02 Diageo $ 40.7n

Diageo is the world ’ s largest spirit producer and owns a vast array of household names in the alcoholic beverage sector including beers , wines and spirits . Among its 200 brands include Smirnoff , Tanqueray , Guinness , Jameson , Bailey ’ s and Johnnie Walker . It also owns a minority stake in Moēt Hennessey . Diageo ’ s products reach over 180 countries and it has offices across 80 locations . The company began in 1997 in Britain , where it remains based , and has already grown to a market value of over $ 89bn . It comes in at # 272 overall on the Global 2000 and owns assets of $ 40.7bn with its revenue reaching $ 15.7bn according to Forbes . www . diageo . com

AUGUST 2018