Management Consulting Client

Management Consulting Client

Introduction

London Stock Exchange more commonly known as LSE is regarded as one of the most efficient stock exchanges in the world. The exchange has set its ground in the capital of United Kingdom, as one of the oldest stock exchanges in the world, operating from over 300 years. The efficiency of the stock exchange can be measured through the number of listed companies on the exchange, which have reached to approximately 2556 in the first quarter of this year that is latest by 4/30/2012 (www.londonstockexchange.com). However, the major focus of the paper will be on SABMiller PLC, which one of the companies listed as one of the top most companies in LSE.

SABMiller stands as one of the most finest and the largest brewers in the world today. The brand is regarded as the global leaders in the food and beverage industry because of the stable facts, which relate to the company's performance of excelling locally in the original market as well as in the global market through various progressions. The world's largest brewers operate in more than 75 countries with a work force of almost 70,000 employees collaboratively working to achieve success through efficiency and effectiveness.

SABMiller has a wide portfolio of more than 200 beer brands, produced and distributed in six continents all over the world. The wide range of portfolio of the beverage and brewing company leads the local market with brands like Castle, Aguila, Tyskie and Miller Lite. Moreover, the company follows standardized steps in the international market with its premium international beers such as Pilsner Urquell, Miller Genuine Draft, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, and Grolsch. In addition to the production portfolio of the company, SABMiller also manages the production demand of bottles for Coco-Cola products, which further strengthen the company's portfolio.

The success story of the company is strongly reflected on the London Stock Exchange and the overall progress is strongly associated with stock exchange fluctuation. The stock price of SABMiller contracts when the company is not able to generate revenues at its optimal level, compared to the industry rivals. The company registered itself in the London Stock Exchange for trading in the year 1999 and after that, the company reached growth levels to a total market capital of 39,871 million pounds making the cooperation, 11th largest company listed on the LSE (www.londonstockexchange.com).

Internal Memo

SABMiller Plc

Head office, One Stanhope Gate

London W1K 1AF

United Kingdom

00/00/12

To: SABMiller Higher Authorities

From: Senior Consultant

Subject: BUSINESS PLAN

SABMiller stands as the second largest brewing company in the world, measured in terms of volume and revenues. The origin of the global cooperation was initially found in South Africa in the year 1895 as an individual business known as South African Breweries (SAB). The single entity was mainly limited to operating its business in southern Africa for more than a century until the company in 1990 started investing in the European region. Entering the European market, SAB grew in terms of profitability and growth and established itself in United Kingdom, placing its headquarters in the ...