Annual Report 2007
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The Priorities that unite us

The three long-term objectives of our business are:

  • To deliver volume growth ahead of industry growth.
  • To grow revenue ahead of volumes.
  • To maintain strong financial discipline and ensure that costs remain below inflation.

All are necessary conditions if we are to fulfill our long-term goal of becoming the best beer company in the industry measured by profitability.

Key topics

Key focal areas which are the hallmarks of our business model and which unite us in working towards our dream:

  • Execution in the marketplace
  • Brand-Building
  • Innovation generated from consumer insights
  • Financial Discipline
  • People and Culture: Critical Enablers
  • Cost-Connect-Win

Highlights

Highlights in this section of the report include:

  • Execution of our integrated sales and marketing strategies has driven the growth of our brands, such as Cass, Klinskoye, and Chernigivske.
  • Introduction of the innovative Hoegaarden Rosée in 2007 serves the growing segment of sweeter beers in the Belgian market, especially among women.
  • The implementation of Zero-Based Budgeting and Voyager Plant Optimization across all Zones further strengthens these global approaches.
  • Our focus on having the right people, aligned through a clear target-setting and reward process, will also improve productivity, business efficiency, and enable us to continue to invest in growing the top line, consistent with the cost-connect-win model.