AllianceBernstein provides investment management services to institutional (42% of assets under management), retail (41%), and private (17%) clients through products that includes mutual funds, hedge funds, and separately managed accounts. At the end of October 2024, AB had $793 billion in managed assets, composed primarily of fixed-income (37% of AUM) and equity (42%) strategies, with other investments (made up of asset allocation services and certain other alternative investments) accounting for the remainder.
Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) is the world's largest brewing company, formed in 2008 through the acquisition of Anheuser-Busch by InBev. The company is publicly listed on Euronext Brussels and has secondary listings on several other stock exchanges, including those in Mexico City, Johannesburg, and New York.
AB InBev has a rich history that dates back to 1366 with the founding of the Den Hoorn brewery in Belgium. The company has grown through significant mergers, including the formation of Interbrew in 1987 and the creation of InBev in 2004. Today, AB InBev boasts an extensive portfolio of around 630 beer brands across 150 countries, including well-known names like Budweiser, Stella Artois, and Corona. The company also has a notable presence in the soft drink market, especially in Latin America, and operates regional headquarters in major cities worldwide. AB InBev is committed to reducing harmful alcohol consumption and supporting sustainable development goals through its foundation.
With a 150-year-plus history, Nestle is the largest food and beverage manufacturer in the world by sales, generating more than CHF 90 billion in annual revenue. Its diverse product portfolio includes brands such as Nescafe, Maggi, Nespresso, and Purina. The company employs 270,000 people around the world and has a vast portfolio of global products, with more than 30 brands each achieving more than CHF 1 billion in sales annually and a geographic presence that spans 185 countries.
