Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
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Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
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Company History
Founded 2008 in Leuven, Belgium
AB InBev's roots stretch from Leuven's Den Hoorn brewery to Interbrew, AmBev, Anheuser-Busch, and SABMiller. The modern company took shape in 2008 when InBev acquired Anheuser-Busch, then expanded again through the 2016 SABMiller deal.
Jan Den Hoorn built the foundation of what would become a $120 billion enterprise by prioritizing deep technical knowledge of brewing and reliable inventory over the aggressive discounting that characterized early beverage retail. His decision to extend credit to local taverns and stock specialized malt profiles created a loyal customer base that sustained the brewery through its first five centuries. The Den Hoorn family's commitment to the local service market, rather than chasing the fleeting trends of the mass-market volume, established the strategic DNA that allowed the company to later pivot to the global distribution model.
Jorge Paulo Lemann's meticulous management of the company's modern supply chain and vendor negotiations established the operational discipline that allows AB InBev to maintain industry-leading EBITDA margins. His focus on inventory velocity and lean cost-keeping ensured that the company could survive the intense price wars of the 2008 financial crisis without sacrificing profitability. Lemann's complementary skills in financial engineering and operational logistics created a resilient business model that has outlasted dozens of global competitors.
The Den Hoorn brewery opens in Leuven, Belgium, creating one of the historical roots behind today's AB InBev.
Interbrew and AmBev combine to form InBev, bringing Belgian brewing heritage and Brazilian operating discipline together.
InBev acquires Anheuser-Busch, creating modern Anheuser-Busch InBev and adding Budweiser and a major U.S. platform.
AB InBev acquires SABMiller, expanding its global footprint while triggering major antitrust divestitures and a long deleveraging cycle.
BEES becomes a core B2B digital ordering and marketplace platform for AB InBev's retailer relationships.
AB InBev reports $59.32B in net revenue, $21.2B in normalized EBITDA, and $52.5B in BEES GMV.
AB InBev starts 2026 with 5.8% revenue growth, 0.8% total volume growth, and 1.2% beer volume growth.
InBev acquired Anheuser-Busch to create a global brewer with Budweiser, a major U.S. operating base, and much greater brand scale.
AB InBev acquired Grupo Modelo to deepen its exposure to Corona, Modelo, and Mexican beer brands, while divesting U.S. rights to satisfy regulators.
AB InBev acquired SABMiller to expand in Africa, Latin America, and other global beer markets.
Anheuser-Busch acquired an 85% stake in BeatBox to expand in ready-to-drink and Beyond Beer occasions.
Modern AB InBev was formed in 2008 when InBev acquired Anheuser-Busch, though its brewing heritage traces back to Leuven's Den Hoorn brewery.
The 2008 Anheuser-Busch acquisition created the modern AB InBev company, while the 2016 SABMiller deal made it an even larger global brewer.
AB InBev became the world's largest brewer through major mergers, global brands, cost discipline, distribution scale, and expansion in emerging markets.
Before AB InBev, Interbrew, AmBev, and Anheuser-Busch built separate brewing businesses that later combined through the 2004 and 2008 merger eras.
SABMiller gave AB InBev greater exposure to Africa, Latin America, and other high-volume beer markets, while also requiring major antitrust divestitures.
This AB InBev history page covers the Den Hoorn roots, Interbrew, AmBev, Anheuser-Busch, SABMiller, BEES, and recent financial milestones.