harvey (1995-07-24)."Labatt pours off broadcast business".Variety.Retrieved2020-04-30.
- ^Carreyrou, John; BeckStaff, Ernest (2000-06-15)."Interbrew to Buy Bass Operations, Creating the World's No. 2 Brewer".Wall Street Journal.ISSN0099-9660.Retrieved2020-08-07.
- ^"Belgian Interbrew's IPO Is Neither Flat, Nor Frothy".Wall Street Journal.2000-12-04.ISSN0099-9660.Retrieved2020-08-07.
- ^Bilefsky, Dan (2001-07-30)."Interbrew Takes 80% Stake in Diebels, Breaking Into Germany's Beer Market".Wall Street Journal.ISSN0099-9660.Retrieved2020-08-07.
- ^Bilefsky, Dan (2001-08-07)."Interbrew to Buy Beck's Brewer In Bid to Dominate Beer Market".Wall Street Journal.ISSN0099-9660.Retrieved2020-08-07.
- ^Brown, Lisa (October 11, 2016)."A-B InBev finalizes $100B billion acquisition of SABMiller, creating world's largest beer company".Chicago Tribune.Chicago.RetrievedJanuary 29,2017.