Company Profile For SABMiller plc

SABMiller plc is a holding company, which has brewing and beverage interests across six continents. The principal activities of the Company and its subsidiaries are the manufacture, distribution and sale of beverages. Its brands include international beers, such as Pilsner Urquell, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Miller Genuine Draft and Grolsch along with local brands, such as Aguila, Castle, Miller Lite, Snow and Tyskie. The Company is one of the bottlers of Coca-Cola products. The Company’s markets range from developed economies, such as United States to markets, such as China and India. In March 2009, the Company acquired the remaining 50% interest in SABMiller Vietnam JV Company Limited, from its joint venture partner, Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company. As a result, SABMiller Asia BV is the sole shareholder in SABMiller Vietnam JV Company Limited. In July 2008, the Company completed the acquisition of 99.84% interest in the Ukrainian brewer, CJSC Sarmat (Sarmat).

BRIEF: For the six months ended 30 September 2009, SABMiller plc's revenue decreased 21% to $8.85B. Net income decreased 32% to $973M. Revenues reflect a decease in sales from Latin America, North America, and South African regions. Net income also reflects ian increase in redtructuring costs, the presence of business capability programme costs, a decrease in interest receivables and a dereased operating margin.