Inbev

InBev is a true global brewer, with leading positions in the Americas, Europe and Asia, and is ranked No. 1 or No. 2 in over 20 key beer markets around the world - more than any other. InBev is a publicly traded company headquartered in Belgium, and its origins date back to 1366. InBev's strategy is to continue to strengthen its significant positions in the world's major beer markets through organic growth, world-class efficiency, targeted acquisitions, and by putting its consumers first. InBev has a portfolio of more than 200 brands, including Stella Artois®, Brahma® and Beck's®, its three global flagship brands. It employs some 77,000 people and runs operations in 32 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific. In 2004, InBev realized a net turnover of more than 8.57 billion €. InBev was formed in 2004 when Interbrew and Companhia de Bebidas das Américas (AmBev) combined to create what is now the world's premier brewer. InBev has an unparalleled global platform and a global market share of close to 14%, in a balanced mix of developed and growth markets. The company is the No. 1 brewer in the world by volume, selling 202 million hectoliters (hl) of beer and 31.5 million hl of soft drinks in 2004 (pro forma figure for InBev plus AmBev).