Lion Nathan Limited

PROFILE Lion Nathan needed more room to grow than native New Zealand could offer (where it dominates the market), so the brewer moved to the country next door. In Australia, it's the #2 brewer with 40% of the market, behind the Foster's Brewing Group's 55%. The company also exports beer to Asia, Europe, and North America. Lion Red, Hahn, Steinlager, Taihushui, and Tooheys are among its beer brands. Lion Nathan also sells wine and spirits and owns nearly 40 liquor retail stores in New Zealand. It is trying to expand its wine division to account for up to 33% of sales. The company has formed an e-commerce joint venture with one of Australia's leading liquor distributors. Japan's Kirin Brewery owns 45% of the company.  COMPETITION Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. (BUD) Foster's Brewing Group Limited (FBRWY)		FINANCIAL OVERVIEW Fiscal Year-End: September 2000 Sales (mil.): 664.90 1-Yr. Sales Growth: (33.9)% Employees: 3,792 Revenue per employee: $175,342.83  KEY PEOPLE • Gordon M. Cairns     CEO • Paul Lockey     CFO  CONTACT INFO Level 30, 363 George St. Sydney NSW 2000, Australia Phone: 61-2-9290-6600 Fax: 61-2-9290-6699 Online: Web Site

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