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Corporate Info
General Background
Significant events in the Company's business are set out below:
May 2006
Thai Beverage successfully listed in the SGX-ST.
February 2006
The Company issued four tranches of Baht-denominated debentures with an aggregate principal amount of Baht 10,000 million and maturity dates ranging from six months to two years. The Company used the proceeds from the debentures to refinance a portion of the Company's short-term loans.
January 2006
The Thai SEC approved the sale of the Company's New Shares inside Thailand to institutional investors only, and outside Thailand, subject to various conditions. |
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June 2004
The Company commenced the expansion of the Company's Kamphaengphet brewery.
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October 2003
Thai Beverage established as a holding company to consolidate the subsidiaries that form the Company's Group.
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August 2002
Thai Alcohol Public Company Limited acquired.
October 2001
The Company's Kamphaengphet brewery commenced operations.
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January 2000
After the expiry of its Government concessions, 12 distilleries were purchased from the Government, including the distillery that produces the Mekhong brand.
July 1999
The Bang Ban brewery acquired from joint venture partner Carlsberg A/S.
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December 1998
Chang Beer became a market leader with a market share of approximately 54% of the total beer produced in Thailand, according to Canadean.
July 1998
The Company's Principal Shareholders acquired United Winery and Distillery Co., Ltd.
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March 1995
A joint venture with Carlsberg A/S introduced Chang Beer in Thailand.
May 1994 The Company's Bang Ban brewery commenced operations.
July 1988
Acquired Red Bull Distillery (1988) Co., Ltd.
April 1986
Merged spirits business with the Sura Maharasadorn Group, a licensee of the Government-owned Mekhong brand.
May 1983
Successfully bid for concessions offered by the Government to build and operate 12 distilleries in Thailand.
October 1977
Acquired Sangsom Co., Ltd. to produce Sangsom rum.
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