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SABMiller PLC
05 June 2007
5 June 2007
SABMILLER COMPLETES SALE OF JUICE BUSINESS IN COLOMBIA
London and Johannesburg, 5 June 2007. SABMiller plc announces that on 31 May
2007, its Colombian subsidiary Bavaria S.A. completed the sale of its fruit
juice business to the Colombian beverage company Postobon S.A.
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About SABMiller plc
SABMiller plc is one of the world's largest brewers with brewing interests or
distribution agreements in over 60 countries across six continents. The group's
brands include premium international beers such as Miller Genuine Draft, Peroni
Nastro Azzurro and Pilsner Urquell, as well as an exceptional range of market
leading local brands. Outside the USA, SABMiller plc is also one of the largest
bottlers of Coca-Cola products in the world.
In the year ended 31 March 2007, the group reported US$3,154 million adjusted
pre-tax profit and revenue of US$18,620 million. SABMiller plc is listed on the
London and Johannesburg stock exchanges.
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SABMiller plc Tel: +44 20 7659 0100
Sue Clark Director of Corporate Affairs Tel: +44 20 7659 0184
Rachel Kentleton Senior Manager, Investor Relations Tel: +44 20 7659 0113
Nigel Fairbrass Head of Media Relations Tel: +44 7799 894265
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'Company') or any of its affiliates in any jurisdiction or an inducement to
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