Heineken has reportedly acquired 3.21% stake in United Breweries. As on March 31, 2013, promoters holding in the company stood at 74.82% while Institutions and Non-Institutions held 18.46% and 6.72% respectively.
Earlier in April this year, Vijay Mallya-led United Breweries group firm - Kingfisher Beer Europe (KBEL), subsidiary of United Breweries International signed a loan agreement for 1 million pound with Heineken UK along with a brewing pact.
United Breweries is maker of Kingfisher beer and Heineken beer in India. Kingfisher is largest selling beer in India that commands 29% of market share. The company has presence in 52 countries.
