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| Type | Private |
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| Founded | Kiev, Ukraine (1992) |
| Headquarters | Kiev, Ukraine |
| Key people | Oleksandr Slobodian, ex-CEO |
| Industry | beverages |
| Products | beer, sodas, cocktails, mineral water |
| Revenue | not disclosed |
| Operating income | not disclosed |
| Net income | UAH 201 million (2005) |
| Employees | more than 20,000 |
| Website | www.obolon.com |
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History
The company's main brewery was built in 1980 according to designs made by Czech engineers, near an artesian well in Kiev's Obolon district. Initially called Kiev brewery #3, it acquired the name "Obolon" in 1986. In 1992, Obolon became the first privatized company in independent Ukraine and registered its corporate brand Obolon (Ukrainian: Оболонь). The shares of company stock were distributed among its employees. In 1993, Obolon changed its legal status to a closed joint-stock company. In 1997, Obolon obtained a $40 million loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, which the company used to significantly expand its production capacities.
Oleksandr Slobodian, the CEO and veteran of the company, also participates in Ukrainian politics. He is a member of the Verkhovna Rada (representing the conservative People's Movement of Ukraine) for two consecutive sessions.
Structure
In addition to its main plant in Kiev, Obolon owns subsidiary breweries in several Ukrainian cities:
- Bershad (Vinnytsia Oblast),
- Fastiv (Kiev Oblast),
- Krasyliv (Khmelnytskyi Oblast),
- Okhtyrka (Sumy Oblast), and
- Sevastopol.
The company also has a number of distribution branches throughout Ukraine.
Products and market share
Obolon CJSC has a share of 26.2% of the Ukrainian beer market in terms of physical volume, behind only InBev. In 2005, the company increased its output of beer by 37% to 76.8 mln dal. Its leading beer brand is Obolon Svitle (Ukrainian: "Оболонь світле" brand of light beer. Obolon is the largest Ukrainian exporter of beer, accounting for 82.2% of Ukrainian beer exports, with most of its exports being supplied to Russia.
Sports patronage
Obolon CJSC actively supports Ukrainian football. Since 1999, it has been sponsoring district club in Kyiv, which is now playing in the country's highest division under FC Obolon Kyiv name. Regional subsidiaries also support their local teams. The company has also created a nation-wide system of junior soccer teams. Such charity is largely inspired by the personal commitment of its CEO (an amateur footballer in his young years).
See also
External links
- (Ukrainian)/(Russian)/(English) Official site of the company
