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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

November 12, 2009

Commission File No.: 1-34455

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Belgium

(Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

Grand Place/Grote Markt 1

1000 Brussels

(Address of principal executive offices)

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This Report contains a copy of the following:

 

(1) The Press Release issued on November 12, 2009.

 

 


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit

Number

  

Description

99.1    Consolidated Articles of Association as of 22 October 2009 following the recording of the completion of the capital increase

 


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The enclosed information constitutes regulated information as defined in the Belgian Royal Decree of 14 November 2007 regarding the duties of issuers of financial instruments which have been admitted for trading on a regulated market.

Anheuser-Busch InBev reports Third Quarter and 2009 Nine Months Results

Except where otherwise stated, the analyses below are based on organic figures and refer to 3Q09 versus 3Q08, and 9M09 versus 9M08 respectively. To facilitate the understanding of Anheuser-Busch InBev’s underlying performance, the comments in this press release, unless otherwise indicated, are based on organic and normalized numbers. Given the transformational nature of the transaction with Anheuser-Busch, we present in this press release the 3Q08 consolidated volumes and results up to normalized EBIT on a combined basis (including financials of Anheuser-Busch, which we believe provides a fair view of the underlying organic performance of our business). All references per hectoliter (per hl) exclude US Entertainment and Packaging activities.

HIGHLIGHTS

 

 

Volume performance: Total 3Q09 volumes decreased 3.2%, with own beer volumes down 3.1%. Soft drink volumes fell 2.3% in 3Q09. In 9M09, total volumes decreased 1.2%, with own beer volumes down 1.4%, and soft drink volumes up 2.5%

 

 

Focus Brands: 3Q09 Focus Brand volumes grew 0.4% led by Antarctica, Brahma and Skol in Brazil, Harbin and Budweiser in China, and Stella Artois in the UK. In 9M09 Focus Brands grew 1.6%

 

 

Market share gains: In 9M09 we gained market share in 5 of our key markets: Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, the UK, and the US, and maintained market share in the Ukraine

 

 

Revenue growth: Revenues fell 0.4% in 3Q09 and rose 1.8% in 9M09, while revenue per hl was up 3.9% in 3Q09 and 4.6% in 9M09 due to continued effective revenue management including selected price increases

 

 

Cost of Sales (CoS): CoS for 3Q09 decreased 6.4% overall and 2.8% per hl as we benefited from synergies achieved, procurement efficiencies and lower costs of non-hedgeable inputs. In 9M09, CoS decreased 4.2%, and 1.1% per hl

 

 

Operating expenses: The combined expenses for distribution, sales and marketing, administrative and other operating items decreased 3.7% in 3Q09 and 4.7% in 9M09 driven by continuous fixed cost management in all Zones and synergy programs in the US driving greater efficiency

 

 

EBITDA: 3Q09 EBITDA grew 11.9% to 3 549 million USD, with EBITDA margin of 36.4% compared to 32.6% in 3Q08, up 394 bp on an organic basis. 9M09 EBITDA grew 18.0% to 9 932 million USD with a 36.2% margin, 487 bp of organic improvement. For the nine months, all operating Zones delivered organic EBITDA margin expansion

 

 

Profit: 3Q09 normalized profit attributable to equity holders of AB InBev came in at 1 132 million USD, compared to 837 million USD in 3Q08 on a reported basis. In 9M09, normalized profit attributable to equity holders of AB InBev of 3 050 million USD compares to 2 084 million USD in 9M08 on a reported basis

 

 

Non-recurring items: 3Q09 normalized EPS of 0.72 USD per share excludes net 414 million USD of non-recurring gains, primarily reflecting a 436 million USD gain for the South Korea asset disposal

 

 

Disposals: We overachieved against our target with approximately 9.4 billion USD of asset disposals of which approximately 7.4 billion USD are cash proceeds at closing. These amounts include the sale of Busch Entertainment Corporation to the Blackstone Group announced on 7 October and the sale of the Central European operations to CVC Capital Partners announced on 15 October. Both transactions are expected to close by HY10

 

 

Debt pay-down: The remaining balance of the 12 billion USD Facility “A” has been fully repaid in October 2009, one year before maturity


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Figure 1 - Consolidated performance (million usd)

 

     3Q09     3Q08
Reported
    3Q08
Combined
    Organic
growth
 

Total volumes (thousand hls)

   106 609      71 832      112 257      -3.2

Total beer volumes

   96 478      61 579      101 991      -3.3

Of which AB InBev own beer

   94 969      60 395      100 722      -3.1

Non-beer volumes

   10 131      10 254      10 266      -2.3

Revenue

   9 763      6 061      10 893      -0.4

Gross profit

   5 259      3 502      5 599      5.2

Normalized EBITDA

   3 549      2 138      3 553      11.9

Normalized EBIT

   2 842      1 671      2 789      14.3

Profit attributable to equity holders of AB InBev (normalized)

   1 132      837       

Profit attributable to equity holders of AB InBev

   1 546      690       

Normalized earnings per share (usd)

   0.72      0.87       

Earnings per share (usd)

   0.98      0.72       
Margins         

Gross margin

   53.9   57.8   51.4   285  bp 

Normalized EBITDA margin

   36.4   35.3   32.6   394  bp 

Normalized EBIT margin

   29.1   27.6   25.6   368  bp 
     9M09     9M08
Reported
    9M08
Combined
    Organic
growth
 

Total volumes (thousand hls)

   306 884      199 295      313 179      -1.2

Total beer volumes

   276 201      169 401      283 236      -1.6

Of which AB InBev own beer

   271 768      165 766      279 355      -1.4

Non-beer volumes

   30 682      29 894      29 943      2.5

Revenue

   27 461      16 624      30 195      1.8

Gross profit

   14 567      9 600      15 279      7.6

Normalized EBITDA

   9 932      5 535      9 262      18.0

Normalized EBIT

   7 864      4 233      7 071      21.9

Profit attributable to equity holders of AB InBev (normalized)

   3 050      2 084       

Profit attributable to equity holders of AB InBev

   3 334      1 898       

Normalized earnings per share (usd)

   1.93      2.18       

Earnings per share (usd)

   2.11      1.98       
Margins         

Gross margin

   53.0   57.7   50.6   288  bp 

Normalized EBITDA margin

   36.2   33.3   30.7   487  bp 

Normalized EBIT margin

   28.6   25.5   23.4   459  bp 

Anheuser-Busch InBev’s 3Q09 and 3Q08, and 9M09 and 9M08 reported numbers are based on unaudited interim consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. Unless otherwise indicated, amounts are presented in million USD. The reported numbers for the three and nine months ended 30 September 2009 and 2008. In the opinion of management, the reported numbers include all normal recurring adjustments that are necessary to present fairly the results for interim periods. Due to seasonal fluctuations and other factors, the results of operations for the three and nine months ended 30 September 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.


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Given the transformational nature of the transaction with Anheuser-Busch we are presenting the 2008 consolidated volumes and results up to normalized EBIT on a combined basis, i.e. including financials of Anheuser-Busch in the comparative basis and as such these financials are included in the organic growth calculation. To facilitate the understanding of Anheuser-Busch InBev’s underlying performance, the analyses of growth, including all comments in this press release, unless otherwise indicated, are based on organic numbers. In other words, financials are analyzed eliminating the impact of changes in currencies on translation of foreign operations, and scopes. Scopes represent the impact of acquisitions and divestitures, the start up or termination of activities, or the transfer of activities between segments.

Whenever used in this document, the term “normalized” refers to performance measures (EBITDA, EBIT, Profit, EPS) before nonrecurring items. Nonrecurring items are either income or expenses which do not occur regularly as part of the normal activities of the company. They are presented separately because they are important for the understanding of the underlying sustainable performance of the company due to their size or nature. Normalized measures are additional measures used by management, and should not replace the measures determined in accordance with IFRS as an indicator of the company’s performance, but rather should be used in conjunction with the most directly comparable IFRS measures. A reconciliation of such measures to the most directly comparable IFRS measures is disclosed in figure 5.

Values in the figures and annexes may not add up, due to rounding. 3Q09 and 9M09 EPS based upon weighted average of 1 583 million shares, compared to 956 million shares in 3Q08 and 9M08, adjusted in line with the Euronext Liffe method.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTS

Carlos Brito, CEO, commented: “We delivered double-digit EBITDA growth in a challenging operating environment, made significant progress on all our commitments, while increasing our sales and marketing investment.

The integration of Anheuser-Busch continues to run ahead of plan. We captured 265 million USD of synergies in the third quarter of 2009, bringing our nine month total to 875 million USD. At the same time we are launching two new products in the US: Bud Light Golden Wheat and Select 55.

Anheuser-Busch InBev enters the fourth quarter a much stronger company than at the start of the year, with a significantly improved balance sheet. The sale of Busch Entertainment and our Central European operations drove our divestiture total well over our 7 billion USD commitment, to approximately 9.4 billion USD, of which approximately 7.4 billion USD are cash proceeds at closing. Deleveraging remains a priority and we will continue to execute against our synergy and cash flow goals, while selectively evaluating non-core assets during the normal course of business.

In summary, with our formal divestiture program complete, we can now focus all of our efforts on growing our core business, including realizing top line synergy opportunities not considered in our 2.25 billion USD synergy commitment.”

Felipe Dutra, CFO, added: “Third quarter results came in largely as expected: consolidated volumes fell 3.2% versus the most difficult comparison of the year. However, we gained or maintained market share in six of our key markets and our Focus Brands grew 0.4% in the third quarter and 1.6% in the first nine months.


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EBITDA increased 11.9% in the third quarter, with margin gains in five out of six operating Zones. Year to date, all operating Zones have shown EBITDA margin improvement. Cost of Sales per hectoliter came in better than expected, largely due to global efficiency programs and some easing of raw material costs.

After the quarter, we announced the sale of Busch Entertainment for up to 2.7 billion USD including a contingent value of up to 400 million USD, and our Central European Operations for an enterprise value of 2.2 billion USD and up to 800 million USD of contingent value. We expect both transactions to close by the first half of 2010. In addition to these divestitures, we accessed the debt market in 3Q09 with a 2 billion BRL (1.05 billion USD) offering, and again on 13 October, when we raised 5.5 billion USD. We have repaid the 12 billion USD Facility “A” one year ahead of the November 2010 maturity; and our focus is now to repay the remaining 8.9 billion of our 13 billion USD Facility “C” maturing in November 2011.

To facilitate broader ownership of Anheuser-Busch InBev shares in the US capital markets, and reflect the company’s global presence, our American Depositary Receipts (ADR) began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol “BUD” on 16 September. Ordinary shares continue to trade on the Euronext Brussels, our primary listing, under the symbol “ABI”.

Looking forward, we see improving volume comparisons in the fourth quarter, but expect year-over-year EBITDA gains in-line with third quarter levels due to higher year-over-year sales and marketing investment and administrative expenses. Recall that in 4Q08 we reversed variable incentive compensation accruals, making this comparison especially challenging.”

FOCUS BRANDS

While we have nearly 300 brands, the majority of our marketing resources are invested in our Focus Brands, those that we believe have the greatest growth potential in their relevant consumer segments. 3Q09 saw Focus Brand volume increases of 0.4%, ahead of own beer volumes, demonstrating the strength of the core portfolio. In 9M09, our Focus Brands grew 1.6%, ahead of own beer volumes.

Focus Brand highlights in 3Q09:

 

   

Antarctica, Brahma and Skol each delivered double digit volume growth, driven by the launch of the Antarctica Sub-Zero line extension, and package innovations such as the introduction of the 1 liter bottle and the 269ml can. All three Focus Brands continued to exhibit positive brand health indicators, and contributed to market share expansion

 

   

In China, Budweiser and Harbin continued their national expansion with strong growth of 12.1% and 5.7%, respectively. All incremental investments behind Budweiser and Harbin, such as the Budweiser National Karaoke Contest, were funded through first half 2009 savings from non-working money, following our “Cost-Connect-Win” model


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In the UK, our three global flagship brands, Stella Artois, Beck’s and Budweiser, all posted double digit growth despite a declining environment. Innovation played a key role in the continuing growth of Stella 4% and Beck’s Vier

 

   

Our US marketing teams prepared the product launches of Bud Light Golden Wheat and Select 55, while maintaining Bud Light Lime’s growth momentum and driving increased interest in Michelob Ultra

 

   

In Canada, the Bud Light family grew 6.8% as Bud Light Lime maintained its strong momentum following the launch of can packaging and major brand building activities using social media platforms

OPERATING PERFORMANCE

Figure 2 - Volumes (thousand hls)

     3Q08
Combined
   Scope    Organic
growth
   3Q09    Organic
growth
 

North America

   38 085    -756    -1 737    35 593    -4.7

Latin America - North

   23 777    -6    2 032    25 803    8.5

Latin America - South

   7 345    275    -411    7 208    -5.6

Western europe

   9 179    155    -305    9 029    -3.3

Central and Eastern europe

   14 300    0    -2 402    11 898    -16.8

Asia Pacific

   18 808    -2 203    -537    16 068    -3.2

Global Export and Holding Companies

   763    368    -120    1 011    -10.6

AB InBev Worldwide

   112 257    -2 167    -3 481    106 609    -3.2
     9M08
Combined
   Scope    Organic
growth
   9M09    Organic
growth
 

North America

   108 606    -2 213    -1 954    104 438    -1.8

Latin America - North

   71 021    -608    5 350    75 763    7.6

Latin America - South

   23 133    525    -609    23 049    -2.6

Western europe

   26 534    462    -1 509    25 487    -5.6

Central and Eastern europe

   36 722    0    -4 088    32 634    -11.1

Asia Pacific

   45 027    -2 203    -803    42 021    -1.9

Global Export and Holding Companies

   2 137    1 518    -163    3 492    -4.5

AB InBev Worldwide

   313 179    -2 519    -3 777    306 884    -1.2

North America

North American total volumes decreased 4.7% in 3Q09, and 1.8% in 9M09.

Shipment volumes in the United States declined 5.1% in 3Q09. We faced tough comparisons following strong Anheuser-Busch volume growth of 2.3% in the same period last year. Domestic US beer selling-day adjusted sales-to-retailers (STRs) decreased 2.8% in 3Q09, and 0.6% in 9M09, primarily due to difficult comparisons: in 3Q08, Anheuser-Busch STRs increased 3.6% driven by the successful roll-out of Bud Light Lime and the timing of pricing actions. Despite these difficult comparisons, we have achieved market share gains year to date.


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The difference between shipment volumes and STRs in 3Q09 results from our efforts to optimize production costs – through balanced brewery utilization – and to reduce out of pattern transportation costs. In addition, a weak summer industry further led to high inventories at the distributor level.

In Canada, own beer volumes fell 0.7% in 3Q09 in a weak industry environment, and increased 0.1% in 9M09. The Bud Light family achieved 6.8% growth in the quarter driven by the continued momentum of Bud Light Lime, now extended to cans.

Zone gross profit rose 4.7% in 3Q09 driven by revenue growth of 2.6% per hectoliter, and lower CoS of 8.8%, or 4.1% per hectoliter. Revenue per hl reflects continued price improvement from the 2008 increases in the US and the sustained success of premium priced Bud Light Lime, somewhat offset by a general mix-shift in favor of the Busch and Natural brands. Our synergy program drove the reduction in CoS, aided by lower raw material and packaging costs. Operating expenses in the 3Q and 9M fell due to Zero Based Budgeting (ZBB) savings, lower transport and fuel costs. Media deflation and savings in non-working money for sales and marketing allowed us to “buy more for less”, especially for campaigns supporting new product innovations.

Synergy achievement and operational discipline led to an organic EBITDA increase of 15.8% in 3Q09. EBITDA margin improved from 30.2% in 3Q08 on a combined basis to 35.9% in 3Q09. 9M09 EBITDA was 4 603 million USD, representing organic growth of 24.2%. EBITDA margin increased from 30.0% on a combined basis to 38.5% in 9M09.

Latin America North

Latin America North (LAN) delivered strong volume growth of 8.5% in 3Q09, with beer volumes up 11.3% and soft drinks up 1.9%. In 9M09, volumes in the Zone increased 7.6%, as beer volumes grew 7.9% and soft drinks grew 6.8%.

In Brazil, 12.3% beer volume growth resulted from a combination of strong industry performance as well as market share gains driven by product and packaging innovations, notably Antarctica Sub-Zero, the 1 liter bottle and the 269 ml can. The industry also continued to benefit from higher consumer disposable income for the third consecutive quarter. During 3Q09, we increased our market share by 218 bps, reaching 69.4%, according to Nielsen, mainly due to the performance of our innovations. Soft drinks volumes rose 2.2% on top of a very strong performance in 3Q08, when volumes grew 14.8%.

Revenue per hl for LAN grew 2.9% as our price increases were partly offset by packaging mix and tax increases ahead of inflation. CoS per hl were nearly flat with last year as higher costs in some markets were offset by favorable currency and commodity hedges, lower corn prices, as well as efficiency gains in our operations.

Latin America North EBITDA rose 10.4% to 831 million USD behind strong top line growth and fixed cost management, leading to a 3Q09 EBITDA margin of 45.2%. 9M09 EBITDA was 2 271 million USD, an increase of 12.3%, with margin expanding from 45.1% in 9M08 to 45.9% this year.


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Latin America South

Latin America South (LAS) delivered positive operating performance despite a tough macroeconomic environment. We partly offset the impact of an industry slowdown by growing market share within the region through new marketing initiatives and increased innovations. Total volumes declined 5.6% in 3Q09, with beer down 2.0% and non-beer declining 10.7%.

In Argentina, 3Q09 beer volume increased 0.4% and 1.6% in 9M09, despite very tough volume comparisons of 15.7% and 12.8% in the same period last year, respectively. We gained market share in 9M09, while the industry continued to decelerate. Stella Artois grew 20.3% in 3Q09 and 21.3% year to date, and continued to build its position as the country’s leading international brand.

Zone EBITDA increased 26.6% to 171 million USD, primarily as a result of revenue growth, partially offset by higher sales and marketing expenses related to commercial campaigns and increased distribution expenses reflecting continued increases in labor and transportation costs. EBITDA margin reached 40.9%, an increase of 409 bp. 9M09 EBITDA rose to 583 million USD, an increase of 28.6%, with EBITDA margin improvement from 41.1% to 44.8% in 9M09.

Western Europe

Own beer volumes in 3Q09 declined 1.2%, while total volumes including subcontracted volumes declined 3.3%, a reflection of our strategy to concentrate on own beer products. In 9M09, own beer volumes decreased 2.7%, with total Zone volume down 5.6%.

In Germany, own beer volumes fell 7.1% in 3Q09 and 5.8% in 9M09, driven largely by a deteriorating industry. Own beer volumes in Belgium decreased 3.7% in 3Q09. In 9M09, beer volumes were off 1.7%. Year to date we achieved market share gains, slightly outperforming the declining market driven by the local flagship brand Jupiler. In the United Kingdom, own beer volumes grew 3.7% in 3Q09 and fell 1.9% in 9M09, posting market share gains in the nine months and clearly outperforming the industry in the quarter. During the third quarter, double digit volume growth of our three global flagship brands – Stella Artois, Beck’s and Budweiser – was partly offset by discontinuation of certain other brands, in line with our Focus Brand strategy. Innovation drove the strong performance of Stella Artois and Beck’s, with the continuing growth of Stella 4% and Beck’s Vier, while Budweiser benefited from increased brand investment.

The Western Europe Zone continued to deliver solid operating results in 3Q09. Lower fuel prices and distribution efficiencies reduced distribution expenses. Sales and marketing expenses decreased 50 million USD, principally due to marketing and promotion synergies in the UK and ongoing media cost deflation.

Zone EBITDA increased 16.1% to 340 million USD, and the EBITDA margin improved 442 bp to 28.1%. 9M09 EBITDA organically grew 22.8% to 810 million USD. EBITDA margin expanded from 19.3% on a combined basis to 24.9% in 9M09.


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Central and Eastern Europe

Volumes in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) decreased 16.8% in 3Q09 and 11.1% in 9M09 reflecting difficult market conditions in most countries, especially in Russia where volumes fell 20.4% in 3Q09 and 15.4% in 9M09. Although market share remains below last year’s levels, we started to see improvements following the introduction of customer loyalty programs, and progress in the supermarket channel. In the Ukraine, beer volume decreased 8.3% in 3Q09 and 4.2% in 9M09 while we maintained our market share.

The Zone delivered EBITDA growth in 3Q09 of 26.5% fueled by lower CoS and lower distribution expenses as transport tariffs decreased compared to last year. EBITDA margin improved from 22.8% to 30.0%. 9M09 EBITDA reached 518 million USD, an organic increase of 45.6% with margin improvement from 18.9% to 26.2%.

Asia Pacific

Zone volumes declined 3.2% in 3Q09 as volume growth in the Southeast, Southwest and North of China was more than offset by reduced volumes in the Central and Eastern regions. In 3Q09 our Focus Brands Budweiser and Harbin delivered volume growth of 12.1% and 5.7%, respectively. For 9M09, Zone volumes declined 1.9%.

The disposal of Oriental Brewery was completed on 24 July 2009. As of 3Q09, the South Korean business is no longer reported as part of the Asia Pacific Zone, resulting in a negative scope effect for the Zone of 2.2 million hectoliters, 215 million USD of revenue, and 95 million USD of EBITDA for 3Q09.

Asia Pacific achieved EBITDA growth of 32.2% to 110 million USD driven by gross margin expansion and fixed cost management. Zone EBITDA margin was 21.4%, up 396 bp from last year. 9M09 EBITDA rose 17.5% to 315 million USD. The EBITDA margin was 19.8% in 9M09, an increase of 224 bp.

Synergy update

We remain on target to deliver 1 billion USD of synergies in 2009. Year-to-date, 875 million USD of synergies have been captured, with 295 million USD in 1Q09, 315 million USD in 2Q09, and 265 million USD in 3Q09, driven by the successful implementation of ZBB, manufacturing best practices, and, to a lesser extent, procurement savings.

Global Export and Holding Companies (GEHC)

GEHC, including the US Entertainment and Packaging businesses, reported an EBITDA of 404 million USD in 3Q09, a decrease of 69 million USD year over year. 9M09 EBITDA was 832 million USD, a decrease of 129 million USD vs. 9M08.

 

   

US Packaging delivered 376 million USD of revenue in 3Q09 and 1 098 million USD in 9M09

 

   

US Entertainment contributed revenue of 480 million USD in 3Q09 and 1 060 million USD in 9M09


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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

Figure 3 - Consolidated Income Statement (million usd)

 

     3Q08
Reported
   3Q08
Combined
   Scope    Currency
translation
   Organic
growth
   3Q09    Organic
growth
 

Revenue

   6 061    10 893    -223    -863    -43    9 763    -0.4

Cost of sales

   -2 559    -5 293    108    351    330    -4 505    6.4

Gross profit

   3 502    5 599    -115    -513    287    5 259    5.2

Distribution expenses

   -711    -922    7    86    135    -694    14.7

Sales and marketing expenses

   -884    -1 448    36    124    -23    -1 311    -1.6

Administrative expenses

   -340    -573    6    51    -12    -528    -2.1

Other operating income/expenses

   104    134    -3    -15    2    117    1.2

Normalized profit from operations (normalized EBIT)

   1 671    2 789    -69    -267    389    2 842    14.3

Non recurring items above EBIT

   -118                412   

Net finance costs

   -243                -971   

Non recurring net finance cost

   -38                5   

Share of results of associates

   1                157   

Income tax expense

   -275                -601   

Profit

   998                1 844   

attributable to equity holders of AB InBev

   690                1 546   

attributable to minority interests

   307                298   

Normalized EBITDA

   2 138    3 553    -81    -336    413    3 549    11.9

Normalized profit attributable to equity holders of AB InBev

   837                1 132   
     9M08
Reported
   9M08
Combined
   Scope    Currency
translation
   Organic
growth
   9M09    Organic
growth
 

Revenue

   16 624    30 195    -228    -3 031    525    27 461    1.8

Cost of sales

   -7 024    -14 916    202    1 194    625    -12 894    4.2

Gross profit

   9 600    15 279    -26    -1 837    1 150    14 567    7.6

Distribution expenses

   -2 006    -2 636    -23    319    370    -1 970    13.9

Sales and marketing expenses

   -2 578    -4 174    37    442    113    -3 582    2.7

Administrative expenses

   -1 071    -1 750    22    215    -105    -1 619    -6.0

Other operating income/expenses

   288    353    161    -50    3    467    0.9

Normalized profit from operations (normalized EBIT)

   4 233    7 071    172    -911    1 532    7 864    21.9

Non recurring items above EBIT

   -172                318   

Net finance costs

   -756                -2 963   

Non recurring net finance cost

   -38                5   

Share of results of associates

   4                385   

Income tax expense

   -507                -1 421   

Profit

   2 764                4 187   

attributable to equity holders of AB InBev

   1 898                3 334   

attributable to minority interests

   866                854   

Normalized EBITDA

   5 535    9 262    162    -1 149    1 657    9 932    18.0

Normalized profit attributable to equity holders of AB InBev

   2 084                3 050   

Revenue – Consolidated revenue fell 0.4% in 3Q09, to 9 763 million USD. The increase in revenue per hectoliter of 3.9% reflects effective revenue management including selective price increases. Consolidated revenue in 9M09 grew 1.8% to 27 461 million USD, and 4.6% per hectoliter.

Cost of Sales (CoS) – CoS for 3Q09 decreased 6.4% overall, or 2.8% per hl, driven by procurement best practices, synergies in the US and gains in Asia Pacific, while LAS and CEE continued to face higher CoS/hl compared to last year. In addition, Cost of Sales benefited from lower spot prices for non-hedgeable input costs. In 9M09, CoS decreased 4.2%, and CoS per hl slightly declined by 1.1%.


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Operating expenses – Aggregate operating expenses decreased 3.7% in 3Q09 and 4.7% in 9M09:

 

   

Distribution expenses decreased 14.7% in 3Q09 and 13.9% in 9M09, mainly due to synergies in the US, and lower tariffs in CEE

 

   

Sales and marketing expenses grew 1.6% in 3Q09 and fell 2.7% in 9M09, as savings in non-working money in the US were re-invested in the launch of product innovations. In addition, North America and Western Europe continued to benefit from media and advertising cost deflation

 

   

Administrative expenses increased 2.1% in 3Q09 and 6.0% for 9M09 as ZBB savings were offset by higher accruals for variable compensation compared to 2008, when some Zones already accrued for lower variable compensation as a result of the business performance at that time

 

   

Other operating income/expenses increased 1.2% to 117 million USD in 3Q09, and 0.9% to 467 million USD in 9M09

Non-recurring items – Normalized EBITDA excludes non-recurring items of 412 million USD in 3Q09, and 318 million USD in 9M09. These items include a 436 million USD capital gain for the asset disposal of South Korea, recorded in 3Q09, partly offset by restructuring and other charges.

3Q09 and 9M09 Profit – Normalized profit attributable to equity holders of Anheuser-Busch InBev was 1 132 million USD in 3Q09, compared to 837 million USD in 3Q08 on a reported basis, and 3 050 million USD in 9M09, compared to 2 084 million USD in 9M08 on a reported basis:

 

   

Net finance costs were 966 million USD in 3Q09 vs. 281 million USD in 3Q08 as reported, and 2 959 million USD in 9M09 versus 794 million USD in 9M08 as reported. The increase reflects interest on the existing Anheuser-Busch debt and the senior facilities to fund the acquisition, non-cash amortization of the arrangement fees paid on the senior facilities, and amortization of the fair value adjustment on the Anheuser-Busch debt. A breakdown of the net finance costs is illustrated below, in Figure 4

Figure 4 - Net finance costs (million usd)

 

     3Q09    3Q08
Reported
   9M09    9M08
Reported

Net Interest expense

   -816    -262    -2 546    -702

Accretion expense

   -137    -1    -346    -10

Other Financial results

   -13    -18    -66    -82

Net finance costs

   -966    -281    -2 958    -794

 

   

Share of results of associates was 157 million USD in 3Q09 compared to 1 million USD in 3Q08 as reported, and 385 million USD in 9M09 compared with 4 million USD in 9M08 as reported, attributed to the result of Grupo Modelo in Mexico


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Income tax expense in 3Q09 was 601 million USD with an effective tax rate of 26.3%, and 1 421 million USD with an effective tax rate of 27.2% in 9M09. Income tax expense was impacted by the results of Anheuser-Busch US being taxed at a marginal rate of 40%, and higher realized profits at AmBev Brazil taxed at a marginal tax rate of 34%. For the full year, we continue to expect an effective tax rate of 25-27%

 

   

Profit attributable to minority interests was 298 million USD in 3Q09, a decrease from 307 million USD in 3Q08 as reported, and 854 million USD in 9M09, slightly below the 866 million USD achieved in 9M08 as reported

Reconciliation between Normalized EBITDA and profit attributable to equity holders:

Normalized EBITDA and EBIT are measures utilized by AB InBev to demonstrate the company’s underlying performance.

Normalized EBITDA is calculated excluding the following effects from profit attributable to equity holders of AB InBev: (i) Minority interest, (ii) Income tax expense, (iii) Share of results of associates, (iv) Net finance cost, (v) Non-recurring net finance cost, (vi) Non-recurring items and (vii) Depreciation, amortization and impairment.

Normalized EBITDA and EBIT are not accounting measures under IFRS accounting and should not be considered as an alternative to Profit attributable to equity holders as a measure of operational performance or an alternative to Cash Flow as a measure of liquidity. Normalized EBITDA and EBIT do not have a standard calculation method and AB InBev’s definition of Normalized EBITDA and EBIT may not be comparable to that of other companies.

Figure 5 - Reconciliation of normalized EBITDA to profit attributable to equity holders of AB InBev (million usd)

 

     3Q09    3Q08
Reported
   9M09    9M08
Reported

Profit attributable to equity holders of AB InBev

   1 546    691    3 334    1 898

Minority interest

   298    307    853    866

Profit

   1 844    998    4 187    2 764

Income tax expense

   601    275    1 421    507

Share of results of associates

   -157    -1    -385    -4

Non recurring net finance cost

   -5    38    -5    38

Net finance cost

   971    243    2 963    756

Non-recurring items

   -412    118    -318    172

Normalized EBIT

   2 842    1 671    7 863    4 233

Depreciation, amortization and impairment

   707    467    2 069    1 302

Normalized EBITDA

   3 549    2 138    9 932    5 535


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OUTLOOK

We anticipate fourth quarter year-over-year EBITDA growth in line with the third quarter. Demand trends remain soft, but we see improved volume performance in the fourth quarter 2009 compared with third quarter year-over-year results.

Despite the challenging economic conditions, we expect a further step up in our investment in sales and marketing programs in the fourth quarter as we fund new product launches and drive Focus Brand growth. Moreover, we should see a significant increase in administrative expenses reflecting higher accruals for variable compensation compared to 2008, when most Zones reversed accruals as a result of business performance in that period. In addition, we face tougher synergy comparisons.

We now project Cost of Sales per hectoliter to decline slightly percentagewise for 2009 in total, a somewhat more optimistic outlook than previously anticipated.

Two items will impact fourth quarter net finance costs. As a result of the 5.5 billion USD of notes issued on 13 October and the resulting pay-down of senior Facility “A” and part of senior Facility “C”, our net finance costs in 4Q09 will include incremental accretion expenses of 86 million USD and an interest rate hedging loss of 240 million USD, as hedging instruments for the re-paid parts of Facility “C” are no longer effective. While the accretion expense is a non-cash item, the cash equivalent of the negative mark-to-market adjustment will be spread over 2010 and 2011.

We have overachieved against our commitment to execute 7 billion USD of divestitures, and continue to work toward delivering on our other 2009 commitments:

 

  1. Capturing 1 billion USD of synergies from Anheuser-Busch in 2009, of which 875 million USD have been achieved in 9M09

 

  2. Releasing at least 500 million USD of working capital in the US while continuing to strive for improvements at the former InBev

 

  3. Maintaining pricing discipline in relevant markets while continuing to support our Focus Brands

 

  4. Reducing capital expenditures by at least 1 billion USD from the 2008 combined base while not compromising the quality of our products and the safety of our people

 

  5. Enhancing the maturity and currency profile of our outstanding debt

 

  6. Optimizing the effective tax rate of the combined company towards the 25-27% range


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RECENT EVENTS

Asset disposals

On 15 October, Anheuser-Busch InBev announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of our Central European operations to CVC Capital Partners for an enterprise value of 2 231 million USD and additional rights to a future payment estimated up to 800 million USD contingent on CVC’s return on its initial investment. The 2 231 million USD enterprise value is comprised of:

 

   

1 618 million USD in cash

 

   

448 million USD in an unsecured subordinated deferred payment obligation with a six year maturity, which can be automatically extended by up to two years in the event of restructuring of the senior debt financing, bearing interest at 8-15%

 

   

165 million USD in minority interests, assuming market value at close on 14 October 2009

On 7 October, Anheuser-Busch InBev announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of Busch Entertainment Corporation to The Blackstone Group for up to 2.7 billion USD. The purchase price will be comprised of a cash payment on closing of 2.3 billion USD and a right to participate in Blackstone’s return on its initial investment capped at 400 million USD.

Notes issue

On 13 October, Anheuser-Busch InBev announced the pricing of 5.5 billion USD aggregate principal of notes, consisting of 1.5 billion USD aggregate principal amount of notes due 2012, 1.25 billion USD aggregate principal amount of notes due 2015, 2.25 billion USD aggregate principal amount of notes due 2020, and 500 million USD aggregate principal amount of notes due 2040. The notes will bear interest at an annual rate of 3.000% for the 2012 notes, 4.125% for the 2015 notes, 5.375% for the 2020 notes, and 6.375% for the 2040 notes. The majority of the proceeds were used to repay a portion of Facility C of our acquisition financing more than two years ahead of the November 2011 maturity date.

Internal Transfer of Treasury Shares

The company will purchase, on 12 November 2009 shortly after the close of Euronext Brussels, 8 300 000 treasury shares directly (over-the-counter) from its fully owned subsidiary Brandbrew SA. The purchase price will be equal to the closing price of the company’s share on Euronext Brussels on 12 November 2009. The transaction is cash neutral for the group.

The financial data included in this document have not been subject to an audit or a review by our statutory auditor.


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Annexes

 

 

Annex 1: Third quarter 2009 (3Q09) segment information

 

 

Annex 2: Nine months 2009 (9M09) segment information

Agenda for 12 November 2009

 

 

Conference call 3Q09 results for investors

3.00 p.m. CET / 2.00 p.m. BST / 9.00 a.m. EST - full registration details are available at

http://www.ab-inbev.com/go/investors/events calendar/3Q09 results.cfm

Disclaimer:

This release contains certain forward-looking statements reflecting the current views of the management of AB InBev with respect to, among other things, AB InBev’s strategic objectives, business prospects, future financial condition, budgets, projected levels of production, projected costs and projected levels of revenues and profits, and the synergies it is able to achieve. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. The ability of AB InBev to achieve these objectives and targets is dependent on many factors which are outside of management’s control. In some cases, words such as “believe”, “intend”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “target”, “will” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements are used. All statements other than statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they reflect AB InBev’s current expectations and assumptions as to future events and circumstances that may not prove accurate. The actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements for many reasons including the risks described under Item 3.D of AB InBev’s registration statement on Form 20-F filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on 14 September 2009. , AB InBev cannot assure you that the future results, level of activity, performance or achievements of AB InBev will meet the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements. Moreover, neither AB InBev nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the forward-looking statements. Unless AB InBev is required by law to update these statements, AB InBev will not necessarily update any of these statements after the date of this release, either to confirm the actual results or to report a change in its expectations.


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About Anheuser-Busch InBev

Anheuser-Busch InBev is a publicly traded company (Euronext: ABI) based in Leuven, Belgium, with an American Depositary Receipt secondary listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BUD). It is the leading global brewer and one of the world’s top five consumer products companies. A true consumer-centric, sales driven company, Anheuser-Busch InBev manages a portfolio of nearly 300 brands that includes global flagship brands Budweiser, Stella Artois and Beck’s, fast growing multi-country brands like Leffe and Hoegaarden, and strong “local jewels” such as Bud Light, Skol, Brahma, Quilmes, Michelob, Harbin, Sedrin, Klinskoye, Sibirskaya Korona, Chernigivske, and Jupiler, among others. In addition, the company owns a 50 percent equity interest in the operating subsidiary of Grupo Modelo, Mexico’s leading brewer and owner of the global Corona brand. Anheuser-Busch InBev’s dedication to heritage and quality is rooted in brewing traditions that originate from the Den Horen brewery in Leuven, Belgium, dating back to 1366 and the pioneering spirit of the Anheuser & Co brewery, established in 1860 in St. Louis, USA. Geographically diversified with a balanced exposure to developed and developing markets, Anheuser-Busch InBev leverages the collective strengths of its 120,000 employees based in operations in over 30 countries across the world. The company strives to be the Best Beer Company in a Better World. On a combined basis for 2008, the company would have generated revenues of 39 billion USD. For more information, please visit: www.ab-inbev.com.

Anheuser-Busch InBev Contacts:

 

Media    Investors
Marianne Amssoms    Robert Ottenstein
Tel: +1-212-573-9281    Tel: +1-212-573-4365
E-mail: marianne.amssoms@ab-inbev.com    E-mail: robert.ottenstein@ab-inbev.com
Karen Couck    Thelke Gerdes
Tel: +32-16-27-69-65    Tel: +32-16-27-68-88
E-mail: karen.couck@ab-inbev.com    E-mail: thelke.gerdes@ab-inbev.com


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Annex 1 - 3Q09 segment information (million usd)

 

AB InBev Worldwide

   3Q08
Combined
    Scope    Currency
translation
   Organic
growth
   3Q09     Organic
growth
 

Total volumes (thousand hls)

   112 257      -2 167    0    -3 481    106 609      -3.2

Of which AB InBev own beer

   100 722      -2 690    0    -3 062    94 969      -3.1

Revenue

   10 893      -223    -863    -43    9 763      -0.4

Cost of sales

   -5 293      108    351    330    -4 505      6.4

Gross profit

   5 599      -115    -513    287    5 259      5.2

Distribution expenses

   -922      7    86    135    -694      14.7

Sales and marketing expenses

   -1 448      36    124    -23    -1 311      -1.6

Administrative expenses

   -573      6    51    -12    -528      -2.1

Other operating income/expenses

   134      -3    -15    2    117      1.2

Normalized EBIT

   2 789      -69    -267    389    2 842      14.3

Normalized EBITDA

   3 553      -81    -336    413    3 549      11.9

Normalized EBITDA margin

   32.6            36.4   394  bp 

North America

   3Q08
Combined
    Scope    Currency
translation
   Organic
growth
   3Q09     Organic
growth
 

Total volumes (thousand hls)

   38 085      -756    0    -1 737    35 593      -4.7

Revenue

   4 232      0    -48    -94    4 090      -2.2

Cost of sales

   -2 177      0    14    191    -1 972      8.8

Gross profit

   2 055      0    -34    96    2 117      4.7

Distribution expenses

   -297      0    8    77    -212      26.1

Sales and marketing expenses

   -480      0    7    11    -461      2.4

Administrative expenses

   -231      0    3    73    -155      31.7

Other operating income/expenses

   2      4    0    -58    -53      —     

Normalized EBIT

   1 049      4    -16    200    1 236      19.0

Normalized EBITDA

   1 278      4    -18    203    1 466      15.8

Normalized EBITDA margin

   30.2            35.9   558  bp 

Latin America - North

   3Q08
Combined
    Scope    Currency
translation
   Organic
growth
   3Q09     Organic
growth
 

Total volumes (thousand hls)

   23 777      -6    0    2 032    25 803      8.5

Revenue

   1 960      -1    -349    228    1 838      11.6

Cost of sales

   -674      1    115    -57    -615      -8.5

Gross profit

   1 287      0    -234    171    1 224      13.3

Distribution expenses

   -234      3    35    1    -194      0.6

Sales and marketing expenses

   -215      3    44    -72    -240      -34.0

Administrative expenses

   -101      1    24    -56    -132      -56.7

Other operating income/expenses

   39      0    -13    38    63      97.4

Normalized EBIT

   776      7    -144    82    721      10.5

Normalized EBITDA

   895      7    -164    94    831      10.4

Normalized EBITDA margin

   45.6            45.2   -48  bp 

Latin America - South

   3Q08
Combined
    Scope    Currency
translation
   Organic
growth
   3Q09     Organic
growth
 

Total volumes (thousand hls)

   7 345      275    0    -411    7 208      -5.6

Revenue

   426      11    -77    58    419      13.6

Cost of sales

   -194      -6    32    -2    -170      -0.9

Gross profit

   232      4    -44    57    249      24.3

Distribution expenses

   -35      -1    8    -9    -37      -24.3

Sales and marketing expenses

   -48      -1    9    -12    -52      -25.1

Administrative expenses

   -20      0    4    -4    -20      -17.6

Other operating income/expenses

   -5      0    0    0    -4      -0.8

Normalized EBIT

   124      2    -23    32    135      26.3

Normalized EBITDA

   157      3    -30    41    171      26.6

Normalized EBITDA margin

   37.0            40.9   409  bp 


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Annex 1 - 3Q09 segment information (million usd)

 

Western Europe

   3Q08
Combined
    Scope    Currency
translation
   Organic
growth
   3Q09     Organic
growth
 

Total volumes (thousand hls)

   9 179      155    0    -305    9 029      -3.3

Of which AB InBev own beer

   8 041      155    0    -98    8 098      -1.2

Revenue

   1 382      0    -146    -28    1 209      -2.0

Cost of sales

   -625      0    71    18    -535      2.9

Gross profit

   758      0    -75    -10    674      -1.3

Distribution expenses

   -163      0    14    26    -123      16.2

Sales and marketing expenses

   -273      0    22    50    -201      18.5

Administrative expenses

   -84      0    8    -3    -79      -3.3

Other operating income/expenses

   -37      4    -1    4    -30      13.2

Normalized EBIT

   202      4    -33    69    241      33.4

Normalized EBITDA

   327      4    -44    53    340      16.1

Normalized EBITDA margin

   23.6            28.1   442  bp 

Central and Eastern Europe

   3Q08
Combined
    Scope    Currency
translation
   Organic
growth
   3Q09     Organic
growth
 

Total volumes (thousand hls)

   14 300      0    0    -2 402    11 898      -16.8

Revenue

   1 085      0    -247    -81    757      -7.4

Cost of sales

   -533      0    119    75    -339      14.1

Gross profit

   552      0    -128    -5    418      -1.0

Distribution expenses

   -124      0    22    33    -69      26.7

Sales and marketing expenses

   -189      0    42    12    -135      6.3

Administrative expenses

   -53      -1    8    7    -38      13.3

Other operating income/expenses

   -45      0    -1    12    -33      27.5

Normalized EBIT

   142      -1    -57    59    143      41.8

Normalized EBITDA

   248      -1    -86    66    227      26.5

Normalized EBITDA margin

   22.8            30.0   837  bp 

Asia Pacific

   3Q08
Combined
    Scope    Currency
translation
   Organic
growth
   3Q09     Organic
growth
 

Total volumes (thousand hls)

   18 808      -2 203    0    -537    16 068      -3.2

Revenue

   731      -212    7    -11    515      -2.1

Cost of sales

   -390      98    -2    35    -258      12.0

Gross profit

   342      -114    5    24    257      10.7

Distribution expenses

   -33      0    -1    -1    -35      -3.0

Sales and marketing expenses

   -170      33    -1    4    -134      3.0

Administrative expenses

   -31      5    1    -6    -32      -24.4

Other operating income/expenses

   13      -7    0    -1    6      -14.5

Normalized EBIT

   121      -83    4    20    62      52.4

Normalized EBITDA

   175      -95    4    26    110      32.2

Normalized EBITDA margin

   24.0            21.4   396  bp 

Global Export and Holding Companies

   3Q08
Combined
    Scope    Currency
translation
   Organic
growth
   3Q09     Organic
growth
 

Total volumes (thousand hls)

   763      368    0    -120    1 011      -10.6

Revenue

   1 076      -22    -3    -115    935      -11.0

Cost of sales

   -701      16    1    69    -615      10.1

Gross profit

   375      -6    -2    -46    320      -12.6

Distribution expenses

   -37      5    1    7    -25      21.8

Sales and marketing expenses

   -74      1    1    -17    -88      -23.2

Administrative expenses

   -54      1    3    -23    -73      -44.3

Other operating income/expenses

   166      -3    0    6    169      3.9

Normalized EBIT

   376      -2    3    -73    304      -19.6

Normalized EBITDA

   473      -2    2    -69    404      -14.7


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Annex 2 - 9M09 segment information (million usd)

 

AB InBev Worldwide

   9M08
Combined
    Scope    Currency
translation
   Organic
growth
   9M09     Organic
growth
 

Total volumes (thousand hls)

   313 179      -2 519    0    -3 777    306 884      -1.2

Of which AB InBev own beer

   279 355      -3 859    0    -3 729    271 768      -1.4

Revenue

   30 195      -228    -3 031    525    27 461      1.8

Cost of sales

   -14 916      202    1 194    625    -12 894      4.2

Gross profit

   15 279      -26    -1 837    1 150    14 567      7.6

Distribution expenses

   -2 636      -23    319    370    -1 970      13.9

Sales and marketing expenses

   -4 174      37    442    113    -3 582      2.7

Administrative expenses

   -1 750      22    215    -105    -1 619      -6.0

Other operating income/expenses

   353      161    -50    3    467      0.9

Normalized EBIT

   7 071      172    -911    1 532    7 864      21.9

Normalized EBITDA

   9 262      162    -1 149    1 657    9 932      18.0

Normalized EBITDA margin

   30.7            36.2   487  bp 

North America

   9M08
Combined
    Scope    Currency
translation
   Organic
growth
   9M09     Organic
growth
 

Total volumes (thousand hls)

   108 606      -2 213    0    -1 954    104 438      -1.8

Revenue

   11 974      0    -221    208    11 961      1.7

Cost of sales

   -6 088      57    60    214    -5 757      3.5

Gross profit

   5 886      57    -161    422    6 204      7.2

Distribution expenses

   -868      0    41    218    -610      25.1

Sales and marketing expenses

   -1 398      0    24    120    -1 254      8.6

Administrative expenses

   -692      19    13    207    -452      29.9

Other operating income/expenses

   -31      168    0    -116    20      -421.6

Normalized EBIT

   2 898      243    -84    851    3 908      29.3

Normalized EBITDA

   3 587      243    -95    868    4 603      24.2

Normalized EBITDA margin

   30.0            38.5   662  bp 

Latin America - North

   9M08
Combined
    Scope    Currency
translation
   Organic
growth
   9M09     Organic
growth
 

Total volumes (thousand hls)

   71 021      -608    0    5 350    75 763      7.6

Revenue

   5 691      -23    -1 290    573    4 950      10.1

Cost of sales

   -1 975      18    400    -43    -1 600      -2.2

Gross profit

   3 716      -6    -890    529    3 349      14.3

Distribution expenses

   -670      8    125    20    -517      3.0

Sales and marketing expenses

   -630      8    166    -197    -654      -31.7

Administrative expenses

   -323      1    91    -132    -364      -41.1

Other operating income/expenses

   140      0    -41    55    153      39.0

Normalized EBIT

   2 232      11    -550    275    1 968      12.2

Normalized EBITDA

   2 567      11    -626    318    2 271      12.3

Normalized EBITDA margin

   45.1            45.9   96 bp 

Latin America - South

   9M08
Combined
    Scope    Currency
translation
   Organic
growth
   9M09     Organic
growth
 

Total volumes (thousand hls)

   23 133      525    0    -609    23 049      -2.6

Revenue

   1 238      20    -178    222    1 302      17.8

Cost of sales

   -538      -12    77    -47    -520      -8.7

Gross profit

   700      8    -101    175    781      24.9

Distribution expenses

   -100      -4    19    -29    -115      -27.6

Sales and marketing expenses

   -140      -2    20    -8    -129      -5.4

Administrative expenses

   -49      0    7    -12    -54      -25.1

Other operating income/expenses

   0      0    0    -8    -7      —     

Normalized EBIT

   412      1    -56    120    476      29.2

Normalized EBITDA

   509      1    -72    145    583      28.6

Normalized EBITDA margin

   41.1            44.8   371  bp 


LOGO

Brussels, 12 November 2009 – 19 / 19

 

Annex 2 - 9M09 segment information (million usd)

 

Western Europe

   9M08
Combined
    Scope    Currency
translation
   Organic
growth
   9M09     Organic
growth
 

Total volumes (thousand hls)

   26 534      462    0    -1 509    25 487      -5.6

Of which AB InBev own beer

   22 921      462    0    -628    22 756      -2.7

Revenue

   3 930      2    -564    -109    3 258      -2.8

Cost of sales

   -1 835      0    283    94    -1 457      5.1

Gross profit

   2 096      2    -281    -15    1 801      -0.7

Distribution expenses

   -485      0    59    75    -351      15.5

Sales and marketing expenses

   -816      -2    96    142    -580      17.4

Administrative expenses

   -272      -1    41    -29    -262      -10.7

Other operating income/expenses

   -137      13    -8    49    -83      39.6

Normalized EBIT

   385      12    -93    222    526      56.0

Normalized EBITDA

   760      12    -138    176    810      22.8

Normalized EBITDA margin

   19.3            24.9   516  bp 

Central and Eastern Europe

   9M08
Combined
    Scope    Currency
translation
   Organic
growth
   9M09     Organic
growth
 

Total volumes (thousand hls)

   36 722      0    0    -4 088    32 634      -11.1

Revenue

   2 661      0    -683    1    1 979      0.0

Cost of sales

   -1 332      0    337    71    -923      5.4

Gross profit

   1 329      0    -346    73    1 056      5.5

Distribution expenses

   -327      0    65    71    -191      21.7

Sales and marketing expenses

   -517      0    119    38    -361      7.3

Administrative expenses

   -132      -2    34    -26    -126      -19.5

Other operating income/expenses

   -121      0    -2    27    -96      22.6

Normalized EBIT

   231      -2    -129    182    283      79.5

Normalized EBITDA

   503      -2    -211    228    518      45.6

Normalized EBITDA margin

   18.9            26.2   857  bp 

Asia Pacific

   9M08
Combined
    Scope    Currency
translation
   Organic
growth
   9M09     Organic
growth
 

Total volumes (thousand hls)

   45 027      -2 203    0    -803    42 021      -1.9

Revenue

   1 821      -206    -68    42    1 590      2.6

Cost of sales

   -977      130    23    -5    -830      -0.6

Gross profit

   844      -76    -45    37    760      4.8

Distribution expenses

   -83      -32    6    -3    -111      -2.4

Sales and marketing expenses

   -458      32    10    26    -390      6.0

Administrative expenses

   -86      -1    4    -26    -109      -30.7

Other operating income/expenses

   12      -7    1    6    12      127.4

Normalized EBIT

   229      -83    -23    40    163      27.1

Normalized EBITDA

   385      -95    -25    51    315      17.5

Normalized EBITDA margin

   21.1            19.8   224  bp 

Global Export and Holding Companies

   9M08
Combined
    Scope    Currency
translation
   Organic
growth
   9M09     Organic
growth
 

Total volumes (thousand hls)

   2 137      1 518    0    -163    3 492      -4.5

Revenue

   2 879      -20    -26    -411    2 423      -14.4

Cost of sales

   -2 171      9    14    341    -1 807      15.8

Gross profit

   708      -10    -12    -70    616      -10.0

Distribution expenses

   -102      5    4    17    -76      17.8

Sales and marketing expenses

   -216      2    8    -8    -214      -3.9

Administrative expenses

   -197      5    25    -86    -253      -44.8

Other operating income/expenses

   490      -13    -1    -10    467      -2.2

Normalized EBIT

   684      -11    24    -158    540      -23.3

Normalized EBITDA

   953      -9    18    -129    832      -13.7


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

      ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV SA/NV (Registrant)
     

Dated: November 12, 2009

      By:            /s/ B. Loore
         Name:  B. Loore
         Title:    VP Legal Corporate