SABMiller plc is a holding company which has brewing and beverage interests across six continents. The Company is engaged in manufacture, distribution and sale of beverages. As of March 31, 2012, it had more than 200 beer brands in over 75 countries. It is bottler of Coca-Cola products. Its global brands include Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Pilsner Urquell, Grolsch and Miller Genuine Draft. On January 13, 2012, it acquired the remaining 50% interest in Pacific Beverages Pty Ltd. On January 1, 2012, the group acquired a 27.5% interest in BIH Brasseries Internationales Holding (Angola) Ltd. On January 1, 2012, it acquired a 33% interest in International Breweries plc. In January 2012, it acquired an additional 2.9% interest in Tanzania Breweries Ltd. On December 16, 2011, the Company acquired a 100% interest in Foster's Group Ltd. On November 25, 2011, it disposed of its 12% interest in its associate, Kenya Breweries Limited. On June 13, 2011, it disposed its distribution business in Italy.

Sales Analysis. SABMiller plc reported sales of £14.69 billion (US$23.06 billion) for the fiscal year ending March of 2013. This represents an increase of 39.5% versus 2012, when the company's sales were £10.53 billion. Sales at SABMiller plc have increased during each of the previous five years (and since 2008, sales have increased a total of 73%). Business Description