28th Jun 2006 07:02
SABMiller PLC28 June 2006 SABMILLER ANNOUNCES US$1.75 BILLION BOND ISSUE AND DEBT REFINANCING London and Johannesburg, 28 June 2006. SABMiller plc, the world's second largest brewer by volume, announces that ithas successfully priced a US$1.75 billion note issue. The notes will be issuedpursuant to Rule 144A under the US Securities Act in three tranches: US$300 million of 3-year floating rate notes; US$600 million of 5-year notes with a coupon of 6.20%; and US$850 million of 10-year notes with a coupon of 6.50%. The net proceeds of the offering of the notes will be used to repay certainexisting loan facilities. The issues are scheduled to close on 5 July 2006subject to customary conditions. Malcolm Wyman, Chief Financial Officer, said "SABMiller is very pleased that USbond investors have reaffirmed their recognition of the strength of thecompany's broad geographical business spread, leading brand portfolio and cashflow generation to enable us to undertake this important refinancing at suchcompetitive levels." This announcement may not be distributed, directly or indirectly, in or into theUnited States, Canada, Australia or Japan. It does not constitute an offer tosell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities discussed herein or aninvitation or inducement to purchase such securities. The notes and the related guarantees have not been, and will not be, registeredunder the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), andmay not be offered or sold in the United States (as such term is defined inRegulation S under the Securities Act) unless they are registered under theSecurities Act or pursuant to an exemption from registration. No public offerof the notes or the related guarantees is being made in the United States. This announcement does not constitute or form part of any offer or anysolicitation to purchase nor shall it, or the fact of its distribution, form thebasis of, or be relied on in any purchase. This announcement and any subsequentoffer of securities may be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions andpersons receiving this announcement or any subsequent offer should informthemselves about and observe any such restriction. Failure to comply with suchrestrictions may violate securities laws of any such jurisdiction. Any application for or purchase of securities issued by SABMiller should only bemade on the basis of the information contained in the formal prospectus to beissued later today (the "Prospectus") and any supplement or amendment thereto.The Prospectus will contain detailed information about the Issuer and itsmanagement, as well as financial statements and other financial data. Ends Notes to editors SABMiller SABMiller plc is one of the world's largest brewers with brewing interests ordistribution agreements in over 60 countries across five continents. The group'sbrands include premium international beers such as Miller Genuine Draft, PeroniNastro Azzurro and Pilsner Urquell, as well as an exceptional range of marketleading local brands. Outside the USA, SABMiller plc is also one of the largestbottlers of Coca-Cola products in the world. In the year ended 31 March 2006, the group reported US$2,626 million adjustedpre-tax profit and a turnover of US$15,307 million. SABMiller plc is listed onthe 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 ofcharge from: www.vismedia.co.uk Enquiries: SABMiller plc Tel: +44 20 7659 0100 Sue Clark Director of Corporate Affairs Tel: +44 20 7659 0184David Mallac Group Treasurer Tel: +44 1483 264000Gary Leibowitz Senior Vice President, Investor Relations Tel: +44 20 7659 0174 Nigel Fairbrass Head of Media Relations Tel: +44 20 7659 0105 This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or issue or thesolicitation of an offer to buy or acquire securities of SABMiller plc (the"Company") or any of its affiliates in any jurisdiction or an inducement toenter into investment activity. Any information contained in this announcement on the price at which theCompany's securities have been bought or sold in the past, or on the yield onsuch securities, should not be relied upon as a guide to future performance. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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