Anheuser-Busch Responds To InBev Second Letter
June 16, 2008
ST. LOUIS (June 16, 2008) – Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. (NYSE: BUD) today sent the following letter to Carlos Brito, Chief Executive Officer of InBev sa/nv:
June 16, 2008
Mr. Carlos Brito
Chief Executive Officer
InBev sa/nv
Brouwerijplein 1
3000 Leuven
Belgium
Dear Carlos:
We have read your June 15th letter addressed to me and the Board of Directors of Anheuser-Busch.
With respect to certain of the matters referenced in your letter, it is Anheuser-Busch's policy not to confirm, deny, comment on or speculate on rumors.
As we have previously indicated, our Board of Directors is evaluating your proposal carefully and in the context of all relevant factors, including Anheuser-Busch's long-term strategic plan. Our Board will pursue the course of action that is in the best interests of Anheuser-Busch’s stockholders and expects to make its determination in due course.
Very truly yours,
August A. Busch IV
cc: Board of Directors
InBev sa/nv
Based in St. Louis, Anheuser-Busch is the leading American brewer, holding a 48.5 percent share of U.S. beer sales. The company brews the world’s largest-selling beers, Budweiser and Bud Light. Anheuser-Busch also owns a 50 percent share in Grupo Modelo, Mexico’s leading brewer, and a 27 percent share in China brewer Tsingtao, whose namesake beer brand is the country’s best-selling premium beer. Anheuser-Busch ranked No. 1 among beverage companies in FORTUNE Magazine’s Most Admired U.S. and Global Companies lists in 2008. Anheuser-Busch is one of the largest theme park operators in the United States, is a major manufacturer of aluminum cans and one of the world’s largest recyclers of aluminum cans. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com.
June 16, 2008
ST. LOUIS (June 16, 2008) – Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. (NYSE: BUD) today sent the following letter to Carlos Brito, Chief Executive Officer of InBev sa/nv:
June 16, 2008
Mr. Carlos Brito
Chief Executive Officer
InBev sa/nv
Brouwerijplein 1
3000 Leuven
Belgium
Dear Carlos:
We have read your June 15th letter addressed to me and the Board of Directors of Anheuser-Busch.
With respect to certain of the matters referenced in your letter, it is Anheuser-Busch's policy not to confirm, deny, comment on or speculate on rumors.
As we have previously indicated, our Board of Directors is evaluating your proposal carefully and in the context of all relevant factors, including Anheuser-Busch's long-term strategic plan. Our Board will pursue the course of action that is in the best interests of Anheuser-Busch’s stockholders and expects to make its determination in due course.
Very truly yours,
August A. Busch IV
cc: Board of Directors
InBev sa/nv
Based in St. Louis, Anheuser-Busch is the leading American brewer, holding a 48.5 percent share of U.S. beer sales. The company brews the world’s largest-selling beers, Budweiser and Bud Light. Anheuser-Busch also owns a 50 percent share in Grupo Modelo, Mexico’s leading brewer, and a 27 percent share in China brewer Tsingtao, whose namesake beer brand is the country’s best-selling premium beer. Anheuser-Busch ranked No. 1 among beverage companies in FORTUNE Magazine’s Most Admired U.S. and Global Companies lists in 2008. Anheuser-Busch is one of the largest theme park operators in the United States, is a major manufacturer of aluminum cans and one of the world’s largest recyclers of aluminum cans. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com.