Type Joint-stock company Industry Beverages Headquarters Belgrade, Serbia Number of employees 541 Total assets 22.52 million EUR (2013) | Traded as BELEX: BIPB Founded 1839 Revenue 12.53 million EUR (2013) Net income 1.63 million EUR (2013) Total equity 14.22 million EUR (2013) | |
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Native name Београдска индустрија пива Products Beers, soft drinks, vinegar and yeast Owner Privatization Agency (51.9%)
Others (48.1%) | ||
Beogradska industrija piva (abbr. BIP; full legal name: Beogradska industrija piva, slada i bezalkoholnih pića a.d. Beograd) is a brewery with headquarters in Belgrade, Serbia.
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In addition to a range of beers, the brewery produces soft drinks, vinegar, and yeast.
History
The brewery was founded in 1839, although it operates under current name Beogradska industrija Piva since January 1963.
At one time, BIP had the largest market share of beer sales in Serbia, but lost ground to rivals back in 2000.
In July 2007, the brewery was sold to the consortium consisted of "United Nordic Beverages AB" and Alita for 26.5 million euros. In February 2010, the privatization was terminated, due to non-fulfillment of investment obligations. In October 2012, Privatization Agency of Serbia announced that it had won the case against the former owners, meaning they will have to pay 17 million euros in the name of compensation.
Market data
As of 18 August 2015, BIP has a market capitalization of 2.04 million euros.