Anheuser-Busch InBev NVSA (ABI) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Summary

Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA (AB InBev) is producer and distributor of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. The company, along with its subsidiaries, engages in the business of brewing and sale of beer and few non-alcoholic beverages, across the world. AB InBev is also involved in the export of beer and operation of one Theme Park in the US. The company manages a portfolio of nearly 200 beverage brands. It has operations in over 23 countries, across the US, Europe and Asia Pacific, and sells its products in over 130 countries. AB InBev's key brands include Budweiser, Stella Artois, Beck’s, Leffe, Hoegaarden, Skol, Bud Light and Staropramen. The company is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium.

The strategic intent of the company is to form new alliances, enter new markets and improve its revenue. In the line with this strategy, recently, the company announced that it will acquire the remaining stake in Grupo Modelo, the Mexican brewing company.

Anheuser-Busch InBev NVSA Key Recent Developments

Sep 20, 2011: AB InBev Partners With GE To Achieve 2012 Energy And Water Environmental Initiatives

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- Business description – A detailed description of the company’s operations and business divisions.
- Corporate strategy – Analyst’s summarization of the company’s business strategy.
- SWOT Analysis – A detailed analysis of the company’s strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats.
- Company history – Progression of key events associated with the company.
- Major products and services – A list of major products, services and brands of the company.
- Key competitors – A list of key competitors to the company.
- Key employees – A list of the key executives of the company.
- Executive biographies – A brief summary of the executives’ employment history.
- Key operational heads – A list of personnel heading key departments/functions.
- Important locations and subsidiaries – A list and contact details of key locations and subsidiaries of the company.
- Detailed financial ratios for the past five years – The latest financial ratios derived from the annual financial statements published by the company with 5 years history.
- Interim ratios for the last five interim periods – The latest financial ratios derived from the quarterly/semi-annual financial statements published by the company for 5 interims history.

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Table of contents

List of Tables
List of Figures
Section 1 - About the Company
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - Key Facts
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - Key Employees
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - Key Employee Biographies
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - Major Products and Services
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - History
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - Company Statement
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - Locations And Subsidiaries
Head Office
Other Locations & Subsidiaries
Section 2 – Company Analysis
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - Business Description
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - Corporate Strategy
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis - Overview
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - Strengths
Strength - Wide Geographic Presence
Strength - Extensive Brand Portfolio
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - Weaknesses
Weakness - Legal Issues
Weakness - Poor Performance in the European Segment
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - Opportunities
Opportunity - FIFA World Cup Sponsorship
Opportunity - Focus on Asia Pacific Markets
Opportunity - Rising Demand for Non Alcoholic Beverages
Opportunity - Continuous Innovation in Brands
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - Threats
Threat - Stringent Governmental Regulations
Threat - Intense Competition
Threat - Limitations on Advertising of Alcoholic Products
Threat - Growth of Wine Consumption
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - Key Competitors
Section 3 – Company Financial Ratios
Financial Ratios - Capital Market Ratios
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios
Performance Chart
Financial Performance
Financial Ratios - Interim Ratios
Financial Ratios - Ratio Charts
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, Recent Deals Summary
Section 4 – Company’s Recent Developments
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, Recent Developments
Sep 20, 2011: AB InBev Partners With GE To Achieve 2012 Energy And Water Environmental Initiatives
Section 5 – Appendix
Methodology
Ratio Definitions
About GlobalData
Contact Us
Disclaimer

List of Tables

Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, Key Facts
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, Key Employees
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, Key Employee Biographies
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, Major Products and Services
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, History
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, Subsidiaries
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, Key Competitors
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, Ratios based on current share price
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, Annual Ratios
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, Interim Ratios
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, Recent Deals Summary
Currency Codes
Capital Market Ratios
Equity Ratios
Profitability Ratios
Cost Ratios
Liquidity Ratios
Leverage Ratios
Efficiency Ratios

List of Figures

Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, Performance Chart (2007 - 2011)
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, Ratio Charts

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