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AB InBev Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2024 Results – Short Form Announcement
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
(Incorporated in the Kingdom of Belgium)
Register of Companies Number: 0417.497.106
Euronext Brussels Share Code: ABI
Mexican Stock Exchange Share Code: ANB
NYSE ADS Code: BUD
JSE Share Code: ANH
ISIN: BE0974293251
("AB InBev" or the "Company")
Regulated and inside information (1)
AB InBev Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2024 Results – Short Form Announcement
Continued global momentum delivered all-time high revenue and 15% Underlying EPS growth in FY24
"Beer is a passion point for consumers and a vibrant category globally. The strength of our 2024 results is a testament to the
consistent execution of our strategy and the hard work and dedication of our people. We delivered EBITDA growth at the top-end of
our outlook and a step change in our free cash flow generation. We are investing for the long-term and are confident in our ability to
lead and grow the category." – Michel Doukeris, CEO, AB InBev
Total Revenue Underlying Profit (million USD)
4Q +3.4% | FY +2.7% 4Q 1 770 | FY 7 061
Revenue increased by 3.4% in 4Q24 with revenue per hl growth Underlying Profit (Profit attributable to equity holders of AB
of 5.5% and by 2.7% in FY24 with revenue per hl growth of InBev excluding non-underlying items and the impact of
4.3%. Reported revenue increased by 2.5% in 4Q24 and by hyperinflation) was 1?770 million USD in 4Q24 compared to
0.7% in FY24 to 14 841 million USD and 59 768 million USD 1?661 million USD in 4Q23 and was 7?061 million USD in
respectively, impacted by unfavorable currency translation. FY24 compared to 6?158 million USD in FY23. Reported
profit attributable to equity holders of AB InBev was 1 220
Total Volume million USD in 4Q24 and 5 855 million USD in FY24 versus
1 891 million USD in 4Q23 and 5 341 million USD in FY23,
4Q -1.9% | FY -1.4% negatively impacted by non-underlying items.
In 4Q24, total volumes declined by 1.9%, with own beer
volumes down by 2.1% and non-beer volumes down by 1.1%. Underlying EPS (USD)
In FY24, total volumes declined by 1.4% with own beer volumes
down by 2.0% and non-beer volumes up by 1.5%.
4Q 0.88 | FY 3.53
Underlying EPS was 0.88 USD in 4Q24, an increase from 0.82
USD in 4Q23 and was 3.53 USD in FY24, an increase from 3.05
Normalized EBITDA USD in FY23.
4Q +10.1% | FY +8.2% Net Debt to EBITDA
In 4Q24, normalized EBITDA increased by 10.1% to 5?245
million USD with a normalized EBITDA margin expansion of
216bps to 35.3%.
2.89x
Net debt to normalized EBITDA ratio was 2.89x at 31 December
In FY24, normalized EBITDA increased by 8.2% to 20?958 2024, compared to 3.38x at 31 December 2023.
million USD with a normalized EBITDA margin expansion of
179bps to 35.1%.
Capital Allocation
Dividend 1.00 EUR
The AB InBev Board proposes a full year 2024 dividend of 1.00 EUR per share, subject to shareholder approval at the AGM on 30
April 2025. A timeline showing the ex-dividend, record and payment dates can be found on page 16.
Out of the two billion USD share buyback program announced on 31 October 2024, approximately 750 million USD was completed
as of 21 February 2025.
The 2024 Full Year Financial Report is available on our website at www.ab-inbev.com.
(1) The enclosed information constitutes inside information as defined in Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on market abuse, and 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. For important disclaimers and notes on the basis of preparation, please refer to page 17.
2025 Outlook
(i) Overall Performance: We expect our EBITDA to grow in line with our medium-term outlook of between 4-8%. The outlook
for FY25 reflects our current assessment of inflation and other macroeconomic conditions.
(ii) Net Finance Costs: Net pension interest expenses and accretion expenses are expected to be in the range of 190 to 220
million USD per quarter, depending on currency and interest rate fluctuations. We expect the average gross debt coupon in
FY25 to be approximately 4%.
(iii) Effective Tax Rates (ETR): We expect the normalized ETR in FY25 to be in the range of 26% to 28%. The ETR outlook
does not consider the impact of potential future changes in legislation.
(iv) Net Capital Expenditure: We expect net capital expenditure of between 3.5 and 4.0 billion USD in FY25.
(extract from 2024 Full Year Financial Report)
HEADLINE EARNINGS PER SHARE
Due to the secondary listing of the ordinary shares of AB InBev on the main board of the JSE Limited (JSE) in South Africa, the Group
is required to present headline earnings per share and diluted headline earnings per share, as alternative measures of earnings per
share, calculated in accordance with the circular entitled 'Headline Earnings' issued by the South African Institute of Chartered
Accountants, as amended from time to time.
The calculation of headline earnings per share is based on the headline earnings and a weighted average number of ordinary and
restricted shares outstanding (including deferred share instruments and stock lending) per end of the period, calculated as follows:
FY24 FY23
Net of taxes Net of taxes
& non- & non-
Gross controlling Gross controlling
Million US dollar amount interests amount interests
Profit attributable to equity holders of AB InBev - 5 855 - 5 341
After tax impairment of goodwill, PP&E and intangible assets 265 179 232 179
After tax impairment of investment in associates - - 35 35
After tax net (gain)/loss on disposal of PP&E, intangible and other assets 56 47 322 324
Headline earnings 6 081 5 878
Weighted average number of ordinary and restricted shares (million) 2 003 2 016
Headline earnings per share (US dollar) 3.04 2.92
Weighted average number of ordinary and restricted shares (diluted) (million) 2 044 2 054
Diluted headline earnings per share (US dollar) 2.98 2.86
DIVIDEND
The board of directors of AB InBev has proposed a full year 2024 dividend of €1.00 per share (the "Dividend"), subject to obtaining
approval at the Annual General meeting to be held on Wednesday, 30 April 2025.
The proposed timetable for the Dividend is as follows:
2025
Dividend declaration announcement released on SENS Wednesday, 26 February
Annual General Meeting of shareholders to approve the Dividend Wednesday, 30 April
Results of Annual General Meeting and finalisation of Dividend announced on Wednesday, 30 April
SENS
Currency conversion announcement released on SENS (by 11h00 SA time) (1) Friday, 2 May
Last day to trade on Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) to qualify for the Friday, 2 May
Dividend
Ex-Dividend on JSE from commencement of trading on Monday, 5 May
Last day to trade on Euronext to qualify for the Dividend Monday, 5 May
Ex-Dividend on Euronext from commencement of trading on Tuesday, 6 May
Record date (Euronext and JSE) Wednesday, 7 May
Dividend payable (Euronext and JSE) Thursday, 8 May
(1) Due to South African public holiday on 1 May 2025.
Additional information required by the JSE Listings Requirements
1. No transfers of shareholdings to and from South Africa will be permitted between Friday, 2 May 2025 and Wednesday, 7 May
2025 (both dates inclusive). No dematerialisation or rematerialisation orders will be permitted between Tuesday, 6 May 2025
and Thursday, 8 May 2025 (both dates inclusive).
2. The gross amount of the Dividend will be subject to a Belgian withholding tax of 30%. Such withholding tax may be reduced to
15% in terms of the double tax treaty in force between Belgium and South Africa. A rebate of the additional Belgian withholding
tax imposed must be claimed in accordance with the relevant reimbursement process noted below. The Dividend will also be
subject to South African dividends tax at the rate of 20% unless a shareholder qualifies for an exemption. Any shareholder who
receives a dividend which is subject to South African dividends tax (i.e., where no exemption is available) will qualify for a 15%
reduction in dividends tax. The ultimate result in such a case is that a dividend will be subject to a reduced Belgian withholding
tax rate of 15% and subject to South African dividends tax at a rate of 5%.
4. The Dividend will be paid out of the Company's operating results for 2024, increased with the profits carried over, without
drawing on any capital reserves.
5. The Dividend is payable in South African Rand to shareholders whose shares are held through Central Securities Participants
and brokers traded on the JSE.
South African income tax and dividends tax consequences
The Dividend should be regarded as a 'foreign dividend' for South African income tax and South African dividends tax purposes.
Foreign dividends received in respect of shares which are dual listed on the JSE are, however, exempt from income tax.
Consequently, no South African income tax should be incurred by the shareholders in respect of the Dividend received.
The Dividend may, however, be subject to South African dividends tax at 20%. There is though, amongst others, an exemption from
South African dividends tax if the Dividend is paid to a South African resident corporate shareholder. This exemption operates in a
manner similar to other local shares listed on the JSE and the dividends paid in respect thereof to resident corporate shareholders
and retirement funds. Intermediaries may only allow an exemption from South African dividends tax, provided shareholders have
completed and lodged a valid exemption form, which is obtainable from their intermediary.
Belgian withholding tax
The gross amount of the Dividend will as a rule be subject to a Belgian withholding tax of 30%. Such withholding tax can under certain
circumstances be reduced.
Belgian dividend withholding tax can be reduced to 15% pursuant to the Belgian-South African double tax treaty in force. Such
reduced rate can be applied provided that Form N°/NR. 276 Div.-Aut. is filed by the shareholder with the Bureau Central de Taxation
de Bruxelles-Etranger, boulevard du Jardin Botanique 50 boîte 3429, 1000 Brussels, Belgium (hereinafter the "Central Bureau of
Taxation") before the expiry of a period of five years from January 1st of the year in which the withholding tax was paid, in which case
the differential between the standard withholding tax rate of 30% and the reduced treaty rate of 15% will be reimbursed.
An explanatory note is available through this link, or through the Belgian Tax authorities' official website:
https://finance.belgium.be/sites/default/files/downloads/167-276-div-note.pdf
The current version of Form N°/NR. 276 Div.-Aut. is available through this link, or through the Belgian Tax authorities' official
website: https://fin.belgium.be/sites/default/files/media/documents/276-div-nl-fr-de-en.pdf
A Belgian withholding tax exemption is also applicable to dividends paid to South African corporate shareholders that hold a
participation of less than 10% in the capital of AB InBev but with an acquisition value of at least €2.5 million. This regime is subject
to the cumulative conditions that (i) the company is treated as a body corporate for tax purposes in the meaning of Article 3, 1), d) of
the Double Tax Treaty between Belgium and South Africa and has a legal form considered similar to the ones listed in Annex I, Part
A, to the Council Directive 2011/96/EU of 30 November 2011 on the common system of taxation applicable in the case of parent
companies and subsidiaries of different Member States, as amended by Directive 2014/863/EU of 8 July 2014; (ii) it is subject to
corporate income tax or a similar tax without benefiting from a tax regime that deviates from the ordinary domestic tax regime; (iii)
the dividends relate to AB InBev shares which it has held or will hold in full legal ownership for an uninterrupted period of at least one
year; and (iv) it cannot in principle credit the Belgian withholding tax paid on the AB InBev dividends or obtain a refund thereof
according to the legal provisions in force on December 31 of the year preceding the year of the payment or attribution of the dividends.
In order to benefit from this reduced withholding tax, the shareholder must provide the Central Bureau of Taxation with a South African
residency certificate confirming that it fulfils the abovementioned conditions and indicating to what extent the Belgian withholding tax
is in principle creditable or reimbursable on the basis of the South African laws applicable on 31 December of the year preceding the
one during which the Dividend is paid or attributed.
South African dividends tax rebate in respect of Belgian withholding tax
A rebate must, for South African dividends tax purposes, be deducted from any South African dividends tax payable in respect of the
Dividend (i.e. where no exemption is available). This rebate will be equal to the amount of any Belgian withholding tax paid in respect
of the Dividend, without any right of recovery, and must not exceed the amount of the South African dividends tax imposed in respect
of the Dividend.
The CSDPs and/or brokers, in their capacity as the regulated intermediaries, must obtain proof of any Belgian withholding tax paid
and deducted from the South African tax payable, as above, in the form and manner prescribed by the South African Revenue
Service.
For the avoidance of doubt, the income tax and dividends tax information provided above is only relevant to shareholders whose
shares are held through CSDPs and brokers and are traded on the JSE.
Any shareholder who is in any doubt as to their tax position should seek independent professional advice.
SHORT FORM ANNOUNCEMENT
The consolidated financial statements of AB InBev for the year ended 31 December 2024 have been audited by our statutory auditors
PwC Réviseurs d'Entreprises SRL / PwC Bedrijfsrevisoren BV in accordance with International Standards on Auditing as adopted by
the European Union, and they have issued an unqualified audit report on these consolidated financial statements.
Shareholders should refer to the full audit report for an overview of the audit engagement and for the key audit matters identified by
the group's statutory auditors during the audit engagement. The annual report containing the auditors' full audit report can be
accessed at the following link: https://www.ab-inbev.com/investors/annual-reports.html from close of business today.
This short-form announcement is the responsibility of the board of directors of AB InBev and is a summary of the information in the
detailed financial results announcement and does not contain full or complete details. Any investment decision in relation to the
Company's shares should be based on the full announcement.
The full announcement may be downloaded from
https://senspdf.jse.co.za/documents/2025/jse/isse/anhe/FY2024.pdf
or from the Company's website at www.ab-inbev.com
Copies may be requested from the Company and the Johannesburg office of the Company's JSE Sponsor at no charge during
business hours for a period of 30 calendar days following the date of this announcement.
AB INBEV CONTACTS
Investors Media
Shaun Fullalove Media Relations
E-mail: shaun.fullalove@ab-inbev.com E-mail: media.relations@ab-inbev.com
Ekaterina Baillie
E-mail: ekaterina.baillie@ab-inbev.com
Cyrus Nentin
E-mail: cyrus.nentin@ab-inbev.com
26 February 2025
JSE Sponsor: Questco Corporate Advisory Proprietary Limited
Anheuser-Busch InBev is a publicly traded company (Euronext: ABI) based in Leuven, Belgium, with secondary listings on the Mexico
(MEXBOL: ANB) and South Africa (JSE: ANH) stock exchanges and with American Depositary Receipts on the New York Stock
Exchange (NYSE: BUD).
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Date: 26-02-2025 09:20:00
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