About Anadolu Efes

Anadolu Efes started its journey in 1969. Becoming the market leader shortly, Anadolu Efes contributed to the development of the market by cultivating the beer culture in Türkiye. With its strong vision, Anadolu Efes introduced many “firsts” to the consumers and became the largest brewer in Türkiye shortly. The company took an important step by expanding abroad in the 1990s. Regarding the international operations, Anadolu Efes took another important step aimed at commercial sustainability in the global market in 2012 and formed a strategic alliance with SABMiller Plc (“SABMiller”). In 2016, following the acquisition of SABMiller by Anheuser-Busch InBev (“AB InBev”), the world’s largest brewer, AB InBev became the holder of a 24% stake in Anadolu Efes.

Anadolu Efes runs its international beer operations through Efes Breweries International B.V. (“EBI”), its 100% subsidiary based in the Netherlands. Anadolu Efes is also the main shareholder of Coca-Cola İçecek A.Ş. (“CCI”), which runs Coca-Cola operations in Türkiye and abroad. Making more than two-thirds of its net sales in international markets, Anadolu Efes is Europe’s 5th and the world’s 10th largest brewer* by production volume. The company serves a population to more than 770 million with beer and soft drinks brands in its portfolio.

Anadolu Efes’ subsidiary operating in the soft drinks sector, Coca-Cola İçecek (CCI), is the 3rd largest bottler in the Coca-Cola system in terms of population reached and the 7th largest bottler in terms of sales volume. CCI, a multinational beverage company operating in Türkiye, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Iraq, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Jordan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Syria, manufactures, distributes, and sells sparkling and still beverages of The Coca-Cola Company. With 30 bottling plants, 3 fruit processing facilities, and over 10,000 employees across 11 countries, CCI offers a wide range of beverages. Its product portfolio includes not only sparkling beverages but also fruit juices, sports drinks, water, energy drinks, iced teas, and coffee.

Anadolu Efes aims to maximize Company value by focusing on its winning brand portfolio, digitization, human resources, and sustainability.

* The Barth Report 2022/2023