Article: SABMiller and Molson Coors to Combine U.S. Operations in Joint Venture

- Combination of complementary assets will create a stronger, more competitive U.S. brewer with an enhanced brand portfolio - Greater scale and resources will allow additional investment in brands, product innovation and sales execution - Consumers and retailers will benefit from greater choice and access to brands - Distributors will benefit from a superior core brand portfolio, simplified systems, lower operating costs and improved chain account programs - $500 million of annual cost synergies will enhance financial performance - SABMiller and Molson Coors with 50%/50% voting interest and 58%/42% economic interest

LONDON, ENGLAND and DENVER, COLORADO--(Marketwire - Oct. 9, 2007) - ...

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