Corona, one of the top-selling brands of imported beer in the United States, is produced in Mexico. However, the brand's ownership is less clear, with two multinational corporations responsible for its brewing, importation, and distribution. Read on to learn more about the beer and its ownership.
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Who is on the board of directors for Corona?
AB InBev's board is composed of four independent directors; eight directors appointed by the Dutch foundation Stichting Anheuser-Busch InBev, which represents the interests of the Belgian founding families of the company and the interests of the Brazilian families who held AmBev shares, and three members appointed by the restricted shareholders.
Board of Directors
NAME | ROLE | TENURE |
|---|---|---|
Lynne Biggar | Independent director | Since 2023 |
M. Michele Burns | Independent director | Since 2016 |
Dr. Aradhana Sarin | Independent director | Since 2023 |
Dirk Van de Put | Independent director | Since 2023 |
Sabine Chalmers | Main shareholder representative | Since 2019 |
Paul Cornet de Ways Ruart | Main shareholder representative | Since 2016 |
Claudio Garcia | Main shareholder representative | Since 2019 |
Paulo Alberto Lemann | Main shareholder representative | Since 2016 |
Nitin Nohria | Main shareholder representative | Since 2022 |
Heloisa Sicupira | Main shareholder representative | Since 2023 |
Grégoire de Spoelberch | Main shareholder representative | Since 2016 |
Alexandre Van Damme | Main shareholder representative | Since 2016 |
Martin J. Barrington | Restricted shareholder representative | Since 2016 |
Salvatore Mancuso | Restricted shareholder representative | Since 2023 |
Alejandro Santo Domingo | Restricted shareholder representative | Since 2016 |
How to invest in Corona
To buy shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev, you'll need a brokerage account. If you still need to open one, these are some of the best-rated brokers and trading platforms. Here's a step-by-step guide to buying stock:
- Open your brokerage account: Log in to your brokerage account where you handle your investments.
- Search for the stock: Enter the ticker or company name into the search bar to bring up the stock's trading page.
- Decide how many shares to buy: Consider your investment goals and how much of your portfolio you want to allocate to this stock.
- Select order type: Choose between a market order to buy at the current price or a limit order to specify the maximum price you're willing to pay.
- Submit your order: Confirm the details and submit your buy order.
- Review your purchase: Check your portfolio to ensure your order was filled as expected and adjust your investment strategy accordingly.
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Next, do your homework. You may want to skip AB InBev stock if:
- You think alcohol and beer consumption has peaked.
- You believe the company is too focused on certain products.
- You think AB InBev share prices are too high.
On the other hand, you may want to go ahead and buy AB InBev stock if:
- You think the U.S. beer sales will pick up again.
- You believe Corona and other AB InBev imported beers will continue to take a large share of the U.S. market.
- You think AB InBev stock is undervalued.
Factors that might affect your decision include the level of your portfolio diversification, personal risk tolerance, company and industry knowledge, and assessment of AB InBev's competitive position.
