Kirin Brewery Co. company news 
JAPAN: Kirin Holdings' Q1 boosted by Fraser & Neave stake sale
29 April 2013
Kirin Holdings has reported a significant return to net profit in its first-quarter helped by the sale of its stake in Fraser & Neave earlier this year.
BRAZIL/UK: SABMiller still keen on Brazil - LatAm president
26 March 2013
SABMiller has not given up hope on restoring its presence in Brazil's beer market, despite losing out in the race to buy Schincariol, and the closure of its import business last year.
JAPAN: Kirin Brewery Co ramps up frozen beer launch
11 March 2013
Kirin Brewery Co is to bring its frozen beer innovation, Ichiban Shibori Frozen Nama, to the world.
PHILIPPINES: San Miguel Brewery confirms plan to delist from PSE
21 February 2013
San Miguel Brewery has submitted a request to delist from the Phillipine Stock Exchange.
AUS: Coca-Cola Amatil, Schweppes, Lion fight 'cash for cans' scheme - report
20 February 2013
A lawyer acting for Coca-Cola Amatil, Schweppes Australia and Kirin Holdings-owned Lion has told a court that an Australian recycling scheme is a form of “prohibition” and against federal law, according to local reports.
SINGAPORE: TCC offer to shareholders closes
18 February 2013
TCC Assets has built up its total stake in Fraser & Neave to 90%, while the deadline for shareholders to tender their stock has closed.
JAPAN/SINGAPORE: Kirin to sell Fraser & Neave stake
1 February 2013
Kirin Holdings has said it will sell its 15% stake in Fraser & Neave to TCC Assets for around SGD2bn (US$1.6bn).
SINGAPORE: ThaiBev's TCC takes controlling stake in Fraser & Neave
31 January 2013
TCC Assets has gained a controlling stake in Fraser & Neave after acquiring more shares in the group.
Preview of the Year - 2013 - Part IV: Beer
28 January 2013
In the fourth part of Euromonitor's preview of 2013, alcoholic drinks analysts Spiros Malandrakis and Zsuzsa Szilagyi consider what the future holds for the world's brewers.
In the Spotlight - ThaiBev's Charoen Sees off Fraser & Neave Rival
24 January 2013
ThaiBev is poised to take control of Fraser & Neave after rival bidder Overseas Union Enterprise (OUE) this week stepped out of the race to acquire the Singapore conglomerate.
SINGAPORE: TCC says latest Fraser & Neave offer is "final"
22 January 2013
ThaiBev-controlled TCC Assets has said its SGD9.55 per share bid for Fraser & Neave is its "final" offer for the group.
SINGAPORE: OUE withdraws from Fraser & Neave bidding war
21 January 2013
The battle for Fraser & Neave appears to be over after Overseas Union Enterprise (OUE) said it will not increase its bid to match its rival, TCC Assets.
Comment - Is Heineken a Match for AmBev in Brazil?
18 January 2013
With football's World Cup in Brazil less than 18 months away, the country's brewers are busy jostling for elbow-room ahead of what will be a huge marketing opportunity.
SINGAPORE: Government body intervenes in Fraser & Neave battle
16 January 2013
TCC Assets and Overseas Union Enterprise (OUE) face an auction unless they can resolve their bidding war over Fraser & Neave, a government watchdog has warned.
BRAZIL: Kirin to expand bar franchise
16 January 2013
Kirin is to extend its bar and microbrewery franchise concept in Brazil as it battles to grab market share from its rival AmBev.
SINGAPORE: Fraser & Neave battle drags on as TCC extends deadline
10 January 2013
ThaiBev's TCC Assets, has extended its offer deadline for Fraser & Neave for a fifth time.
BRAZIL: AmBev moves to protect dominance as World Cup looms - Mintel
9 January 2013
AmBev has upped its focus on premium beer in Brazil to stave of Heineken's “smart game” ahead of the World Cup and Olympics, according to research group Mintel.
The just-drinks Interview - Randy Millian, Diageo's president of LatAm & Caribbean
8 January 2013
Last year, just-drinks travelled to the US to report on Diageo's investor conference. The subject of the presentations was the company's hopes and plans for the Latin America & Caribbean region. While there, just-drinks' managing editor, Olly Wehring sat down with regional president Randy Millian, to discuss the region, as well Diageo's distribution presence, the battle with brewers and the looming shadow of Brazil.
JAPAN: Kirin Holdings plans brewery HQ sale - report
7 January 2013
Kirin Holdings is to sell the head office of its brewing unit for up to JPY20bn (US$228m) to help clear acquisition debts, according to a local report.
SINGAPORE: Overseas Union Enterprise extends Fraser & Neave offer deadline
3 January 2013
The battle for Fraser & Neave (F&N) has taken another twist after Overseas Union Enterprise (OUE) extended the deadline for its SGD13.1bn (US$10.7bn) offer for the Singapore conglomerate.
PHILIPPINES: San Miguel Brewery still mulling shares delisting
2 January 2013
San Miguel Brewery has confirmed that it is still considering delisting from the Philippine Stock Exchange as it is yet to comply with rules over public ownership.
SINGAPORE: ThaiBev's TCC gives Fraser & Neave another week over offer
2 January 2013
TCC Assets, the ThaiBev-controlled vehicle, has extended its offer deadline for Fraser & Neave by another week.
Review of the Year 2012 - Part II: Soft Drinks
21 December 2012
In the second part of just-drinks' review of 2012, Andy Morton looks at how the soft drinks category has fared in the past 12 months.
SINGAPORE: Fraser & Neave says OUE offer "not compelling, but fair"
19 December 2012
Fraser & Neave's board of directors has branded Overseas Union Enterprise's SGD13.1bn (US$10.7bn) offer for the group as “not compelling, but fair”.
SINGAPORE: TCC speaks out as battle for Fraser & Neave escalates
17 December 2012
ThaiBev-controlled TCC Assets has spoken out after a report claimed that it is looking to acquire an extra 10% of Fraser & Neave (F&N).
SINGAPORE: ThaiBev's TCC gives Fraser & Neave until 2 January over deal
11 December 2012
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In the Spotlight - SABMiller's H1 Results
23 November 2012
It was business as usual for SABMiller in yesterday's (22 November) first-half results - growth in its high-exposure emerging markets outpacing declines in more established corners of the globe equalling a healthy jump in profits.
Round-Up - NPD: Soft Drinks, Hard (Health) Benefits
22 November 2012
In this month's Datamonitor round-up of new product development, Tom Vierhile turns his attention to the soft drinks launches in recent weeks.
SINGAPORE: ThaiBev's TCC extends Fraser & Neave deadline but sticks with price
22 November 2012
ThaiBev-controlled TCC Assets has extended its offer deadline for Fraser & Neave for a second time, but not raised its bid despite a rival's higher tender.
