EX-21 7 a2106472zex-21.htm EX 21
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EXHIBIT 21

ADOLPH COORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT

        The following table lists our significant subsidiaries and the respective jurisdictions of their organization or incorporation as of December 29, 2002. All subsidiaries are included in our consolidated financial statements.

Name
   State/country of organization or incorporation
Coors Brewing Company   Colorado
  Coors Distributing Company   Colorado
  Coors Worldwide, Inc.   Colorado
    Coors Brewers, Limited   England
  Coors International Market Development, LLLP   Colorado
  Coors Japan Company, Inc.   Japan


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