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Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
11 October 2016
The enclosed information constitutes inside information and is
to be considered as regulated information as defined in the Belgian
Royal Decree of 14 November 2007 regarding the duties of issuers of
financial instruments which have been admitted for trading on a
regulated market.
NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART
IN, INTO OR FROM ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A
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JURISDICTION.
Anheuser-Busch InBev Announces Completion of Combination with
SABMiller
Expanded portfolio of complementary brands will provide more
choices for consumers
Focused on delivering consistent, superior top-line growth
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV ("AB InBev", formerly Newbelco SA/NV
("Newbelco")) (Euronext: ABI) (NYSE: BUD) (MEXBOL: ANB) (JSE: ANH)
is pleased to announce the successful completion of the business
combination with SABMiller plc ("SABMiller") (the
"Combination").
The combined company will have operations in virtually every
major beer market and an expanded portfolio that includes global,
multi-country and local brands, providing more choices for
consumers around the world. Customers will benefit from a broad
distribution network and strong brand-building expertise. The
company will also continue to develop its business in partnership
with its suppliers as it continues brewing the best beers using the
best ingredients.
AB InBev will benefit from a geographically diversified
platform, with a stronger presence in key emerging regions with
attractive growth prospects, such as Africa and Latin America. The
growth opportunities in these developing markets complements the
stability and strength of the company's strong existing presence in
developed markets.
"As a truly global brewer, we will be able to achieve more
together than each of us could separately," said Carlos Brito, CEO
of AB InBev. "We remain focused on delivering superior top-line
growth and increasing shareholder value. Building on our strong
heritage, passion for brewing and expanded brand portfolio, we are
also committed to helping farmers, retailers, entrepreneurs and
communities thrive. We are excited to work toward our Dream:
Bringing people together for a better world. Our ambition is to
build a company to last - not just for a decade, but for the next
100 years."
Driving Growth for all Stakeholders
Building on our shared commitment to sustainability, the
combined group will strive to be an engine for growth and economic
development across our markets.
AB InBev will demonstrate this commitment through its Better
World platform focused on three "Worlds":
-- A "Growing" World, where everyone has the opportunity to
improve their livelihood. AB InBev will support communities by
driving agricultural productivity, innovation and resilience. The
company will also help small retailers grow by expanding trade
programs and solutions, and by providing business skills training
for entrepreneurs in its supply chain.
-- A "Cleaner" World, where natural resources are accessible and
safe to all, and shared and preserved for the future. AB InBev is
dedicated to enhancing water access and security through watershed
restoration and conservation. It will also continue to invest in
sourcing renewable electricity and increasing the recycled content
in its packaging materials to reduce its carbon emissions and
support a circular economy.
-- A "Healthier" World, where every experience with beer is
positive for lives well lived. AB InBev is dedicated to reducing
the harmful use of alcohol in all of its markets. To do this, the
company is extending and expanding its Global Smart Drinking Goals
and making the reduction of the harmful use of alcohol a key
priority.
Additional Detail on Completion of the Combination
As a result of the Belgian Merger, the former Anheuser-Busch
InBev SA/NV (the "former AB InBev") has merged into Newbelco, and
Newbelco has become the holding company for the combined former AB
InBev and SABMiller groups. All assets and liabilities of the
former AB InBev have been transferred to Newbelco, and Newbelco has
automatically been substituted for the former AB InBev in all its
rights and obligations by operation of Belgian law. Newbelco has
been renamed Anheuser-Busch InBev, and the former AB InBev has been
dissolved by operation of Belgian law.
It is expected that shares in the former AB InBev will be
delisted from Euronext Brussels and the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores
at the opening of business in each market tomorrow, 11 October
2016, and then delisted from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange on 13
October 2016. It is further expected that the New Ordinary Shares
will be admitted to listing and trading on Euronext Brussels, the
Johannesburg Stock Exchange and the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores at
the opening of business in each market tomorrow, 11 October 2016.
In addition, commencement of trading of Newbelco ADSs (representing
the New Ordinary Shares) will commence on the New York Stock
Exchange at the opening of business in New York tomorrow, 11
October 2016.
The share capital of AB InBev now amounts to EUR
1,238,608,344.12. It is represented by 2,019,241,973 shares without
nominal value. All shares are New Ordinary Shares, except for
325,999,817 Restricted Newbelco Shares. The updated shareholders
structure of AB InBev will be available on www.ab-inbev.com as soon
as AB InBev has received the relevant notifications according to
the Law of 2 May 2007 regarding the disclosure of important
shareholdings in listed companies.
Defined terms used but not defined in this announcement have the
meanings set out in the scheme document published by SABMiller on
26 August 2016.
English, French and Dutch versions of this press release will be
available on www.ab-inbev.com.
About Anheuser-Busch InBev
Anheuser-Busch InBev is a publicly traded company (Euronext:
ABI) based in Leuven, Belgium, with secondary listings on the
Mexico (MEXBOL: ANB) and South Africa (JSE: ANH) stock exchanges
and with American Depositary Receipts on the New York Stock
Exchange (NYSE: BUD). Our Dream is to bring people together for a
better world. Beer, the original social network, has been bringing
people together for thousands of years. We are committed to
building great brands that stand the test of time and to brewing
the best beers using the finest natural ingredients. Our diverse
portfolio of well over 400 beer brands includes global brands
Budweiser(R), Corona(R) and Stella Artois(R); multi-country brands
Beck's(R), Castle(R), Castle Lite(R), Hoegaarden(R) and Leffe(R);
and local champions such as Aguila(R), Antarctica(R), Bud Light(R),
Brahma(R), Cass(R), Chernigivske(R), Cristal(R), Harbin(R),
Jupiler(R), Klinskoye(R), Michelob Ultra(R), Modelo Especial(R),
Quilmes(R), Victoria(R), Sedrin(R), Sibirskaya Korona(R) and
Skol(R). Our brewing heritage dates back more than 600 years,
spanning continents and generations. From our European roots at the
Den Hoorn brewery in Leuven, Belgium. To the pioneering spirit of
the Anheuser & Co brewery in St. Louis, US. To the creation of
the Castle Brewery in South Africa during the Johannesburg gold
rush. To Bohemia, the first brewery in Brazil. Geographically
diversified with a balanced exposure to developed and developing
markets, we leverage the collective strengths of approximately
200,000 employees based in more than 50 countries worldwide. In
2015, on a combined pro forma basis, AB InBev realized 55.5 billion
US dollar in revenues (excluding JVs and associates).
Visit us @ www.ab-inbev.com.
Like us @ www.facebook.com/abinbev.
Follow us @ twitter.com/abinbevnews.
Contacts
Media Investors
Marianne Amssoms Graham Staley
+1 212 573 9281 +1 212 573 4365
marianne.amssoms@ab-inbev.com graham.staley@ab-inbev.com
Karen Couck Heiko Vulsieck
+1 212 573 9283 +32 16 27 68 88
karen.couck@ab-inbev.com heiko.vulsieck@ab-inbev.com
Kathleen Van Boxelaer Lauren Abbott
+32 16 27 68 23 +1 212 573 9287
kathleen.vanboxelaer@ab-inbev.com lauren.abbott@ab-inbev.com
AB InBev Communications
Adviser - Brunswick
Steve Lipin / Jayne Rosefield
(Brunswick Group US)
+1 212 333 3810
slipin@brunswickgroup.com
jrosefield@brunswickgroup.com
Richard Jacques / Katie
Ioanilli (Brunswick Group
UK)
+44 20 7404 5959
rjacques@brunswickgroup.com
kioanilli@brunswickgroup.com
Notes
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements". These
statements are based on the current expectations and views of
future events and developments of the management of AB InBev and
are naturally subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances.
The forward-looking statements contained in this release include
statements relating to the Combination, and other statements other
than historical facts. Forward-looking statements include
statements typically containing words such as "will", "may",
"should", "believe", "intends", "expects", "anticipates",
"targets", "estimates", "likely", "foresees" and words of similar
import. All statements other than statements of historical facts
are forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance
on these forward-looking statements, which reflect the current
views of the management of AB InBev, are subject to numerous risks
and uncertainties about AB InBev, and are dependent on many
factors, some of which are outside of AB InBev's control. There are
important factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
outcomes and results to be materially different, including, among
others, the risks relating to the dissolved company Anheuser-Busch
InBev SA/NV (the "former AB InBev") described under Item 3.D of the
former AB InBev's Annual Report on Form 20-F ("Form 20-F") filed
with the US
Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on 14 March 2016, the
principal risks described on pages 16 to 17 of SABMiller's Annual
Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2016 and the risks
described under "Risk Factors" of Newbelco SA/NV's Registration
Statement on Form F-4, filed with the SEC on 26 August 2016. Other
unknown or unpredictable factors could cause actual results to
differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements.
There can be no certainty that the proposed transactions will be
completed on the terms described herein or at all.
The forward-looking statements should be read in conjunction
with the other cautionary statements that are included elsewhere,
including the former AB InBev's most recent Form 20-F, Newbelco
SA/NV's Registration Statement on Form F-4, reports furnished on
Form 6-K, and any other documents that the former AB InBev,
SABMiller or AB InBev have made public. Any forward-looking
statements made in this communication are qualified in their
entirety by these cautionary statements, and there can be no
assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by AB
InBev will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that
they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, AB
InBev or its business or operations. Except as required by law, AB
InBev undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise.
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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