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AB InBev and Tilray announce research partnership focused on non-alcohol THC and CBD beverages
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
(Incorporated in the Kingdom of Belgium)
Register of Companies Number: 0417.497.106
Euronext Brussels Share Code: ABI
Mexican Stock Exchange Share Code: ANB
NYSE ADS Code: BUD
JSE Share Code: ANH
ISIN: BE0974293251
(“AB InBev” or the “Company”)
AB InBev and Tilray Announce
Research Partnership Focused on Non-Alcohol THC and CBD Beverages
New Partnership to Focus on Research that will Guide Responsible Innovation
TORONTO, CANADA – December 19, 2018 – Today, AB InBev, the world’s leading brewer, and Tilray, a global
pioneer in cannabis production and distribution, announced a partnership to research non-alcohol beverages
containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). The partnership is limited to Canada and
decisions regarding the commercialization of the beverages will be made in the future.
The research partnership combines AB InBev’s deep experience in beverages with Tilray’s expertise in cannabis
products. AB InBev’s participation will be through its subsidiary Labatt Breweries of Canada, one of the
country’s founding businesses and its leading brewery, and Tilray’s participation will be through its Canadian
adult-use cannabis subsidiary High Park Company, which develops, sells, and distributes a portfolio of socially
responsible cannabis brands and products in Canada. Each company intends to invest up to $50 million USD,
for a total of up to $100 million USD.
“Labatt is committed to staying ahead of emerging consumer trends. As consumers in Canada explore THC and
CBD-infused products, our innovative drive is matched only by our commitment to the highest standards of
product quality and responsible marketing. We intend to develop a deeper understanding of non-alcohol
beverages containing THC and CBD that will guide future decisions about potential commercial opportunities,”
said Kyle Norrington, President, Labatt Breweries of Canada. “We look forward to learning more about these
beverages and this category in the months ahead.”
“We are delighted to be joining forces with a world-leading beverage company, AB InBev, to research how to
create enjoyable cannabis beverage products. Tilray and AB InBev share a commitment to responsible product
development and marketing, and we look forward to beginning our work on this important partnership as Tilray
continues to pioneer the development of a professional, transparent, and well-regulated cannabis industry,” said
Brendan Kennedy, CEO of Tilray.
With strong track records of responsible product development and marketing in their respective industries, AB
InBev and Tilray believe that the legal market for THC and CBD beverages will only thrive if the industry
embraces appropriate regulation of adult-use cannabis, including responsible production, marketing, sale and
consumption.
About AB InBev
AB InBev is a publicly traded company (Euronext: ABI) based in Leuven, Belgium, with scondary 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). Our Dream is to bring people together for a better world. Beer, the
original social network, has been bringing people together for thousands of years. We are committed to
building great brands that stand the test of time and to brewing the best beers using the finest natural
ingredients. Our diverse portfolio of well over 500 beer brands includes global brands Budweiser®, Corona® and
Stella Artois®; multi-country brands Beck’s®, Castle®, Castle Lite®, Hoegaarden® and Leffe®; and local
champions such as Aguila®, Antarctica®, Bud Light®, Brahma®, Cass®, Cristal®, Harbin®, Jupiler®, Michelob
Ultra®, 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 180,000 employees based in nearly 50 countries worldwide. For 2017, AB
InBev’s reported revenue was 56.4 billion USD (excluding JVs and associates).
About Labatt Breweries of Canada
Established by John Kinder Labatt in London, Ontario in 1847, Labatt Breweries is one of Canada's founding
businesses and its leading brewer. The company today has more than 3,400 employees, six breweries, three
stand-alone craft brewers, and a portfolio of 60 quality beers, including Budweiser, Alexander Keith's, Labatt
Blue, Kokanee, Stella Artois and Corona. Brands also include ready-to-drink beverages such as Palm Bay and
Mike's Hard Lemonade. As part of the AB InBev family, Labatt is committed to Bringing People Together for a
Better World, making a positive contribution through multiple programs that support its communities, promote
responsible drinking and protect the environment.
About Tilray®
Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) is a global pioneer in the research, cultivation, production and distribution of cannabis
and cannabinoids currently serving tens of thousands of patients in twelve countries spanning five continents.
About High Park Company
Based in Toronto and led by a team with deep experience in cannabis and global consumer brands, High
Park was established to develop, sell, and distribute a broad-based portfolio of world-class cannabis brands and
products in Canada, the first G-7 nation to legalize, regulate and tax for responsible adult consumption.
LABATT / AB INBEV CONTACTS
Media Investors
Tamar Nersesian Lauren Abbott
Tel: +1 416 361 5247 Tel: +1 212 573 9287
Email: tamar.nersesian@labatt.com E-mail: lauren.abbott@ab-inbev.com
Aimee Baxter Mariusz Jamka
Tel: +1 718 650 4003 Tel: +32 16 276 888
E-mail: aimee.baxter@ab-inbev.com E-mail: mariusz.jamka@ab-inbev.com
Jency John
Tel: +1 646 746 9673
E-mail: jency.john@ab-inbev.com
TILRAY CONTACTS
Media Investors
Chrissy Roebuck (Tilray) Katie Turner (Tilray)
Tel: +1 833 206 8161 Tel: +1 646 277 1228
E-mail: news@tilray.com E-mail : katie.turner@icrinc.com
19 December 2018
Sponsor: Questco Corporate Advisory Proprietary Limited
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian securities laws, or collectively,
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release may be identified by the use of words such
as, “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “likely”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe, “intend”, “plan”, “forecast”, “project”,
“estimate”, “outlook” and other similar expressions and include statements relating to the AB Inbev and Tilray partnership,
the potential investment of each party and the possibility of commercialization at some point in the future. Forward-
looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and are based upon a number of estimates and assumptions
of management in light of management’s experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected
developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances,
including assumptions in respect of current and future market conditions, the current and future regulatory environment
and future approvals and permits. Actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from that expressed
in, or implied by, any forward-looking statements in this press release, and, accordingly, you should not place undue
reliance on any such forward-looking statements and they are not guarantees of future results. Forward-looking
statements involve significant risks, assumptions, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual future results or
anticipated events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. Please see the
heading “Risk Factors” in Tilray’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission and Canadian securities regulators on November 14, 2018, and the risks and uncertainties related to AB InBev
described under Item 3.D of AB InBev’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
March 19, 2018, for a discussion of the material risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the
forward-looking information. Tilray and AB InBev do not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that are
included herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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