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The plant, expected to be operational next year, will manufacture all SMC product lines including liquor, softdrinks and processed food and snacks. The first phase of the venture involves the establishment of a non-alcoholic beverage facility in the 100-hectare industrial complex.


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SMC president Ramon Ang told reporters Friday night that the growth will be primarily driven by the company’s beer operations, packaging and food units.


"Next year will be a much better year.  We expect a 25 percent growth in revenues," Ang said.


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SMC chairman and chief executive officer Eduardo Cojuangco Jr. said the investment license will allow the company to be part of Dong Nai’s economic growth and prosperity, which underscores SMC’s faith in Vietnam and its seriousness in investing in its future. 


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In a statement issued yesterday, SMC said its consolidated sales revenue from January to August this year grew by 11 percent to P96.8 billion, buoyed by sustained favorable performance across most of its businesses. Consolidated operating income reached P7.47 billion.


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                    [Summary] => Food and beverage conglomerate San Miguel Corp. has signed an agreement with Thai real estate developer Amata City Co. Ltd. for the purchase of a $20-million industrial complex in Amata City, Rayong.


Signatories to the agreement were SMC chairman Eduardo Cojuangco, SMC president Ramon S. Ang, Amata chairman Chavalit Yodmani and chief executive officer Vikrom Kromadit.  Witnessing the signing of the agreement was Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.


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Signatories to the agreement were SMC chairman Eduardo Cojuangco, SMC president Ramon S. Ang, Amata chairman Chavalit Yodmani and chief executive officer Vikrom Kromadit.  Witnessing the signing of the agreement was Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.


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SMC breaks ground for Thai brewery

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | March 12, 2004 - 12:00am

Southeast Asia’s largest food and beverage conglomerate San Miguel Corp.(SMC) has started the construction of its manufacturing and distribution complex at the Amata Industrial Estate in Thailand. The plant,...

Business

SMC sees 25% revenue hike in ’04

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | December 15, 2003 - 12:00am

San Miguel Corp. (SMC), Southeast Asia’s largest food and beverage group, expects its revenues to increase by 25 percent next year with most of its main businesses driving the growth. SMC president Ramon Ang...

Business

SMC secures investment license for Vietnam proj

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | November 19, 2003 - 12:00am

Food and beverage giant San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has obtained an investment license from the People’s Committee of Dong Nai Province in Vietnam, the company told the Philippine Stock Exchange. SMC chairman and...

Business

San Miguel sales surge in July, August

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | October 4, 2003 - 12:00am

With the containment of the SARS epidemic, Southeast Asia’s largest food and beverage conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) posted strong gains during the first eight months of the year, with domestic beer operations...

Business

SMC signs $20-M deal with Thai company

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | September 9, 2003 - 12:00am

Food and beverage conglomerate San Miguel Corp. has signed an agreement with Thai real estate developer Amata City Co. Ltd. for the purchase of a $20-million industrial complex in Amata City, Rayong. Signatories...

Business