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Nigerian Breweries in discussions to acquire two breweries from Heineke

Nigerian Breweries Plc has begun discussions with Heineken NV regarding the potential acquisition of three of the five breweries recently acquired from the Sona Group. The proposed acquisition is subject to the approval of the Board and Shareholders of Nigerian Breweries, as well as relevant regulatory authorities. Nigerian Breweries Plc was incorporated in 1946 and started production in 1949 with Star lager in Lagos Brewery. The company currently has 2300 persons in its direct employment and several others through outsourced businesses. The company brews and markets the following brands: Star (lager beer), Gulder (lager beer), Heineken (lager beer), Legend (extra stout), Maltina (non-alcoholic malt drink), Amstel Malta (non-alcoholic low sugar malt drink), Fayrouz (malt based soft drink) and Climax (herbal energy drink).

written on 18.04.2011 um 06:58.


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