Miller Lite is owned by Molson Coors (the United States, NYSE: TAP), which acquired the brand on 11 October 2016 for $12 billion from AB InBev.[1][2] Before Molson Coors, Miller Lite was owned by SABMiller from 1975 to 2016.[2]
Miller Lite created the American light beer category in 1975, using a formula developed by a biochemist and advertising built on former athletes arguing about whether it tasted great or was less filling. Molson Coors gained full ownership of the Miller brands in 2016 through the SABMiller divestiture.
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Molson Coors bought SABMiller's 58% of the MillerCoors joint venture and the worldwide Miller brand portfolio, a divestiture required to let AB InBev complete its takeover of SABMiller.
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The parent company of Miller Lite is Molson Coors, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Yes. Miller Lite originated in the United States in 1975 and its owner, Molson Coors, is also headquartered in the United States.
Molson Coors completed its acquisition of Miller Lite on 11 October 2016, after announcing the deal on 11 November 2015. The deal was valued at $12 billion (enterprise value).
Before Molson Coors, Miller Lite was owned by SABMiller from 1975 until 2016.
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Miller Lite is still owned by Molson Coors. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
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