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CANCELLATION OF S486945 AB InBev Announces Pricing of Secondary Global Offering by Altria and Buyback
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
(Incorporated in the Kingdom of Belgium)
Register of Companies Number: 0417.497.106
Euronext Brussels Share Code: ABI
Mexican Stock Exchange Share Code: ANB
NYSE ADS Code: BUD
JSE Share Code: ANH
ISIN: BE0974293251
("AB InBev" or the "Company")
AB InBev Announces Pricing of Secondary
Global Offering by Altria and Buyback
Regulated information – Inside information1
14 March 2024 – Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV ("AB InBev") (Euronext: ABI)
(NYSE: BUD) (MEXBOL: ANB) (JSE: ANH) announced today the pricing of the
previously announced secondary underwritten global offering (the "Global Offering")
by Altria Group Inc. ("Altria") of a total of 35 million AB InBev existing ordinary
shares ("Ordinary Shares"), including Ordinary shares represented by American
depositary shares, each representing one Ordinary Share ("ADSs", and together
with the Ordinary Shares, the "Securities"). The Global Offering is comprised of a
public offering of Ordinary Shares represented by ADSs in the United States (the
"ADSs Offering"), a public offering of Ordinary Shares in the United States, a
concurrent private placement of Ordinary Shares in the European Economic Area
and the United Kingdom and an offering of Ordinary Shares, including Ordinary
Shares represented by ADSs, in other countries outside of the United States.
In addition, Altria has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to
an additional 5.25 million Ordinary Shares represented by ADSs from Altria. Altria
has also agreed to a 180-day lockup of its remaining AB InBev shares.
Altria will receive all of the net proceeds from the Global Offering. No Securities are
being sold by AB InBev.
Subject to the completion of the Global Offering, AB InBev has agreed to
repurchase 3,335,417 Ordinary Shares from Altria (the "Direct Share Buyback").
The aggregate purchase price for the Direct Share Buyback is $200 million, at a
price per share equal to the price per Ordinary Share to be paid by the underwriters
to Altria in the ADSs Offering as determined earlier today during the temporary
suspension in the trading of AB InBev's shares on Euronext Brussels, namely
1 The enclosed information constitutes inside information as defined in Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on market abuse, and regulated
information as defined in the Belgian Royal Decree of 14 November 2007 regarding the duties of issuers of financial instruments which have been admitted for trading on a regulated market. Disclosure
in accordance with article 8:4 of the Royal Decree of 29 April 2019 implementing the Belgian Code on Companies and Associations.
$59.9625 (€54.76575). AB InBev intends to fund the Direct Share Buyback with
cash on hand.
It is AB InBev's current intention to hold the repurchased shares as treasury shares
following the completion of the Direct Share Buyback to fulfil share delivery
commitments. The Direct Share Buyback was executed under the powers granted
at the General Meeting of Shareholders on 28 April 2021.
Completion of the Global Offering and the Direct Share Buyback would reduce
Altria's stake in AB InBev from approximately 10.0% to approximately 8.1%, or
approximately 7.8% if the underwriters fully exercise their option to purchase
additional Securities.
Upon settlement of the Global Offering and the Direct Share Buyback:
• the total number of shares issued by AB InBev with rights to vote will be
1,970,404,108 shares (excluding treasury shares); and
• AB InBev will hold 48,837,865 shares in treasury.
Morgan Stanley is acting as the lead underwriter for the proposed offering. J.P.
Morgan is also acting as an active underwriter for the proposed offering. Barclays,
Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Securities and Goldman Sachs are acting as joint
underwriters for the proposed offering (in alphabetical order). Mizuho, Santander,
Scotiabank and Wells Fargo Securities are acting as co-managers for the proposed
offering (in alphabetical order).
The Global Offering is being made pursuant to an automatically effective shelf
registration statement filed by AB InBev with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on 13 March 2024 (the "Registration
Statement"). AB InBev has filed the Registration Statement (including a
prospectus) with the SEC for the Ordinary Shares (including Ordinary Shares
represented by ADSs) to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you
should read the prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference in that
Registration Statement, as well as the prospectus supplement related to the Global
Offering, for more complete information about AB InBev and the Global Offering.
You may obtain these documents for free by visiting the SEC website at
www.sec.gov. When available, copies of the prospectus supplement and
accompanying prospectus related to the Global Offering may also be obtained from
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10014, Attn:
Prospectus Department or J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial
Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by telephone at 866-
803-9204 or by email at prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com.
Some or all of the Ordinary Shares that will be sold by Altria in the Global Offering
and the Direct Share Buyback are currently being held in the form of Restricted
Shares, which will be converted to Ordinary Shares prior to completion of the
transactions. A request for the admission to listing and trading of the Ordinary
Shares resulting from such conversion (including the Ordinary Shares underlying
the ADSs) on the regulated market of Euronext Brussels will be made.
The temporary suspension in the trading of AB InBev's shares on Euronext Brussels
and the JSE implemented upon request by the Financial Services and Markets
Authority (FSMA) with effect from the opening of trading on Thursday, 14 March
2024, shall be lifted shortly after the release of this pricing press release.
This announcement shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer
to buy, nor shall there be any sale of Securities in any state or other jurisdiction in
which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or
qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction. Any
offer may be withdrawn or revoked, without obligation or commitment of any kind,
at any time prior to notice of its acceptance given after the effective date.
Reference is also made to the restrictions set out in "Important information" below.
This press release is not for publication or distribution, directly or indirectly, in or
into any state or jurisdiction into which doing so would be unlawful or where a prior
registration or approval is required for such purpose.
In connection with the offering, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (the "Stabilization
Manager"), or any of its agents, on behalf of the underwriters may (but will be
under no obligation to), to the extent permitted by applicable law, exercise its
option to purchase additional ADSs or may engage in activities that may have the
effect of raising or maintaining the market price of the ADSs and Ordinary Shares
or preventing or retarding a decline in the market price of the ADSs and Ordinary
Shares, and, as a result, the price of the ADSs and Ordinary Shares may be higher
than the price that otherwise might exist in the open market. The Stabilization
Manager is not required to enter into such transactions and such transactions may
be effected on any securities market, over-the-counter market, stock exchange
(including the New York Stock Exchange) or otherwise and may be undertaken at
any time starting on the first trading date and ending no later than 30 calendar
days thereafter.
However, there will be no obligation on the Stabilization Manager or any of its
agents to effect such transactions and there is no assurance that such transactions
will be undertaken. Such transactions, if commenced, may be discontinued at any
time without prior notice. The Stabilization Manager shall disclose information on
the relevant transactions that are undertaken during the applicable period, if any, in
accordance with applicable law, which information shall be available at
https://www.londonstockexchange.com/news?tab=news-explorer.
Anheuser-Busch InBev Contacts
Investors Media
Shaun Fullalove Media Relations
Tel: +1 212 573 9287 Tel: +1 310 592 6319
E-mail: shaun.fullalove@ab-inbev.com E-mail: media.relations@ab-inbev.com
Ekaterina Baillie
Tel: +32 16 276 888
E-mail: ekaterina.baillie@ab-inbev.com
Cyrus Nentin
Tel: +1 646 746 9673
E-mail: cyrus.nentin@ab-inbev.com
14 March 2024
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About Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev)
Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) is a publicly traded company (Euronext: ABI) based in Leuven, Belgium, with secondary listings on the
Mexico (MEXBOL: ANB) and South Africa (JSE: ANH) stock exchanges and with American Depositary Receipts on the New York Stock
Exchange (NYSE: BUD). As a company, we dream big to create a future with more cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways
to meet life's moments, move our industry forward and make a meaningful impact in the world. We are committed to building great
brands that stand the test of time and to brewing the best beers using the finest ingredients. Our diverse portfolio of well over 500 beer
brands includes global brands Budweiser®, Corona®, Stella Artois® and Michelob Ultra®; multi-country brands Beck's®, Hoegaarden®
and Leffe®; and local champions such as Aguila®, Antarctica®, Bud Light®, Brahma®, Cass®, Castle®, Castle Lite®, Cristal®,
Harbin®, Jupiler®, Modelo Especial®, Quilmes®, Victoria®, Sedrin®, and Skol®. Our brewing heritage dates back more than 600
years, spanning continents and generations. From our European roots at the Den Hoorn brewery in Leuven, Belgium. To the pioneering
spirit of the Anheuser & Co brewery in St. Louis, US. To the creation of the Castle Brewery in South Africa during the Johannesburg gold
rush. To Bohemia, the first brewery in Brazil. Geographically diversified with a balanced exposure to developed and developing markets,
we leverage the collective strengths of approximately 155,000 colleagues based in nearly 50 countries worldwide. For 2023, AB InBev's
reported revenue was 59.4 billion USD (excluding JVs and associates).
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains "forward-looking statements". These statements are based on the current expectations and views of future events
and developments of the management of AB InBev and are naturally subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. These
statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the proposed offering, including statements regarding the size, timing,
terms and completion of the proposed offering, and statements regarding the proposed share buyback. The forward-looking statements
contained in this release include statements other than historical facts and include statements typically containing words such as "will",
"may", "should", "believe", "intends", "expects", "anticipates", "targets", "estimates", "likely", "foresees" and words of similar import.
All statements other than statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements, which reflect the current views of the management of AB InBev, are subject to numerous risks and
uncertainties about AB InBev and are dependent on many factors, some of which are outside of AB InBev's control. There are important
factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to be materially different, including, but not limited to,
the risks and uncertainties relating to AB InBev that are described under Item 3.D of AB InBev's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with
the SEC on 11 March 2024. Many of these risks and uncertainties are, and will be, exacerbated by any further worsening of the global
business and economic environment, the ongoing conflicts in Russia and Ukraine and in the Middle East, including the conflict in the
Red Sea. Other unknown or unpredictable factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking
statements. The forward-looking statements should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included
elsewhere, including AB InBev's most recent Form 20-F and other reports furnished on Form 6-K, and any other documents that AB
InBev has made public. Any forward-looking statements made in this communication are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary
statements and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by AB InBev will be realized or, even if
substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, AB InBev or its business or operations. Except
as required by law, AB InBev undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result
of new information, future events or otherwise.
Important information
This announcement is not an advertisement and not a prospectus within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 of the European
Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2017 on the prospectus to be published when securities are offered to the public or admitted to
trading on a regulated market, and repealing Directive 2003/71/EC, as amended ( the "Prospectus Regulation") and has not been approved
by the Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (Autoriteit Financiële Diensten en Markten) or any other European Supervisory
Authority.
No public offering will be made and no one has taken any action that would, or is intended to, permit a public offering in any country or
jurisdiction, other than the United States, where any such action is required, including in the European Economic Area. In the European
Economic Area, the offering to which this press release relates will only be available to, and will be engaged in only with, qualified investors
within the meaning of the Prospectus Regulation.
In the United Kingdom, the offering to which this press release relates will only be available to, and will be engaged in only with persons who
are "qualified investors" within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 as it forms part of domestic law in the United Kingdom by virtue
of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as amended, who are also (i) persons who have professional experience in matters relating
to investments falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, as amended (the Order),
and/or (ii) high net worth companies (or persons to whom it may otherwise be lawfully communicated) falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d)
of the Order (all such persons together being referred to as "relevant persons"). The securities referred to herein are only available to, and
any invitation, offer or agreement to subscribe, purchase or otherwise acquire such securities will be engaged in only with relevant persons.
Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this communication or any of its contents.)
Date: 14-03-2024 03:46:59
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