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Malt Beverages
AcquisitionsJun 5, 2026, 04:32 PM

CCU Acquires Remaining 49.9% Stake in Aguas CCU-Nestlé for CLP 164.6B

AI Summary

Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A. (CCU) announced the acquisition of the remaining 49.9% equity interest in its subsidiary, Aguas CCU-Nestlé Chile S.A., from Nestlé Chile S.A. This transaction, approved by the Board of Directors on May 6, 2026, makes Aguas CCU-Nestlé a wholly-owned subsidiary of CCU. The purchase price for the 49.9% stake was approximately CLP 164,597 million, based on a 100% enterprise value of approximately CLP 322,377 million. CCU will continue its commercial relationship with Nestlé for the distribution of water and coffee-based beverages in Chile.

Key Highlights

  • CCU acquired the remaining 49.9% equity interest in Aguas CCU-Nestlé Chile S.A. from Nestlé Chile S.A.
  • The purchase price for the 49.9% stake was approximately CLP 164,597 million.
  • The transaction valued 100% of Aguas CCU-Nestlé at approximately CLP 322,377 million.
  • CCU now holds 100% of the share capital of Aguas CCU-Nestlé.
  • CCU will maintain its commercial relationship with Nestlé for distribution of ready-to-drink products in Chile.