Altria Group Statement on the Joint Announcement by Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller

Altria Group, Inc. (Altria), the largest shareholder of SABMiller plc (SABMiller), notes the joint announcement earlier this morning by Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) and SABMiller of their agreement in principle on key terms regarding a possible recommended offer for AB InBev to acquire SABMiller. At SABMiller's request, the U.K. Takeover Panel has extended until October 28, 2015 the relevant Takeover Code deadline to enable the parties to continue their talks. Altria is pleased that ABI and SABMiller have taken these steps, and looks forward to working constructively with both parties.