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(1)!. "". !. " " #". $% &. '()**+),-(+.(... SABMiller PLC - Acquisition of US importation rights for Grolsch RNS Number : 4694U SABMiller PLC 14 May 2008. 14 May 2008 SABMiller acquires US importation rights for Grolsch SABMiller plc announces that it has reached agreement in principle with Anheuser-Busch to transfer the US importation rights for the Grolsch brand to SABMiller's subsidiary, Miller Brewing Company.. The transfer is subject to the. negotiation of definitive legal agreements which the parties expect to be finalised in the next few weeks. The financial terms of the transfer are not being disclosed. Anheuser-Busch acquired the US distribution rights to the Grolsch brand in February 2006, prior to SABMiller's subsequent acquisition of the Dutch brewer Royal Grolsch N.V. which was completed in February 2008.. In 2007, Grolsch. imports into the US. Tom Long, Miller Brewing Co. President and CEO, commented: 'We are delighted to have acquired the US rights to Grolsch, which is a terrific brand steeped in nearly 400 years of heritage.. With Peroni Nastro Azzurro,. Pilsner Urquell and now Grolsch, we will offer some of the best and most prestigious European beers to our customers and consumers.' The agreement will allow Grolsch access to Miller Brewing Company's network of around 450 distributors, who will have the opportunity to add the iconic Dutch brand to their businesses. Imported beers have grown at nearly 10% p.a. for the last three. /. ). WorldReginfo - 7e8e5ba5-6a2f-4da9-bca0-b50c7f288ddd. grew to approximately 215,000 hectolitres*.. /."+0"*++- /+ *0.

(2) !. "". !. " " #". $% &. '()**+),-(+.(... years and now make up 15% of the US beer market*. In addition to Grolsch Premium Lager, the deal also incorporates the entire Grolsch brand line-up, including Grolsch Amber Ale, Grolsch Light Lager and Grolsch Blonde Lager. Grolsch's provenance, unique taste profile and existing premium positioning will play a highly complementary role in Miller's brand portfolio, which has the scale and reach to grow the Grolsch brand across the US. SABMiller also announces that with effect from Monday 12 May 2008, its Australian joint venture, Pacific Beverages (Pty) Limited, began the sale and distribution of the Grolsch brand in Australia, thereby adding another significant premium beer brand to Pacific Beverages' growing premium beer portfolio in Australia.. Ends. * Canadean Wisdom database About SABMiller plc SABMiller plc is one of the world's largest brewers with brewing interests or distribution agreements in over 60 countries across six continents. The group's brands include premium international beers such as Grolsch, Miller Genuine Draft, Peroni Nastro Azzurro and Pilsner Urquell, as well as an exceptional range of market Outside the USA, SABMiller plc is also one of the largest. bottlers of Coca-Cola products in the world. In the year ended 31 March 2007, the group reported US$3,154 million adjusted pre-tax profit and revenue of US$18,620 million. SABMiller plc is listed on the London and Johannesburg stock exchanges. This announcement is available on the company website: www.sabmiller.com High resolution images are available for the media to view and download free of charge from www.sabmiller.com or www.newscast.co.uk. About Grolsch. *. ). WorldReginfo - 7e8e5ba5-6a2f-4da9-bca0-b50c7f288ddd. leading local brands.. /."+0"*++- /+ *0.

(3) !. "". !. " " #". $% &. '()**+),-(+.(... Grolsch is a company with a rich tradition that goes back to 1615. The focal point of Grolsch's commercial activities lies in the Netherlands, Grolsch's historic home market. However, important international markets for Grolsch include the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, France, Australia and New Zealand. Grolsch is focused on targeting the premium segment with the Grolsch brand as its main product. In the year to 31 December 2007, Grolsch reported turnover of EUR332.9 million and net profit of EUR20 million. Total worldwide sales volumes were 3.3 million hectolitres (hls), comprising 1.6 million hls of domestic volumes in the Netherlands, and 1.7 million of international volumes. Grolsch has approximately a 15% market share in the Netherlands, where it operates from one brewery in Enschede. Its main domestic brands include Grolsch Premium Pilsner, which represents approximately 90% of total volumes in the Netherlands. Grolsch achieves approximately 74% of its international sales volumes in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, France, Australia and New Zealand through a network of alliances. For more information on Koninklijke Grolsch N.V., visit the company's website: www.koninklijkegrolsch.nl or www.royalgrolsch.com.. Enquiries: Tel: +44 20 7659 0100. Sue Clark. Director of Corporate Affairs. Tel: +44 20 7659 0184. Gary Leibowitz. Senior Vice President, Investor. Tel: +44 20 7659 0174. Relations Jonathan Oates. Business Media Relations Manager. Tel: +44 20 7659 0144. This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or issue or the solicitation of an offer to buy or acquire securities of SABMiller plc (the 'Company') or any of its affiliates in any jurisdiction or an inducement to enter into investment activity. This document includes 'forward-looking statements'. These statements may. 1. ). WorldReginfo - 7e8e5ba5-6a2f-4da9-bca0-b50c7f288ddd. SABMiller plc. /."+0"*++- /+ *0.

(4) !. "". !. " " #". $% &. '()**+),-(+.(... contain the words 'anticipate', 'believe', 'intend', 'estimate', 'expect' and words of similar meaning. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this announcement, including, without limitation, those regarding the Company's financial position, business strategy, plans and objectives of management for future operations (including development plans and objectives relating to the Company's products and services) are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions regarding the Company's present and future business strategies and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future. These forward-looking statements speak only as at the date of this announcement. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained in this announcement to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. Any information contained in this announcement on the price at which the Company's securities have been bought or sold in the past, or on the yield on such securities, should not be relied upon as a guide to future performance. This information is provided by RNS. END MSCUSOVRWRRVAAR. ). ). WorldReginfo - 7e8e5ba5-6a2f-4da9-bca0-b50c7f288ddd. The company news service from the London Stock Exchange. /."+0"*++- /+ *0.

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