SABMiller disposes of Just Juice and Valpre tradem
SABMiller Plc
JSEALPHA CODE : SAB
ISSUER CODE : SOSAB
ISIN CODE : GB0004835483
London and Johannesburg, 3rd February 2003. SABMiller plc today announced the
disposal of the trademarks "Just Juice", a juice brand, and "Valpre", a water
brand, to The Coca Cola Company for US$13 million in cash. These brands will
continue to be distributed in South Africa by SABMiller plc`s indirect
subsidiary Appletiser South Africa (Proprietary) Limited.
This transaction is subject to regulatory approval, including approval from
local competition authorities.
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For further information:
Nick Chaloner
Director of Communications, +44 (0) 20 7659 0119
SABMiller plc
Mobile: +44 (0) 7880 502 755
Anna Miller Salzman
Head of Investor Relations, +44 (0) 20 7659 0106
SABMiller plc
Mobile: +44 (0) 7973 837 070
Ciaran Baker
Head of Corporate Communications, +44 (0) 20 7659 0120
SABMiller plc
Mobile: +44 (0) 7979 954 493
This announcement is available on the company website, www.sabmiller.com
Date: 03/02/2003 09:01:00 AM Produced by the JSE SENS Department
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