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Global Briefing

Key Japanese Companies in Soft Drinks

Nov 2010

Price: US$2,000

About this Report

About this Report

Armed with a large war chest, major Japanese soft drinks companies Suntory, Asahi, Kirin and Otsuka started their acquisition-led growth strategy in 2008, which is expected to continue in the next few years in order to mitigate their over-reliance on the mature domestic market. While they have collectively changed the competitive landscape in Australasia, backed by a string of acquisitions, they are advised to go beyond Australasia to realise their globalisation ambitions in the medium term.


What this report includes

  • Up-to-the minute analysis of the latest trends in the industry
  • New product development, forecasts and other themes
  • Unique graphics and illustrated case studies
  • Most recent brand and company news
  • New insight into the size and shape of the market

Why buy this report

  • Clear, concise powerpoint format makes it easy to digest
  • Leading industry opinion keeps you abreast of latest news and trends
  • Forward-looking outlook on a category, market or issue affecting the industry
  • Latest five year forecasts assess how the market is predicted to develop
  • Understand the competitive environment, the leading players and brands

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction

Scope

Key Findings

Strategic Evaluation

Key Facts – Wide Range of Industries but Reliance on Japan

Japan to See Decline in Soft Drinks Volumes 2009-2014

Major Companies Soft Drinks Share Stable in Japan

Net Sales – Compelling Combined Strength

The Share of Food and Beverages in Corporate Sales

Japanese Companies Face Similar Domestic Challenges

Japanese Companies Share Top Line Development Strategies

SWOT

Competitive Positioning

Market Position Shaped by Change of Growth Strategy

Japanese Companies Bounce Back Through Acquisition

Top 10 First-tier Companies Stand Firm

Second-Tier Companies Rising from Emerging Markets

Ito En and Otsuka Rankings Drop Over 2005-2009

Market Assessment

Overview of Japanese Companies’ Offerings

Japanese Companies Soft Drinks Category Breakdown

Americas are Suntory’s White Spaces

Asahi Should Go Beyond the Pacific Rim

Kirin’s F&N Deal to Help Growth in Asia-Pacific

Otsuka Should Consider India for Pocari Sweat

Overview of Japanese Companies’ Geographical Presence

Japanese Companies on the International Road

Acquisition-led Growth Strategy

Summary of Japanese Companies’ M&A

Japanese Companies Transferring Domestic Rivalry Abroad

Other Emerging Global Rivals

Japanese Companies Major M&A Activity 2008-2010

Key M&A Strategic Objectives

Japanese Companies Changing Landscape in Australasia

Australia as the First Step and Beyond

Looking for the Next Targets

Next Possible Hot Targets

Category and Geographic Opportunities

Japan Category Growth Opportunities

Japanese Companies Need to Strengthen Position in BRICs

Attractive Second-tier Emerging Markets

Locating the Top 20 Soft Drinks Growth Markets

Functional Drinks Opportunities

Operations

Complex Structure and Operations

Partnering to do Business and Grow Together

Major Strategic Alliances/Business Agreements: Suntory

Major Strategic Alliances/Business Agreements: Asahi

Major Strategic Alliances/Business Agreements: Kirin

Recommendations

Acquisition Should Go Beyond Australasia Going Forward

Samples

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