On the morning of December 5th, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien held a meeting with Mr. Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, Chairman of ThaiBev Group, along with leaders of Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation (Sabeco). This significant meeting took place as ThaiBev stands as one of the largest foreign investors in Vietnam, following its acquisition of Sabeco in late 2017.
According to the Vietnam Industry and Trade Newspaper, Minister Nguyen Hong Dien stated during the meeting, “We deeply appreciate the contributions of the Group to Vietnam’s economy and society over the past years.”
Notably, discussing sustainable cooperation and value creation, the Minister delivered a clear message to the Thai billionaire’s conglomerate:
“Vietnam always encourages and welcomes investors with clear strategies to engage in sustainable value chains. Vietnam is a nation with significant potential in agriculture. Therefore, we hope
ThaiBev views Vietnam not only as a consumer market but also as a strategic supplier of raw materials and a production hub.
This will enable the company to participate more deeply in the value chain and leverage existing advantages.”
Mr. Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, Chairman of ThaiBev Group. Photo: Can Dung, Vietnam Industry and Trade Newspaper
On behalf of ThaiBev, Chairman Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi expressed confidence in Vietnam’s investment environment and reaffirmed the Group’s long-term commitment to the market. He emphasized that all investments by the Group are conducted with seriousness and responsibility.
“We remain steadfast in our commitment and confidence in investing in Vietnam, as evidenced by the tangible results and achievements throughout our partnership. From the perspective of an investor in Vietnam’s economy, we aim to collaborate in enhancing competitiveness,” the ThaiBev Chairman stated.
ThaiBev’s leadership also pledged to continue investing in technology and improving production quality to enhance consumer experiences and contribute to the betterment of Vietnamese people’s lives.
ThaiBev established a strong presence in Vietnam after acquiring nearly 53.6% of Sabeco’s shares in late 2017 for a record-breaking value of approximately $4.8 billion (equivalent to 110 trillion VND at the time). After eight years, despite fluctuations in SAB’s stock price, currently trading around 49,000 VND per share, significantly reducing the company’s market capitalization compared to its peak, ThaiBev maintains a steady cash flow from dividends.
It is estimated that by the upcoming dividend payment, the total dividend income ThaiBev has received from Sabeco will reach approximately 15,468 billion VND, equivalent to about 14% of the initial investment.
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