Kirin Holdings Company, Limited

Kirin Holdings is a major Japanese beverage and pharmaceutical conglomerate. In Australia, Kirin owns Lion Pty Ltd (formerly Lion Nathan), which controls major beer brands including XXXX Gold, Tooheys, James Squire, Hahn, and Little Creatures, as well as dairy products through Lion Dairy & Drinks (formerly owning Dairy Farmers, Pura, and Dare iced coffee before selling to Bega in 2021). This Japanese ownership of iconic Australian beer brands is often not apparent to consumers.