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AB InBev

Belgian-listed global brewer that combined with SABMiller in 2016 and now owns the South African operating company.

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AB InBev is the listed global brewer that combined with SABMiller in 2016. [4][1]

History

The present Belgian company was incorporated in 2016 for the SABMiller combination. [1]

Its primary listing is Euronext Brussels, with secondary listings and New York depositary receipts. [1]

Its 2025 subsidiary list recorded SAB and ABI SAB Group Holding Limited at 100%. [2]

Shareholder voting record

The Stichting held about 33.6% of voting rights on 13 May 2026. [3]

Related reporting persons together held about 39.0% on that date. [3]

Frequently asked questions

Does AB InBev own SAB?

Its subsidiary list recorded 100% ownership at 31 December 2025. [2]

Who controls all AB InBev votes?

No source used here shows one holder with all votes. Related reporting persons held about 39.0%. [3]

Where is AB InBev listed?

Its primary listing is in Brussels, with listings in Johannesburg and Mexico and depositary receipts in New York. [1]

Key milestones

  1. The present parent combined with SABMiller. [4][1]

  2. The group recorded SAB as a 100% subsidiary. [2]

  3. The Stichting held about 33.6% of voting rights. [3]

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Related institutions

  • South African Breweries — South African brewer founded in 1895, now recorded as a wholly owned AB InBev group subsidiary.
  • SABMiller — Former international brewer created from SAB’s expansion and the 2002 Miller transaction, acquired by AB InBev in 2016.
  • SAB Zenzele Kabili — JSE-listed broad-based black economic empowerment vehicle that holds shares in AB InBev rather than direct equity in SAB.

Sources

  1. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2025, 2026-03-03. Original source. Accessed 2026-11-07. ↩
  2. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, Principal subsidiaries at 31 December 2025, 2026-03-03. Original source. Accessed 2026-11-07. ↩
  3. Stichting Anheuser-Busch InBev, Schedule 13D amendment, 2026-06-05. Original source. Accessed 2026-11-07. ↩
  4. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, Our heritage. Original source. Accessed 2026-11-07. ↩