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The conclusion of the deal followed the granting by Thailand’s Excise Department to SMC on June 1 of a license to produce beer in Thailand.


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This is the first step in SMC’s entry into the highly attractive Thai beer market. 


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The conclusion of the deal followed the granting by Thailand’s Excise Department to SMC on June 1 of a license to produce beer in Thailand.


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SMC seals deal to purchase Thai Brewery assets

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | June 17, 2004 - 12:00am

Food and beverage giant San Miguel Corp. has sealed a deal to purchase the brewery assets of Thailand Amarit Brewery Ltd. with the payment of 3.9 billion baht (roughly $95 million) last Tuesday. The conclusion of...

Business

SMC to produce beer in Thailand

June 2, 2004 - 12:00am

Thailand’s Ministry of Finance granted to San Miguel Corp. (SMC) yesterday a license that will allow the Philippines’ biggest food and beverage company to produce beer in Thailand. This is the first step...

Business

SMC buys Thai brewer’s assets for $102M

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | April 11, 2004 - 12:00am

Food and beverage conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has signed a definitive sale and purchase agreement with Thai Amarit Brewery Ltd. for the purchase of the latter’s $102 million worth of assets.

Business