Brussels, 13 March, 2002
Today Interbrew, The World's Local Brewer©, published its 2001 results. Compared to the figures reported for 2000, net after-tax profits before extraordinary results increased 65% to €537 million (including Bass Brewers' UK beer business).

EBITDA increased 28% to €1,533 million, with organic growth exceeding Interbrew's 8% target. Earnings per share before goodwill amortisation increased 19% to €1.44, well exceeding the 12% target. Interbrew intends to pay a dividend of €0.29, up 38% on 2000.

Interbrew's results, its sound financial structure and the successful execution of its strategy provide a solid basis for continued value creation for shareholders. Interbrew confirms its long-term target of double-digit average annual growth in EPS before goodwill between 2000 and 2004.