Asahi Breweries, Ltd. http://www.alacrastore.com/company-snapshot/Asahi_Breweries_Ltd-1020382 08 Nov 2009 11:31:15 EST 1020382 Asahi Breweries, Ltd. en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/bir/11982851198285bir/1198285norm9Asahi Breweries Ltd.Japan28 Aug 2009 06:14:00 ESTManufacturing: Brewing, soft drinks and wine; foods; medicine and pharmaceutical products; real estate.FOREIGN312120M2082I3114233121113121403254113254125312102085208620992833283465312502Manufacturing: Brewing, soft drinks and wine; foods; medicine and pharmaceutical products; real estate.Company Profiles & FinancialsGale Company Profileshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/KYO-0001-37153212KYO-0001-37153212newstex/KYO-0001-37153212xmlNewstex Inc.2005Copyright (c) 2009, Kyodo NewsTOKYONewstex Inc.newstex.comnewstexKYO-0001-37153212Kyodo News International0001Kyodo News InternationalKYO1Newstex Inc.Kyodo direct feed040000000401600004016005040070000400700812 Aug 2009 07:24:54 EST180000001801600019000000190020001900201319002009190020048/12/2009 TOKYO, Aug. ##, #### (Kyodo News International delivered by Newstex) -- (Editors: ADDING ACQUISITION PRICE AND MORE DETAILS) Sapporo Holdings Ltd. said Wednesday it will buy a stake of ##.## percent in Japanese soft drinks maker Pokka...ASAHI BREWERIES LTDASBRYNewsNewstexJAPAN - Asahi Breweries Ltd agreed to acquire undisclosed minority stake in DREAMLINK Co Ltd, an Akita-based operator of restaurants, for JPY #.# mil (USD #.### mil).16 May 2009 11:00:30 EST04338826186Q04338826186QAsahi Breweries LtdDREAMLINK Co LtdAsahi Breweries LtdDREAMLINK Co Ltdhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Asahi_Breweries_Ltd_acquires_a_minority_stake_in_DREAMLINK_Co_Ltd-2073684040sdc/20736840402073684040Copyright © 2009, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedTokyo 1Food and Kindred ProductsJapanMalt beverages2082FFForeignPublic25022082:Malt beverages2083:Malt2085:Distilled and blended liquors2086:Bottled & canned soft drinks & carbonated waters2834:Pharmaceutical preparations5122:Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists' sundries5149:Groceries and related products, nec5182:Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages6719:Offices of holding companies, nec2082:Malt beverages2083:Malt2085:Distilled and blended liquors2086:Bottled & canned soft drinks & carbonated waters2834:Pharmaceutical preparations5122:Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists' sundries5149:Groceries and related products, nec5182:Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages6719:Offices of holding companies, necRetail Trade-Eating and Drinking PlacesJapanEating places5812FFForeignPrivate385001Prodn beer,beveragesOp restaurantsCashCash OnlyStock1074647001May 16 20090.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Y31 Mar 090.00000419.390000.0000014656.3660012358.21900Japanese Yen0.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.0000019.0000020.00000Asahi Breweries Limited,headquartered in Tokyo, Japan,is producing beverages. Thecompany's principal activityis the brewing of beer andproduction of other alcoholicssuch as wine and spirits. Itis also engaged in theproduction of soft drinks,foods and pharmaceuticals.Other activities include realestate business, operation ofrestaurants, wholesale ofdistribution and logistics.The operations are carried outthrough the followingdivisions: Alcoholic drinks;Soft drinks; Foods andpharmaceuticals and other.Founded in September 1949.Asahi Breweries Limited, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, isproducing beverages. The company's principal activity is thebrewing of beer and production of other alcoholics such aswine and spirits. It is also engaged in the production ofsoft drinks, foods and pharmaceuticals. Other activitiesinclude real estate business, operation of restaurants,wholesale of distribution and logistics. The operations arecarried out through the following divisions: Alcoholicdrinks; Soft drinks; Foods and pharmaceuticals and other.Founded in September 1949.Asahi Breweries Limited, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is producing beverages. The company's principal activity is the brewing of beer and production of other alcoholics such as wine and spirits. It is also engaged in the production of soft drinks, foods and pharmaceuticals. Other activities include real estate business, operation of restaurants, wholesale of distribution and logistics. The operations are carried out through the following divisions: Alcoholic drinks; Soft drinks; Foods and pharmaceuticals and other. Founded in September 1949.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.00000DREAMLINK Co Ltd operatesrestaurants franchisees. Thecompany is headquartered inAkita Prefecture, Japan. TheCompany was founded in 2000.DREAMLINK Co Ltd operates restaurants franchisees. Thecompany is headquartered in Akita Prefecture, Japan. TheCompany was founded in 2000.DREAMLINK Co Ltd operates restaurants franchisees. The company is headquartered in Akita Prefecture, Japan. The Company was founded in 2000.0.000000.000000.000000.00000NJapanese Yen14 May 09Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 05/14/200914 May 09Date Effective: 05/14/200914 May 09Acq. Part. 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Asahi Breweries Ltd raised its stake to ##.##% from #.##%, by acquiring a #. ##% stake, or #.## mil newly issued ordinary shares, in VIA Holdings Inc, a holding company, for ### Japanese yen ($#.## US) in cash per share, or a total value of ###.## mil yen ($#.## mil), in a open market purchase.03 Mar 2009 11:25:01 EST04338892586N04338892586NAsahi Breweries LtdVIA Holdings IncAsahi Breweries LtdVIA Holdings Inchttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Asahi_Breweries_Ltd_acquires_a_minority_stake_in_VIA_Holdings_Inc-2053962040sdc/20539620402053962040Copyright © 2009, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedTokyo 1Food and Kindred ProductsJapanMalt beverages2082FFForeignPublic25022082:Malt beverages2083:Malt2085:Distilled and blended liquors2086:Bottled & canned soft drinks & carbonated waters2834:Pharmaceutical preparations5122:Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists' sundries5149:Groceries and related products, nec5182:Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages6719:Offices of holding companies, nec2082:Malt beverages2083:Malt2085:Distilled and blended liquors2086:Bottled & canned soft drinks & carbonated waters2834:Pharmaceutical preparations5122:Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists' sundries5149:Groceries and related products, nec5182:Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages6719:Offices of holding companies, necJasdaqRetail Trade-Eating and Drinking PlacesJapanEating places5812FFForeignPublic7918385001Produce beer,aleHolding coCashCash OnlyOrdinary Share445352003Mar 3 20092.4760018.124000.0000022.7680028.1620020.4400010.590005.5040060.086000.743002.9130013.89900-0.09800-2.372002.10700487.2720074.98900337.08500Y31 Dec 080.00000496.549000.0000016135.5620014062.82600Japanese Yen31 Dec 0831 Mar 0831 Mar 0731 Mar 0631 Mar 0531 Mar 040.011001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.00000Asahi Breweries Ltd is basedin Tokyo, Japan, produces beerand other alcoholic beveragessuch as wine and spirits. TheGroup is also engaged in theproduction of soft drinks,foods and pharmaceuticals.Other activities include realestate business, operation ofrestaurants, wholesale ofdistribution and logistics.The operations are carried outthrough the followingdivisions: Alcoholic drinks;Soft drinks; Foods andPharmaceuticals and others.The Company was founded in1949.Asahi Breweries Ltd is based in Tokyo, Japan, produces beerand other alcoholic beverages such as wine and spirits. TheGroup is also engaged in the production of soft drinks,foods and pharmaceuticals. Other activities include realestate business, operation of restaurants, wholesale ofdistribution and logistics. The operations are carried outthrough the following divisions: Alcoholic drinks; Softdrinks; Foods and Pharmaceuticals and others. The Companywas founded in 1949.Asahi Breweries Ltd is based in Tokyo, Japan, produces beer and other alcoholic beverages such as wine and spirits. The Group is also engaged in the production of soft drinks, foods and pharmaceuticals. Other activities include real estate business, operation of restaurants, wholesale of distribution and logistics. The operations are carried out through the following divisions: Alcoholic drinks; Soft drinks; Foods and Pharmaceuticals and others. The Company was founded in 1949.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.00000Via Holdings Inc, located inTokyo, provides printingservices such as printing ofdictionaries, general books,magazines, periodicals such as'Jurists' and 'Shukan MangaGoraku', calendars, postersand catalogs. It is alsoengaged in restaurantmanagement. The operations arecarried out through thefollowing divisions: Printingand Restaurants. The companywas founded in 1948.Via Holdings Inc, located in Tokyo, provides printingservices such as printing of dictionaries, general books,magazines, periodicals such as 'Jurists' and 'Shukan MangaGoraku', calendars, posters and catalogs. It is also engagedin restaurant management. The operations are carried outthrough the following divisions: Printing and Restaurants.The company was founded in 1948.Via Holdings Inc, located in Tokyo, provides printing services such as printing of dictionaries, general books, magazines, periodicals such as 'Jurists' and 'Shukan Manga Goraku', calendars, posters and catalogs. It is also engaged in restaurant management. The operations are carried out through the following divisions: Printing and Restaurants. The company was founded in 1948.0.000000.000000.0000024.26000NJapanese Yen27 Feb 09Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 02/27/200927 Feb 09Date Effective: 02/27/200927 Feb 09Acq. Part. 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Asahi Breweries Ltd raised its stake to 13.16% from 9.89%, by acquiring a 3. 26% stake, or 0.79 mil newly issued ordinary shares, in VIA Holdings Inc, a holding company, for 883 Japanese yen ($8.96 US) in cash per share, or a total value of 699.34 mil yen ($7.09 mil), in a open market purchase.JAPAN ? Asahi Breweries Ltd raised its stake to 13.16% from 9.89%, by acquiring a 3. 26%stake, or 0.79 mil newly issued ordinary shares, in VIA Holdings Inc, a holding company,for 883 Japanese yen ($8.96 US) in cash per share, or a total value of 699.34 mil yen($7.09 mil), in a open market purchase.JAPAN ? Asahi Breweries Ltd raised its stake to 13.16% from 9.89%, by acquiring a 3. 26% stake, or 0.79 mil newly issued ordinary shares, in VIA Holdings Inc, a holding company, for 883 Japanese yen($8.96 US) in cash per share, or a total value of 699.34 mil yen ($7.09 mil), in a open market purchase.JAPAN ? Asahi Breweries Ltd raised its stake to 13.16% from 9.89%, by acquiring a 3. 26% stake, or 0.79 mil newly issued ordinary shares,in VIA Holdings Inc, a holding company, for 883 Japanese yen ($8.96 US) in cash per share, or a total value of 699.34 mil yen ($7.09mil), in a open market purchase.Completed534628.0000045014.000001462747.000001274846.00000224.488000.000002064.000002553.000001853.00000960.00000499.000005447.000001260.00000-60.410009.060007.570003.290002.87000-8.860007848.000006943.000006657.000006272.000004067.000004001.00000-1465.00000216.00000174.0000065.0000050.00000-215.00000-1401.00000798.00000407.00000-1351.0000054.00000191.0000035606.0000033135.0000028349.0000014591.000007184.0000044173.0000030558.0000030379.0000023881.0000022619.0000015879.0000011666.00000Status:CompletedY-99.66100nm0.004003.933003.9330.000000.000000.0000012.0710049.2070060.0860015.8910027.032000.0000017.005002.730002721:Periodicals: publishing, or publishing & printing2731:Books: publishing, or publishing & printing2752:Commercial printing, lithographic2759:Commercial printing, nec5812:Eating places6719:Offices of holding companies, nec385001Tokyo 1Japan2082ForeignPublic25022721:Periodicals: publishing, or publishing & printing2731:Books: publishing, or publishing & printing2752:Commercial printing, lithographic2759:Commercial printing, nec5812:Eating places6719:Offices of holding companies, nec445352003JasdaqJapan5812ForeignPublic79187.09300699.336007.093004.95800Deal InformationTF Mergers & Acquisitionshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T2077597ccbn/T2077597normT2077597... - Asahi Breweries - PresidentGood afternoon. I am Ogita of Asahi Breweries. Thank you for attending our financial results briefing for fiscal year #### despite your demanding schedule. I would also like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for your unchanging support to us, thank you very much. I would now like to give you the overview of the #### results for the Group and the #### business strategy. First on the consolidated financial results. The details will be presented by our Financial Officer later but in net sales the Soft Drinks Company achieved results far about industry average and the food and healthcare business each contributed with their growth. On the other hand there was volume reduction in the beer business and decreased sales in the overseas business caused by foreign exchange fluctuation thus resulting in the net sales of JPY#,###.#b almost the same as last year. In operating income, due to increase in goodwill and fixed cost, we unfortunately registered... 13 Feb 2009 01:05:00 ESTASAHI BREWERIES54.0000FinalASAHI BREWERIES Q4 2008 Earnings Presentation - Webcast (English) Transcript250200.T1:30pm JTTranscriptCredit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/700636spcred/700636norm700636The latest Summary from S&Pglobal05 Feb 2009 01:48:07 EST175SummaryJapanBrewersAsiaGlobal IssuersCorporationsConsumer ProductsSummaryThe rating on Asahi Breweries Ltd. (A-/Stable/--) reflects its leading market share in the Japanese beer and low-alcoholic beverage market. The company has built a strong business franchise and maintains a high operating efficiency through its strategy of focusing on its key "Super Dry" product. Like its industry peers, Asahi Breweries has been diversifying its business portfolio, aiming to become a general beverage manufacturer. This is in response to the following factors: The growth of the Japanese alcoholic beverage market has continued to slow, due mainly to the increasing price-consciousness of customers and the graying of the Japanese population, and in part to the shift of young adults away from alcoholic beverages. The company's core alcoholic beverages business is vulnerableJPN30201010 302010 3020 30Asahi Breweries Ltd. (Unsolicited Ratings)322991ASIA2502@JPSUMMARYGLOBISSCORPConsumerCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/700633spcred/700633norm700633The latest Full Report from S&Pglobal05 Feb 2009 01:48:07 EST400Full ReportJapanBrewersAsiaGlobal IssuersCorporationsConsumer ProductsFull ReportStrong business franchise in its core beer and low-alcohol beverage businesses in Japan High return on permanent capital compared with its domestic peers Explicit management commitment to improving the company's financial profile High reliance on the matured alcoholic beverages business Tough underlying outlook for alcoholic beverage consumption Limited profit contribution from overseas businesses The rating on Asahi Breweries Ltd. (A-/Stable/--) reflects its leading market share in the Japanese beer and low-alcoholic beverage market. The company has built a strong business franchise and maintains a high operating efficiency through its strategy of focusing on its key "Super Dry" product. Like its industry peers, Asahi Breweries has been diversifying its business portfolio, aiming to become a general beverage manufacturer. This is inJPN30201010 302010 3020 30Asahi Breweries Ltd. (Unsolicited Ratings)322991ASIA2502@JPFULLGLOBISSCORPConsumerCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/457917_pr_framefitch/457917_pr_framehtml457917_pr_frameFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.Asahi Breweries, Ltd.8209335129 Jan 2009 10:21:00 EST0103010085Press Release2502Credit & Investment ResearchFitch ResearchCHINA - Asahi Breweries Ltd agreed to acquire a ##.#% stake, or ###.### mil ordinary shares, in Tsingtao Brewery Co Ltd, a beer producer and wholesaler, from Anheuser-Busch Inbev, for ##.### Chinese yuan (###.### Japanese yen/$#.## US) per share, or a total value of #.### bil yuan (##.### bil yen/$###.### mil US), in a privately negotiated transaction.24 Jan 2009 10:33:26 EST043388898529043388898529Asahi Breweries LtdTsingtao Brewery Co LtdAsahi Breweries LtdTsingtao Brewery Co Ltdhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Asahi_Breweries_Ltd_acquires_a_minority_stake_in_Tsingtao_Brewery_Co_Ltd-2044892040sdc/20448920402044892040Copyright © 2009, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedTokyo 1Food and Kindred ProductsJapanMalt beverages2082FFForeignPublic25022082:Malt beverages2083:Malt2085:Distilled and blended liquors2086:Bottled & canned soft drinks & carbonated waters2834:Pharmaceutical preparations5122:Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists' sundries5149:Groceries and related products, nec5182:Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages6719:Offices of holding companies, nec2082:Malt beverages2083:Malt2085:Distilled and blended liquors2086:Bottled & canned soft drinks & carbonated waters2834:Pharmaceutical preparations5122:Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists' sundries5149:Groceries and related products, nec5182:Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages6719:Offices of holding companies, necShanghaiFood and Kindred ProductsChinaMalt beverages2082FFForeignPublic600600385001Produce beer,aleProduce,whl beerCashCash OnlyOrdinary Share642461002Jan 24 20090.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.00000Asahi Breweries Ltd is basedin Tokyo, Japan, produces beerand other alcoholic beveragessuch as wine and spirits. TheGroup is also engaged in theproduction of soft drinks,foods and pharmaceuticals.Other activities include realestate business, operation ofrestaurants, wholesale ofdistribution and logistics.The operations are carried outthrough the followingdivisions: Alcoholic drinks;Soft drinks; Foods andPharmaceuticals and others.The Company was founded in1949.Asahi Breweries Ltd is based in Tokyo, Japan, produces beerand other alcoholic beverages such as wine and spirits. TheGroup is also engaged in the production of soft drinks,foods and pharmaceuticals. Other activities include realestate business, operation of restaurants, wholesale ofdistribution and logistics. The operations are carried outthrough the following divisions: Alcoholic drinks; Softdrinks; Foods and Pharmaceuticals and others. The Companywas founded in 1949.Asahi Breweries Ltd is based in Tokyo, Japan, produces beer and other alcoholic beverages such as wine and spirits. The Group is also engaged in the production of soft drinks, foods and pharmaceuticals. Other activities include real estate business, operation of restaurants, wholesale of distribution and logistics. The operations are carried out through the following divisions: Alcoholic drinks; Soft drinks; Foods and Pharmaceuticals and others. The Company was founded in 1949.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.00000Tsingtao Brewery Co Ltd,headquartered in Shandong,China, is engaged in theproduction and wholesale ofbeer. It currently owns 50breweries and 3 malting millsin 18 provinces and cities allover China. Its beer brandsinclude Tsingtao, Hans,Laoshan, and Shansui. It wasfounded in 1903.Tsingtao Brewery Co Ltd, headquartered in Shandong, China,is engaged in the production and wholesale of beer. Itcurrently owns 50 breweries and 3 malting mills in 18provinces and cities all over China. Its beer brands includeTsingtao, Hans, Laoshan, and Shansui. It was founded in1903.Tsingtao Brewery Co Ltd, headquartered in Shandong, China, is engaged in the production and wholesale of beer. It currently owns 50 breweries and 3 malting mills in 18 provinces and cities all over China. Its beer brands include Tsingtao, Hans, Laoshan, and Shansui. It was founded in 1903.0.000000.000000.000001314.46000YChinese Yuan23 Jan 09Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 01/23/2009Date Effective:Acq. Part. Int.Neutral0.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000017.40800Price/Share0.000004553.55 Chinese Yuan4553.5470022882.146004553.55 Chinese Yuan4553.547000.000000.000002.550002.550004553.547004553.55 Chinese Yuan0.14600N480.742000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000666.98100666.981000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000019.900000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.00000CHINA - Asahi Breweries Ltdagreed to acquire a 19.9%stake, or 261.578 mil ordinaryshares, in Tsingtao Brewery CoLtd, a beer producer andwholesaler, fromAnheuser-Busch Inbev, for17.408 Chinese yuan (226.391Japanese yen/$2.55 US) pershare, or a total value of4.554 bil yuan (59.219 bilyen/$666.981 mil US), in aprivately negotiatedtransaction.CHINA - Asahi Breweries Ltd agreed to acquire a 19.9% stake, or 261.578 mil ordinary shares, in Tsingtao Brewery Co Ltd, a beer producer and wholesaler, from Anheuser-Busch Inbev, for 17.408 Chinese yuan (226.391 Japanese yen/$2.55 US) per share, or a total value of 4.554 bil yuan (59.219 bil yen/$666.981 mil US), in a privately negotiated transaction.CHINA - Asahi Breweries Ltd agreed to acquire a 19.9% stake, or 261.578 mil ordinaryshares, in Tsingtao Brewery Co Ltd, a beer producer and wholesaler, from Anheuser-BuschInbev, for 17.408 Chinese yuan (226.391 Japanese yen/$2.55 US) per share, or a total valueof 4.554 bil yuan (59.219 bil yen/$666.981 mil US), in a privately negotiated transaction.CHINA - Asahi Breweries Ltd agreed to acquire a 19.9% stake, or 261.578 mil ordinary shares, in Tsingtao Brewery Co Ltd, a beer producer and wholesaler, from Anheuser-Busch Inbev, for 17.408 Chineseyuan (226.391 Japanese yen/$2.55 US) per share, or a total value of 4.554 bil yuan (59.219 bil yen/$666.981 mil US), in a privately negotiated transaction.CHINA - Asahi Breweries Ltd agreed to acquire a 19.9% stake, or 261.578 mil ordinary shares, in Tsingtao Brewery Co Ltd, a beer producerand wholesaler, from Anheuser-Busch Inbev, for 17.408 Chinese yuan (226.391 Japanese yen/$2.55 US) per share, or a total value of 4.554bil yuan (59.219 bil yen/$666.981 mil US), in a privately negotiated transaction.$ 666.981 - Nomura Securities - Adv0.00000Nomura Securities Co Ltd1.00000Lazard1.00000$ 666.981 - Lazard - Rep Sell0.00000Pending0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Pending-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000002082:Malt beverages5181:Beer and ale385001Tokyo 1Japan2082ForeignPublic25022082:Malt beverages5181:Beer and ale642461002ShanghaiChina2082ForeignPublic600600666.981004553.54700666.98100480.74200Deal InformationTF Mergers & AcquisitionsJAPAN - In November ####, the board of A-I China Breweries Co Ltd, a producer of soft drinks and other beverages, and an ##:## joint venture between Asahi Breweries Ltd and ITOCHU Corp (IC), authorized the repurchase of its ##% stakes from IC. The terms were not disclosed.22 Nov 2008 12:55:22 EST98493K98493K043388043388A-I China Breweries Co LtdA-I China Breweries Co LtdAsahi Breweries LtdAsahi Breweries Ltdhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/A_I_China_Breweries_Co_Ltd_intends_a_stock_buyback-2029130040sdc/20291300402029130040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedFood and Kindred ProductsJapanBottled & canned soft drinks & carbonated waters2086FFForeignJoint Venture2082:Malt beverages2086:Bottled & canned soft drinks & carbonated waters2082:Malt beverages2083:Malt2085:Distilled and blended liquors2086:Bottled & canned soft drinks & carbonated waters2834:Pharmaceutical preparations5122:Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists' sundries5149:Groceries and related products, nec5182:Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages6719:Offices of holding companies, necFood and Kindred ProductsJapanBottled & canned soft drinks & carbonated waters2086FFForeignJoint Venture846749001Produce beer,aleProduce beer,aleUnspecifiedStock846749001Nov 22 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.00000A-I China Breweries Co Ltd,based in Tokyo, Japan,produces soft drinks and otherbeverages.A-I China Breweries Co Ltd, based in Tokyo, Japan, producessoft drinks and other beverages.A-I China Breweries Co Ltd, based in Tokyo, Japan, produces soft drinks and other beverages.1.000002.000003.000004.00000A-I China Breweries Co Ltd,based in Tokyo, Japan,produces soft drinks and otherbeverages.A-I China Breweries Co Ltd, based in Tokyo, Japan, producessoft drinks and other beverages.A-I China Breweries Co Ltd, based in Tokyo, Japan, produces soft drinks and other beverages.0.000000.000000.000000.00000N20 Nov 08Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 11/20/2008Date Effective:BuybackNot Appl.0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000020.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.00000JAPAN - In November 2008, theboard of A-I China BreweriesCo Ltd, a producer of softdrinks and other beverages,and an 80:20 joint venturebetween Asahi Breweries Ltdand ITOCHU Corp (IC),authorized the repurchase ofits 20% stakes from IC. Theterms were not disclosed.JAPAN - In November 2008, the board of A-I China Breweries Co Ltd, a producer of soft drinks and other beverages, and an 80:20 joint venture between Asahi Breweries Ltd and ITOCHU Corp (IC), authorized the repurchase of its 20% stakes from IC. The terms were not disclosed.JAPAN - In November 2008, the board of A-I China Breweries Co Ltd, a producer of softdrinks and other beverages, and an 80:20 joint venture between Asahi Breweries Ltd andITOCHU Corp (IC), authorized the repurchase of its 20% stakes from IC. The terms were notdisclosed.JAPAN - In November 2008, the board of A-I China Breweries Co Ltd, a producer of soft drinks and other beverages, and an 80:20 joint venture between Asahi Breweries Ltd and ITOCHU Corp (IC),authorized the repurchase of its 20% stakes from IC. The terms were not disclosed.JAPAN - In November 2008, the board of A-I China Breweries Co Ltd, a producer of soft drinks and other beverages, and an 80:20 jointventure between Asahi Breweries Ltd and ITOCHU Corp (IC), authorized the repurchase of its 20% stakes from IC. The terms were notdisclosed.Intended0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Intended-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000002082:Malt beverages2086:Bottled & canned soft drinks & carbonated waters385001Tokyo 1Japan2082ForeignPublic25022082:Malt beverages2083:Malt2085:Distilled and blended liquors2086:Bottled & canned soft drinks & carbonated waters2834:Pharmaceutical preparations5122:Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists' sundries5149:Groceries and related products, nec5182:Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages6719:Offices of holding companies, nec385001Tokyo 1Japan2082ForeignPublic25020.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationTF Mergers & AcquisitionsCHINA - Tsingtao Brewery Co Ltd (TB) agreed to acquire a ##% stake in Yantai Beer Asahi Co Ltd (YB), a beer producer and wholesaler, from Asahi Breweries Itochu (Holdings) Ltd (AB) (#%), a joint venture (JV) between Asahi Breweries Co Ltd and Itochu Corp, and Yantai Beer Group Co Ltd (YG) (##%), in the formation of a JV. Upon completion, YB was to be a ##:##:## JV among AB, TB and YG and was to be renamed Yantai Beer Tsingtao Asahi Co Ltd. Terms were not disclosed.12 Nov 2008 01:46:56 EST89852998687H898529043388Tsingtao Brewery Co LtdYantai Beer Asahi Co LtdTsingtao Brewery Co LtdAsahi Breweries Ltdhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Tsingtao_Brewery_Co_Ltd_acquires_a_minority_stake_in_Yantai_Beer_Asahi_Co_Ltd_from_Asahi_Breweries_Ltd-2026538040sdc/20265380402026538040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedShanghaiFood and Kindred ProductsChinaMalt beverages2082FFForeignPublic6006002082:Malt beverages5181:Beer and ale2082:Malt beverages5181:Beer and aleFood and Kindred ProductsChinaMalt beverages2082FFForeignJoint Venture642461002Produce,whl beerProduce beer,aleUnspecifiedStock1051328001Nov 12 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.00000Tsingtao Brewery Co Ltd,headquartered in Shandong,China, is engaged in theproduction and wholesale ofbeer. It currently owns 50breweries and 3 malting millsin 18 provinces and cities allover China. Its beer brandsinclude Tsingtao, Hans,Laoshan, and Shansui. It wasfounded in 1903.Tsingtao Brewery Co Ltd, headquartered in Shandong, China,is engaged in the production and wholesale of beer. Itcurrently owns 50 breweries and 3 malting mills in 18provinces and cities all over China. Its beer brands includeTsingtao, Hans, Laoshan, and Shansui. It was founded in1903.Tsingtao Brewery Co Ltd, headquartered in Shandong, China, is engaged in the production and wholesale of beer. It currently owns 50 breweries and 3 malting mills in 18 provinces and cities all over China. Its beer brands include Tsingtao, Hans, Laoshan, and Shansui. It was founded in 1903.1.000002.000003.000004.00000Yantai Beer Asahi Co Ltd,located in Shandong, China,produces and sells Yantai beerand Asahi super dry.Yantai Beer Asahi Co Ltd, located in Shandong, China,produces and sells Yantai beer and Asahi super dry.Yantai Beer Asahi Co Ltd, located in Shandong, China, produces and sells Yantai beer and Asahi super dry.0.000000.000000.000000.00000N10 Nov 08Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 11/10/2008Date Effective:Acq. Part. Int.Neutral0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000039.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.00000CHINA - Tsingtao Brewery CoLtd (TB) agreed to acquire a39% stake in Yantai Beer AsahiCo Ltd (YB), a beer producerand wholesaler, from AsahiBreweries Itochu (Holdings)Ltd (AB) (2%), a joint venture(JV) between Asahi BreweriesCo Ltd and Itochu Corp, andYantai Beer Group Co Ltd (YG)(37%), in the formation of aJV. Upon completion, YB was tobe a 51:39:10 JV among AB, TBand YG and was to be renamedYantai Beer Tsingtao Asahi CoLtd. Terms were not disclosed.CHINA - Tsingtao Brewery Co Ltd (TB) agreed to acquire a 39% stake in Yantai Beer Asahi Co Ltd (YB), a beer producer and wholesaler, from Asahi Breweries Itochu (Holdings) Ltd (AB) (2%), a joint venture (JV) between Asahi Breweries Co Ltd and Itochu Corp, and Yantai Beer Group Co Ltd (YG) (37%), in the formation of a JV. Upon completion, YB was to be a 51:39:10 JV among AB, TB and YG and was to be renamed Yantai Beer Tsingtao Asahi Co Ltd. Terms were not disclosed.CHINA - Tsingtao Brewery Co Ltd (TB) agreed to acquire a 39% stake in Yantai Beer Asahi CoLtd (YB), a beer producer and wholesaler, from Asahi Breweries Itochu (Holdings) Ltd (AB)(2%), a joint venture (JV) between Asahi Breweries Co Ltd and Itochu Corp, and Yantai BeerGroup Co Ltd (YG) (37%), in the formation of a JV. Upon completion, YB was to be a51:39:10 JV among AB, TB and YG and was to be renamed Yantai Beer Tsingtao Asahi Co Ltd.Terms were not disclosed.CHINA - Tsingtao Brewery Co Ltd (TB) agreed to acquire a 39% stake in Yantai Beer Asahi Co Ltd (YB), a beer producer and wholesaler, from Asahi Breweries Itochu (Holdings) Ltd (AB) (2%), a jointventure (JV) between Asahi Breweries Co Ltd and Itochu Corp, and Yantai Beer Group Co Ltd (YG) (37%), in the formation of a JV. Upon completion, YB was to be a 51:39:10 JV among AB, TB and YG and wasto be renamed Yantai Beer Tsingtao Asahi Co Ltd. Terms were not disclosed.CHINA - Tsingtao Brewery Co Ltd (TB) agreed to acquire a 39% stake in Yantai Beer Asahi Co Ltd (YB), a beer producer and wholesaler, fromAsahi Breweries Itochu (Holdings) Ltd (AB) (2%), a joint venture (JV) between Asahi Breweries Co Ltd and Itochu Corp, and Yantai BeerGroup Co Ltd (YG) (37%), in the formation of a JV. Upon completion, YB was to be a 51:39:10 JV among AB, TB and YG and was to be renamedYantai Beer Tsingtao Asahi Co Ltd. 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