Completion Of The Transaction Between South Africa
Morris Regarding Miller Brewing Company And Change Of Name To Sabmiller Plc
South African Breweries plc
London and Johannesburg, 9 July 2002. South African Breweries plc (SAB) today
announced that, following the approval of its shareholders at the EGM on 1 July
2002 and the receipt of satisfactory regulatory clearances, its transaction with
Philip Morris Companies Inc. (Philip Morris) regarding Miller Brewing Company
(Miller) has been completed.
Miller has now become a wholly owned subsidiary of SAB, and SAB has issued 430
million new shares to Philip Morris, consisting of 234,948,770 ordinary shares,
which will be listed today, and 195,051,230 unlisted low-voting participating
shares. SAB has applied to the UK Listing Authority and to the London Stock
Exchange for the 234,948,770 ordinary shares to be admitted to trading on the
London Stock Exchange's market for listed securities. SAB will today be renamed
SABMiller plc (SABMiller).
Graham Mackay, Chief Executive of SABMiller said: "As the world's second
largest brewer by volume, SABMiller is a leader in the global brewing industry
and is attractively positioned for further market developments. We intend to
achieve profitable growth in the global beer market."
Ends
Notes to Editors
1. SAB and Philip Morris announced the transaction on 30 May 2002.
2. SABMiller is a major international brewer. By volume it is the world's
second largest brewer and it employs over 38,000 people across the globe in 111
breweries. SABMiller has a portfolio of strong brands and a leading market
share in many of the countries in which it has brewing operations. It is one of
the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola products in the world.
3. SABMiller is listed on the London and the Johannesburg stock exchanges.
Further Information:
Nick Chaloner +44 (0) 20 7659 0119
Director of Communications
Media:
Ciaran Baker +44 (0) 20 7659 0120
Investor Relations:
Tanya Tracey +44 (0) 20 7659 2105
Caroline Metcalfe +44 (0) 20 7659 0113
To find out more visit our website at www.sabplc.com.
Date: 09/07/2002 08:00:00 AM Produced by the JSE SENS Department
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