After acquiring shares in Heineken, Bill Gates once again invests in Anheuser-Busch, doubling down on the beer industry.
According to regulatory documents, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has purchased 1.7 million shares of Anheuser-Busch, valued at approximately $95 million (equivalent to 696 million RMB), making Bill Gates the company's ninth-largest shareholder.
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Anheuser-Busch is the largest beer brewing company in the United States, with 12 breweries nationwide and well-known brands such as Budweiser, Michelob, and the Busch family. In 2008, Anheuser-Busch merged with the Belgian company InBev, becoming the world's largest beer brewing group.
In April of this year, Anheuser-Busch faced consumer boycotts due to a failed advertising campaign, resulting in a 10% decline in second-quarter revenue in the United States. Its title as the &#34;king of beers&#34; was overtaken by the Mexican beer brand Modelo Especial.
Although Bill Gates has stated that he is &#34;not a big beer drinker,&#34; this is not his first investment in the beer industry. In February of this year, the Gates Foundation acquired a 3.76% stake in the Dutch beverage giant, Heineken, valued at a staggering $939 million (approximately 6.88 billion RMB). Following this investment, Heineken's stock price fell by about 10%, while the overall market rose by 10%.
According to the latest earnings report, the trust fund under the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is valued at $69 billion, with a per-share price of approximately $59.89 (equivalent to 438.92 RMB). Currently, the stock is trading at a 6% discount, approximately $56.24 (equivalent to 412.17 RMB).
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A former executive at Anheuser-Busch considers Bill Gates' investment to be a &#34;mistake&#34;: &#34;If I were seeking advice on investing in software companies or tech companies, I might go to Bill Gates. But if you're focused on the beer industry, he doesn't have a good track record as an investor in this field.&#34;

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