Renowned brewery giant, Guinness, announces plans to bid farewell to the Nigerian market amidst challenging business landscape and unfavourable economic directives.

The reason behind the impending departure of the company could very likely be linked to the astronomical N61.9 billion post-tax loss reported during the period from July 2023 to March 2024.

After an illustrious presence in Nigeria dating back to 1950, the company is strategically shifting gears by relinquishing its controlling interests to the Singaporean powerhouse Tolaram. This bold move precedes the company’s anticipated exit from the West African nation in the upcoming year.

Imagine a strategic move by Tinubu to float the naira in a bid to align the currency’s value across different exchange markets. However, this decision had far-reaching consequences for various multinational corporations, including Guinness Nigeria, leading to significant financial setbacks and dwindling revenues.

Guinness Nigeria’s staggering loss of N61.7 billion in the third quarter marked a shocking 1,000 per cent decline from the previous year’s N5.9 billion profit. The relentless depreciation of the naira only exacerbated this substantial loss, potentially prompting Diageo, the parent company of Guinness, to consider selling its 58.02 per cent majority stake to a Singaporean group.

In a groundbreaking deal sealed on the 11th of June 2024, Tolaram has solidified their stake in Nigeria’s beloved Guinness brand by acquiring Diageo’s majority shareholding. This agreement not only secures the ongoing production of Guinness but also encompasses Diageo’s locally crafted ready-to-drink beverages and mainstream spirits.

Historically, Guinness Nigeria Plc has been a beacon on the Nigerian Stock Exchange since its inception on April 29, 1950. Initially established as a trading company importing Guinness Stout from Dublin, the brand has since become an integral part of Nigeria’s cultural fabric.

With Tolaram set to take the reins with their controlling stake by 2025, the iconic Guinness brand will mark a momentous 75-year legacy in Nigeria. The company has announced plans for a smooth transition, with operations shifting to a third-party venture in the near future.

This transformative transaction, slated to finalize in fiscal 2025 pending regulatory nods in Nigeria, heralds a new chapter for Guinness in the Nigerian market. Signed by Abidemi Ademola, the legal director of Guinness, the statement assured a seamless transition to uphold the brand’s esteemed legacy.

Diageo made it clear that the sale of its Nigerian brand would have no impact on its ownership of the Guinness global brand. They assured that they “will retain ownership of the Guinness brand, which will be licensed to Guinness Nigeria for the long term.”

 

Conclusion 

Diageo now stands among the ranks of multinational companies, such as GlaxoSmithKline and Microsoft, that have bid farewell to Nigeria in recent years, attributing their departure to the challenging and unfavorable economic conditions that made operating a business unprofitable.

Among the beloved brands by Diageo in Nigeria are Smirnoff Ice, Smirnoff Vodka, Orijin Bitters, Malta Guinness, Gordons Orange Sunset, and Dubic Malt.

 

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