Alfa, S.A.B. de C.V.

Avenida Gómez Morín 1111 Sur, Colonia Carrizalejo
66254 San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, Mexico
Phone: +52-81-8748-1111
Fax: +52-81-8748-2552
http://www.alfa.com.mx

Overview

Mexican conglomerate Alfa is a big player in four different industry segments. Alpek, a global petrochemical concern with an emphasis on synthetic fibers (Akra Polyester, DAK Americas, Nyltek, Indelpro, PTAL, Temex) accounts for about 40% of sales. Alfa's other operations consist primarily of refrigerated-foods manufacturer and distributor Sigma Alimentos (Yoplait yogurt, Oscar Mayer), aluminum auto part maker Nemak (engine heads and blocks), and telecom company Alestra. Alfa has alliances with more than 20 companies (such as AT&T, Ford, and Kraft) around the world. It operates more than 75 production facilities throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, though Mexico provides almost half of its sales.

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Company Type Public (Mexican: ALFA)
Fiscal Year-End December
2010 Sales (mil.) £7,115.9
1-Year Sales Growth 24.1%
2010 Net Income (mil.) £295.8
1-Year Net Income Growth 162.1%
2010 Employees 56,000
1-Year Employee Growth 7.7%
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Honorary Chairman Dionisio Garza Medina
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Chairman Armando Garza Sada
President, Sigma Alimentos Mario H. Páez González
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