CORPORATE EVENTS: Anheuser-Bush Companies, Inc. (BUD)

ACTION: On November 12, 2008, Shareholders of Anheuser-Bush Companies, Inc. (“BUD”) voted concerning the proposed merger with Pestalozzo Acquisition Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of InBev N.V./S.A. The merger was approved and subsequently consummated before the opening of business on November 18, 2008. As a result, each existing BUD Common Share will be converted into the right to receive $70.00 net cash per share.

 This action will be coordinated with the Options Clearing Corporation.

If you have any questions regarding the information provided in the document, please call CME Clearing risk management hotline at (312) 648-3888.

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