Lion Nathan Limited http://www.alacrastore.com/company-snapshot/Lion_Nathan_Limited-2509958 Tuesday, December 02, 2008 5:55:22 AM 2509958 Lion Nathan Limited en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/685886spcred/685886normThe latest Summary from S&Pglobal11/26/2008 4:43:07 AM175Summary685886AustraliaBrewersPacificGlobal IssuersCorporationsConsumer ProductsSummaryThe ratings on Australian-based brewer Lion Nathan Ltd. reflect the strong market positions and cash flow of the company's Australian and New Zealand beer operations, and its competitive cost position. These positive factors are offset by the company's moderately aggressive financial policy, exposure to volatile raw-material prices, and consolidation in liquor retailing. Lion Nathan, 46% owned by Japan's Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd. (Kirin; unsolicited rating A+/Stable/--), is Australia's number two brewer (about 44% market share) and the leading brewer in New Zealand (about 52% market share). Lion Nathan is seeking to acquire all issued shares of soft-drinks bottler Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd. (CCA; A-/Stable/A-2) via a scheme of arrangement. A merger between Lion Nathan and CCA, if successful, would create aAUS30201010 302010 3020 30Lion Nathan Ltd.127962PACLNN@NZSUMMARYGLOBISSCORPConsumerCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/685885spcred/685885normThe latest Full Report from S&Pglobal11/26/2008 4:43:00 AM400Full Report685885AustraliaBrewersPacificGlobal IssuersCorporationsConsumer ProductsFull ReportNumber two position in Australia's duopolistic beer market, and leading position in the smaller New Zealand market Highly cash-generative brewing operations Competitive cost position, with healthy profit margins Moderately aggressive financial policy, although credit metrics have been at stronger than historical levels in the past few years Exposure to volatile raw-material costs and increasing power of consolidating liquor retailers The ratings on Australian-based brewer Lion Nathan Ltd. reflect the strong market positions and cash flow of the company's Australian and New Zealand beer operations, and its competitive cost position. These positive factors are offset by the company's moderately aggressive financial policy, exposure to volatile raw-material prices, and consolidation in liquor retailing. Lion Nathan, 46% owned by Japan's Kirin Holdings Co.AUS30201010 302010 3020 30Lion Nathan Ltd.127962PACLNN@NZFULLJPNJ3348049735030201010 302010 3020 30Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd. (Unsolicited Ratings)322992ASIAUSA2503@JPGLOBISSCORPConsumerCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/moodys/PR_167568_358800moodys/PR_167568_358800htmlGlobal Credit Research Announcement ## NOV #### Announcement: Lion Nathan Limited Moody's comments on Lion Nathan's announcement Sydney, November ##, #### -- Moody's Investors Service has said that it is monitoring developments following...11/20/2008 12:38:04 AMhtmlLion Nathan LimitedCoca-Cola Amatil LimitedCoca-Cola Amatil Limited; Lion Nathan Limited35880024810150.0000NewsAnnouncementPR_167568_358800Credit & Investment ResearchMoody's Global Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/moodys/PR_167569_600050485moodys/PR_167569_600050485htmlGlobal Credit Research Announcement ## NOV #### Announcement: Lion Nathan Finance Australia Pty Limited Moody's comments on Kirin Holdings' announcement Tokyo, November ##, #### -- Moody's Investors Service has commented that a planned...11/19/2008 1:01:38 AMhtmlLion Nathan Finance Australia Pty LimitedKirin Holdings Co., Ltd.Lion Nathan LimitedKirin Holdings Co., Ltd.; Lion Nathan Finance Australia Pty Limited; ...600050485439175358800150.0000NewsAnnouncementPR_167569_600050485Credit & Investment ResearchMoody's Global Credit ResearchAUSTRALIA - Lion Nathan Ltd (LN) planned to acquire the entire ordinary share capital of Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (CC), a soft drinks producer and wholesaler, for #.### bil Australian dollars ($#.### bil US). LN offered A$#.## ($#.###) cash and #.### ordinary share for every CC share. Based on LN's closing stock price of A$#.## ($#.###) on November ##, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each CC share was valued at A$##.### ($#.##). The transaction was to be effected via scheme of arrangement. The transaction was subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. Concurrently, Kirin Holdings Co Ltd planned to raise its interest to ##.##% from ##.##% by acquiring a further ##.##% stake in LN.11/18/2008 2:22:56 PM53619P19109A53619P19109ALion Nathan LtdCoca-Cola Amatil LtdLion Nathan LtdCoca-Cola Amatil Ltdhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Lion_Nathan_Ltd_acquires_Coca_Cola_Amatil_Ltd-2027759040sdc/20277590402027759040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedAustraliaFood and Kindred ProductsAustraliaMalt beverages2082FFForeignPublicLNN2082:Malt beverages2084:Wines, brandy, and brandy spirits2085:Distilled and blended liquors5181:Beer and ale5182:Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages5921:Liquor stores2082:Malt beverages2084:Wines, brandy, and brandy spirits2085:Distilled and blended liquors5181:Beer and ale5182:Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages5921:Liquor storesMallesons Stephen JaquesAustraliaFood and Kindred ProductsAustraliaBottled & canned soft drinks & carbonated waters2086FFForeignPublicCCL574500002Prod,whl,ret beveragesProd,whl soft drinksCashOrdinary ShareOrdinary Share137711002Nov 18 20081.66600343.55600773.13200773.13200612.53300510.44400492.45400456.299001258.163000.689001.29600510.007000.36100271.33400449.924003452.67900149.684004048.881000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000031 Dec 0731 Dec 0731 Dec 0631 Dec 0531 Dec 0431 Dec 030.873001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.00000Lion Nathan Ltd, located inSydney, New South Wales,produces, wholesales andretails alcoholic beveragessuch as beer, fine wine,spirits and RTD marketed undername brands. Its major brandsinclude Tooheys, XXXX, Hahn,West End, Swan, Emu,Southmark, James Squire,Becks, Pilsner Urquell, Lion,Speight's and Steinlager. Thecompany was founded in 1988.Lion Nathan Ltd, located in Sydney, New South Wales,produces, wholesales and retails alcoholic beverages such asbeer, fine wine, spirits and RTD marketed under name brands.Its major brands include Tooheys, XXXX, Hahn, West End,Swan, Emu, Southmark, James Squire, Becks, Pilsner Urquell,Lion, Speight's and Steinlager. The company was founded in1988.Lion Nathan Ltd, located in Sydney, New South Wales, produces, wholesales and retails alcoholic beverages such as beer, fine wine, spirits and RTD marketed under name brands. Its major brands include Tooheys, XXXX, Hahn, West End, Swan, Emu, Southmark, James Squire, Becks, Pilsner Urquell, Lion, Speight's and Steinlager. The company was founded in 1988.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.0000019.0000020.00000Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd producesand wholesales canned andbottled soft drinks and snackfood products. Most brandsunder the company aretrademarked under TheCoca-Cola Company such asLift, Sprite, Fanta andPowerade. It also manufacturesother bottled beverages suchas juices and water as well asfood products which was aresult of the SPC Ardmonaacquisition. Coca-Cola Amatilstarted in 1904 when BritishTobacco Company (Australia)Limited was formed to takeover a group of small tobaccofirms, including WD & HO Wills(Australia) Limited.Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd produces and wholesales canned andbottled soft drinks and snack food products. Most brandsunder the company are trademarked under The Coca-ColaCompany such as Lift, Sprite, Fanta and Powerade. It alsomanufactures other bottled beverages such as juices andwater as well as food products which was a result of the SPCArdmona acquisition. Coca-Cola Amatil started in 1904 whenBritish Tobacco Company (Australia) Limited was formed totake over a group of small tobacco firms, including WD & HOWills (Australia) Limited.Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd produces and wholesales canned and bottled soft drinks and snack food products. Most brands under the company are trademarked under The Coca-Cola Company such as Lift, Sprite, Fanta and Powerade. It also manufactures other bottled beverages such as juices and water as well as food products which was a result of the SPC Ardmona acquisition. Coca-Cola Amatil started in 1904 when British Tobacco Company (Australia) Limited was formed to take over a group of small tobacco firms, including WD & HO Wills (Australia) Limited.0.000000.000000.00000735.54000NAustralian Dollar17 Nov 08Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 11/17/2008Date Effective:MergerFriendly0.000000.000000.000009285.552000.0000010.34800Price/Share0.000007611.05 Australian Dollar7611.047007812.352009084.25 Australian Dollar9084.247000.000000.000006.710006.710009084.247009084.25 Australian Dollar0.64800N3349.171000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000004935.003004935.003008.8250010.4890015.9000029.886002.349000.000000.000000.00000100.0000010.2610015.555006.3050029.238002.2980015.9350024.496001.925003230.549005.349005.822006.1660023.0700014.091000.513006020.75200-2.3370010.303001480.418004182.630001258.163000.55600-16.20200-1.5410012.4660017.9900025.4300019.350001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.0000019.0000020.0000021.0000022.0000023.0000024.0000025.0000026.00000AUSTRALIA - Lion Nathan Ltd(LN) planned to acquire theentire ordinary share capitalof Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (CC),a soft drinks producer andwholesaler, for 7.611 bilAustralian dollars ($4.935 bilUS). LN offered A$6.15($3.988) cash and 0.469ordinary share for every CCshare. Based on LN's closingstock price of A$8.95 ($5.803)on November 14, the last fulltrading day prior to theannouncement, each CC sharewas valued at A$10.348($6.71). The transaction wasto be effected via scheme ofarrangement. The transactionwas subject to shareholder andregulatory approvals.Concurrently, Kirin HoldingsCo Ltd planned to raise itsinterest to 66.59% from 28.62%by acquiring a further 37.97%stake in LN.AUSTRALIA - Lion Nathan Ltd (LN) planned to acquire the entire ordinary share capital of Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (CC), a soft drinks producer and wholesaler, for 7.611 bil Australian dollars ($4.935 bil US). LN offered A$6.15 ($3.988) cash and 0.469 ordinary share for every CC share. Based on LN's closing stock price of A$8.95 ($5.803) on November 14, the last full trading day prior to the announcement, each CC share was valued at A$10.348 ($6.71). The transaction was to be effected via scheme of arrangement. The transaction was subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. Concurrently, Kirin Holdings Co Ltd planned to raise its interest to 66.59% from 28.62% by acquiring a further 37.97% stake in LN.AUSTRALIA - Lion Nathan Ltd (LN) planned to acquire the entire ordinary share capital ofCoca-Cola Amatil Ltd (CC), a soft drinks producer and wholesaler, for 7.611 bil Australiandollars ($4.935 bil US). LN offered A$6.15 ($3.988) cash and 0.469 ordinary share forevery CC share. Based on LN's closing stock price of A$8.95 ($5.803) on November 14, thelast full trading day prior to the announcement, each CC share was valued at A$10.348($6.71). The transaction was to be effected via scheme of arrangement. The transaction wassubject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. Concurrently, Kirin Holdings Co Ltdplanned to raise its interest to 66.59% from 28.62% by acquiring a further 37.97% stake inLN.AUSTRALIA - Lion Nathan Ltd (LN) planned to acquire the entire ordinary share capital of Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (CC), a soft drinks producer and wholesaler, for 7.611 bil Australian dollars ($4.935 bilUS). LN offered A$6.15 ($3.988) cash and 0.469 ordinary share for every CC share. Based on LN's closing stock price of A$8.95 ($5.803) on November 14, the last full trading day prior to theannouncement, each CC share was valued at A$10.348 ($6.71). The transaction was to be effected via scheme of arrangement. The transaction was subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.Concurrently, Kirin Holdings Co Ltd planned to raise its interest to 66.59% from 28.62% by acquiring a further 37.97% stake in LN.AUSTRALIA - Lion Nathan Ltd (LN) planned to acquire the entire ordinary share capital of Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (CC), a soft drinksproducer and wholesaler, for 7.611 bil Australian dollars ($4.935 bil US). LN offered A$6.15 ($3.988) cash and 0.469 ordinary share forevery CC share. Based on LN's closing stock price of A$8.95 ($5.803) on November 14, the last full trading day prior to the announcement,each CC share was valued at A$10.348 ($6.71). The transaction was to be effected via scheme of arrangement. The transaction was subjectto shareholder and regulatory approvals. Concurrently, Kirin Holdings Co Ltd planned to raise its interest to 66.59% from 28.62% byacquiring a further 37.97% stake in LN.$ 5,890.226 - Caliburn Partnership Pty Ltd - Adv0.00000Caliburn Partnership Pty Ltd1.00000Macquarie Capital Partners LLC1.00000$ 5,890.226 - Macquarie Capital Partners LLC - Adv0.00000Pending0.000000.000000.000000.000001.90800885.30000885.30000701.40000584.50000563.90000522.500001440.70000584.000000.413000.377000.433000.398000.279000.413001440.700001440.700001470.700001424.800003114.200002921.70000310.70000282.40000320.50000280.30000194.20000310.70000515.20000396.30000430.10000407.00000354.00000515.200003953.600004322.300003987.500003449.600003357.100003953.600004636.300004636.300005394.800005245.600005865.700005745.10000Status:PendingAU25.0560025.0560.130005.423005.4239.447009.8360021.56600-0.426004.173001258.16300-5.98700-5.220008.5970013.033005.283002033:Canned fruits, vegetables, jams, and jellies2037:Frozen fruits, fruit juices, and vegetables2086:Bottled & canned soft drinks & carbonated waters2095:Roasted coffee5149:Groceries and related products, nec574500002AustraliaAustralia2082ForeignPublicLNN2033:Canned fruits, vegetables, jams, and jellies2037:Frozen fruits, fruit juices, and vegetables2086:Bottled & canned soft drinks & carbonated waters2095:Roasted coffee5149:Groceries and related products, nec137711002AustraliaAustralia2086ForeignPublicCCL4935.003009084.247005890.226003997.43900Gilbert + TobinDeal InformationTF Mergers & AcquisitionsAUSTRALIA - Kirin Holdings Co Ltd agreed to raise its interest to ##.##% from ##.##%, by acquiring a further ##.##% stake, or ### mil new ordinary shares, in Lion Nathan Ltd (LN), a beverages producer, wholesaler and retailer, for ##.# Australian dollars (###.### Japanese yen/$#.### US) in cash per share, or a total value of A$#.### bil (###.### bil yen/$#.### bil). The transaction was subject to shareholder approval. Concurrently, LN planned to acquire the entire ordinary share capital of Coca-Coal Amatil Ltd.11/18/2008 2:22:56 PM49735053619P49735053619PKirin Holdings Co LtdLion Nathan LtdKirin Holdings Co LtdLion Nathan Ltdhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Kirin_Holdings_Co_Ltd_acquires_Lion_Nathan_Ltd-2027769040sdc/20277690402027769040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedTokyo 1Food and Kindred ProductsJapanMalt beverages2082FFForeignPublic25032082:Malt beverages2086:Bottled & canned soft drinks & carbonated waters2834:Pharmaceutical preparations5122:Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists' sundries5149:Groceries and related products, nec6719:Offices of holding companies, nec8711:Engineering services2082:Malt beverages2086:Bottled & canned soft drinks & carbonated waters2834:Pharmaceutical preparations5122:Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists' sundries5149:Groceries and related products, nec6719:Offices of holding companies, nec8711:Engineering servicesAustraliaFood and Kindred ProductsAustraliaMalt beverages2082FFForeignPublicLNN3382002Produce,whl liquor,soft drinksProd,whl,ret beveragesCashCash OnlyNewly Issued Ord Sh574500002Nov 18 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Y30 Sep 080.000001087.027000.0000020473.0870025773.80500Japanese Yen0.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.0000019.0000020.0000021.0000022.0000023.0000024.0000025.0000026.0000027.0000028.0000029.00000Kirin Holdings Co Ltd,formerly known as KirinBrewery Co Ltd, isheadquartered in Tokyo, Japan.The group's principalactivities are to produce andwholesale beer and other typeof alcoholic beverages. Thegroup is also involved in themanufacture and sale ofpharmaceuticals and undertakeengineering services. Theoperations are carried outthrough the followingdivisions: Beer; Soft drinks;Pharmaceuticals and Others.Beer division deals with beer,Scotch whiskey, French wine,brandy and champagne; Softdrinks division deals withsoft drinks and carbonateddrinks; Pharmaceuticalsdivision deals with kidney,blood/tumor cancer andimmunology/allergy related;Other division deals withfloriculture and engineeringservices. The company wasfounded in 1907.Kirin Holdings Co Ltd, formerly known as Kirin Brewery CoLtd, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The group's principalactivities are to produce and wholesale beer and other typeof alcoholic beverages. The group is also involved in themanufacture and sale of pharmaceuticals and undertakeengineering services. The operations are carried out throughthe following divisions: Beer; Soft drinks; Pharmaceuticalsand Others. Beer division deals with beer, Scotch whiskey,French wine, brandy and champagne; Soft drinks divisiondeals with soft drinks and carbonated drinks;Pharmaceuticals division deals with kidney, blood/tumorcancer and immunology/allergy related; Other division dealswith floriculture and engineering services. The company wasfounded in 1907.Kirin Holdings Co Ltd, formerly known as Kirin Brewery Co Ltd, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The group's principal activities are to produce and wholesale beer and other type of alcoholic beverages. The group is also involved in the manufacture and sale of pharmaceuticals and undertake engineering services. The operations are carried out through the following divisions: Beer; Soft drinks; Pharmaceuticals and Others. Beer division deals with beer, Scotch whiskey, French wine, brandy and champagne; Soft drinks division deals with soft drinks and carbonated drinks; Pharmaceuticals division deals with kidney, blood/tumor cancer and immunology/allergy related; Other division deals with floriculture and engineering services. The company was founded in 1907.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.00000Lion Nathan Ltd, located inSydney, New South Wales,produces, wholesales andretails alcoholic beveragessuch as beer, fine wine,spirits and RTD marketed undername brands. Its major brandsinclude Tooheys, XXXX, Hahn,West End, Swan, Emu,Southmark, James Squire,Becks, Pilsner Urquell, Lion,Speight's and Steinlager. Thecompany was founded in 1988.Lion Nathan Ltd, located in Sydney, New South Wales,produces, wholesales and retails alcoholic beverages such asbeer, fine wine, spirits and RTD marketed under name brands.Its major brands include Tooheys, XXXX, Hahn, West End,Swan, Emu, Southmark, James Squire, Becks, Pilsner Urquell,Lion, Speight's and Steinlager. The company was founded in1988.Lion Nathan Ltd, located in Sydney, New South Wales, produces, wholesales and retails alcoholic beverages such as beer, fine wine, spirits and RTD marketed under name brands. Its major brands include Tooheys, XXXX, Hahn, West End, Swan, Emu, Southmark, James Squire, Becks, Pilsner Urquell, Lion, Speight's and Steinlager. The company was founded in 1988.0.000000.000000.00000861.24000YAustralian Dollar17 Nov 08Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 11/17/2008Date Effective:Acq. Maj. Int.Friendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000011.50000Price/Share0.000003760.5 Australian Dollar3760.500006143.760003760.5 Australian Dollar3760.500000.000000.000007.457007.457003760.500003760.5 Australian Dollar0.64800N1654.773000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000002438.308002438.308000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000028.6160037.969000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000011235.205005.803006.077006.047000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000002979.050000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000033.7200028.4900027.070001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.0000019.0000020.00000AUSTRALIA - Kirin Holdings CoLtd agreed to raise itsinterest to 66.59% from28.62%, by acquiring a further37.97% stake, or 327 mil newordinary shares, in LionNathan Ltd (LN), a beveragesproducer, wholesaler andretailer, for 11.5 Australiandollars (723.519 Japaneseyen/$7.457 US) in cash pershare, or a total value ofA$3.761 bil (236.614 bilyen/$2.438 bil). Thetransaction was subject toshareholder approval.Concurrently, LN planned toacquire the entire ordinaryshare capital of Coca-CoalAmatil Ltd.AUSTRALIA - Kirin Holdings Co Ltd agreed to raise its interest to 66.59% from 28.62%, by acquiring a further 37.97% stake, or 327 mil new ordinary shares, in Lion Nathan Ltd (LN), a beverages producer, wholesaler and retailer, for 11.5 Australian dollars (723.519 Japanese yen/$7.457 US) in cash per share, or a total value of A$3.761 bil (236.614 bil yen/$2.438 bil). The transaction was subject to shareholder approval. Concurrently, LN planned to acquire the entire ordinary share capital of Coca-Coal Amatil Ltd.AUSTRALIA - Kirin Holdings Co Ltd agreed to raise its interest to 66.59% from 28.62%, byacquiring a further 37.97% stake, or 327 mil new ordinary shares, in Lion Nathan Ltd (LN),a beverages producer, wholesaler and retailer, for 11.5 Australian dollars (723.519Japanese yen/$7.457 US) in cash per share, or a total value of A$3.761 bil (236.614 bilyen/$2.438 bil). The transaction was subject to shareholder approval. Concurrently, LNplanned to acquire the entire ordinary share capital of Coca-Coal Amatil Ltd.AUSTRALIA - Kirin Holdings Co Ltd agreed to raise its interest to 66.59% from 28.62%, by acquiring a further 37.97% stake, or 327 mil new ordinary shares, in Lion Nathan Ltd (LN), a beveragesproducer, wholesaler and retailer, for 11.5 Australian dollars (723.519 Japanese yen/$7.457 US) in cash per share, or a total value of A$3.761 bil (236.614 bil yen/$2.438 bil). The transaction wassubject to shareholder approval. Concurrently, LN planned to acquire the entire ordinary share capital of Coca-Coal Amatil Ltd.AUSTRALIA - Kirin Holdings Co Ltd agreed to raise its interest to 66.59% from 28.62%, by acquiring a further 37.97% stake, or 327 mil newordinary shares, in Lion Nathan Ltd (LN), a beverages producer, wholesaler and retailer, for 11.5 Australian dollars (723.519 Japaneseyen/$7.457 US) in cash per share, or a total value of A$3.761 bil (236.614 bil yen/$2.438 bil). The transaction was subject toshareholder approval. Concurrently, LN planned to acquire the entire ordinary share capital of Coca-Coal Amatil Ltd.$ 2,438.308 - JP Morgan - Adv0.00000JP Morgan & Co Inc1.00000Caliburn Partnership Pty Ltd1.00000$ 2,438.308 - Caliburn Partnership Pty Ltd - Adv0.00000Pending1270219.00000115310.000002171750.000002734041.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Pending-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000002082:Malt beverages2084:Wines, brandy, and brandy spirits2085:Distilled and blended liquors5181:Beer and ale5182:Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages5921:Liquor stores3382002Tokyo 1Japan2082ForeignPublic25032082:Malt beverages2084:Wines, brandy, and brandy spirits2085:Distilled and blended liquors5181:Beer and ale5182:Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages5921:Liquor stores574500002AustraliaAustralia2082ForeignPublicLNN2438.308003760.500002438.308001654.77300Mallesons Stephen JaquesDeal InformationTF Mergers & Acquisitionshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T2030181ccbn/T2030181norm... - Lion Nathan Ltd - CEOCaroline Beach who, when she's not being Investor Relations person, is a fantastic barmaid. So we couldn't progress without some type of liquid refreshment. Right, welcome all of you, a bigger crowd than normal, can't think why, to the Lion Nathan annual results. I'd really like to talk about, at the start of this, the annual results, I realize it may not be the topic of the moment for some of you, but nevertheless I think they are highly relevant to the future of this Company. I'll talk about those. Jamie will then add some color to some of the financial elements. Jamie will then go on to talk about some of the financial elements related to what happened yesterday in the market with the proposal put to Coca-Cola Amatil. And I will finish on that proposal and then we'll take some questions from you. So the format you'll be familiar with looks like this. Group results first through the different business units. I have a follow up which some of the Analysts loved... 11/18/2008 6:05:00 AMLION NATHAN LTD106.0000FinalFull Year 2008 LION NATHAN LTD Earnings Presentation and Webcast TranscriptLNN.AX11:00am AEDTTranscriptT2030181Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventsAUSTRALIA - In October ####, Lion Nathan Ltd announced that it was seeking a buyer for Smithbrook Winery Pty Ltd, a West Australia-based producer of wines10/30/2008 5:21:42 PM81572I83224R81572I53619PSeeking BuyerSmithbrook Wines Pty LtdSeeking BuyerLion Nathan Ltdhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Lion_Nathan_Ltd_seeking_buyer_for_Smithbrook_Wines_Pty_Ltd-2023127040sdc/20231270402023127040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedInvestment & Commodity Firms,Dealers,ExchangesUnknownInvestors, nec6799UNUnknownPrivate6799:Investors, nec6799:Investors, necFood and Kindred ProductsAustraliaWines, brandy, and brandy spirits2084FFForeignSubsidiary12029001Seeking buyerProd,whl,ret beveragesNot ApplicableAssets639575001Oct 30 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.00000Seeking buyerSeeking buyerSeeking buyer1.000002.000003.00000Smithbrook Wines Pty Ltd,located in Middlesex,Australia, produces wines.Smithbrook Wines Pty Ltd, located in Middlesex, Australia,produces wines.Smithbrook Wines Pty Ltd, located in Middlesex, Australia, produces wines.0.000000.000000.000000.00000N28 Oct 08Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 10/28/2008Date Effective:Acq. of AssetsFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.00000AUSTRALIA - In October 2008,Lion Nathan Ltd announced thatit was seeking a buyer forSmithbrook Winery Pty Ltd, aWest Australia-based producerof winesAUSTRALIA - In October 2008, Lion Nathan Ltd announced that it was seeking a buyer for Smithbrook Winery Pty Ltd, a West Australia-based producer of winesAUSTRALIA - In October 2008, Lion Nathan Ltd announced that it was seeking a buyer forSmithbrook Winery Pty Ltd, a West Australia-based producer of winesAUSTRALIA - In October 2008, Lion Nathan Ltd announced that it was seeking a buyer for Smithbrook Winery Pty Ltd, a West Australia-based producer of winesAUSTRALIA - In October 2008, Lion Nathan Ltd announced that it was seeking a buyer for Smithbrook Winery Pty Ltd, a West Australia-basedproducer of winesS Buyer0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:S Buyer-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000002084:Wines, brandy, and brandy spirits12029001Unknown6799UnknownPrivate2082:Malt beverages2084:Wines, brandy, and brandy spirits2085:Distilled and blended liquors5181:Beer and ale5182:Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages5921:Liquor stores574500002AustraliaAustralia2082ForeignPublicLNN0.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationTF Mergers & Acquisitionshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/446145_pr_framefitch/446145_pr_framehtmlFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd.CEMEX SAB de CVCountry EnergyTelstra Corporation Ltd.Fosters Group LtdFonterra Co-operative Group LimitedContact Energy LtdRio Tinto LimitedCemex Espana S.A.Rinker Materials CorporationCSR Ltd.EnergexOrigin Energy Ltd.Integral EnergyEnergyAustraliaRinker Group LtdCS Energy LimitedLion Nathan LimitedSydney Water CorporationTelecom Corporation of New Zealand Ltd.Woodside Petroleum Ltd.Rio Tinto Alcan Inc.851956748046413783466461803612898036106080361314835956658036130480090476812016968054502284275269803624388233052383879665800899338009120883653265835392658363966580477968803624598009030510/21/2008 10:17:00 AM010312020600000001031000010312000103090001020000010309010103220001020100010304000103000001020300010315000100000001030100010319000103010285Press ReleaseCSRORGTELCEMEX.ACCLWPLLNNCENFGLTLSRIO446145_pr_frameCredit & Investment ResearchFitch Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/410728_report_framefitch/410728_report_framepdfFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.Woodside Petroleum Ltd.Oz Minerals LimitedDowner EDI LimitedCSR Ltd.Origin Energy Ltd.SingTel Optus Pty LimitedSP AusnetBBP Finance Australia Pty LimitedTelecom Corporation of New Zealand Ltd.Contact Energy LtdTruenergy Pty LtdFosters Group LtdFonterra Co-operative Group LimitedLion Nathan LimitedBlueScope Steel LimitedCoca-Cola Amatil Ltd.Crown Ltd.Telstra Corporation Ltd.8086783180362459803613148036130487320175827204758353926580361289838796658698595083653265804171798036106082387505803623628427526986474511800904768062419510/20/2008 10:11:00 AM010316000103220001031000010312000103040001031202010201000103000001031500010301020103210001000000010203000102000001030100275Special ReportORGCSRBSLCWNTLSCENOZLFGLDOWSPNTELCCLWPLLNN410728_report_frameCredit & Investment ResearchFitch Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/moodys/PR_158561_820599567moodys/PR_158561_820599567htmlGlobal Credit Research Announcement # JUL #### Announcement: Wesfarmers Limited Moody's has stable outlook for Asia retailers, consumer products Sydney, July ##, #### -- Moody's Investors Service has a stable rating outlook for Asia...7/4/2008 12:43:09 AMhtmlWesfarmers LimitedShinsegae Co., Ltd.Thai Beverage Public Company LimitedCentral Proteinaprima Tbk (P.T.)Parkson Retail Group LimitedChina Fishery Group LimitedMatahari Putra Prima Tbk (P.T.)Woolworths LimitedCoca-Cola Amatil (Aust) Pty Ltd.Universal Robina CorporationSan Miguel CorporationFoster's Group LimitedLion Nathan LimitedCentral Proteinaprima Tbk (P.T.); China Fishery Group Limited; ...820599567820320429809969290809649227809620979809600396809282657808835860600047618600021965600014392600014125358800150.0000NewsAnnouncementPR_158561_820599567Credit & Investment ResearchMoody's Global Credit ResearchAUSTRALIA - Lion Nathan Ltd acquired Cumulus Wines Inc, a Cudal Via Orange-based producer and wholesaler of wines, from Cumulus Group. Terms were not disclosed.6/4/2008 10:22:10 AM53619P23107Q53619P23109ZLion Nathan LtdCumulus Wines IncLion Nathan LtdCumulus Grouphttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Lion_Nathan_Ltd_acquires_Cumulus_Wines_Inc_from_Cumulus_Group-1983163040sdc/19831630401983163040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedAustraliaFood and Kindred ProductsAustraliaMalt beverages2082FFForeignPublicLNN2082:Malt beverages2084:Wines, brandy, and brandy spirits2085:Distilled and blended liquors5181:Beer and ale5182:Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages5921:Liquor stores2082:Malt beverages2084:Wines, brandy, and brandy spirits2085:Distilled and blended liquors5181:Beer and ale5182:Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages5921:Liquor storesFood and Kindred ProductsAustraliaWines, brandy, and brandy spirits2084FFForeignSubsidiary574500002Prod,whl,ret beveragesInvest hldg coUnspecifiedAssets1013910001Jun 4 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.00000Lion Nathan Ltd, located inSydney, New South Wales,produces, wholesales andretails alcoholic beveragessuch as beer, fine wine,spirits and RTD marketed undername brands. Its major brandsinclude Tooheys, XXXX, Hahn,West End, Swan, Emu,Southmark, James Squire,Becks, Pilsner Urquell, Lion,Speight's and Steinlager. Thecompany was founded in 1988.Lion Nathan Ltd, located in Sydney, New South Wales,produces, wholesales and retails alcoholic beverages such asbeer, fine wine, spirits and RTD marketed under name brands.Its major brands include Tooheys, XXXX, Hahn, West End,Swan, Emu, Southmark, James Squire, Becks, Pilsner Urquell,Lion, Speight's and Steinlager. The company was founded in1988.Lion Nathan Ltd, located in Sydney, New South Wales, produces, wholesales and retails alcoholic beverages such as beer, fine wine, spirits and RTD marketed under name brands. Its major brands include Tooheys, XXXX, Hahn, West End, Swan, Emu, Southmark, James Squire, Becks, Pilsner Urquell, Lion, Speight's and Steinlager. The company was founded in 1988.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.00000Cumulus Wines Inc, located inCudal Via Orange, Australia,produces and wholesales wines.The company was founded in2004.Cumulus Wines Inc, located in Cudal Via Orange, Australia,produces and wholesales wines. The company was founded in2004.Cumulus Wines Inc, located in Cudal Via Orange, Australia, produces and wholesales wines. The company was founded in 2004.0.000000.000000.000000.00000N02 Jun 08Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 06/02/200802 Jun 08Date Effective: 06/02/200802 Jun 08Acq. of AssetsFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.00000100.00000100.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.00000AUSTRALIA - Lion Nathan Ltdacquired Cumulus Wines Inc, aCudal Via Orange-basedproducer and wholesaler ofwines, from Cumulus Group.Terms were not disclosed.AUSTRALIA - Lion Nathan Ltd acquired Cumulus Wines Inc, a Cudal Via Orange-based producer and wholesaler of wines, from Cumulus Group. Terms were not disclosed.AUSTRALIA - Lion Nathan Ltd acquired Cumulus Wines Inc, a Cudal Via Orange-based producerand wholesaler of wines, from Cumulus Group. Terms were not disclosed.AUSTRALIA - Lion Nathan Ltd acquired Cumulus Wines Inc, a Cudal Via Orange-based producer and wholesaler of wines, from Cumulus Group. Terms were not disclosed.AUSTRALIA - Lion Nathan Ltd acquired Cumulus Wines Inc, a Cudal Via Orange-based producer and wholesaler of wines, from Cumulus Group.Terms were not disclosed.Completed0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Completed-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.00000