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SABMiller announces South African political donations

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SABMiller announces South African political donations


SABMiller plc announces that its Board has approved plans to provide funding to political
parties in South Africa for next year’s general election. The funding is part of the group's on-
going commitment to encourage the development of South Africa’s democratic political
system.

The Board has asked its South African subsidiary, The South African Breweries (Pty) Ltd, to
make a donation of R9 million (US$980,000) which will be distributed across the six largest
political parties in proportion to their seats in the National Assembly: the African National
Congress party (ANC); the Democratic Alliance (DA); the Congress of the People; the Inkatha
Freedom Party; the United Democratic Movement; and the Freedom Front Plus.

Graham Mackay, Executive Chairman of SABMiller plc, commented:
"South Africa has a vibrant, open democracy and SABMiller is proud to have made a
contribution to that achievement. Political progress will remain vital to the country's
continued stability and growth but this progress requires funding and significant human
resources. This is an extremely important cause and it deserves our support."

SABMiller made contributions of R5 million in the run up to the 1999, 2004 and 2009
elections and has not made any other political donations in South Africa outside of the
national election cycle. This year’s higher donation value follows a number of years of
double-digit inflation in South Africa.


Notes to editors

SABMiller
SABMiller plc is one of the world’s leading brewers with more than 200 beer brands and
some 70,000 employees in over 75 countries. The group’s portfolio includes global brands
such as Pilsner Urquell, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Miller Genuine Draft and Grolsch; as well as
leading local brands such as Aguila (Colombia), Castle (South Africa), Miller Lite (USA), Snow
(China), Victoria Bitter (Australia) and Tyskie (Poland). SABMiller also has growing soft
drinks businesses and is one of the world’s largest bottlers of Coca-Cola products.

In the year ended 31 March 2012 the group reported EBITA of US$5,634 million and group
revenue of US$31,388 million. SABMiller plc is listed on the London and Johannesburg stock
exchanges.

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SABMiller plc
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Catherine May
Director of Corporate Affairs

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Senior VP, Investor Relations

SABMiller plc
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Business Media Relations Manager

SABMiller plc
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Sponsor:
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