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Bubbly beverage maker Bavaria produces and distributes beer, bottled water, juice drinks, malt beverages, and soft drinks. It has operations in Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela and is selling its Spanish and Portuguese breweries in order to focus on Latin America. Formed in 1930, it is Colombia's #1 brewer, with 90% of the market, and is a leader in malt beverages and juices; it owns 45% of Leona, Colombia's #2 brewer. Bavaria's brands include Aguila, Club Colombia, Costeña, Costeñita, and Poker beers; Pony Malta malt drink; Tutti Frutti juice; and Agua Brisa bottled water. Billionaire Julio Mario Santo Domingo (one of South America's richest men) owns about 70% of Bavaria.
COMPETITION |
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Companhia de Bebidas das Américas (ABV)
Panamerican Beverages, Inc. (PB)
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 819.60
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 43.4%
Employees: 6,000
Revenue per employee: $136,600.00
KEY PEOPLE |
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Jorge A. Obregón Santo Domingo
CEO
Carlos Quintero Rocaniz
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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Calle 94, No. 7A-47
Bogotá, Colombia
Phone: 57-1-610-0200
Fax: 57-1-610-0359
Online: Web Site
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