Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd : Suntory Beverage rises; parent to buy U.S. spirits group Beam

Suntory Beverage & Food Limited is a Japan-based company principally engaged in the manufacture and sale of beverages and food. The Company operates in five geographic segments. Japan segment is involved in the manufacture and sale of mineral water, coffee beverages, tea beverages, carbonated beverages, sports beverages, as well as foods for specified health use in Japan. Europe segment manufactures and sells carbonated beverages Orangina and Schweppes, fruit juice beverages Oasis and Ribena, energy and sports drinks Lucozade in France, the UK, Spain and Africa. Asia segment manufactures and sells health food products, such as the BRAND'S Essence of Chicken series in Taiwan and Southeast Asia, including Thailand. Oceania segment manufactures and sells soft drinks mainly in New Zealand and Australia. Americas segment manufactures and sells soft drinks mainly in North Carolina, the United States.