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- high net worth entities falling within Article 49(1) of the Order, and other persons to whom it may otherwise lawfully be communicated (all such persons together being referred to as "relevant persons"). This press release must not be acted on or relied on in any member state of the EEA by persons who are not qualified investors. Any investment or investment activity to which this press release relates is available only to qualified investors in any member state of the EEA. This press release must not be acted on or relied on in the UK by persons who are not relevant persons. Any investment or investment activity to which this press release relates is available only to relevant persons in the UK The Notes are not being offered to the public in the UK. Each recipient also represents and agrees that it has complied and will comply with all applicable provisions of the Financial Services Markets Act 2000, as amended, with respect to anything done by it in relation to any Notes in, from or otherwise involving the UK. The Notes are not being offered to the public in the UK or in the EEA.
AB InBev Announces Pricing of EUR 4 Billion Notes
19 March 2024 - Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV ("AB InBev") (Euronext: ABI) (NYSE: BUD) (MEXBOL: ANB) (JSE: ANH) announced today the pricing of EUR 4 billion aggregate principal amount of notes (the "Notes") under AB InBev's Euro Medium Term Note programme (the "Programme"). The Notes comprise the following series:
Title of Securities | 7.5-year 3.450% Notes | 13-year 3.750% Notes | 20-year 3.950% Notes |
due 2031 | due 2037 | due 2044 | |
Aggregate principal | EUR 1,000,000,000 | EUR 1,500,000,000 | EUR 1,500,000,000 |
amount | |||
Maturity date | 22 September 2031 | 22 March 2037 | 22 March 2044 |
Interest payment dates | Annually on 22 September | Annually on 22 March of | Annually on 22 March of |
of each year, with short first | each year | each year | |
coupon payable on 22 | |||
September 2024 | |||
Interest Rate | 3.450% | 3.750% | 3.950% |
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The Notes will be issued by AB InBev and will be fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLC, Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide Inc., Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance Inc., Brandbev S.à r.l., Brandbrew S.A. and Cobrew NV. The Notes will be senior, unsecured obligations of AB InBev and will rank equally with all other existing and future unsecured and unsubordinated debt obligations of AB InBev.
The Notes will be issued on 22 March 2024.
The net proceeds of the issue of the Notes will be used for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of upcoming debt maturities in 2024 and funding the previously announced cash tender offers for Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide Inc.'s and AB InBev's notes maturing in 2026 to 2028.
It is expected that the Notes will be listed in due course on the regulated market of the London Stock Exchange.
English, Dutch and French versions of this press release will be available on www.ab-inbev.com.
Important Information
The Notes and the guarantees (together, the "Securities") have not been and will not be registered under the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") or any relevant securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. Accordingly, the Securities are being offered only outside the US to non-US persons in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act. There will be no public offer of the Securities in the United States.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy debt securities in the US or any other jurisdiction.
MiFID II and UK MiFIR eligible counterparties and professional clients only. No EU PRIIPs or UK PRIIPs key information document has been prepared as this offer is not available to retail in the EEA or the UK.
The distribution of this press release and other information in connection with the offer in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law and persons into whose possession any document or other information referred to herein comes should inform themselves about and observe any such restriction. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
This press release is an advertisement and is not a prospectus for the purposes of the UK Prospectus Regulation. The base prospectus dated 15 March 2024 published in connection with the Programme is available at https://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/1097H_1-2024-3-15.pdf.The Final Terms, when published, will be available at https://www.londonstockexchange.com/news?tab=today-s-news.
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AB InBev Contacts
Investors | Media |
Shaun Fullalove | Media Relations |
Tel: +1 212 573 9287 | E-mail:media.relations@ab-inbev.com |
E-mail: shaun.fullalove@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 | |
Fixed Income Investors | |
Patrick Ryan | |
Tel: +1 646 746 9667 | |
E-mail:patrick.ryan@ab-inbev.com |
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
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