TBL History
1933
Tanganyika Breweries established as an operation of East African Breweries Ltd.
1960
Incorporation of Tanganyika Breweries, a subsidiary of East African Breweries Ltd
1964
Change of name to Tanzania Breweries on formation of Union
1967
Nationalization- 55% Government 45% EABL
1977
Acquisition of 45% EABL shares by the Government
1993
SABMiller buys 50% of TBL (via privatization) to form a JV with Government
The 1st and most Successful Privatization in Tanzania (involving Dar es Salaam and Arusha Plants)
1998
IPO & listing on Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange at Tshs 550/= per share
2011/12
EABL’s 20% disposed via IPO. General public ownership up to 17.6% and SABMiller up to 57.5%
2015
Listed TBL shares at Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange valued at Tshs 14,800/= per share
2016
A Proud Part of AB InBev (worlds largest brewer & 6th largest consumer goods company)