Diageo sells East African Breweries stake to Asahi for $2.3 billion

British drinks maker Diageo to sell stake in East African Breweries

British drinks maker Diageo will sell its entire stake in Nairobi-based East African Breweries (EABL) for $2.3 billion, the company’s second major divestment from the continent in as many years.EABL’s board received notification of Diageo’s intention to sell on Tuesday, a move that will see the UK giant sell its 65% stake to Japanese beverage group Asahi. It ends Diageo’s review of its East African business that began earlier this year, with top…

Diageo agrees to sell entire 65% stake in East African Breweries to Asahi for $2.3bn

Diageo, the world’s largest spirits group, is looking to make a full exit from direct beer ownership in Africa by selling EABL to the Japanese brewer.

Diageo sells East African Breweries stake to Asahi

Diageo, the world's largest spirits group, has agreed to sell its 65% stake in East African Breweries to Japan's Asahi Holdings for $2.3 billion, divesting its last direct African beer holding.

Diageo sells East African Breweries stake to Asahi for $2.3 billion

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