Plzeňský Prazdroj
Plzeňský Prazdroj is a prominent Czech brewing company best known for producing Pilsner Urquell and other major beer brands. It operates as a subsidiary of the Japanese-owned Asahi Group Holdings, following a series of corporate acquisitions.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Czechia
HQ City
Plzeň
Founded
1992
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Tokyo Stock Exchange
Tax Domicile
CZ
Ultimate Parent
Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.
Data Hosting
CZ
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
Supplier Code of Conduct published
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
ISO 14001, ISO 50001
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1842
Establishment
The brewery was founded in Plzeň, Bohemia, where the first batch of Pilsner Urquell was brewed.
1999
SABMiller Acquisition
The company became part of the international brewing giant SABMiller.
2017
Asahi Acquisition
Asahi Group Holdings acquired Plzeňský Prazdroj as part of the purchase of SABMiller's Central and Eastern European assets.