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. 2014 Jun 6;348:g3648. doi: 10.1136/bmj.g3648

Table 2 Diageo’s global expansion through acquisitions in key emerging markets17-22

Region Diageo investment
China Received approval from Chinese authorities to become sole shareholder in Shui Jing Fang ( formerly Chengdu Quanxing Group), July 2013
Purchased controlling stake in Chengdu Quanxing Group (premium baijiu manufacturer), 2011
Africa Agreed to 50:50 joint venture in United National Breweries traditional sorghum beer business
Purchased Meta Abo Brewery in Ethiopia, 2011; expanded local production, 2012/13
India Purchased majority share in United Spirits, July 2013
Middle East Purchased Mey Icki (producer of Yeni Raki) in Turkey, 2011
Latin America Purchased Ypioca (major spirits producer) in Brazil, 2012