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

Summary

Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA (AB InBev) is one of the leading brewers in the world. 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.

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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List of Tables 4
List of Figures 4
Section 1 - About the Company 5
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - Key Facts 5
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - Key Employees 6
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - Key Employee Biographies 7
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - Major Products and Services 8
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - History 9
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - Company Statement 11
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - Locations And Subsidiaries 15
Head Office 15
Other Locations & Subsidiaries 15
Section 2 – Company Analysis 17
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - Business Description 17
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - Corporate Strategy 18
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - SWOT Analysis 19
SWOT Analysis - Overview 19
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - Strengths 19
Strength - Wide Geographic Presence 19
Strength - Extensive Brand Portfolio 19
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - Weaknesses 19
Weakness - Legal Issues 19
Weakness - Poor Performance in the European Segment 19
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - Opportunities 20
Opportunity - Continuous Innovation in Brands 20
Opportunity - Rising Demand for Non Alcoholic Beverages 20
Opportunity - Focus on Asia Pacific Markets 20
Opportunity - FIFA World Cup Sponsorship 20
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - Threats 21
Threat - Growth of Wine Consumption 21
Threat - Limitations on Advertising of Alcoholic Products 21
Threat - Intense Competition 21
Threat - Stringent Governmental Regulations 21
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA - Key Competitors 22
Section 3 – Company Financial Ratios 23
Financial Ratios - Capital Market Ratios 23
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios 23
Performance Chart 25
Financial Performance 25
Financial Ratios - Interim Ratios 26
Financial Ratios - Ratio Charts 27
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, Recent Deals Summary 28
Section 4 – Company’s Recent Developments 29
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, Recent Developments 29
Sep 20, 2011: AB InBev Partners With GE To Achieve 2012 Energy And Water Environmental Initiatives 29
Section 5 – Appendix 30
Methodology 30
Ratio Definitions 30
About Company 34
Contact Us 34
Disclaimer 34

List of Tables

Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, Key Facts 5
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, Key Employees 6
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, Key Employee Biographies 7
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, Major Products and Services 8
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, History 9
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, Subsidiaries 15
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, Key Competitors 22
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, Ratios based on current share price 23
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, Annual Ratios 23
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, Interim Ratios 26
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, Recent Deals Summary 28
Currency Codes 30
Capital Market Ratios 30
Equity Ratios 31
Profitability Ratios 31
Cost Ratios 32
Liquidity Ratios 32
Leverage Ratios 33
Efficiency Ratios 33

List of Figures

Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, Performance Chart (2006 - 2010) 25
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA, Ratio Charts 27