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SWOT Analysis : APPENDIX 1

* Bold are derived from the 6 core issues affecting AMANGO

Strengths Weaknesses
1. Global Brand and Leadership position 1. Lack of trading experience and physical

(World’s largest brewery company) presence on the African continent
2. International acquisition and JV 2. Deal Funding and Group financial
experience performance -lack of funds to finance

3. Size and scale allows effective supply US$105.5 billion SABMiller acquisition
chain management
Opportunities Threats
1. Acquisition of SABMiller (might offer 1. Deal Valuation and Execution for Synergies

a fast track entry into Africa) and -potential cost and schedule overruns in
consolidate our global leadership integrating the two entities and realizing
position. synergies may undermine ability to raise

2. Africa Direct Entry via Nigeria requisite finance.
3. B2B and Downstream Supply Chain 2. Regulatory hurdles still need to be secured for
Management Strategy (employ new the SAB Miller deal.
technologies to drive down costs, 3. Potential trade union or civil rights groups

enhance efficiencies, improve sales activity may resist the deal impacting on the
forecast and profitability at SABMiller) integration process.
4. Deal Funding and Group financial
performance (potential to raise the

requisite US$105.5 billion whilst still
delivering on annual financial targets)
5. Acquisition of SABMiller

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