Altria Supports Anheuser-Busch InBev's £42.15/Share Proposal for SABMiller

Altria Group, Inc.

, SABMiller plc's largest shareholder, notes that Anheuser-Busch InBev

has announced today a proposal for a cash offer for SABMiller

at £42.15 per ordinary share, with a partial share alternative, as described in AB InBev's announcement. Altria believes that a combination of these two companies would create significant value for all SABMiller shareholders. Altria supports a proposal of £42.15, or higher, with a partial share alternative, and, subject to finalization of terms, would be prepared to elect the partial share alternative. Altria urges SABMiller's board to engage promptly and constructively with AB InBev to agree on the terms of a recommended offer.