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SAB - SABMiller plc - SABMiller and Anadolu Efes sign definitive agreement
to form strategic alliance
SABMiller plc
JSEALPHA CODE: SAB
ISSUER CODE: SOSAB
ISIN CODE: GB0004835483
24 January 2012
SABMILLER AND ANADOLU EFES SIGN DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO FORM STRATEGIC
ALLIANCE
SABMiller plc., Anadolu Group (Anadolu Endustri Holding A._., Yazycylar
Holding A._. and Ozilhan Synai Yatyrym A._.), and Anadolu Efes (Anadolu
Efes Biracylyk ve Malt Sanayii A._.) today announce that they have signed
the definitive transaction agreement for the formation of their strategic
alliance for Turkey, Russia, the CIS, Central Asia and the Middle East,
which was originally announced on 19 October 2011. Completion of the
transaction is subject to receipt of the necessary regulatory approvals.
Enquiries
SABMiller Media Relations
Nigel Fairbrass
Tel: +44 20 7659 0105
SABMiller Investor Relations
Gary Leibowitz / Richard Mather
Tel: +44 20 7659 0119 / Tel: +44 20 7659 0157
www.sabmiller.com
Overview of SABMiller
SABMiller is one of the world`s largest brewers with brewing interests and
distribution agreements across six continents. The group`s wide portfolio
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 and Tyskie. 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$5,617 million
adjusted EBITDA and group revenue of US$28,311 million. SABMiller is listed
on the London and Johannesburg Stock Exchanges.
Disclaimer
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"Company") or any of its affiliates in any jurisdiction or an inducement to
enter into investment activity.
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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.
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