Why Japan is about to run out of its favorite beer

Core Points - Asahi Group Holdings is facing a significant operational disruption due to a cyberattack that has halted production in most of its 30 facilities in Japan since September 29, 2025 [1][2] - The company reported first-half 2025 sales of 1,360 billion yen, approximately $9.24 billion, and its stock price has declined over 6.5% in the past five days and about 7% over the past year [3] - Japanese retailers, including Family Mart and 7-Eleven, have warned of low supply of Asahi products, including Asahi Super Dry beer, due to the suspension of orders and shipments [8][9] Company Operations - The cyberattack has led to the suspension of order and shipment operations in Japan, as well as a pause in call center activities, including customer service [2] - Asahi Group Holdings confirmed that there has been no leakage of customer data, but it has not provided an estimated timeline for recovery from the system failure [2] Market Impact - The disruption in production and supply chain is expected to affect the availability of Asahi's products in retail stores, leading to potential shortages [8][9] - The company's stock performance reflects investor concerns, with a notable decline in share value over the recent period [3]