Ambev is not just Brazil's biggest brewer. It is the quiet engine that puts a cold beer within reach of almost every corner of the country, and a case study in how a global giant runs a local champion. Full nameAmbev S.A. (Companhia de Bebidas das Américas) Tickers / exchangeABEV3 (B3, São Paulo); ABEV (NYSE) HeadquartersSão Paulo, Brazil SectorConsumer Defensive — Beverages (Brewers) Employees39,000 Market valueR$ 244.7 billion (US$ 47.5 billion) Yearly salesR$ 88.3 billion (US$ 17.1 billion) Net profitR$ 15.5 billion (US$ 3.0 billion) Net margin18.4% Return on equity18.4% …
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