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SAB - SABMiller plc - SABMiller Bond Issue
JSEALPHA CODE: SAB
ISSUER CODE: SOSAB
ISIN CODE: GB0004835483
11 January 2012
SABMiller Bond Issue
SABMiller plc (the "Company") announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary
SABMiller Holdings Inc. (the "Issuer") has successfully priced a
US$7,000,000,000 bond issue. The notes (the "Notes") will be guaranteed by
the Company and will be issued pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under
the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), in four tranches:
US$1,000,000,000 of 2015 year notes with a coupon of 1.850%
US$2,000,000,000 of 2017 year notes with a coupon of 2.450%
US$2,500,000,000 of 2022 year notes with a coupon of 3.750%
US$1,500,000,000 of 2042 year notes with a coupon of 4.950%
The net proceeds will be used by the Issuer to repay in part its bank
borrowings incurred to finance the acquisition of Foster`s Group Limited in
December 2011.
Commenting on the issue, Jamie Wilson, Chief Financial Officer of SABMiller
said:
"We were very pleased by the high level of demand from bond investors in
response to this offering, and the pricing achieved, which we believe is a
reflection of the strengths of the SABMiller Group and our attractive
profile of brands and businesses."
This announcement may not be distributed, directly or indirectly, in or
into the United States, Canada, Australia or Japan. It does not constitute
an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities referred
to herein or an invitation or inducement to purchase such securities.
The Notes have not been and will not be, registered under the Act and may
not be offered or sold in the United States (as such term is defined in
Regulation S under the Act) unless they are registered under the Act or
pursuant to an exemption from registration. No public offer of the Notes is
being made in the United States.
This announcement does not constitute or form part of any offer or any
solicitation to purchase nor shall it, or the fact of its distribution,
form the basis of, or be relied on, in any purchase. This announcement and
any subsequent offer of securities may be restricted by law in certain
jurisdictions and persons receiving this announcement or any subsequent
offer should inform themselves about and observe any such restriction.
Failure to comply with such restrictions may violate securities laws of any
such jurisdiction.
Any application for or purchase of securities issued by the Issuer should
only be made on the basis of the information contained in the formal
prospectus expected to be issued on 11 January 2012 and any supplement or
amendment thereto. The prospectus will contain detailed information about
the Issuer, the Company and their management, as well as financial
statements and other financial data relating to the Company.
ENDS
Notes:
About SABMiller plc
SABMiller is one of the world`s largest brewers with brewing interests and
distribution agreements across six continents. The group`s wide portfolio
of brands includes global brands such as Pilsner Urquell, Peroni Nastro
Azzurro, Miller Genuine Draft, and Grolsch, as well as leading local brands
such as Aguila, Castle, Miller Lite, Snow, Tyskie and Victoria Bitter.
SABMiller is also one of the world`s largest bottlers of Coca-Cola
products.
In the year ended 31 March 2011, the group reported US$4,491 million
adjusted pre-tax profit and group revenue of US$28,311 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 the News and Media section of www.sabmiller.com or
www.newscast.co.uk
Contact
SABMiller Tel:+44207659 0100
plc
Sue Clark Director of Corporate Tel: +442076590184
Affairs
David Mallac Group Treasurer Tel:+441483 264187
Gary Senior Vice President, Tel: +4427659 0174
Leibowitz Investor Relations
Nigel Head of Media Relations Tel:+447799 894265
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