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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934	

For the Quarterly period ended June 28, 2009	

OR	

o	
 	
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934	

For the transition period from                                  to                                   .	
Commission File Number: 1-14829

Molson Coors Brewing Company
 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE 
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	 	84-0178360 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)	

1225 17 th  Street, Denver, Colorado, USA
1555 Notre Dame Street East, Montréal, Québec, Canada 
(Address of principal executive offices)	
 	
80202
H2L 2R5 
(Zip Code)	
303-927-2337 (Colorado)
514-521-1786 (Québec) 
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes  ý     No  o
         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes  ý     No  o .
         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definition of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer  ý	 	Accelerated filer  o	 	Non-accelerated filer  o
 (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	 	Smaller reporting company  o	
         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes  o     No  ý
         Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of common stock, as of July 24, 2009:
Class A Common Stock—2,586,764 shares
Class B Common Stock—158,281,597 shares
          Exchangeable shares:
         As of July 24, 2009, the following number of exchangeable shares was outstanding for Molson Coors Canada, Inc.:
Class A Exchangeable shares—3,172,806 shares
Class B Exchangeable shares—20,434,791 shares
         These Class A and Class B exchangeable shares offer substantially the same economic and voting rights as the respective classes of common shares of the registrant. This is achieved via the following structure: The registrant has outstanding one share of special Class A voting stock, through which the holders of Class A exchangeable shares and Class B exchangeable shares of Molson Coors Canada Inc. (a subsidiary of the registrant), respectively, may exercise their voting rights with respect to the registrant. The special Class A and Class B voting stock are entitled to one vote for each of the exchangeable share classes, respectively, excluding shares held by the registrant or its subsidiaries, and generally vote together with the Class A common stock and Class B common stock, respectively, on all matters on which the Class A common stock and Class B common stock are entitled to vote. The trustee holder of the special Class A voting stock and the special Class B voting stock has the right to cast a number of votes equal to the number of then outstanding Class A exchangeable shares and Class B exchangeable shares, respectively.

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 	 	 	 	Page(s) 	
	 	PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION	 	 	
Item 1.	 	Financial Statements (Unaudited)	 	3	
	 	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2009 and June 29, 2008	 	3	
	 	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 28, 2009 and December 28, 2008	 	4	
	 	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2009 and June 29, 2008	 	6	
	 	Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	 	7	
Item 2.	 	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	 	60	
Item 3.	 	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	 	79	
Item 4.	 	Controls and Procedures	 	80	
	 	PART II. OTHER INFORMATION	 	 	
Item 1.	 	Legal Proceedings	 	81	
Item 1A.	 	Risk Factors	 	81	
Item 2.	 	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	 	82	
Item 3.	 	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	 	82	
Item 4.	 	Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders	 	82	
Item 5.	 	Other Information	 	83	
Item 6.	 	Exhibits	 	83	
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ITEM I.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MOLSON COORS BREWING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

(UNAUDITED)

 	 	Thirteen Weeks Ended	 	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended	 	
 	 	June 28, 2009	 	June 29, 2008	 	June 28, 2009	 	June 29, 2008	 	
Sales	 	$	1,160.4	 	$	2,359.4	 	$	1,984.6	 	$	4,175.6	 	
Excise taxes	 	 	(361.5	)	 	(602.0	)	 	(626.7	)	 	(1,061.6	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net sales	 	 	798.9	 	 	1,757.4	 	 	1,357.9	 	 	3,114.0	 	
Cost of goods sold	 	 	(432.6	)	 	(1,033.6	)	 	(778.7	)	 	(1,868.6	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Gross profit	 	 	366.3	 	 	723.8	 	 	579.2	 	 	1,245.4	 	
Marketing, general and administrative expenses	 	 	(230.0	)	 	(463.2	)	 	(412.6	)	 	(899.8	)	
Special items, net	 	 	(7.1	)	 	(103.9	)	 	(17.3	)	 	(111.2	)	
Equity income in MillerCoors	 	 	134.1	 	 	—	 	 	231.2	 	 	—	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Operating income	 	 	263.3	 	 	156.7	 	 	380.5	 	 	234.4	 	
Interest expense, net	 	 	(19.9	)	 	(27.0	)	 	(39.8	)	 	(54.8	)	
Debt extinguishment costs	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(12.4	)	
Other expense, net	 	 	(8.3	)	 	(6.0	)	 	(26.8	)	 	(1.4	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	 	 	235.1	 	 	123.7	 	 	313.9	 	 	165.8	 	
Income tax expense	 	 	(47.3	)	 	(26.5	)	 	(46.0	)	 	(19.9	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Income from continuing operations	 	 	187.8	 	 	97.2	 	 	267.9	 	 	145.9	 	
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	 	 	—	 	 	(12.4	)	 	(3.9	)	 	(21.4	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net income	 	$	187.8	 	$	84.8	 	$	264.0	 	$	124.5	 	
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	 	 	(0.5	)	 	(5.4	)	 	(1.0	)	 	(10.8	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net income attributable to Molson Coors Brewing Company	 	$	187.3	 	$	79.4	 	$	263.0	 	$	113.7	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Basic income (loss) per share:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Continuing operations attributable to Molson Coors Brewing Company	 	$	1.02	 	$	0.50	 	$	1.45	 	$	0.75	 	
 	Discontinued operations attributable to Molson Coors Brewing Company	 	 	—	 	 	(0.07	)	 	(0.02	)	 	(0.12	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net income attributable to Molson Coors Brewing Company	 	$	1.02	 	$	0.43	 	$	1.43	 	$	0.63	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Diluted income (loss) per share:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Continuing operations attributable to Molson Coors Brewing Company	 	$	1.01	 	$	0.49	 	$	1.44	 	$	0.73	 	
 	Discontinued operations attributable to Molson Coors Brewing Company	 	 	—	 	 	(0.07	)	 	(0.02	)	 	(0.12	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net income attributable to Molson Coors Brewing Company	 	$	1.01	 	$	0.42	 	$	1.42	 	$	0.61	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Weighted average shares—basic	 	 	184.2	 	 	182.4	 	 	184.0	 	 	181.7	 	
Weighted average shares—diluted	 	 	185.4	 	 	186.0	 	 	185.2	 	 	185.0	 	
Amounts attributable to Molson Coors Brewing Company	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Income from continuing operations, net of tax	 	$	187.3	 	$	91.8	 	$	266.9	 	$	135.1	 	
 	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	 	 	—	 	 	(12.4	)	 	(3.9	)	 	(21.4	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net income attributable to Molson Coors Brewing Company	 	$	187.3	 	$	79.4	 	$	263.0	 	$	113.7	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(IN MILLIONS)

(UNAUDITED)

 	 	As of	 	
 	 	June 28, 2009	 	December 28, 2008	 	
Assets	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Current assets:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Cash and cash equivalents	 	$	296.2	 	$	216.2	 	
 	Accounts receivable, net	 	 	541.5	 	 	472.5	 	
 	Other receivables, net	 	 	190.7	 	 	162.9	 	
 	Inventories:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	Finished, net	 	 	115.7	 	 	89.1	 	
 	 	In process	 	 	20.3	 	 	13.4	 	
 	 	Raw materials	 	 	41.9	 	 	43.3	 	
 	 	Packaging materials, net	 	 	56.5	 	 	46.3	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Total inventories, net	 	 	234.4	 	 	192.1	 	
 	Other assets, net	 	 	
61.4	 	 	
61.9	 	
 	Discontinued operations	 	 	9.1	 	 	1.5	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	Total current assets	 	 	1,333.3	 	 	1,107.1	 	
Properties, net	 	 	
1,242.3	 	 	
1,301.9	 	
Goodwill	 	 	1,431.8	 	 	1,298.0	 	
Other intangibles, net	 	 	4,186.4	 	 	3,923.4	 	
Investment in MillerCoors	 	 	2,557.9	 	 	2,418.7	 	
Deferred tax assets	 	 	76.6	 	 	75.3	 	
Notes receivable, net	 	 	54.4	 	 	51.8	 	
Other assets	 	 	163.5	 	 	203.4	 	
Discontinued operations	 	 	—	 	 	7.0	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total assets	 	$	11,046.2	 	$	10,386.6	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PAR VALUE)

(UNAUDITED)

 	 	As of	 	
 	 	June 28, 2009	 	December 28, 2008	 	
Liabilities and equity	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Current liabilities:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Accounts payable	 	$	156.7	 	$	170.5	 	
 	Accrued expenses and other liabilities	 	 	687.1	 	 	690.8	 	
 	Deferred tax liabilities	 	 	115.4	 	 	107.8	 	
 	Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt	 	 	0.1	 	 	0.1	 	
 	Discontinued operations	 	 	139.2	 	 	16.9	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	Total current liabilities	 	 	1,098.5	 	 	986.1	 	
Long-term debt	 	 	1,628.6	 	 	1,752.0	 	
Pension and post-retirement benefits	 	 	492.8	 	 	581.0	 	
Derivative hedging instruments	 	 	310.6	 	 	225.9	 	
Deferred tax liabilities	 	 	464.6	 	 	399.4	 	
Unrecognized tax benefits	 	 	199.2	 	 	230.4	 	
Other liabilities	 	 	140.6	 	 	47.6	 	
Discontinued operations	 	 	17.0	 	 	124.8	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Total liabilities	 	 	4,351.9	 	 	4,347.2	 	
Molson Coors Brewing Company stockholders' equity	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Capital stock:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	Preferred stock, non-voting, no par value (authorized: 25.0 shares; none issued)	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	
 	 	Class A common stock, voting, $0.01 par value per share (authorized: 500.0 shares; issued and outstanding: 2.6 shares and 2.7 shares at June 28, 2009 and December 28, 2008, respectively)	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	
 	 	Class B common stock, non-voting, $0.01 par value per share (authorized: 500.0 shares; issued and outstanding: 158.2 shares and 157.1 shares at June 28, 2009 and December 28, 2008, respectively)	 	 	1.6	 	 	1.6	 	
 	 	Class A exchangeable shares (issued and outstanding: 3.2 shares at June 28, 2009 and December 28, 2008)	 	 	119.4	 	 	119.4	 	
 	 	Class B exchangeable shares (issued and outstanding: 20.4 shares and 20.9 shares at June 28, 2009 and December 28, 2008, respectively)	 	 	768.8	 	 	786.3	 	
 	Paid-in capital	 	 	3,389.0	 	 	3,334.6	 	
 	Retained earnings	 	 	2,366.4	 	 	2,184.9	 	
 	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	 	 	34.9	 	 	(371.4	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	Total Molson Coors Brewing Company stockholders' equity	 	 	6,680.1	 	 	6,055.4	 	
Noncontrolling interests	 	 	14.2	 	 	(16.0	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	Total equity	 	 	6,694.3	 	 	6,039.4	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total liabilities and equity	 	$	11,046.2	 	$	10,386.6	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(IN MILLIONS)

(UNAUDITED)

 	 	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended	 	
 	 	June 28, 2009	 	June 29, 2008	 	
Cash flows from operating activities:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net income	 	$	264.0	 	$	124.5	 	
 	 	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	Depreciation and amortization	 	 	88.8	 	 	167.2	 	
 	 	 	Share-based compensation	 	 	11.1	 	 	46.9	 	
 	 	 	Gain on sale or impairment of properties and intangibles	 	 	—	 	 	(20.2	)	
 	 	 	Loss on impairment of Molson brands sold in the U.S. 	 	 	—	 	 	50.6	 	
 	 	 	Deferred income taxes	 	 	62.1	 	 	9.4	 	
 	 	 	Equity income in MillerCoors	 	 	(231.2	)	 	—	 	
 	 	 	Distributions from MillerCoors	 	 	250.3	 	 	—	 	
 	 	 	Equity in net income of other unconsolidated affiliates	 	 	(0.1	)	 	(11.6	)	
 	 	 	Distributions from other unconsolidated affiliates	 	 	2.6	 	 	—	 	
 	 	 	Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	 	 	(15.3	)	 	(21.3	)	
 	 	Change in current assets and liabilities and other	 	 	(83.7	)	 	(206.3	)	
 	 	Discontinued operations	 	 	3.9	 	 	21.4	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net cash provided by operating activities	 	 	352.5	 	 	160.6	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Cash flows from investing activities:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	Additions to properties and intangible assets	 	 	(45.2	)	 	(136.4	)	
 	 	Proceeds from sales of properties and intangible assets	 	 	2.6	 	 	33.5	 	
 	 	Proceeds from sale of investment securities, net	 	 	—	 	 	22.8	 	
 	 	Acquisition of business	 	 	(19.6	)	 	—	 	
 	 	Investment in MillerCoors	 	 	(212.1	)	 	—	 	
 	 	Return of capital from MillerCoors	 	 	92.8	 	 	—	 	
 	 	Deconsolidation of Brewers' Retail, Inc. 	 	 	(26.1	)	 	—	 	
 	 	Investment in and advances to an unconsolidated affiliate	 	 	(5.3	)	 	(10.6	)	
 	 	Trade loan repayments from customers	 	 	9.6	 	 	13.9	 	
 	 	Trade loans advanced to customers	 	 	(7.0	)	 	(20.1	)	
 	 	Other	 	 	—	 	 	2.6	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net cash used in investing activities	 	 	(210.3	)	 	(94.3	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Cash flows from financing activities:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	Exercise of stock options under equity compensation plans	 	 	13.4	 	 	45.9	 	
 	 	Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	 	 	15.3	 	 	21.3	 	
 	 	Dividends paid	 	 	(81.4	)	 	(65.5	)	
 	 	Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests holders	 	 	—	 	 	(19.5	)	
 	 	Proceeds from issuance of long term debt	 	 	—	 	 	16.0	 	
 	 	Payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations	 	 	(0.2	)	 	(180.9	)	
 	 	Proceeds from short-term borrowings	 	 	10.0	 	 	40.5	 	
 	 	Payments on short-term borrowings	 	 	(10.1	)	 	(40.1	)	
 	 	Net proceeds from revolving credit facilities	 	 	—	 	 	16.9	 	
 	 	Change in overdraft balances and other	 	 	(9.0	)	 	(4.5	)	
 	 	Settlements of debt-related derivatives	 	 	—	 	 	12.0	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net cash used in financing activities	 	 	(62.0	)	 	(157.9	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Cash and cash equivalents:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	 	 	80.2	 	 	(91.6	)	
 	 	Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	 	 	(0.2	)	 	(1.0	)	
 	 	Balance at beginning of year	 	 	216.2	 	 	377.0	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Balance at end of period	 	$	296.2	 	$	284.4	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THIRTEEN AND TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2009
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
        Unless otherwise noted in this report, any description of we, us or our includes Molson Coors Brewing Company ("MCBC" or the "Company"), principally a holding company, and its operating subsidiaries: Coors Brewing Company ("CBC"), operating in the United States ("U.S."); Molson Coors Brewing Company (UK) Limited ("MCBC-UK"), formally referred to as Coors Brewers Limited ("CBL"), operating in the United Kingdom ("U.K."); Molson Canada ("Molson"), operating in Canada; and our other corporate entities. Any reference to "Coors" means the Adolph Coors Company prior to the 2005 merger with Molson Inc. (the "Merger"). Any reference to Molson Inc. means Molson prior to the Merger. Any reference to "Molson Coors" means MCBC after the Merger.
        Effective July 1, 2008, MCBC and SABMiller plc ("SABMiller") combined the U.S. and Puerto Rico operations of their respective subsidiaries, CBC and Miller Brewing Company ("Miller"). The results and financial position of U.S. operations, which had historically comprised substantially all of our U.S. reporting segment were, in all material respects, deconsolidated from MCBC prospectively upon formation of MillerCoors LLC ("MillerCoors"). Our interest in MillerCoors is accounted for by us under the equity method of accounting. See Note 3 "SEGMENT REPORTING," and Note 4 "EQUITY INVESTMENTS."
        Unless otherwise indicated, information in this report is presented in U.S. dollars ("USD" or "$").
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
        The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, which are necessary for a fair statement of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include our accounts, the accounts of our majority owned subsidiaries, equity method investments, and certain variable interest entities of which we are the primary beneficiary. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2008. The results of operations for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended June 28, 2009, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for the full fiscal year.
        The December 28, 2008 condensed consolidated balance sheet data is consistent with our audited financial statements, other than the impact of the adoption of SFAS 160 and FSP APB 14-1 as described below, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP").
Reporting Periods Presented
        MCBC follows a 52/53 week fiscal reporting calendar. The second fiscal quarter of 2009 and 2008 consisted of thirteen weeks ending on June 28, 2009 and June 29, 2008, respectively. The first half of 2009 and 2008 consisted of twenty-six weeks ending on June 28, 2009 and June 29, 2008, respectively. Fiscal years 2009 and 2008 consist of 52 weeks ending on December 27, 2009 and December 28, 2008, respectively.
        The results from Brewers' Retail, Inc. ("BRI"), a consolidated subsidiary through February 28, 2009, are reported one month in arrears in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Due to a change in our ownership level of BRI, we deconsolidated this entity
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE THIRTEEN AND TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2009
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Continued)

from our financial statements as of March 1, 2009, and began to prospectively account for it under the equity method of accounting. See Note 11 "VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES," for further discussion.
        MillerCoors follows a monthly reporting calendar. The second quarter and first half of 2009 consisted of the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively.
Use of estimates
        Our condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These accounting principles require us to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions. We believe that the estimates, judgments and assumptions are reasonable, based on information available at the time they are made. To the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, our condensed consolidated financial statements may be affected.
2. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Reclassifications and Retroactive Application of New Accounting Pronouncements
        During the first quarter of 2009, we adopted SFAS 160 and FSP APB 14-1, both of which required retrospective applications. See discussions below under Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements. In addition, certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements
SFAS No. 141(R) "Business Combinations" and FSP FAS 141(R)-1 "Accounting for Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed in a Business Combination That Arise from Contingencies"
        In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 141 (revised 2007), "Business Combinations" ("SFAS 141(R)"), which replaces SFAS 141, "Business Combinations." Under the provisions of SFAS 141(R), acquisition costs will generally be expensed as incurred; noncontrolling interests will be valued at fair value at the acquisition date; in-process research and development will be recorded at fair value as an indefinite-lived intangible asset at the acquisition date; restructuring costs associated with a business combination will generally be expensed subsequent to the acquisition date; and changes in deferred tax asset valuation allowances and income tax uncertainties after the acquisition date generally will affect income tax expense. FASB Staff Position ("FSP") FAS 141(R)-1 "Accounting for Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed in a Business Combination That Arise from Contingencies," ("FSP FAS 141(R)-1") amends and clarifies SFAS 141(R) to address application on initial recognition and measurement, subsequent measurement and accounting, and disclosure of assets and liabilities arising from contingencies in a business combination. SFAS 141(R) and FSP FAS 141(R)-1 are effective, on a prospective basis, for all business combinations for which the acquisition date is after the beginning of our fiscal year 2009, with the exception of the accounting for valuation allowances on deferred taxes and acquired tax contingencies for which the adoption is retrospective. The adoption of SFAS 141(R) and FSP FAS 141(R)-1 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position and results of operations in the first half of 2009.
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FOR THE THIRTEEN AND TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2009
2. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (Continued)
SFAS No. 157 "Fair Value Measurements"
        In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements" ("SFAS 157"). SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Effective December 31, 2007, we adopted the provisions of SFAS 157 related to financial assets and liabilities, as well as other assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis. These provisions were applied prospectively and did not have a material effect on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company (see Note 15 "FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS," for SFAS 157 disclosures related to financial assets and liabilities). Effective December 29, 2008, we adopted the provisions of SFAS 157 related to other nonfinancial assets and liabilities. The adoption of these provisions did not have a material effect on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company and these provisions will be applied prospectively for the fair value measurement of non-financial assets and liabilities.
SFAS No. 160 "Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements"
        In December 2007, the FASB issued Financial Accounting Standards No. 160, "Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements—an amendment of ARB No. 51" ("SFAS 160") and is effective for us beginning in fiscal year 2009. This Statement requires the recognition of a noncontrolling interest (previously referred to as minority interest), as a component of equity in the consolidated financial statements and separate from the parent's equity. The amount of net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest is included in consolidated net income on the face of the consolidated statement of operations. It also amends certain of ARB No. 51's consolidation procedures for consistency with the requirements of SFAS 141(R), including procedures associated with the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. As a result, our adoption of SFAS 160 impacted the accounting for the deconsolidation of Brewers' Retail, Inc. ("BRI") in the first quarter of 2009. Changes to noncontrolling interests reflected in total equity during the first half of 2009 resulted from $1.0 million of net earnings, establishment of the non-controlling interest in Cobra Beer Partnership Ltd of $9.6 million, and the effects of deconsolidating BRI ($19.6 million). Changes to the individual components of accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests were insignificant. See Note 11 "VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES" for further discussion. This statement also includes expanded disclosure requirements regarding the interests of the parent and its noncontrolling interest.
SFAS No. 161 "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133"
        In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133," ("SFAS 161") as amended and interpreted, which requires enhanced disclosures about an entity's derivative and hedging activities and thereby improves the transparency of financial reporting. Disclosing the fair values of derivative instruments and their gains and losses in a tabular format provides a more complete picture of the location in an entity's financial statements of both the derivative positions existing at period end and the effect of using derivatives during the reporting period. Entities are required to provide enhanced disclosures about (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (b) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under FASB Statement No. 133 and its related
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2. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (Continued)

interpretations, and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity's financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. SFAS No. 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. The implementation of this standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position and results of operations, although it did result in additional disclosures. See Note 14 "DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES," for further SFAS 161 information and disclosures.
SFAS No. 165 "Subsequent Events"
        In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, "Subsequent Events" ("SFAS 165"), which establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. In particular, SFAS 165 sets forth: (1) The period after the balance sheet date during which management of a reporting entity should evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements, (2) The circumstances under which an entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements, and (3) The disclosures that an entity should make about events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date.
        In accordance with SFAS 165, an entity should apply the requirements to interim and annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009. The implementation of this standard, effective for our interim financial statements ending June 28, 2009, did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.
        For the interim financial period ended June 28, 2009, subsequent events were evaluated through August 3, 2009, the date the financial statements were issued.
FASB Staff Position APB 14-1, "Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash Upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement)"
        In May 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. APB 14-1, "Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement)" ("FSP APB 14-1") which applies to all convertible debt instruments that have a "net settlement feature", which means that such convertible debt instruments, by their terms, may be settled either wholly or partially in cash upon conversion. FSP APB 14-1 requires issuers of convertible debt instruments that may be settled wholly or partially in cash upon conversion to separately account for the liability and equity components in a manner reflective of the issuers' nonconvertible debt borrowing rate. The Company retrospectively adopted FSP APB 14-1 on December 29, 2008, which impacted the historical accounting for the 2007 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes due July 30, 2013 ("Convertible Senior Notes). Considering interest rates in effect at the time of the Convertible Senior Notes issuance on June 15, 2007, we determined that the historical liability and equity components would have been valued using an effective 6.08% interest rate. As such the amount allocated to the long-term debt at that date is $471.1 million, and the pretax amount allocated to equity is $103.9 million. The retrospective adoption will increase non-cash interest expense by $15.8 million and $8.4 million for the fifty-two weeks ended December 28, 2008 and December 30, 2007, respectively. We are recording additional non-cash interest expense representing the amortization of the debt discount on the Convertible Senior Notes in 2009 through 2013 of
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2. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (Continued)

approximately $16 million to $18 million annually, thereby increasing the carrying value of the long-term debt to $575 million by its maturity date in July 2013.
        During the thirteen weeks ended June 28, 2009 and June 29, 2008, we incurred additional non-cash interest expense of $4.1 million and $3.9 million, respectively. For the twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2009 and June 29, 2008 the amounts were $8.1 million and $7.8 million, respectively. The additional non-cash interest expense impact (net of tax) to net income per share was a decrease of $0.01 and $0.02 for each of the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2009 and June 29, 2008, respectively.
        We also incurred interest expense related to the 2.5% coupon rate of $3.6 million for both thirteen week periods ended June 28, 2009 and June 29, 2008. For the twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2009 and June 29, 2008 the amount was $7.2 million for each period. The combination of non-cash and cash interest resulted in an effective interest rate of 5.34% and 5.25% for the thirteen weeks ended June 28, 2009 and June 29, 2008, respectively. The effective interest rates for the twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2009 and June 29, 2008 were 5.32% and 5.23%, respectively.
        As of June 28, 2009 and December 28, 2008, paid in capital in the equity section of our balance sheet includes $103.9 million, ($64.2 million net of tax), representing the equity component of the Convertible Senior Notes. Long-term debt was reduced by the unamortized discount associated with the Convertible Senior Notes of $71.5 million and $79.7 million as of June 28, 2009 and December 28, 2008, respectively.
FASB Staff Position FASB 142-3 "Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets"
        In April 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. FASB 142-3, " Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets " ("FSP No. FASB 142-3"). This FSP amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful lives of recognized intangible assets under SFAS Statement No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" This FSP applies to recognized intangible assets that are accounted for pursuant to SFAS No. 142. For a recognized intangible asset, an entity will be required to disclose information that enables users of financial statements to assess the extent to which expected future cash flows associated with the asset are affected by the entity's intent and/or ability to renew or extend the arrangement. This FSP is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008 and for intangible assets acquired after that date. Early adoption is prohibited. The adoption of FSP No. FASB 142-3 did not have a significant impact on the determination or reporting of our financial results.
FSP FAS 157-4, "Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly"
        In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 157-4, " Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly " ("FSP FAS 157-4"). This FSP provides additional guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with FASB Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements , when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased. This FSP also includes guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly. This FSP is effective for interim and
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FOR THE THIRTEEN AND TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2009
2. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (Continued)

annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, and shall be applied prospectively. The adoption of FSP FAS 157-4 did not have an impact on the determination or reporting of our financial results.
FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, "Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments"
        In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, " Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments " ("FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1"). This FSP amends FASB Statement No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments , to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies as well as in annual financial statements. This FSP also amends APB Opinion No. 28, Interim Financial Reporting , to require those disclosures in summarized financial information at interim reporting periods. This FSP is effective for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. We have adopted the disclosure requirements of FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 effective with our second quarter ended June 28, 2009. See Note 13 "DEBT," Note 14 "DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES," and Note 15 "FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS," for further information and disclosures related to FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1. The adoption of FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 did not have an impact on the determination or reporting of our financial results.
FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, "Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments"
        In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, " Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments " ("FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2"). This FSP amends the other-than-temporary impairment guidance in U.S. GAAP for debt securities to make the guidance more operational and to improve the presentation and disclosure of other-than-temporary impairments on debt and equity securities in the financial statements. This FSP does not amend existing recognition and measurement guidance related to other-than-temporary impairments of equity securities. This FSP shall be effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. The adoption of FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 did not have an impact on the determination or reporting of our financial results.
New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
FSP FAS 132(R)-1, "Employers' Disclosures about Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets"
        In December 2008, the FASB issued FSP FAS 132(R)-1, " Employers' Disclosures about Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets ." This FSP amends SFAS No. 132 (revised 2003), " Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits ," to provide guidance on an employer's disclosures about plan assets of a defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan on investment policies and strategies, major categories of plan assets, inputs and valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of plan assets and significant concentrations of risk within plan assets. This FSP shall be effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2009, with earlier application permitted. Upon initial application, the provisions of this FSP are not required for earlier periods that are presented for comparative purposes. We are currently evaluating the disclosure requirements of this new FSP.
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FOR THE THIRTEEN AND TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2009
2. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (Continued)
SFAS No. 167 "Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)"
        In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No.167, " Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R). SFAS No. 167 amends FASB Interpretation No. ("FIN") 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (revised December 2003)—an interpretation of ARB No. 51 "("SFAS 167"), which requires an enterprise to determine whether its variable interest or interests give it a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity. The primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity is the enterprise that has both (1) the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance, and (2) the obligation to absorb losses of the entity that could potentially be significant to the variable interest entity or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the variable interest entity. SFAS 167 also amends FIN 46(R) to require ongoing reassessments of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity. SFAS 167 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after November 15, 2009. We have not completed our evaluation, but do not expect the adoption of SFAS 167 to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
SFAS No. 168, "The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162"
        In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168, "The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162" ("SFAS 168"), which identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with U.S. GAAP. This statement is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The adoption of this standard will change how we reference various elements of U.S. GAAP when preparing our financial statement disclosures, but will have no impact on our financial position, results of operation or cash flows.
3. SEGMENT REPORTING
        A summary of our operating segment structure is provided below:
Reportable segments
Canada
        The Canada segment consists of our production, marketing and sales of the Molson family of brands, Coors Light and other owned and partner brands, principally in Canada. The Canada segment includes our joint venture arrangements related to the distribution and retail sale of beer in Ontario, through BRI; and the distribution of beer in the western provinces, through Brewers' Distributor Ltd. ("BDL"). The Canada segment also includes our equity interest in the Montréal Canadiens Hockey Club, and Modelo Molson Imports, L.P.
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FOR THE THIRTEEN AND TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2009
3. SEGMENT REPORTING (Continued)
United States ("U.S.")
        As discussed in Note 1 "BASIS OF PRESENTATION," effective July 1, 2008, MillerCoors began operations. The results and financial position of our CBC business were deconsolidated upon contribution to the joint venture, and our interest in MillerCoors is being accounted for and reported by us under the equity method of accounting. MCBC's equity investment in MillerCoors represents our entire U.S. reporting segment for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2009.
        For the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2008, our U.S. segment consisted of the production, marketing, and sales of the Coors and Molson portfolios of brands in the United States and Puerto Rico, presented on a consolidated basis.
United Kingdom ("U.K.")
        The segment includes the production, marketing, and sale of our brands in the U.K. and our royalty arrangements in the Republic of Ireland. During the second quarter of 2009, we purchased a 50.1% ownership of Cobra Beer Partnership, Ltd discussed in Note 11 "VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES."
Non-reportable segment and other business activities
Global Brands and Market Development ("Global Markets") and Corporate
        These results represent our unallocated corporate general and administrative costs, net interest costs associated with financing activities, and results of operations associated with certain global markets, including Mexico, Latin America (other than Puerto Rico), Asia and continental Europe. The asset levels and results of operations from this non-reportable segment and other business activities are not material enough to merit separate disclosure as a reportable segment.
        The following table sets forth net sales by segment (in millions):

 	 	Thirteen Weeks Ended	 	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended	 	
 	 	June 28, 2009	 	June 29, 2008	 	June 28, 2009	 	June 29, 2008	 	
Canada	 	$	471.0	 	$	532.6	 	$	795.7	 	$	916.2	 	
U.S.(1)	 	 	—	 	 	841.8	 	 	—	 	 	1,491.8	 	
U.K. 	 	 	309.7	 	 	367.1	 	 	529.1	 	 	677.6	 	
Global Markets and Corporate	 	 	18.2	 	 	15.9	 	 	33.1	 	 	28.4	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Consolidated	 	$	798.9	 	$	1,757.4	 	$	1,357.9	 	$	3,114.0	 	

(1)
As a result of the MillerCoors formation on July 1, 2008, and MCBC's prospective equity accounting for MillerCoors, sales shown above for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2008 represent MCBC's former U.S. segment net sales.
        Across each of our segments, no single customer accounted for more than 10% of our sales. Net sales represent sales to third party external customers and affiliates. Inter-segment revenues are insignificant and eliminated in consolidation.
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FOR THE THIRTEEN AND TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2009
3. SEGMENT REPORTING (Continued)
        The following table sets forth income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes by segment (in millions):

 	 	Thirteen Weeks Ended	 	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended	 	
 	 	June 28, 2009	 	June 29, 2008	 	June 28, 2009	 	June 29, 2008	 	
Canada	 	$	136.4	 	$	153.9	 	$	186.4	 	$	216.6	 	
U.S.(1)	 	 	134.1	 	 	35.4	 	 	231.2	 	 	105.3	 	
U.K. 	 	 	30.0	 	 	18.4	 	 	32.6	 	 	14.3	 	
Global Markets and Corporate	 	 	(65.4	)	 	(84.0	)	 	(136.3	)	 	(170.4	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Consolidated	 	$	235.1	 	$	123.7	 	$	313.9	 	$	165.8	 	

(1)
As a result of the MillerCoors formation on July 1, 2008, MCBC's equity investment in MillerCoors now represents our U.S. operating segment.
        The following table sets forth total assets by segment (in millions):

 	 	As of	 	
 	 	June 28, 2009	 	December 28, 2008	 	
Canada	 	$	5,812.9	 	$	5,688.1	 	
U.S. 	 	 	2,557.9	 	 	2,418.7	 	
U.K. 	 	 	2,306.2	 	 	2,024.2	 	
Global Markets and Corporate	 	 	360.1	 	 	247.1	 	
Discontinued operations	 	 	9.1	 	 	8.5	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Total assets	 	$	11,046.2	 	$	10,386.6	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
4. EQUITY INVESTMENTS
        Effective July 1, 2008, MCBC and SABMiller plc combined the U.S. and Puerto Rico operations of our respective subsidiaries, CBC and Miller. In connection with the closing of the joint venture transaction, each of Molson Coors, CBC, SABMiller and Miller have entered into an Amended and Restated Operating Agreement (the "LLC Operating Agreement"). The LLC Operating Agreement will be the primary operating document governing the joint venture, MillerCoors LLC.
        Pursuant to the LLC Operating Agreement, MillerCoors has a Board of Directors consisting of five MCBC-appointed directors and five SABMiller-appointed directors. The percentage interests in the profits of MillerCoors are 58% for SABMiller plc and 42% for MCBC; voting interests are shared 50%-50%.
        The results and financial position of U.S. operations, which had historically comprised substantially all of our U.S. reporting segment were, in all material respects, deconsolidated from MCBC prospectively upon formation of MillerCoors. Our interest in the new combined operations is accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
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FOR THE THIRTEEN AND TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2009
4. EQUITY INVESTMENTS (Continued)
        MillerCoors routinely makes distributions to its owners based on earnings. For purposes of MCBC's statement of cash flows, we compare cumulative cash distributions received to our cumulative equity method income recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP. To the extent that distributions received are less than or equal to our cumulative U.S. GAAP equity method income, they are considered returns on capital and are reported as cash inflows from operating activities. To the extent that distributions received exceed our cumulative U.S. GAAP equity method income, they are considered to be returns of capital, and are reported as cash inflows from investing activities.
        We make regular contributions to MillerCoors to fund capital expenditures and working capital needs. Any such contributions to MillerCoors are reported by us as cash outflows from investing activities.
        Summarized financial information for MillerCoors is as follows (in millions):
Condensed balance sheet

 	 	As of	 	
 	 	June 30, 2009	 	December 31, 2008	 	
Current assets	 	$	1,089	 	$	849	 	
Noncurrent assets	 	 	8,896	 	 	8,853	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Total assets	 	$	9,985	 	$	9,702	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
Current liabilities	 	$	1,079	 	$	1,034	 	
Noncurrent liabilities	 	 	1,363	 	 	1,412	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Total liabilities	 	 	2,442	 	 	2,446	 	
Shareholders' investment	 	 	7,513	 	 	7,227	 	
Noncontrolling interests	 	 	30	 	 	29	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total shareholders' investment	 	 	7,543	 	 	7,256	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total liabilities and shareholders' investment	 	$	9,985	 	$	9,702	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
Results of operations

 	 	For the three months
ended	 	For the six months
ended	 	
 	 	June 30, 2009	 	June 30, 2009	 	
Net sales	 	$	2,136.7	 	$	3,852.6	 	
Cost of goods sold	 	 	(1,302.3	)	 	(2,352.2	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
Gross profit	 	$	834.4	 	$	1,500.4	 	
Operating income	 	$	313.4	 	$	527.2	 	
Net income attributable to MillerCoors	 	$	304.9	 	$	510.9	 	
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4. EQUITY INVESTMENTS (Continued)
        The following represents MCBC's proportional share in net income attributable to MillerCoors reported under the equity method (in millions):

 	 	 	 	Twenty-six Weeks
Ended	 	
 	 	Thirteen Weeks
Ended			 	
 			 	June 28, 2009	 	
 	 	June 28, 2009			 	
Net income attributable to MillerCoors	 	$	304.9	 	$	510.9	 	
 	MCBC economic interest	 	 	42	%	 	42	%	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	MCBC proportionate share of MillerCoors net income	 	 	128.1	 	 	214.6	 	
 	Accounting policy elections(1)	 	 	—	 	 	7.3	 	
 	Amortization of the difference between MCBC contributed cost basis and proportional share of the underlying equity in net assets of MillerCoors(2)	 	 	3.9	 	 	6.9	 	
 	Share-based compensation adjustment(3)	 	 	2.1	 	 	2.4	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
Equity Income in MillerCoors	 	$	134.1	 	$	231.2	 	

(1)
MillerCoors made its initial accounting policy elections upon formation, impacting certain asset and liability balances contributed by MCBC. Our investment basis in MillerCoors is based upon the book value of the net assets we contributed to it. These adjustments reflect the favorable impact to our investment as a result of the differences resulting from accounting policy elections, the most significant of which was MillerCoors' election to value contributed CBC inventories using the first in, first out (FIFO) method, rather than the last in, first out (LIFO) method, which had previously been applied. This adjustment has been phased in over the expected turnover of the related inventories; which was concluded in the first quarter of 2009.

(2)
MCBC's net investment in MillerCoors is based on the carrying values of the net assets it contributed to the joint venture which is less than our proportional share of underlying equity (42%) of MillerCoors (contributed by both Coors and Miller) by approximately $644.2 million. This difference is being amortized as additional equity income over the remaining useful lives of long-lived assets giving rise to the difference. For non-depreciable assets, such as goodwill, no adjustment is being recorded.

(3)
The net adjustment is to record all stock-based compensation associated with preexisting equity awards to be settled in MCBC Class B common stock held by former CBC employees now employed by MillerCoors and to eliminate all stock-based compensation impacts related to preexisting SABMiller equity awards held by Miller employees now employed by MillerCoors.
        During the thirteen weeks ended June 28, 2009, we had $11.2 million and $1.9 million of sales of beer to MillerCoors and purchases of beer from MillerCoors, respectively. For the twenty-six weeks
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4. EQUITY INVESTMENTS (Continued)

ended June 28, 2009, we had $21.2 million and $4.3 million of sales of beer to MillerCoors and purchases of beer from MillerCoors, respectively.
        For the thirteen weeks ended June 28, 2009, we recorded $2.7 million and $0.4 million of service agreement and other charges to MillerCoors and purchases of service agreement costs from MillerCoors, respectively. For the twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2009, we had $6.3 million and $0.7 million of service agreement and other charges to MillerCoors and purchases of service agreement costs from MillerCoors, respectively.
        As of June 28, 2009 and December 28, 2008, we had $11.8 million and $20.2 million net receivables due from MillerCoors, included within Accounts receivable, net, related to the activities mentioned above.
Montreal Canadiens
        Molson Canada owns a 19.9% common ownership interest in the Montreal Canadiens professional hockey club (the "Club"). An independent party owns the controlling 80.1% common ownership interest in the Club. There was an announcement June 20, 2009, that an investment group led by the Molson family had reached an informal agreement to purchase the controlling 80.1% common ownership interest in the Club from the third party owner, as well as the Bell Centre arena in Montreal. Geoffrey Molson, a member of MCBC's board of directors and an employee in our Molson Canada business, and Andrew Molson, Vice Chairman of MCBC's board of directors, are participants in the Molson family's bid to purchase the majority share of the Club. MCBC possesses certain minority shareholder rights that are triggered by any change of control of the Club, regardless of the buyer. If the Molson family bid is successful, any future ownership arrangement would include related party relationships and potentially other changes to our ownership rights of which updated disclosure would be made.
5. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS
        During the first two quarters of 2009 and 2008, we recognized share-based compensation related to the following Class B common share awards to certain directors, officers, and other eligible employees, pursuant to the Molson Coors Brewing Company Incentive Compensation Plan: restricted stock units ("RSU"), deferred stock units ("DSU"), performance units ("PU"), performance share units ("PSU"), stock options, and stock-only stock appreciation rights ("SOSAR").
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5. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (Continued)
        The following table summarizes components of the equity-based compensation recorded as expense (in millions):

 	 	Thirteen Weeks Ended	 	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended	 	
 	 	June 28, 2009	 	June 29, 2008	 	June 28, 2009	 	June 29, 2008	 	
Stock options and SOSARs	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Pre-tax compensation expense	 	$	3.6	 	$	5.2	 	$	4.6	 	$	6.8	 	
 	Tax (benefit)	 	 	(1.2	)	 	(1.7	)	 	(1.4	)	 	(2.1	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	After-tax compensation expense	 	$	2.4	 	$	3.5	 	$	3.2	 	$	4.7	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
RSUs and DSUs	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Pre-tax compensation expense	 	$	4.0	 	$	3.1	 	$	6.9	 	$	5.7	 	
 	Tax (benefit)	 	 	(1.1	)	 	(1.0	)	 	(1.9	)	 	(1.8	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	After-tax compensation expense	 	$	2.9	 	$	2.1	 	$	5.0	 	$	3.9	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
PUs and PSUs	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Pre-tax compensation expense	 	$	0.9	 	$	—	 	$	0.9	 	$	34.4	 	
 	Tax (benefit)	 	 	(0.2	)	 	—	 	 	(0.2	)	 	(10.0	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	After-tax compensation expense	 	$	0.7	 	$	—	 	$	0.7	 	$	24.4	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Total after-tax compensation expense	 	$	6.0	 	$	5.6	 	$	8.9	 	$	33.0	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
        PUs were granted for the first time during the second quarter of 2009. Participating employees are granted PUs based on a target value established at the date of grant and vest upon completion of a service requirement. The payout value can range from zero to two times the target value based on achievement of a specified adjusted earnings per share target. Adjusted earnings per share is an internal measure calculated from our actual diluted earnings per share adjusted for special items and other significant benefits or charges as approved by the Company's compensation committee. Upon satisfaction of the vesting requirement, the PU award value is calculated by multiplying the number of PUs granted by actual cumulative adjusted earnings per share over the specific performance period. The PU award value can be settled in cash or shares, or partly in cash and partly in shares, at the discretion of the Company. If settled in shares, it will be based on the closing MCBC Class B common stock price on the date of vesting. Prior to vesting, no shares are issued and PUs have no voting rights. We are unable to predict the vesting date share price and as a result, have determined that the PUs will be accounted for as liabilities, resulting in variable compensation expense until settled. The variability of compensation expense will arise primarily from changing estimates of adjusted earnings per share. Changes in MCBC Class B common stock prices during the vesting period will not impact compensation expense but will impact the number of shares ultimately issued if the awards are settled in stock. Compensation expense is determined based upon the estimated award value and recognized over the requisite service period of the grant once we have determined that achievement of the performance condition is probable. If in the future it becomes improbable that the performance condition will be met, previously recognized compensation cost will be reversed, and no compensation cost will be recognized. The service conditions vesting periods range from one to three years.
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5. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (Continued)
        During the second quarter of 2009, we granted 2.4 million performance units, all of which were outstanding as of June 28, 2009. The aggregate intrinsic value of performance units outstanding at June 28, 2009 was $15.9 million. Total compensation expense recognized for performance units for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2009, totaled $0.9 million.
        PSU awards were granted March 16, 2006 and were earned over the estimated expected term to achieve projected financial targets, which were established at the time of the initial grant. As of March 30, 2008, these financial targets were achieved for all PSU awards outstanding. As a result of achieving these financial targets associated with the outstanding PSU awards, we recognized the remaining $34.4 million expense before taxes in the first quarter of 2008. PSUs were granted at the market value of our stock on the date of the grant. There were no PSU awards outstanding as of June 28, 2009.
        We record the fair value impact related to stock-based compensation for former CBC employees now employed by MillerCoors who hold previously granted MCBC stock-awards on a quarterly basis. The additional mark-to-market cost is related to stock awards to be settled in MCBC Class B common stock. The mark-to-market stock-based compensation expense before tax, related to MCBC equity awards, during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2009, was $1.3 million.
        For the thirteen weeks ended June 28, 2009, after-tax compensation expense includes a benefit of $0.4 million (pretax $0.6 million) associated with providing an exercise price floor on stock options pursuant to the change in control agreements, which were exercised following the Molson Coors merger. For the twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2009, this amount was zero. See Note 6 "UNUSUAL OR INFREQUENT ITEMS".
        As of June 28, 2009, there was $45.3 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested shares from share-based compensation arrangements granted under the plans. This compensation expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.9 years. During the twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2009, cash received from stock option exercises was $13.4 million and the total tax benefit to be realized for the tax deductions from these option exercises was $15.3 million.
        As of June 28, 2009, there were 0.4 million shares of our stock available for the issuance of stock options, SOSARs, LOSARs, RSUs, DSUs, PUs and PSUs.
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5. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (Continued)
        The following table represents the summary of stock options and SOSARs outstanding at June 28, 2009, and the activity during the first twenty-six weeks of 2009 (in millions, except for per share amounts and years):

 	 	Outstanding options	 	Weighted-average
exercise price per
share	 	Weighted-
average
remaining
contractual life
(years)	 	Aggregate intrinsic
value	 	
Outstanding as of December 28, 2008	 	 	8.6	 	$	35.60	 	 	5.22	 	$	95.3	 	
 	Granted	 	 	0.7	 	$	36.20	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Exercised	 	 	(0.4	)	$	43.63	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Forfeited	 	 	(0.4	)	$	45.23	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Outstanding as of June 28, 2009	 	 	8.5	 	$	36.20	 	 	5.14	 	$	54.5	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Excercisable at June 28, 2009	 	 	7.2	 	$	34.27	 	 	4.29	 	$	60.2	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
        The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2009 and June 29, 2008 were $5.2 million and $58.1 million, respectively.
        The fair values of each option and SOSAR granted in the first half of 2009 and 2008, respectively, were determined on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:

 	 	For the Thirteen and Twenty-Six Weeks
Ended	 	
 	 	June 28, 2009	 	June 29, 2008	 	
Risk-free interest rate	 	 	2.46	%	 	2.85	%	
Dividend yield	 	 	2.28	%	 	1.39	%	
Volatility range	 	 	28.7% - 28.9	%	 	25.3% - 25.5	%	
Weighted-average volatility	 	 	28.88	%	 	25.39	%	
Expected term (years)	 	 	5.0 - 7.0	 	 	3.5 - 7.0	 	
        The valuation of stock options is a significant accounting estimate which requires us to use judgments and assumptions that are likely to have a material impact on our financial statements. Annually, we make assumptions regarding future stock price volatility, employee exercise behavior, and dividend yield. We estimate our future stock price volatility using the historical volatility over the expected term of the option.
        Our expected term represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding based on historical option exercise activity and employee post-vesting cancellations within the valuation model. Separate groups of employees with differing historical exercise behavior were segregated for valuation purposes. The weighted-average expected term for all employee groups is presented in the table above. Our valuation model assumes that dividends and our share price increase in line with earnings, resulting in a constant dividend yield. The risk-free interest rate for periods
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5. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (Continued)

during the expected term of the options is based on the yield on a U.S. Treasury zero-coupon of comparable duration.
        To the extent that actual outcomes differ from our assumptions, we are not required to true up grant-date fair value-based expense to final intrinsic values. However, these differences can impact the classification of cash tax benefits realized upon exercise of stock options. Furthermore, historical data has a significant bearing on our forward-looking assumptions. Significant variances between actual and predicted experience could lead to prospective revisions in our assumptions, which could then significantly impact the year-over-year comparability of stock-based compensation expense.
        The following table represents non-vested RSUs and DSUs at June 28, 2009, and the activity during the twenty-six weeks of 2009 (In millions, except per share amounts):

 	 	Shares	 	Weighted-average
grant date fair value
per share	 	
Non-vested as of December 28, 2008	 	 	1.1	 	$	48.06	 	
 	Granted	 	 	0.2	 	$	41.87	 	
 	Vested	 	 	(0.3	)	$	34.72	 	
 	Forfeited	 	 	—	 	$	52.19	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Non-vested as of June 28, 2009	 	 	1.0	 	$	49.81	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
        Total fair values of RSUs and DSUs that vested during the twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2009, were $10.0 million.
6. UNUSUAL OR INFREQUENT ITEMS
        We have incurred charges or gains that we believe are not indicative of our normal, recurring operations. As such, we have separately classified these costs as special operating items.
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6. UNUSUAL OR INFREQUENT ITEMS (Continued)
Summary of Special Items
        The table below summarizes special items recorded by program (in millions):

 	 	Thirteen Weeks Ended	 	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended	 	
 	 	June 28, 2009	 	June 29, 2008	 	June 28, 2009	 	June 29, 2008	 	
Canada—Pension curtailment	 	$	—	 	$	—	 	$	5.3	 	$	—	 	
Canada—Restructuring, exit and other related costs associated with the Edmonton and Montreal breweries	 	 	0.9	 	 	0.5	 	 	3.7	 	 	1.9	 	
U.S.—Costs associated with the MillerCoors joint venture	 	 	—	 	 	21.7	 	 	—	 	 	37.9	 	
U.S.—Impairment of Molson brands intangible asset	 	 	—	 	 	50.6	 	 	—	 	 	50.6	 	
U.S.—Impairment of fixed assets	 	 	—	 	 	2.6	 	 	—	 	 	2.6	 	
U.S.—Loss (gain) on sale of distribution business	 	 	—	 	 	2.4	 	 	—	 	 	(21.8	)	
U.K.—Restructuring charge	 	 	1.1	 	 	3.1	 	 	2.0	 	 	4.7	 	
U.K.—Costs associated with Cobra Beer partnership	 	 	5.7	 	 	—	 	 	5.7	 	 	—	 	
U.K.—Other, including certain exit costs	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	0.5	 	
Global Markets and Corporate—Costs associated with MillerCoors joint venture	 	 	—	 	 	11.7	 	 	—	 	 	17.2	 	
Global Markets and Corporate—Costs associated with outsourcing and other strategic initiatives	 	 	—	 	 	11.3	 	 	0.6	 	 	17.6	 	
Global Markets and Corporate—Gain on change in control agreements for Coors executives	 	 	(0.6	)	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Total special items	 	$	7.1	 	$	103.9	 	$	17.3	 	$	111.2	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Canada Segment
        During the second quarter of 2009, the Canada segment recognized $0.6 million of restructuring costs associated with employee terminations at the Montreal brewery driven by MillerCoors' 2008 decision to produce Blue Moon products at its breweries in the U.S. The segment also recognized $0.3 million of other costs, including $0.2 million of Edmonton brewery closure costs associated with maintaining and preparing the site for sale, during the second quarter of 2009.
        During the second quarter of 2008, the Canada segment recognized $0.2 million of restructuring costs associated with a company-wide effort to increase efficiency in certain finance, information technology and human resource activities by outsourcing portions of those functions. The Canada segment also recognized $0.3 million of costs associated with maintaining and preparing the closed Edmonton brewery for sale.
        During the first half of 2009, the Canada segment recognized a $5.3 million pension curtailment loss (see Note 16 "PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS") and $2.8 million of
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6. UNUSUAL OR INFREQUENT ITEMS (Continued)

restructuring costs associated with employee terminations at the Montreal brewery driven by MillerCoors' 2008 decision to produce Blue Moon products at its breweries in the U.S. The segment also recognized $0.9 million of Edmonton brewery site preparation closure costs during the first half of 2009. During the first half of 2008, we recognized a charge of $1.7 million related to costs associated with the closure of the Edmonton brewery.
        The following summarizes the activity in the Canada segment restructuring accruals (in millions):

 	 	Severance and other
employee-related costs	 	
Balance at December 28, 2008	 	$	1.4	 	
 	Charges incurred	 	 	2.8	 	
 	Payments made	 	 	(2.9	)	
 	Foreign currency and other adjustments	 	 	0.1	 	
 	 	 	 	
Balance at June 28, 2009	 	$	1.4	 	
 	 	 	 	
U.S. Segment
        As discussed in Note 1 "BASIS OF PRESENTATION," effective July 1, 2008, MillerCoors LLC began operations. MCBC's equity income in MillerCoors includes our former U.S. operating segment results, including special items.
        During the second quarter of 2008, the U.S. segment recognized an impairment of an intangible asset of $50.6 million associated with Molson brands sold in the U.S. The U.S. also recognized $21.7 million of costs associated specifically with the MillerCoors transaction, $17.0 million of which were related to employee retention costs, and $4.7 million of which were related to integration planning. Also in the second quarter, impairment charges related to fixed assets at the Golden brewery of $2.6 million were recorded, and a loss of $2.4 million was recorded related to the sale of our Glenwood Springs, Colorado distributorship.
        During the first quarter of 2008, we sold our Boise, Idaho, beer distributorship for $25.2 million, resulting in a gain of $24.2 million. This gain was partially offset by $16.2 million of costs associated with the MillerCoors joint venture, which primarily consisted of employee retention costs.
        All restructuring liabilities related to the U.S. operating business were assumed by MillerCoors on July 1, 2008.
U.K. Segment
        The U.K. segment recognized $1.1 million and $3.1 million of employee termination costs in the 2009 and 2008 second quarters, respectively. These related to supply chain restructuring activity and company-wide efforts to increase efficiency in certain finance, information technology and human resource activities by outsourcing portions of those functions. During the second quarter of 2009, the U.K. segment recognized $2.5 million and $3.2 million of costs associated with the Cobra Beer Partnership, Ltd. acquisition and employee severance costs related to individuals not retained subsequent to the acquisition, respectively (see Note 11 "VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES"). Costs
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6. UNUSUAL OR INFREQUENT ITEMS (Continued)

incurred for the twenty-six week periods in each of 2009 and 2008 were associated with the similar cost-saving restructuring efforts and business acquisition costs.
        The following summarizes the activity in the U.K. segment restructuring accruals (in millions):

 	 	Severance and other
employee-related costs	 	
Balance at December 28, 2008	 	$	2.1	 	
 	Charges incurred	 	 	5.0	 	
 	Payments made	 	 	(2.4	)	
 	Foreign currency and other adjustments	 	 	0.4	 	
 	 	 	 	
Balance at June 28, 2009	 	$	5.1	 	
 	 	 	 	
Global Markets and Corporate
        During the second quarter of 2008, Global Markets and Corporate recognized costs associated with the formation of MillerCoors of $11.7 million, consisting primarily of outside professional services related to the planning and integration efforts involved in the start-up of MillerCoors. Additionally, in January 2008 we signed a contract with a third-party service provider to outsource a significant portion of our general and administrative back office functions in all of our operating segments and in our corporate office. This outsourcing initiative is a key component of our Resources for Growth cost reduction program. During the thirteen weeks ended June 29, 2008, we incurred $11.3 million of external transition costs associated with this outsourcing initiative. Special items for the second quarter of 2009 include a $0.6 million benefit as a result of reversing the expense recognized in the first quarter of 2009 related to the floor provided on the exercise price of stock options held by former Coors officers who left the Company under change in control agreements following the merger between Coors and Molson in 2005. This provision in the change in control agreement expires in February 2010.
        During the first half of 2009, we incurred $0.6 million of costs associated with other strategic initiatives. During the first half of 2008, Global Markets and Corporate recognized costs related with the formation of MillerCoors of $17.2 million and incurred $17.6 million of external transition costs associated with our outsourcing initiative.
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7. OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE
        The table below summarizes other income and expense (in millions):

 	 	Thirteen Weeks Ended	 	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended	 	
 	 	June 28, 2009	 	June 29, 2008	 	June 28, 2009	 	June 29, 2008	 	
Equity (loss) income of other unconsolidated affiliates, net	 	$	(3.7	)	$	(2.3	)	$	(2.1	)	$	1.2	 	
Losses from foreign exchange and derivatives	 	 	(6.3	)	 	(1.9	)	 	(26.9	)	 	(2.8	)	
Losses on non-operating leases, net	 	 	(0.8	)	 	(0.3	)	 	(1.0	)	 	(0.9	)	
Environmental litigation provisions	 	 	(1.0	)	 	—	 	 	(1.0	)	 	—	 	
Gains on disposals of non-operating long-lived assets	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	1.9	 	
Other, net	 	 	3.5	 	 	(1.5	)	 	4.2	 	 	(0.8	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Other expense, net	 	$	(8.3	)	$	(6.0	)	$	(26.8	)	$	(1.4	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
        During the third quarter of 2008, we entered into a cash settled total return swap with Deutsche Bank in order to gain an economic exposure to Foster's Group ("Foster's") (ASX:FGL), a major global brewer (see Note 14 "DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES"). Included in the amount presented in the table above in "Losses from foreign exchange and derivatives," is the $12.9 million and $34.3 million net loss recognized on the fair value of the swap during the thirteen weeks and twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2009, respectively. The losses are partially offset by realized and unrealized foreign currency gains for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2009.
8. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
        In 2006, we sold our equity interest in the entity that comprised our previously-reported Brazil operating segment, Cervejarias Kaiser Brasil S.A. ("Kaiser") to FEMSA Cerveza S.A. de C.V. ("FEMSA"). As discussed in Note 17 "COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES," we indemnified FEMSA with respect to certain tax contingencies and other liabilities. We have reflected the results of operations, financial position, and cash flows for the former Brazil segment in our financial statements as discontinued operations.
        We recognized an insignificant loss from discontinued operations for the second quarter of 2009 and a loss of $12.4 million in the second quarter of 2008. For the twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2009 and June 29, 2008, the amounts were $3.9 million and $21.4 million, respectively. The losses for the periods presented were associated with changes in estimates of the carrying value of the indemnity related liabilities, foreign exchange gains and losses and accretion expense related to indemnities we provided to FEMSA with regard to contingent tax and other liabilities, which are discussed further in Note 17 "COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES."
9. INCOME TAX
        Our effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2009 was approximately 20%. We anticipate that our 2009 full-year effective tax rate will be in the range of 10% to 14%. Our anticipated full-year rate is lower than our previous guidance due to adjustments in our intercompany financing to reflect recent changes in the global interest-rate environment.
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FOR THE THIRTEEN AND TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2009
9. INCOME TAX (Continued)
        Our tax rate is volatile and may fluctuate with changes in, among other things, the amount and source of income or loss, our ability to utilize foreign tax credits, changes in tax laws, and the movement of liabilities established for uncertain tax positions as statutes of limitations expire or positions are otherwise effectively settled. We note that there are pending tax law changes in the U.S., U.K. and Canada that, if enacted, may impact our effective tax rate.
        As of December 28, 2008, we had $229.5 million of unrecognized tax benefits. Since December 28, 2008, unrecognized tax benefits decreased by $26.7 million. This reduction is net of increases due to additional unrecognized tax benefits and interest accrued for the current year and decreases primarily due to fluctuation in foreign exchange rates, certain tax positions closing or being effectively settled, and payments made to tax authorities with regard to unrecognized tax benefits during the first and second quarters of 2009. This results in a total unrecognized tax benefit of $202.8 million as of June 28, 2009. During the remainder of 2009, the Company expects to recognize approximately $45 to $55 million of income tax benefit that the Company expects to effectively settle during 2009, consistent with our expected full-year tax rate guidance noted above.
        We file income tax returns in most of the federal, state, and provincial jurisdictions in the U.S., U.K., Canada and the Netherlands. Tax years through 2004 are closed or have been effectively settled through examination in the U.S. The Internal Revenue Service has commenced examination of the 2005 to 2008 tax years. We expect the examination of the 2005 to 2007 tax years to conclude in late 2009, and we expect the examination of the 2008 tax year to conclude in early 2010. Tax years through 2004 are closed or have been effectively settled through examination in Canada. Tax year 2005 is currently under examination in Canada and is expected to settle in late 2009. Tax years through 2006 are closed or have been effectively settled through examination in the U.K. Tax years through 2006 are closed or have been effectively settled through examination in the Netherlands.
10. EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS")
        Basic net income per common share was computed using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share includes the additional dilutive effect of our potentially dilutive securities, which include stock options, SOSARs, RSUs, PUs, PSUs and DSUs, calculated using the treasury stock method.
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FOR THE THIRTEEN AND TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2009
10. EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS") (Continued)
        The following summarizes the effect of dilutive securities on diluted EPS (in millions except per share amounts):

 	 	Thirteen Weeks Ended	 	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended	 	
 	 	June 28, 2009	 	June 29, 2008	 	June 28, 2009	 	June 29, 2008	 	
Amounts attributable to MCBC	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Income from continuing operations, net of tax	 	$	187.3	 	$	91.8	 	$	266.9	 	$	135.1	 	
 	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	 	 	—	 	 	(12.4	)	 	(3.9	)	 	(21.4	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net income attributable to MCBC	 	$	187.3	 	$	79.4	 	$	263.0	 	$	113.7	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Weighted average shares for basic EPS	 	 	184.2	 	 	182.4	 	 	184.0	 	 	181.7	 	
Effect of dilutive securities:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Stock options, LOSARs and SOSARs	 	 	0.9	 	 	2.2	 	 	0.8	 	 	2.1	 	
 	RSUs, PSUs and DSUs	 	 	0.3	 	 	1.2	 	 	0.4	 	 	1.2	 	
 	Convertible debt conversion	 	 	—	 	 	0.2	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Weighted average shares for diluted EPS	 	 	185.4	 	 	186.0	 	 	185.2	 	 	185.0	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Basic income (loss) per share:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Continuting operations attributable to MCBC	 	$	1.02	 	$	0.50	 	$	1.45	 	$	0.75	 	
 	Discontinued operations attributable to MCBC	 	 	—	 	 	(0.07	)	 	(0.02	)	 	(0.12	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net income attributable to MCBC	 	$	1.02	 	$	0.43	 	$	1.43	 	$	0.63	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Diluted income (loss) per share:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Continuing operations attributable to MCBC	 	$	1.01	 	$	0.49	 	$	1.44	 	$	0.73	 	
 	Discontinued operations attributable to MCBC	 	 	—	 	 	(0.07	)	 	(0.02	)	 	(0.12	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net income attributable to MCBC	 	$	1.01	 	$	0.42	 	$	1.42	 	$	0.61	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Dividends per share	 	$	0.24	 	$	0.20	 	$	0.44	 	$	0.36	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
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FOR THE THIRTEEN AND TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2009
10. EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS") (Continued)
        The following anti-dilutive securities were excluded from the computation of the effect of dilutive securities on earnings per share for the following periods (in millions):

 	 	Thirteen Weeks Ended	 	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended	 	
 	 	June 28, 2009	 	June 29, 2008	 	June 28, 2009	 	June 29, 2008	 	
Stock options, SOSARs and RSUs(1)	 	 	0.8	 	 	0.1	 	 	0.9	 	 	0.2	 	
PUs—2.4 million units outstanding at June 28, 2009(2)	 	 	0.2	 	 	—	 	 	0.2	 	 	—	 	
Shares issuable upon assumed conversion of the 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes to issue Class B common shares(3)	 	 	10.5	 	 	10.3	 	 	10.5	 	 	10.5	 	
Warrants to issue Class B common shares(3)	 	 	10.5	 	 	10.5	 	 	10.5	 	 	10.5	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	22.0	 	 	20.9	 	 	22.1	 	 	21.2	 	

(1)
Exercise prices exceed the average market price of the common shares or are anti-dilutive due to the impact of the unrecognized compensation cost on the calculation of assumed proceeds in the application of the treasury stock method.

(2)
All necessary performance conditions required to be satisfied were not met during 2009.

(3)
We issued $575 million of senior convertible notes in June 2007. The impact of a net share settlement of the conversion amount at maturity will begin to dilute earnings per share when our stock price reaches $54.76. The impact of stock that could be issued to settle share obligations we could have under the warrants we issued simultaneously with the convertible notes issuance will begin to dilute earnings per share when our stock price reaches $70.09. The potential receipt of MCBC stock from counterparties under our purchased call options when and if our stock price is between $54.76 and $70.09 would be anti-dilutive and excluded from any calculations of earnings per share.
        Effective December 29, 2008, we adopted FASB Staff Position No. EITF 03-6-1, " Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions are Participating Securities ", ("FSP EITF 03-6-1"). FSP EITF 03-6-1 clarifies that share-based payment awards that entitle their holders to receive non-forfeitable dividends prior to vesting should be considered participating securities. We have no outstanding equity share awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends on unvested shares; therefore the adoption had no impact to our financial statements or earnings per share calculation.
11. VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
Brewers' Retail Inc.
        Brewers' Retail, Inc. (BRI) is a beer distribution and retail network for the Ontario region of Canada, owned by Molson, Labatt and Sleeman brewers. BRI is a variable interest entity, and operates on a break-even basis. MCBC has historically consolidated BRI as its primary beneficiary. Contractual provisions cause our variable interests to fluctuate requiring frequent evaluations as to primary
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FOR THE THIRTEEN AND TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2009
11. VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Continued)

beneficiary status. Another owner's acquisition of a different brewer has caused our variable interests to decrease to a level indicating that we are no longer the primary beneficiary. As a result, we deconsolidated BRI from our financial statements during the first quarter of 2009.
        Our deconsolidation resulted from a change in variable interests that fluctuate between the variable interest holders based on market and business circumstances, so there were no proceeds from the sale of subsidiary stock or assets. BRI's liabilities exceeded its assets at the date of deconsolidation (negative book value), by $90.3 million. We recorded a liability of $74.3 million associated with the recognition of the fair value of our proportionate share of the guarantee we maintain with regard to BRI's debt obligations. Because we have an obligation to proportionately fund BRI's obligations, the remaining difference between net carrying value and the fair value of our retained equity interest in BRI was recorded as an adjustment to our BRI investment, effectively resulting in a negative equity method basis.
Cobra Beer Partnership, Ltd
        During the second quarter of 2009, MCBC-UK purchased 50.1% of Cobra Beer Partnership, Ltd (CBPL), which owns the United Kingdom and world-wide rights to the Cobra beer brand (with the exception of the Indian sub-continent area). The addition of the Cobra beer brands broaden our speciality beer portfolio and provides access to additional ethnic restaurants in the U.K. MCBC-UK paid GBP £12.0 million (USD $19.6 million) for its controlling 50.1% interest in CBPL, and incurred a GBP £2.0 million (USD $3.2 million) charge for employee termination costs after the completion of the acquisition. The non-controlling interest is held by the founder of the Cobra beer brand. The acquisition resulted in the recognition goodwill of $7.3 million and other intangible assets of $20.8 million. We consolidate the results and financial position of CBPL, and it is reported within our U.K. operating segment. We have not presented pro forma information as the acquisition of CBPL is not material to our results of operations or financial position.
12. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
        The following summarizes the change in goodwill for the twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2009 (in millions):

Balance at December 28, 2008	 	$	1,298.0	 	
 	Business acquisition	 	 	7.3	 	
 	Foreign currency translation	 	 	126.5	 	
 	 	 	 	
Balance at June 28, 2009	 	$	1,431.8	 	
 	 	 	 	
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FOR THE THIRTEEN AND TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2009
12. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Continued)
        The following summarizes goodwill allocated between our reportable segments as follows (in millions):

 	 	As of	 	
 	 	June 28, 2009	 	December 28, 2008	 	
Canada	 	$	651.5	 	$	614.8	 	
U.K. 	 	 	780.3	 	 	683.2	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Consolidated	 	$	1,431.8	 	$	1,298.0	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
        The following table presents details of our intangible assets, other than goodwill, as of June 28, 2009 (in millions):

 	 	Useful life	 	Gross	 	Accumulated
amortization	 	Net	 	
 	 	(Years)	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Intangible assets subject to amortization:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Brands	 	 	2 - 40	 	$	282.5	 	$	(127.4	)	$	155.1	 	
 	Distribution rights	 	 	2 - 21	 	 	308.6	 	 	(169.3	)	 	139.3	 	
 	Patents and technology, distribution channels and customer relationships	 	 	3 - 8	 	 	37.1	 	 	(21.3	)	 	15.8	 	
Intangible assets not subject to amortization:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Brands	 	 	Indefinite	 	 	2,982.9	 	 	—	 	 	2,982.9	 	
 	Distribution networks	 	 	Indefinite	 	 	877.8	 	 	—	 	 	877.8	 	
 	Other	 	 	Indefinite	 	 	15.5	 	 	—	 	 	15.5	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total	 	 	 	 	$	4,504.4	 	$	(318.0	)	$	4,186.4	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
        The following table presents details of our intangible assets, other than goodwill, as of December 28, 2008 (in millions):

 	 	Useful life	 	Gross	 	Accumulated
amortization	 	Net	 	
 	 	(Years)	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Intangible assets subject to amortization:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Brands	 	 	3 - 35	 	$	247.1	 	$	(107.9	)	$	139.2	 	
 	Distribution rights	 	 	2 - 23	 	 	289.0	 	 	(149.4	)	 	139.6	 	
 	Patents and technology and distribution	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	channels	 	 	3 - 10	 	 	25.8	 	 	(17.6	)	 	8.2	 	
Intangible assets not subject to amortization:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Brands	 	 	Indefinite	 	 	2,790.8	 	 	—	 	 	2,790.8	 	
 	Distribution networks	 	 	Indefinite	 	 	827.9	 	 	—	 	 	827.9	 	
 	Other	 	 	Indefinite	 	 	17.7	 	 	—	 	 	17.7	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total	 	 	 	 	$	4,198.3	 	$	(274.9	)	$	3,923.4	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
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FOR THE THIRTEEN AND TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2009
12. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Continued)
        The incremental change in the gross carrying amounts of intangibles from December 28, 2008 to June 28, 2009, is primarily due to the impact of foreign exchange rates, as a significant amount of intangibles are denominated in foreign currencies and the impact of the 50.1% purchase of CBPL.
        Based on foreign exchange rates as of June 28, 2009, the estimated future amortization expense of finite-lived intangible assets is as follows for the next five years (in millions):

 	 	Amount	 	
2009—remaining	 	$	20.5	 	
2010	 	$	41.1	 	
2011	 	$	39.9	 	
2012	 	$	28.4	 	
2013	 	$	27.9	 	
        Amortization expense of intangible assets was $9.7 million and $19.0 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2009, and $11.5 million and $23.0 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2008, respectively.
13. DEBT
        The table below summarizes total debt (in millions):

 	 	As of	 	
 	 	June 28, 2009	 	December 28, 2008	 	
Senior notes:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	U.S. $45.5 million 6.375% due 2012	 	$	45.4	 	$	45.5	 	
 	U.S. $300 million 4.85% due 2010	 	 	300.0	 	 	300.0	 	
 	CAD $900 million 5% due 2015	 	 	779.8	 	 	735.3	 	
U.S. $575 million Convertible debt 2.5% due 2013(1)	 	 	503.5	 	 	495.3	 	
Other notes payable issued by:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	BRI joint venture CAD $220 million 7.5% due 2011(2)	 	 	—	 	 	176.0	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total long-term debt (including current portion)	 	 	1,628.7	 	 	1,752.1	 	
Less: current portion of long-term debt	 	 	(0.1	)	 	(0.1	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total long-term debt	 	$	1,628.6	 	$	1,752.0	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total fair value	 	
$	
1,771.7	 	
$	
1,817.5	 	

(1)
See Note 2 "NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS," for further discussion regarding adoption of FSP APB 14-1.

(2)
In the first quarter of 2009, we deconsolidated BRI and now use equity method accounting regarding this entity, refer to Note 11 "VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES" for further discussion.
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14. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Overview and Risk Management Policies
        As a part of our ongoing business operations, we are exposed to fluctuations in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices and production and packaging materials costs. We have established policies and procedures that govern the risk management of these exposures. As a part of our overall risk management strategy, we use derivatives in the normal course of business to manage our exposure to fluctuations in certain commodities, production inputs, packaging material prices, interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, and for other strategic purposes related to our core business.
        Our primary objective in managing these exposures is to decrease the volatility of our earnings and cash flows affected by changes in the underlying rates and prices. To achieve this objective, we enter into a variety of financial derivatives, including foreign currency forward contracts, commodity swaps, commodity forward contracts, interest rate swaps, and cross currency swaps, the values of which change in the opposite direction of the anticipated future cash flows. By policy, all of our financial derivatives are over-the-counter ("OTC") swap agreements entered into with highly-rated financial institutions.
        We also enter into physical hedging agreements directly with our suppliers, as a part of our risk management strategy, as an added instrument to manage our exposure to certain commodities. We have concluded that some of these contracts are derivatives and have elected the 'Normal Purchase Normal Sales' ("NPNS") exemption on certain of these physical hedging derivative contracts. See 'Derivative Accounting Policies' section below for additional information.
        In addition to entering into derivatives as a part of our risk management strategy, we occasionally transact derivatives for other strategic purposes. At June 28, 2009, we held cash settled total return swaps.
Counterparty Risk
        While, by policy, the counterparties for any of the financial derivatives we enter into are major financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings of at least A- (Standard & Poor's), A3 (Moody's) or better, we are exposed to credit-related losses in the event of non-performance by counterparties. This credit risk is generally limited to the unrealized gains in such contracts, should any of these counterparties fail to perform as contracted.
        To manage this risk, we have established counterparty credit policy and guidelines that are monitored and reported to management according to prescribed guidelines. We utilize a portfolio of financial institutions either headquartered or operating in the same countries we conduct our business. In calculating the fair value of our derivative balances, we also record an adjustment to recognize the risk of counterparty credit and MCBC non-performance risk. See 'Derivative Accounting Policies' section below for additional information.
Derivative Accounting Policies
Overview
        The majority of all derivative contracts entered into by the Company qualify for, and are designated as cash flow hedges, in accordance with the Statement of Financial Accounting
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14. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Continued)

Standards 133, " Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" , as amended and interpreted, incorporating FASB Statements 137, 138 and 149" ("SFAS 133").
        We have also elected the NPNS exemption for certain contracts, which require physical delivery of commodities. These contracts are typically transacted with our suppliers and include risk management features that allow us to fix the price on specific volumes of purchases for specified delivery months. As these contracts have been elected as NPNS, they are not carried on the balance sheet at fair value.
        The Company also considers whether any provisions in our contracts represent "embedded" derivative instruments as defined in SFAS 133. As of June 28, 2009, we have concluded that no "embedded" derivative instruments warrant separate fair value accounting.
Hedge Accounting Policies
        We formally document all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as the risk-management objective and strategy for undertaking hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivatives either to specific assets and liabilities on the balance sheet or specific firm commitments or forecasted transactions. We also formally assess both at the hedge's inception and on an ongoing basis, specifically whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions have been highly effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of hedged items and whether those derivatives may be expected to remain highly effective in future periods. When it is determined that a derivative is not, or has ceased to be, highly effective as a hedge, we discontinue hedge accounting prospectively, as discussed below.
        We discontinue hedge accounting prospectively when (1) the derivative is no longer highly effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of a forecasted future transaction; (2) the derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised; (3) it is no longer probable that the forecasted transaction will occur; (4) management determines that designating the derivative as a hedging instrument is no longer appropriate; or (5) management decides to cease hedge accounting.
        When we discontinue hedge accounting prospectively, but it continues to be probable that the forecasted transaction will occur in the originally expected period, the existing gain or loss on the derivative remains in accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") and is reclassified into earnings when the forecasted transaction affects earnings. However, if it is no longer probable that a forecasted transaction will occur by the end of the originally specified time period or within an additional two-month period of time thereafter, the gains and losses in accumulated other comprehensive income are recognized immediately in earnings. In all situations in which hedge accounting is discontinued and the derivative remains outstanding, we carry the derivative at its fair value on the balance sheet until maturity, recognizing future changes in the fair value in current period earnings.
Presentation
        Derivatives are recognized on the balance sheet at their fair value. See our discussion regarding fair value measurements in Note 15 "FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS." The fair values of our derivatives include credit risk adjustments to account for our counterparties' credit risk, as well as MCBC's own non-performance risk. These adjustments resulted in a $6 million net increase as of
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14. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Continued)

June 28, 2009 to other comprehensive income ("OCI"), as the fair value of these derivatives was in a net liability position. This represents a $1 million net decrease year to date, as these adjustments resulted in a $7 million net increase to OCI as of December 28, 2008.
        In accordance with SFAS 133, we do not record the fair value of derivatives for which we have elected the NPNS election. We account for these contracts on an accrual basis, recording realized settlements related to these contracts to the same financial statement line items as the corresponding transaction.
        For derivative contracts recorded on the balance sheet, MCBC allocates the current and non-current portion of each contract's fair value to the appropriate asset/liability line item. Unrealized gain positions are recorded as other current assets or other non-current assets. Unrealized loss positions are recorded as other current liabilities or other non-current liabilities. Our policy is to present all derivative balances on a gross basis, without regard to counterparty master netting agreements or similar arrangements.
        We record realized gains and losses from derivative instruments to the same financial statement line item as the hedged item/forecasted transaction. Changes in unrealized gains and losses for derivatives not designated as either a cash flow hedge or fair value hedge are recorded directly in earnings each period and are recorded to the same financial statement line item as the associated realized (cash settled) gains and losses.
        Changes in fair values (to the extent of hedge effectiveness) of outstanding cash flow hedges are recorded in OCI, until earnings are affected by the variability of cash flows of the underlying hedged transaction. In most cases, amounts recorded in OCI will be released to earnings at maturity of the related derivative. The recognition of effective hedge results in the condensed consolidated statement of income offsets the gains or losses on the underlying exposure. Any ineffectiveness is recorded directly into earnings each period.
Significant Derivative/Hedge Positions
Cross Currency Swaps
        Simultaneous with the September 22, 2005, U.S. private placement, we entered into a cross currency swap transaction for the entire USD $300.0 million issue amount and for the same maturity of September 2010. In this transaction we exchanged our USD $300.0 million for a CAD $355.5 million obligation with a third party. The swaps also call for an exchange of fixed CAD interest payments for fixed USD interest receipts. There was an exchange of principal at the inception of this transaction, and there will be a subsequent exchange of principal at the termination of the transaction. We have designated this transaction as a hedge of the variability of the cash flows associated with the payment of interest and principal on the USD securities. Changes in the value of the transaction due to foreign exchange are recorded in earnings and are offset by a revaluation of the associated debt instrument. Changes in the value of the transaction due to interest rates are recorded to OCI.
        On April 10, 2007, we entered into several cross currency swaps that mature in May 2012 to hedge the foreign currency impact of intercompany GBP debt in a CAD functional currency subsidiary. The cross currency swaps are designated as cash flow hedges of forecasted CAD cash flows related to GBP
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FOR THE THIRTEEN AND TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2009
14. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Continued)

interest and principal payments on the intercompany loans that may fluctuate or be uncertain due to changes in the GBP to CAD exchange rate. The notional amount of the swaps is GBP £530 million (CAD $1.2 billion at inception). The swaps also call for an exchange of fixed GBP interest receipts for fixed CAD interest payments. The cross currency swaps have been designated as cash flow hedges of the changes in value of the future CAD interest and principal payments that results from changes in the GBP to CAD exchange rates on an intercompany loan between our U.K. and Corporate segments.
        As of June 28, 2009, we are also a party to other cross currency swaps totaling GBP £530 million (USD $774 million at inception). The swaps included an initial exchange of principal and will require final principal exchange in May 2012. The swaps call for an exchange of fixed GBP interest payments for fixed USD interest receipts. At the initial principal exchange, we paid USD to our counterparty and received GBP. Upon final exchange, we will provide GBP to the counterparty and receive USD. The cross currency swaps have been designated as cash flow hedges of the changes in value of the future GBP interest and principal receipts that results from changes in the USD to GBP exchange rates on an intercompany loan between our U.K. and Corporate segments.
Forward Starting Interest Rate Swaps
        In order to manage our exposure to the volatility of the interest rates associated with the future interest payments on a forecasted debt refinance, we have transacted forward starting interest rate swap contracts during the period. These swaps have a total notional value of CAD $200 million with an average fixed rate of 3.3%. These forward starting interest rate swap contracts have an effective date starting in 2010 and have a termination date in 2017, mirroring the term of the forecasted debt issuance. Under these agreements we are required to early terminate these swaps in 2010, at the time we expect to issue the forecasted debt. We have designated these contracts as a cash flow hedge on a portion of the interest payments on a future forecasted debt issuance.
Foreign Currency Forwards
        As of period end, we had financial foreign exchange forward contracts in place to manage our exposure to foreign currency fluctuations. We hedge foreign currency exposure related to certain royalty agreements, exposure associated with the purchase of production inputs and imports that are denominated in currencies other than the functional entity's local currency, and other foreign exchanges exposures. MCBC uses foreign currency forward contracts to hedge these future forecasted transactions with up to a thirty-six month horizon.
Commodity Swaps
        As of period end, we had financial commodity swap contracts in place to hedge certain future expected purchases of natural gas. Essentially, these contracts allow us to swap our floating exposure to natural gas prices for a fixed rate. The contracts have been designated as cash flow hedges of these forecasted transactions, a portion of our Canadian natural gas purchases. The fair value of these swaps depends upon the market rates in relation to our fixed rate under the swap agreements at period end. MCBC uses these swaps to hedge forecasted purchases for up to twenty-four months out.
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FOR THE THIRTEEN AND TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2009
14. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Continued)
Total Return Swaps
        In 2008, we entered into a series of cash settled total return swaps. We transacted these swaps for the purpose of gaining exposure to Foster's, a major global brewer. MCBC is not applying hedge accounting to these swaps, which are, therefore, marked-to-market each period. All unrealized gains and losses related to these swaps are recorded directly to the income statement and are classified as other income (expense) in Global Markets and Corporate.
        Under the initial agreements, these total return swaps were scheduled to mature this year. However, during the second quarter of this year we amended these total return swap agreements with our counterparty to extend the maturity date by one year. As such, the current swaps are contracted to settle in 2010.
Liquidity Risk
        Given that the fair value of our derivative instruments are based upon market rates and prices and that the volatility of these rates and prices are dependent on many factors that cannot be forecasted with reliable accuracy, we are exposed to liquidity risks related to these contracts. We cash settle the fair value of each contract upon settlement with our counterparties. The settlement values of our contracts could differ significantly from the current fair values. As such, we are exposed to liquidity risk related to unfavorable changes in the fair value of our derivative contracts.
        We may be forced to cash settle all or a portion of our derivative contracts before the expected settlement date upon occurrence of certain contractual triggers including a change of control termination event, a default event including a downgrade to "below investment" grade by Moody's or Standard and Poor's, or other breach of agreement event. This could have a negative impact on our cash position. For derivative contracts that we have designated as hedging instruments, early cash settlement would result in the timing of our hedge settlement not being matched to the cash settlement of the forecasted transaction or firm commitment. We may also decide to cash settle all or a portion of our derivative contracts before the expected settlement date through negotiations with our counterparties, which could also potentially impact our liquidity.
        Due to the nature of agreements with our counterparties, we are not allowed to net positions with the same counterparty across business units. Thus, in the event of default, we may be required to early settle all out-of-the-money contracts at fair value, without the benefit of netting the fair value of any in-the-money positions against this exposure.
Collateral
        For the majority of our derivative transactions, we do not receive and are not required to post collateral unless a change of control event has occurred. This termination event would give either party the right to early-terminate all outstanding swap transactions in the event that the other party consolidates, merges with, or transfers all or substantially all its assets to, another entity, and the creditworthiness of the surviving entity that has assumed such party's obligations is "materially weaker" than that of such party.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE THIRTEEN AND TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2009
14. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Continued)
        We may be required to post collateral with our counterparty if our total return swaps are in an out-of-the-money position. If our credit ratings with Moody's and Standard and Poor's with regard to our long-term debt remain at an investment grade level, we are required to post collateral for the portion of the out-of-the-money liability exceeding a pre-established threshold. If our credit ratings fall below investment grade with both ratings services, we must post collateral for the entire out-of-the-money liability. As of June 28, 2009, we have posted $4 million as collateral to our counterparty, related to the portion of out-of-the-money liability exceeding the pre-established threshold.
Results of Period Derivative Activity
        The tables below include the year to date results of our derivative activity in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet and Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations as of June 28, 2009 and for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2009.
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (in millions)

 	 	As of June 28, 2009	 	
 	 	Asset derivatives	 	Liability derivatives	 	
 	 	Notional amount	 	Balance sheet location	 	Fair value	 	Balance sheet location	 	Fair value	 	
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Cross currency swaps	 	 	USD 2,051.7	 	Other current assets	 	$	—	 	Accrued expenses	 	$	(6.5	)	
	 	 	 	 	Other assets	 	 	—	 	Long term derivative liability	 	 	(273.1	)	
Forward starting interest rate swaps	 	 	USD 173.5	 	Other assets	 	 	5.8	 	Long term derivative liability	 	 	—	 	
Foreign currency forwards	 	 	USD 343.9	 	Other current assets	 	 	17.0	 	Accrued expenses	 	 	(1.6	)	
	 	 	 	 	Other assets	 	 	8.9	 	Long term derivative liability	 	 	(2.8	)	
Commodity swaps	 	 	Gigajoules 1.0	 	Other current assets	 	 	—	 	Accrued expenses	 	 	(1.8	)	
	 	 	 	 	Other assets	 	 	0.1	 	Long term derivative liability	 	 	(0.1	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments under SFAS 133	 	 	 	 	 	 	$	31.8	 	 	 	$	(285.9	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total return swap	 	 	AUD 496.5	 	Other assets	 	$	—	 	Long term derivative liability	 	$	(34.6	)	
Diesel	 	 	Liters 1.5	 	Other current assets	 	 	—	 	Accrued expenses	 	 	(0.3	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under SFAS 133	 	 	 	 	 	 	$	—	 	 	 	$	(34.9	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
        MCBC allocates the current and non-current portion of each contract to the corresponding derivative account above.
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FOR THE THIRTEEN AND TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2009
14. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Continued)
The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (in millions)

For the Thirteen Weeks Ended June 28, 2009	 	
Derivatives in
SFAS 133
cash flow hedge
relationships 	 	Amount of
gain (loss)
recognized in
OCI
on derivative
(effective portion)	 	Location of gain (loss)
reclassified from AOCI
into income
(effective portion)	 	Amount of
gain (loss)
recognized
from AOCI
on derivative
(effective portion)	 	Location of gain (loss)
recognized in
income on derivative
(ineffective portion
and amount
excluded from
effectiveness testing)	 	Amount of gain (loss)
recognized in
income on derivative
(ineffective portion
and amount
excluded from
effectiveness testing)	 	
Cross currency contracts(1)	 	$	2.7	 	Other income (expense), net	 	$	(140.3	)	Other income (expense), net	 	$	—	 	
	 	 	 	 	Interest expense, net	 	 	(1.1	)	Interest expense, net	 	 	—	 	
Forward starting interest rate swaps	 	 	
5.8	 	Interest expense, net	 	 	
—	 	Interest expense, net	 	 	
—	 	
Foreign currency forwards	 	 	
(29.9	
)	Other income (expense), net	 	 	
2.5	 	Other income (expense), net	 	 	
—	 	
	 	 	 	 	Cost of goods sold	 	 	5.2	 	Cost of goods sold	 	 	—	 	
	 	 	 	 	General and administrative expenses	 	 	(0.1	)	General and administrative expenses	 	 	—	 	
Commodity swaps	 	 	
1.0	 	Cost of goods sold	 	 	
(1.0	
)	Cost of goods sold	 	 	
—	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total	 	$	(20.4	)	 	 	$	(134.8	)	 	 	$	—	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Note:    Amounts recognized in AOCI are gross of taxes

For the Twenty-Six Weeks Ended June 28, 2009	 	
Derivatives in
SFAS 133
cash flow hedge
relationships 	 	Amount of
gain (loss)
recognized in
OCI
on derivative
(effective portion)	 	Location of gain (loss)
reclassified from AOCI
into income
(effective portion)	 	Amount of
gain (loss)
recognized
from AOCI
on derivative
(effective portion)	 	Location of gain (loss)
recognized in income on
derivative (ineffective
portion and amount
excluded from
effectiveness testing)	 	Amount of gain (loss)
recognized in
income on derivative
(ineffective portion
and amount
excluded from
effectiveness testing)	 	
Cross currency contracts(1)	 	$	(3.2	)	Other income (expense), net	 	$	(121.6	)	Other income (expense), net	 	$	—	 	
	 	 	 	 	Interest expense, net	 	 	(1.3	)	Interest expense, net	 	 	—	 	
Forward starting interest rate swaps	 	 	5.8	 	Interest expense, net	 	 	—	 	Interest expense, net	 	 	—	 	
Foreign currency forwards	 	 	(32.1	)	Other income (expense), net	 	 	5.2	 	Other income (expense), net	 	 	—	 	
	 	 	 	 	Cost of goods sold	 	 	10.5	 	Cost of goods sold	 	 	—	 	
	 	 	 	 	General and administrative expenses	 	 	(0.1	)	General and administrative expenses	 	 	—	 	
Commodity swaps	 	 	—	 	Cost of goods sold	 	 	(1.7	)	Cost of goods sold	 	 	—	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total	 	$	(29.5	)	 	 	$	(109.0	)	 	 	$	—	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Note:    Amounts recognized in AOCI are gross of taxes

(1)
The foreign exchange gain (loss) component of these cross currency swaps is offset by the corresponding gain (loss) on the hedged forecasted transactions in Other income (expense), net and Interest expense, net.
        During the period we recorded no significant ineffectiveness related to these cash flow hedges.
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FOR THE THIRTEEN AND TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2009
14. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Continued)
Other Derivatives (in millions)

For the Thirteen Weeks Ended June 28, 2009	 	
Derivatives not In SFAS 133
hedging relationship 	 	Location of gain (loss) recognized in
income on derivative	 	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in
income on derivative	 	
Cash settled total return swap	 	Other income (expense), net	 	$	(12.9	)	
Physical commodity contracts	 	Cost of goods sold	 	 	(0.2	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	 	$	(13.1	)	

							
For the Twenty-Six Weeks Ended June 28, 2009	 	
Derivatives not In SFAS 133
hedging relationship 	 	Location of gain (loss) recognized in
income on derivative	 	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in
income on derivative	 	
Cash settled total return swap	 	Other income (expense), net	 	$	(34.3	)	
Physical commodity contracts	 	Cost of goods sold	 	 	(1.0	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	 	$	(35.3	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	
15. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
        The table below summarizes our assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value as of June 28, 2009, except as discussed below. Derivative liabilities are financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis, and the principles of SFAS 157 were applied to their balances during the first phase of adoption in 2008.
        The guarantees related to indemnity obligation incurred upon the sale of the Kaiser business in Brazil to FEMSA are discussed in more detail in Note 17 "COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES." Certain of those indemnity obligations are considered to be probable losses and are carried at the best estimate of the loss ($120.6 million as of June 28, 2009), as opposed to fair value. The remainder of the Kaiser indemnity obligations ($24.0 million as of June 28, 2009) are less than probable and the reserve is an estimate of the fair value of our obligation to stand ready to perform under the guarantees. It is these fair value reserves that are shown below as utilizing Level 3 inputs.
        The guarantee related to BRI's debt obligation was recorded during the first quarter of 2009 upon the deconsolidation of and initiation of equity method accounting for BRI. See Note 11 "VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES," for a discussion of the deconsolidation of BRI and associated fair value measurements.
        SFAS 157 establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes fair value measurements based on the types of inputs used for the various valuation techniques (market approach, income approach and cost approach). We utilize a combination of market and income approaches to value derivative instruments, and use an income approach for valuing our indemnity obligations. Our financial assets and liabilities
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE THIRTEEN AND TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2009
15. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued)

are measured using inputs from the three levels of the fair value hierarchy. The three levels of the hierarchy are as follows:
        Level 1—Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access at the measurement date.
        Level 2—Inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are less active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (i.e., interest rates, yield curves, etc.), and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market corroborated inputs).
        Level 3—Unobservable inputs that reflect our assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. We develop these inputs based on the best information available, including our own data.
        The following presents our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value based on a recurring and non-recurring basis (in millions):

 	 	 	 	Fair Vaue Measurements at June 28, 2009 Using	 	
 	 	Total carrying
value at
June 28, 2009	 	Quoted prices in
active markets
(Level 1)	 	Significant other
observable inputs
(Level 2)	 	Significant
unobservable
inputs (Level 3)	 	
Derivatives liabilities, net	 	$	(289.0	)	$	—	 	$	(289.0	)	$	—	 	
Guarantee—Kaiser indemnity obligation(1)	 	 	(24.0	)	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(24.0	)	
Guarantee—BRI debt obligations(1)(2)	 	 	(82.4	)	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(82.4	)	
Equity Investment—BRI(1)(3)	 	 	(17.6	)	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(17.6	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Total	 	$	(413.0	)	$	—	 	$	(289.0	)	$	(124.0	)	

(1)
Non-financial assets and liabilities for which the fair value provisions were applied during the first quarter of 2009.

(2)
Represents MCBC's proportionate share of BRI's debt obligations, adjusted for the risk of our non-performance.

(3)
Represents our proportionate to fund the operations of BRI.
        See Note 8 "DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS," and Note 17 "COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES," for further discussion related to Kaiser indemnity obligations and Note 11 "VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES," for further discussion related to BRI.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE THIRTEEN AND TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2009
15. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued)
        The table below summarizes items that are valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) (in millions):

 	 	Rollforward of
Derivative
liabilities, net	 	
Balance at December 28, 2008	 	$	10.5	 	
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized)	 	 	 	 	
 	Included in earnings (or change in net assets)	 	 	—	 	
 	Included in AOCI	 	 	—	 	
Transfers in/out of Level 3	 	 	(10.5	)	
 	 	 	 	
Balance at June 28, 2009	 	$	—	 	
 	 	 	 	
        The carrying amounts of our cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, notes receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate fair value as recorded due to the short-term maturity of these instruments. The fair value of long-term obligations for derivatives was estimated by discounting the future cash flows using market interest rates, adjusted for non-performance credit risk associated with our counterparties (assets) or with MCBC (liabilities), sees Note 14 "DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES." Assuming current market rates for similar instruments, the fair value of long-term debt is presented in Note 13 "DEBT."
16. PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
        We sponsor defined benefit retirement plans in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. Additionally, we offer other postretirement benefits to the majority of our Canadian and U.S. employees. On July 1, 2008, substantially all of the defined benefit and other postretirement benefit plans, post-employment benefit obligations and related plan assets in the United States were transferred to MillerCoors.
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FOR THE THIRTEEN AND TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2009
16. PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS (Continued)
        The net periodic pension costs under retirement plans and other postretirement benefits were as follows (in millions):

 	 	Thirteen Weeks Ended June 28, 2009	 	
 	 	Canada plans	 	U.S. plans	 	U.K. plans	 	Consolidated	 	
Defined Benefit Plans	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Service cost	 	$	3.3	 	$	—	 	$	1.1	 	$	4.4	 	
 	Interest cost	 	 	15.8	 	 	0.1	 	 	26.5	 	 	42.4	 	
 	Expected return on plan assets	 	 	(15.5	)	 	—	 	 	(30.1	)	 	(45.6	)	
 	Amortization of prior service cost	 	 	0.1	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	0.1	 	
 	Amortization of net actuarial loss	 	 	—	 	 	0.2	 	 	—	 	 	0.2	 	
 	Less expected participant contributions	 	 	(0.5	)	 	—	 	 	(0.1	)	 	(0.6	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net periodic pension cost (benefit)	 	$	3.2	 	$	0.3	 	$	(2.6	)	$	0.9	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Other Postretirement Benefits	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Service cost—benefits earned during the period	 	$	0.5	 	$	—	 	$	—	 	$	0.5	 	
 	Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	 	 	2.1	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	2.1	 	
 	Amortization of prior service benefit	 	 	(0.6	)	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(0.6	)	
 	Amortization of net actuarial gain	 	 	(0.2	)	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(0.2	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net periodic postretirement benefit cost	 	$	1.8	 	$	—	 	$	—	 	$	1.8	 	

															
 	 	Thirteen Weeks Ended June 29, 2008	 	
 	 	Canada plans	 	U.S. plans	 	U.K. plans	 	Consolidated	 	
Defined Benefit Plans	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Service cost	 	$	8.3	 	$	4.2	 	$	7.0	 	$	19.5	 	
 	Interest cost	 	 	24.4	 	 	15.0	 	 	33.8	 	 	73.2	 	
 	Expected return on plan assets	 	 	(31.1	)	 	(17.6	)	 	(39.7	)	 	(88.4	)	
 	Administrative expenses	 	 	0.6	 	 	0.3	 	 	1.3	 	 	2.2	 	
 	Amortization of prior service cost (benefit)	 	 	0.4	 	 	(0.1	)	 	(0.5	)	 	(0.2	)	
 	Amortization of net actuarial loss	 	 	—	 	 	2.0	 	 	0.3	 	 	2.3	 	
 	Less expected participant contributions	 	 	(0.7	)	 	—	 	 	(1.2	)	 	(1.9	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net periodic pension cost	 	$	1.9	 	$	3.8	 	$	1.0	 	$	6.7	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Other Postretirement Benefits	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Service cost—benefits earned during the period	 	$	2.4	 	$	0.6	 	$	—	 	$	3.0	 	
 	Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	 	 	4.1	 	 	2.4	 	 	—	 	 	6.5	 	
 	Amortization of prior service cost	 	 	—	 	 	0.1	 	 	—	 	 	0.1	 	
 	Amortization of net actuarial loss	 	 	0.1	 	 	1.0	 	 	—	 	 	1.1	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net periodic postretirement benefit cost	 	$	6.6	 	$	4.1	 	$	—	 	$	10.7	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
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 	 	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended June 28, 2009	 	
 	 	Canada plans	 	U.S. plans	 	U.K. plans	 	Consolidated	 	
Defined Benefit Plans	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Service cost	 	$	7.8	 	$	—	 	$	2.2	 	$	10.0	 	
 	Interest cost	 	 	35.4	 	 	0.2	 	 	51.2	 	 	86.8	 	
 	Expected return on plan assets	 	 	(34.6	)	 	—	 	 	(58.2	)	 	(92.8	)	
 	Amortization of prior service cost	 	 	0.5	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	0.5	 	
 	Amortization of net actuarial loss	 	 	0.1	 	 	0.4	 	 	—	 	 	0.5	 	
 	Curtailment loss	 	 	5.3	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	5.3	 	
 	Less expected participant contributions	 	 	(0.9	)	 	—	 	 	(0.2	)	 	(1.1	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net periodic pension cost (benefit)	 	$	13.6	 	$	0.6	 	$	(5.0	)	$	9.2	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Other Postretirement Benefits	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Service cost—benefits earned during the period	 	$	1.7	 	$	—	 	$	—	 	$	1.7	 	
 	Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	 	 	4.8	 	 	0.1	 	 	—	 	 	4.9	 	
 	Amortization of prior service benefit	 	 	(1.0	)	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(1.0	)	
 	Amortization of net actuarial gain	 	 	(0.4	)	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(0.4	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net periodic postretirement benefit cost	 	$	5.1	 	$	0.1	 	$	—	 	$	5.2	 	

															
 	 	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended June 29, 2008	 	
 	 	Canada plans	 	U.S. plans	 	U.K. plans	 	Consolidated	 	
Defined Benefit Plans	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Service cost	 	$	16.7	 	$	8.3	 	$	14.1	 	$	39.1	 	
 	Interest cost	 	 	48.9	 	 	29.9	 	 	67.7	 	 	146.5	 	
 	Expected return on plan assets	 	 	(62.4	)	 	(35.1	)	 	(79.5	)	 	(177.0	)	
 	Administrative expenses	 	 	1.3	 	 	0.6	 	 	2.5	 	 	4.4	 	
 	Amortization of prior service cost (benefit)	 	 	0.8	 	 	(0.2	)	 	(1.0	)	 	(0.4	)	
 	Amortization of net actuarial loss	 	 	—	 	 	4.1	 	 	0.5	 	 	4.6	 	
 	Less expected participant contributions	 	 	(1.4	)	 	—	 	 	(2.3	)	 	(3.7	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net periodic pension cost	 	$	3.9	 	$	7.6	 	$	2.0	 	$	13.5	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Other Postretirement Benefits	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Service cost—benefits earned during the period	 	$	4.9	 	$	1.2	 	$	—	 	$	6.1	 	
 	Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	 	 	8.1	 	 	4.7	 	 	—	 	 	12.8	 	
 	Amortization of prior service cost	 	 	—	 	 	0.2	 	 	—	 	 	0.2	 	
 	Amortization of net actuarial loss	 	 	0.3	 	 	2.1	 	 	—	 	 	2.4	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net periodic postretirement benefit cost	 	$	13.3	 	$	8.2	 	$	—	 	$	21.5	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
        During the first quarter of 2009, our Canada segment finalized a plan to reduce headcount at our brewery in Montreal, and the final plan was agreed to with the employee labor union. The reduction in workforce stemmed from MillerCoors' decision to brew and package Blue Moon products at its facilities in the U.S. This workforce reduction resulted in a curtailment of pension benefits during the first quarter of 2009. The plan remeasurement resulted in a decrease to projected benefit obligations of
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$2.6 million, reflected as an increase to other comprehensive income. The curtailment of pension benefits resulted in an increase to the projected benefit obligation of $5.3 million, reflected as a curtailment loss on the income statement, classified in Special Items, net. See Note 6 "UNUSUAL OR INFREQUENT ITEMS" for additional information.
        Also during the first quarter of 2009, our Canada segment decided to amend certain postretirement benefits, specifically benefits entitling retirees to free beer. The combined impact to the projected benefit obligation of the benefit reduction and the plan remeasurement was a decrease of $15.3 million, all of which was applied as an increase to other comprehensive income. This prior service benefit will be amortized as a reduction to postretirement benefit expense over approximately six years.
        See Note 11 "VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES" for a discussion of the deconsolidation of BRI during the first quarter of 2009, which reduced the carrying values of pension and postretirement benefits on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
        During the second quarter of 2009, employer contributions paid to the defined benefit plans were $10.4 million and $2.1 million for Canada and U.K. plans, respectively. Contributions paid to the defined benefit plans for the first half of 2009 were $24.2 million and $7.6 million for the Canada and U.K. plans, respectively. Expected total fiscal year 2009 employer contributions to Canada, U.S. and U.K. defined benefits plans are approximately $55.4 million.
17. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Kaiser and Other Indemnity Obligations
Kaiser
        As discussed in Note 8 "DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS," we sold our entire equity interest in Kaiser during 2006 to FEMSA. The terms of the sale agreement require us to indemnify FEMSA for certain exposures related to tax, civil and labor contingencies arising prior to FEMSA's purchase of Kaiser.
        We provided a full indemnity for any losses Kaiser may incur, including legal fees and other costs, with respect to tax claims associated with certain purchased tax credits, which are generally classified into two categories. The maximum potential claims amount for the first category, including estimated accumulated legal penalties and interest, was $385.1 million as of June 28, 2009. A portion of these indemnity obligations are considered probable losses recorded as current liabilities in the amount of $122.6 million as of June 28, 2009. Additionally, our estimate of the fair value of the indemnity liability associated with the balance of this group of purchased tax credits recorded as of June 28, 2009 was $4.4 million, which was classified as a current liability. The maximum potential claims amount for the second category of purchased tax credits, which we believe present far less risk, was $228.6 million as of June 28, 2009. This category generally consists of cases in which Kaiser has received favorable rulings, but continues to manage formalities of the Brazilian legal system to bring such rulings to their final conclusion. We have recorded a fair value estimate of the indemnity liability associated with this second group of purchased tax credits in an amount of $9.0 million as of June 28, 2009, classified as non-current. Our fair value estimates consider a number of scenarios for the ultimate resolution of these issues, the probabilities of which are influenced not only by legal developments in Brazil but also
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by management's intentions with regard to various alternatives that could present themselves leading to the ultimate resolution of these issues. Our indemnity obligations related to previously purchased tax credits increased by $15.2 million during the first half of 2009, primarily due to the impact of foreign exchange, but also due to changes in estimates regarding amounts that could be paid.
        We also provided indemnity related to all other tax, civil and labor contingencies existing as of the date of sale. In this regard, however, FEMSA assumed their full share of all of these contingent liabilities that had been previously recorded or disclosed by us prior to the sale on January 13, 2006. However, we may have to provide indemnity to FEMSA if those contingencies settle at amounts greater than those amounts previously recorded or disclosed by us. We will be able to offset any indemnity exposures in these circumstances with amounts that settle favorably to amounts previously recorded. Our exposure related to these indemnity claims is capped at the amount of the sales price of our 68% equity interest of Kaiser, which was $68 million. As a result of these contract provisions, our fair value estimates include not only probability weighted potential cash outflows associated with indemnity provisions, but also probability weighted cash inflows that could result from favorable settlements resulting from negotiation or settlement programs that might arise from the federal or state governments in Brazil. The recorded fair value of the total tax, civil and labor indemnity liability was $8.6 million as of June 28, 2009, $0.6 million of which is classified as a current liability and $8.0 million of which is classified as non-current. These liabilities decreased by $3.8 million during the first half of 2009.
        Future settlement procedures and related negotiation activities associated with these contingencies are largely outside of our control and will be handled by FEMSA. Indemnity obligations related to purchased tax credits must be paid by us upon notification of FEMSA's settlement with local jurisdictions. Due to the uncertainty involved with the ultimate outcome and timing of these contingencies, significant adjustments to the carrying values of the indemnity obligations have resulted in the past and could result in the future. These liabilities are denominated in Brazilian reais and have been stated at present value and will, therefore, be subject in the future to foreign exchange gains or losses and to accretion cost, both of which will be recognized in the discontinued operations section of the statement of operations. During the quarter, the Brazilian government enacted a tax amnesty. The amnesty has not changed our assessment of the merits of the underlying tax disputes. The amnesty may, however, make it more attractive for FEMSA to resolve certain liabilities through settlement rather than continued litigation. As a result, a larger portion of our estimated liabilities associated with purchased tax credit cases are now considered probable losses under the indemnities, and have been classified as current liabilities to reflect our estimates of the timing of potential resolution. These amounts were previously classified as non-current. We are in discussions with FEMSA regarding its potential participation in the amnesty. We can make no assurances regarding the outcome of those discussions.
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17. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)
        The table below provides a summary of reserves associated with the Kaiser indemnity obligations from December 28, 2008, through June 28, 2009 (in millions):

 	 	Indemnity Obligations	 	
 	 	Purchased tax
credits
indemnity
reserve	 	Tax, civil and
labor
indemnity
reserve	 	Total
indemnity
reserves	 	
Balance at December 28, 2008	 	$	120.8	 	$	12.4	 	$	133.2	 	
 	Changes in estimates	 	 	(11.0	)	 	(6.4	)	 	(17.4	)	
 	Foreign exchange impact	 	 	26.2	 	 	2.6	 	 	28.8	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Balance at June 28, 2009	 	$	136.0	 	$	8.6	 	$	144.6	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Litigation and Other Disputes
        Beginning in May 2005, several purported shareholder class actions were filed in the United States and Canada, including federal courts in Delaware and Colorado and provincial courts in Ontario and Quebec, alleging, among other things, that the Company and its affiliated entities, including Molson Inc., and certain officers and directors misled stockholders in connection with the Merger. The Colorado case was transferred to Delaware and consolidated with those cases. The Quebec Superior Court heard arguments in October 2007 regarding the plaintiffs' motion to authorize a class action in that case. We opposed the motion.
        During the first quarter of 2008, the Company agreed in principle with counsel for plaintiffs in all pending securities cases in Delaware, Quebec, and Ontario to settle all such claims on a worldwide basis, except in one case discussed below. Pursuant to the settlement, the Company would pay a total of $6.0 million, which amounts would be paid by the Company's insurance carrier. During the second quarter of 2009, the settlement agreements were approved by all pertinent courts, and the time for appeal has run, resulting in the final resolution of these cases. A related case which sought to recover on behalf of certain Molson Coors employees who invested in Company securities around the same time through two employee retirement savings plans has been settled for an immaterial amount and was covered by insurance.
        MCBC-UK replaced a bonus plan in the United Kingdom with a different plan under which a bonus was not paid in 2003. A group of employees pursued a claim against MCBC-UK with respect to this issue with an employment tribunal. During the second quarter of 2005, the tribunal ruled against MCBC-UK. MCBC-UK appealed this ruling, and the appeal was heard in the first quarter of 2006, where most impacts of the initial tribunal judgments were overturned. However, the employment appeal tribunal remitted two specific issues back to a new employment tribunal. MCBC-UK appealed the employment appeal tribunal's judgment. In January 2007, the appeals court ruled in the Company's favor, holding that the employment tribunal had no jurisdiction to hear the employees' claims, and the claims were dismissed. Employee claims in this matter were filed in Birmingham County Court during the third quarter of 2008. A trial date is set for October 2009. MCBC-UK will defend the claims vigorously. If MCBC-UK were held to be liable to the claimants, the amounts of the liability would be
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immaterial. If such liabilities were asserted by other groups of employees and upheld in subsequent litigation, the potential loss would be higher.
        We are involved in other disputes and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of our business. While it is not feasible to predict or determine the outcome of these proceedings, in our opinion, based on a review with legal counsel, none of these disputes and legal actions is expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters, may arise from time to time that may harm our business.
Environmental
        When we determine that it is probable that a liability for environmental matters or other legal actions exists and the amount of the loss is reasonably estimable, an estimate of the future costs are recorded as a liability in the financial statements. Costs that extend the life, increase the capacity or improve the safety or efficiency of Company-owned assets or are incurred to mitigate or prevent future environmental contamination may be capitalized. Other environmental costs are expensed when incurred.
        From time to time, we have been notified that we are or may be a potentially responsible party ("PRP") under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act or similar state laws for the cleanup of other sites where hazardous substances have allegedly been released into the environment. We cannot predict with certainty the total costs of cleanup, our share of the total cost, the extent to which contributions will be available from other parties, the amount of time necessary to complete the cleanups or insurance coverage.
Lowry
        We are one of a number of entities named by the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") as a PRP at the Lowry Superfund site. This landfill is owned by the City and County of Denver ("Denver") and is managed by Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. ("Waste Management"). In 1990, we recorded a pretax charge of $30 million, a portion of which was put into a trust in 1993 as part of a settlement with Denver and Waste Management regarding the then-outstanding litigation. Our settlement was based on an assumed remediation cost of $120 million (in 1992 adjusted dollars). We are obligated to pay a portion of future costs, if any, in excess of that amount.
        Waste Management provides us with updated annual cost estimates through 2032. We reviewed these cost estimates in the assessment of our accrual related to this issue. We use certain assumptions that differ from Waste Management's estimates to assess our expected liability. Our expected liability (based on the $120 million threshold being met) is based on our best estimates available.
        The assumptions used are as follows:
•
trust management costs are included in projections with regard to the $120 million threshold, but are expensed only as incurred; 

•
income taxes, which we believe are not an included cost, are excluded from projections with regard to the $120 million threshold;
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a 2.5% inflation rate for future costs; and 

•
certain operations and maintenance costs were discounted using a 2.94% risk-free rate of return.
        Based on these assumptions, the present value and gross amount of the costs at June 28, 2009, are approximately $3.8 million and $5.2 million, respectively. Accordingly, we believe that the existing liability is adequate as of June 28, 2009. We did not assume any future recoveries from insurance companies in the estimate of our liability, and none are expected.
        Considering the estimates extend through the year 2032 and the related uncertainties at the site, including what additional remedial actions may be required by the EPA, new technologies and what costs are included in the determination of when the $120 million threshold is reached the estimate of our liability may change as further facts develop. We cannot predict the amount of any such change, but additional accruals in the future are possible.
        In April 2009, we received a written notice relating to the Lowry site, that the State of Colorado intends to seek compensation from MCBC and other parties to recover for natural resources damages. The State of Colorado has informally asserted total damages of up to $10 million. However, the Company is potentially liable for only a portion of those damages. The Company will defend any such claims vigorously.
Other
        In October 2006 we were notified by the EPA that we are a PRP, along with approximately 60 other parties, at the Cooper Drum site in southern California. Certain of Molson's former non-beer business operations, which were discontinued and sold in the mid-1990s, were involved at this site. We responded to the EPA with information regarding our past involvement with the site. We are not yet able to estimate any potential liability associated with this site.
        During the third quarter of 2008 we were notified by the EPA that we are a PRP, along with others, at the East Rutherford and Barry's Creek sites in New Jersey. Certain of Molson's former non-beer business operations, which were discontinued and sold in the mid-1990s, were involved at this site. As of June 28, 2009 and December 28, 2008, we have accrued an estimated liability in the amount of $4.1 million and $3.9 million, respectively.
        While we cannot predict the eventual aggregate cost for environmental and related matters in which we are currently involved, we believe that any payments, if required, for these matters would be made over a period of time in amounts that would not be material in any one year to our operating results, cash flows or our financial or competitive position. We believe adequate reserves have been provided for losses that are probable and estimable.
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18. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
        The following summarizes the components of comprehensive income (loss) (in millions):

 	 	Thirteen Weeks Ended	 	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended	 	
 	 	June 28, 2009	 	June 29, 2008	 	June 28, 2009	 	June 29, 2008	 	
Net income	 	$	187.8	 	$	84.8	 	$	264.0	 	$	124.5	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	 	 	485.7	 	 	54.4	 	 	413.3	 	 	(145.3	)	
 	Currency effect on pension liability, net of tax	 	 	(45.7	)	 	(0.7	)	 	(38.0	)	 	1.8	 	
 	Amortization of net prior service costs and net actuarial losses, net of tax	 	 	(0.6	)	 	2.7	 	 	11.9	 	 	4.9	 	
 	Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments, net of tax	 	 	(9.5	)	 	(12.1	)	 	(1.3	)	 	17.5	 	
 	Realized loss reclassed to net income on derivative instruments, net of tax	 	 	(5.4	)	 	(1.7	)	 	(19.9	)	 	(0.9	)	
 	Ownership share of unconsolidated subsidiaries' other comprehensive income, net of tax(1)	 	 	21.7	 	 	—	 	 	17.9	 	 	—	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	 	 	446.2	 	 	42.6	 	 	383.9	 	 	(122.0	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Comprehensive income	 	 	634.0	 	 	127.4	 	 	647.9	 	 	2.5	 	
 	Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	 	 	(0.5	)	 	(5.5	)	 	(1.0	)	 	(11.0	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to MCBC	 	$	633.5	 	$	121.9	 	$	646.9	 	$	(8.5	)	

(1)
Consisting of unrealized gains and losses on derivative instruments, and changes to pension liabilities related to our proportional share of our unconsolidated subsidiaries, reported net of our effective tax rate.
19. SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION
        MCBC ("Parent Guarantor and 2007 Issuer") issued $575.0 million of 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes due July 30, 2013, in a registered offering on June 15, 2007. The convertible notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by CBC ("2002 Issuer"), Molson Coors International, LP and Molson Coors Capital Finance ULC (together the "2005 Issuers") and certain significant subsidiaries ("Subsidiary Guarantors").
        On May 7, 2002, the 2002 Issuer completed a public offering of $850.0 million principal amount of 6.375% Senior notes due 2012. During the first quarter of 2008, $180.4 million of the Senior notes was extinguished by using existing cash resources. During the third quarter of 2007, $625.0 million of the Senior notes was extinguished by the proceeds received from the 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes issued June 15, 2007 and cash on hand. The remaining outstanding Senior notes are guaranteed on a senior
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and unsecured basis by the Parent Guarantor and 2007 Issuer, 2005 Issuers and Subsidiary Guarantors. The guarantees are full and unconditional and joint and several.
        On September 22, 2005, the 2005 Issuers completed a public offering of $1.1 billion principal amount of Senior notes composed of USD $300 million 4.85% notes due 2010 and CAD $900.0 million 5.00% notes due 2015. The notes were issued with registration rights and are guaranteed on a senior and unsecured basis by Parent Guarantor and 2007 Issuer, 2002 Issuer and Subsidiary Guarantors. The guarantees are full and unconditional and joint and several. Funds necessary to meet the 2005 Issuers' debt service obligations are provided in large part by distributions or advances from MCBC's other subsidiaries. Under certain circumstances, contractual and legal restrictions, as well as our financial condition and operating requirements, could limit the 2005 Issuers ability to obtain cash for the purpose of meeting its debt service obligation, including the payment of principal and interest on the notes.
        On June 30, 2008, Molson Canada 2005, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Molson Coors, guaranteed the obligations of Molson Coors under the Credit Agreements dated as of March 2, 2005. As a result of such guarantee, Molson Canada 2005 became a guarantor under the following (i) the indenture related to the Senior notes dated as of May 7, 2002 and as supplemented; (ii) the indenture related to the Senior notes dated September 22, 2005 and as supplemented; and (iii) the indenture related to the Senior convertible notes dated June 15, 2007 and as supplemented. This change is effective for our 2008 third quarter and was reflected accordingly with the appropriate reclassifications to the prior period condensed consolidated financial statements.
        The following information sets forth Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2009, and June 29, 2008; Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets as of June 28, 2009, and December 28, 2008; and Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2009 and June 29, 2008. Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for on the equity method; accordingly, entries necessary to consolidate the Parent Guarantor, the Issuers and all of our subsidiaries are reflected in the eliminations column. In the opinion of management, separate complete financial statements of the Issuers and the Subsidiary Guarantors would not provide additional material information that would be useful in assessing their financial composition.
        Consolidated stockholders' equity is equal to that of MCBC, which is the Parent Guarantor and 2007 Issuer, and of Molson Coors Canada, Inc., which is a Subsidiary Non-Guarantor. Molson Coors Canada, Inc. is the issuer of exchangeable shares, which former Molson shareholders received in the Merger.
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FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2009

(IN MILLIONS)

(UNAUDITED)

 	 	Parent
Guarantor and
2007 Issuer	 	2002
Issuer	 	2005
Issuers	 	Subsidiary
Guarantors	 	Subsidiary
Non-Guarantors	 	Eliminations	 	Consolidated	 	
Sales	 	$	—	 	$	13.7	 	$	—	 	$	600.3	 	$	546.4	 	$	—	 	$	1,160.4	 	
Excise taxes	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(142.2	)	 	(219.3	)	 	—	 	 	(361.5	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	Net sales	 	 	—	 	 	13.7	 	 	—	 	 	458.1	 	 	327.1	 	 	—	 	 	798.9	 	
Cost of goods sold	 	 	—	 	 	(13.2	)	 	—	 	 	(220.9	)	 	(198.5	)	 	—	 	 	(432.6	)	
Equity in subsidiary earnings	 	 	(223.9	)	 	209.4	 	 	45.0	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(30.5	)	 	—	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	Gross (loss) profit	 	 	(223.9	)	 	209.9	 	 	45.0	 	 	237.2	 	 	128.6	 	 	(30.5	)	 	366.3	 	
Marketing, general and administrative expenses	 	 	(27.1	)	 	(9.2	)	 	—	 	 	(102.8	)	 	(90.9	)	 	—	 	 	(230.0	)	
Special items, net	 	 	0.6	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(0.9	)	 	(6.8	)	 	—	 	 	(7.1	)	
Equity income in MillerCoors	 	 	—	 	 	134.1	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	134.1	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	Operating (loss) income	 	 	(250.4	)	 	334.8	 	 	45.0	 	 	133.5	 	 	30.9	 	 	(30.5	)	 	263.3	 	
Interest (expense) income, net	 	 	(8.1	)	 	(0.9	)	 	(13.1	)	 	(0.4	)	 	2.6	 	 	—	 	 	(19.9	)	
Other (expense) income, net	 	 	(12.1	)	 	5.7	 	 	—	 	 	1.2	 	 	(3.1	)	 	—	 	 	(8.3	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes	 	 	(270.6	)	 	339.6	 	 	31.9	 	 	134.3	 	 	30.4	 	 	(30.5	)	 	235.1	 	
Income tax benefit (expense)	 	 	457.9	 	 	(606.9	)	 	339.3	 	 	(132.0	)	 	(105.6	)	 	—	 	 	(47.3	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	Income (loss) from continuing operations	 	 	187.3	 	 	(267.3	)	 	371.2	 	 	2.3	 	 	(75.2	)	 	(30.5	)	 	187.8	 	
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	Net income (loss)	 	 	187.3	 	 	(267.3	)	 	371.2	 	 	2.3	 	 	(75.2	)	 	(30.5	)	 	187.8	 	
 	Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(0.5	)	 	—	 	 	(0.5	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	Net income (loss) attributable to MCBC	 	$	187.3	 	$	(267.3	)	$	371.2	 	$	2.3	 	$	(75.7	)	$	(30.5	)	$	187.3	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED JUNE 29, 2008

(IN MILLIONS)

(UNAUDITED)

 	 	Parent
Guarantor and
2007 Issuer	 	2002
Issuer	 	2005
Issuers	 	Subsidiary
Guarantors	 	Subsidiary
Non-Guarantors	 	Eliminations	 	Consolidated	 	
Sales	 	$	—	 	$	968.5	 	$	—	 	$	692.1	 	$	698.8	 	$	—	 	$	2,359.4	 	
Excise taxes	 	 	—	 	 	(128.4	)	 	—	 	 	(161.4	)	 	(312.2	)	 	—	 	 	(602.0	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net sales	 	 	—	 	 	840.1	 	 	—	 	 	530.7	 	 	386.6	 	 	—	 	 	1,757.4	 	
Cost of goods sold	 	 	—	 	 	(523.0	)	 	—	 	 	(260.4	)	 	(250.2	)	 	—	 	 	(1,033.6	)	
Equity in subsidiary earnings	 	 	94.5	 	 	107.9	 	 	138.2	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(340.6	)	 	—	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Gross profit	 	 	94.5	 	 	425.0	 	 	138.2	 	 	270.3	 	 	136.4	 	 	(340.6	)	 	723.8	 	
Marketing, general and administrative expenses	 	 	(19.7	)	 	(220.3	)	 	—	 	 	(122.3	)	 	(100.9	)	 	—	 	 	(463.2	)	
Special items, net	 	 	(23.1	)	 	(26.7	)	 	—	 	 	(51.0	)	 	(3.1	)	 	—	 	 	(103.9	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Operating income	 	 	51.7	 	 	178.0	 	 	138.2	 	 	97.0	 	 	32.4	 	 	(340.6	)	 	156.7	 	
Interest (expense) income, net	 	 	(7.6	)	 	(4.8	)	 	(15.2	)	 	1.0	 	 	(0.4	)	 	—	 	 	(27.0	)	
Other expense, net	 	 	(0.1	)	 	(3.1	)	 	—	 	 	(0.3	)	 	(2.5	)	 	—	 	 	(6.0	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	 	 	44.0	 	 	170.1	 	 	123.0	 	 	97.7	 	 	29.5	 	 	(340.6	)	 	123.7	 	
Income tax benefit (expense)	 	 	35.4	 	 	(213.3	)	 	83.5	 	 	56.4	 	 	11.5	 	 	—	 	 	(26.5	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Income (loss) from continuing operations	 	 	79.4	 	 	(43.2	)	 	206.5	 	 	154.1	 	 	41.0	 	 	(340.6	)	 	97.2	 	
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(12.4	)	 	—	 	 	(12.4	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net income (loss)	 	 	79.4	 	 	(43.2	)	 	206.5	 	 	154.1	 	 	28.6	 	 	(340.6	)	 	84.8	 	
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(5.4	)	 	—	 	 	(5.4	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net income (loss) attributable to MCBC	 	$	79.4	 	$	(43.2	)	$	206.5	 	$	154.1	 	$	23.2	 	$	(340.6	)	$	79.4	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2009

(IN MILLIONS)

(UNAUDITED)

 	 	Parent
Guarantor and
2007 Issuer	 	2002
Issuer	 	2005
Issuers	 	Subsidiary
Guarantors	 	Subsidiary
Non-Guarantors	 	Eliminations	 	Consolidated	 	
Sales	 	$	—	 	$	26.7	 	$	—	 	$	1,009.7	 	$	948.2	 	$	—	 	$	1,984.6	 	
Excise taxes	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(238.4	)	 	(388.3	)	 	—	 	 	(626.7	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	Net sales	 	 	—	 	 	26.7	 	 	—	 	 	771.3	 	 	559.9	 	 	—	 	 	1,357.9	 	
Cost of goods sold	 	 	—	 	 	(25.3	)	 	—	 	 	(398.6	)	 	(354.8	)	 	—	 	 	(778.7	)	
Equity in subsidiary earnings	 	 	76.0	 	 	103.3	 	 	231.1	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(410.4	)	 	—	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	Gross profit	 	 	76.0	 	 	104.7	 	 	231.1	 	 	372.7	 	 	205.1	 	 	(410.4	)	 	579.2	 	
Marketing, general and administrative expenses	 	 	(42.8	)	 	(20.9	)	 	—	 	 	(188.6	)	 	(160.3	)	 	—	 	 	(412.6	)	
Special items, net	 	 	(0.6	)	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(9.0	)	 	(7.7	)	 	—	 	 	(17.3	)	
Equity income in MillerCoors	 	 	—	 	 	231.2	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	231.2	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	Operating income	 	 	32.6	 	 	315.0	 	 	231.1	 	 	175.1	 	 	37.1	 	 	(410.4	)	 	380.5	 	
Interest (expense) income, net	 	 	(16.3	)	 	(1.0	)	 	(25.7	)	 	(0.5	)	 	3.7	 	 	—	 	 	(39.8	)	
Other (expense) income, net	 	 	(33.8	)	 	8.1	 	 	—	 	 	1.0	 	 	(2.1	)	 	—	 	 	(26.8	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes	 	 	(17.5	)	 	322.1	 	 	205.4	 	 	175.6	 	 	38.7	 	 	(410.4	)	 	313.9	 	
Income tax benefit (expense)	 	 	280.5	 	 	(475.8	)	 	198.8	 	 	(74.3	)	 	24.8	 	 	—	 	 	(46.0	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	Income (loss) from continuing operations	 	 	263.0	 	 	(153.7	)	 	404.2	 	 	101.3	 	 	63.5	 	 	(410.4	)	 	267.9	 	
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(3.9	)	 	—	 	 	(3.9	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	Net income (loss)	 	 	263.0	 	 	(153.7	)	 	404.2	 	 	101.3	 	 	59.6	 	 	(410.4	)	 	264.0	 	
 	Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(1.0	)	 	—	 	 	(1.0	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	Net income (loss) attributable to MCBC	 	$	263.0	 	$	(153.7	)	$	404.2	 	$	101.3	 	$	58.6	 	$	(410.4	)	$	263.0	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
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FOR THE TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JUNE 29, 2008

(IN MILLIONS)

(UNAUDITED)

 	 	Parent
Guarantor and
2007 Issuer	 	2002
Issuer	 	2005
Issuers	 	Subsidiary
Guarantors	 	Subsidiary
Non-Guarantors	 	Eliminations	 	Consolidated	 	
Sales	 	$	—	 	$	1,667.1	 	$	—	 	$	1,222.9	 	$	1,285.6	 	$	—	 	$	4,175.6	 	
Excise taxes	 	 	—	 	 	(229.4	)	 	—	 	 	(276.8	)	 	(555.4	)	 	—	 	 	(1,061.6	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net sales	 	 	—	 	 	1,437.7	 	 	—	 	 	946.1	 	 	730.2	 	 	—	 	 	3,114.0	 	
Cost of goods sold	 	 	—	 	 	(890.2	)	 	—	 	 	(500.5	)	 	(477.9	)	 	—	 	 	(1,868.6	)	
Equity in subsidiary earnings	 	 	189.9	 	 	120.9	 	 	175.0	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(485.8	)	 	—	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Gross profit	 	 	189.9	 	 	668.4	 	 	175.0	 	 	445.6	 	 	252.3	 	 	(485.8	)	 	1,245.4	 	
Marketing, general and administrative expenses	 	 	(67.8	)	 	(397.1	)	 	—	 	 	(232.9	)	 	(202.0	)	 	—	 	 	(899.8	)	
Special items, net	 	 	(35.0	)	 	(42.9	)	 	—	 	 	(28.2	)	 	(5.1	)	 	—	 	 	(111.2	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Operating income	 	 	87.1	 	 	228.4	 	 	175.0	 	 	184.5	 	 	45.2	 	 	(485.8	)	 	234.4	 	
Interest (expense) income, net	 	 	(14.1	)	 	(23.7	)	 	(30.6	)	 	2.1	 	 	(0.9	)	 	—	 	 	(67.2	)	
Other (expense) income, net	 	 	(0.1	)	 	(0.2	)	 	—	 	 	(1.6	)	 	0.5	 	 	—	 	 	(1.4	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	 	 	72.9	 	 	204.5	 	 	144.4	 	 	185.0	 	 	44.8	 	 	(485.8	)	 	165.8	 	
Income tax benefit (expense)	 	 	40.8	 	 	(188.7	)	 	84.2	 	 	50.1	 	 	(6.3	)	 	—	 	 	(19.9	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Income from continuing operations	 	 	113.7	 	 	15.8	 	 	228.6	 	 	235.1	 	 	38.5	 	 	(485.8	)	 	145.9	 	
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(21.4	)	 	—	 	 	(21.4	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net income	 	 	113.7	 	 	15.8	 	 	228.6	 	 	235.1	 	 	17.1	 	 	(485.8	)	 	124.5	 	
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(10.8	)	 	—	 	 	(10.8	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net income attributable to MCBC	 	$	113.7	 	$	15.8	 	$	228.6	 	$	235.1	 	$	6.3	 	$	(485.8	)	$	113.7	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF JUNE 28, 2009

(IN MILLIONS)

(UNAUDITED)

 	 	Parent
Guarantor and
2007 Issuer	 	2002
Issuer	 	2005
Issuers	 	Subsidiary
Guarantors	 	Subsidiary
Non-Guarantors	 	Eliminations	 	Consolidated	 	
Assets	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Current assets:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Cash and cash equivalents	 	$	180.9	 	$	—	 	$	0.1	 	$	47.2	 	$	68.0	 	$	—	 	$	296.2	 	
 	Accounts receivable, net	 	 	5.7	 	 	8.1	 	 	—	 	 	196.8	 	 	330.9	 	 	—	 	 	541.5	 	
 	Other receivables, net	 	 	90.4	 	 	26.4	 	 	(1.6	)	 	28.6	 	 	46.9	 	 	—	 	 	190.7	 	
 	Total inventories, net	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	144.2	 	 	90.2	 	 	—	 	 	234.4	 	
 	Other assets, net	 	 	9.5	 	 	1.9	 	 	—	 	 	22.2	 	 	27.8	 	 	—	 	 	61.4	 	
 	Deferred tax assets	 	 	(18.3	)	 	17.5	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	0.8	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	
 	Discontinued operations	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	 	 	 	—	 	 	9.1	 	 	—	 	 	9.1	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total current assets	 	 	268.2	 	 	53.9	 	 	(1.5	)	 	439.0	 	 	573.7	 	 	—	 	 	1,333.3	 	
Properties, net	 	 	
28.1	 	 	
7.4	 	 	
—	 	 	
720.6	 	 	
486.2	 	 	
—	 	 	
1,242.3	 	
Goodwill	 	 	—	 	 	11.4	 	 	—	 	 	306.6	 	 	1,113.8	 	 	—	 	 	1,431.8	 	
Other intangibles, net	 	 	—	 	 	46.5	 	 	—	 	 	3,750.6	 	 	389.3	 	 	—	 	 	4,186.4	 	
Investment in MillerCoors	 	 	—	 	 	2,557.9	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	2,557.9	 	
Net investment in and advances to subsidiaries	 	 	6,236.8	 	 	(1,158.6	)	 	4,852.8	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(9,931.0	)	 	—	 	
Deferred tax assets	 	 	(84.4	)	 	19.9	 	 	100.6	 	 	15.1	 	 	25.4	 	 	—	 	 	76.6	 	
Other assets	 	 	7.4	 	 	16.4	 	 	9.9	 	 	77.8	 	 	106.4	 	 	—	 	 	217.9	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total assets	 	$	6,456.1	 	$	1,554.8	 	$	4,961.8	 	$	5,309.7	 	$	2,694.8	 	$	(9,931.0	)	$	11,046.2	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Liabilities and equity	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Current liabilities:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Accounts payable	 	$	5.2	 	$	0.9	 	$	—	 	$	46.2	 	$	104.4	 	$	—	 	$	156.7	 	
 	Accrued expenses and other liabilities	 	 	23.5	 	 	14.7	 	 	13.1	 	 	293.0	 	 	342.8	 	 	—	 	 	687.1	 	
 	Deferred tax liability	 	 	39.4	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	76.0	 	 	—	 	 	115.4	 	
 	Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt	 	 	—	 	 	0.3	 	 	(0.2	)	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	0.1	 	
 	Discontinued operations	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	139.2	 	 	—	 	 	139.2	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total current liabilities	 	 	68.1	 	 	15.9	 	 	12.9	 	 	339.2	 	 	662.4	 	 	—	 	 	1,098.5	 	
Long-term debt	 	 	
503.5	 	 	
45.2	 	 	
1,079.9	 	 	
—	 	 	
—	 	 	
—	 	 	
1,628.6	 	
Deferred tax liability	 	 	(16.8	)	 	16.8	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	464.6	 	 	—	 	 	464.6	 	
Other liabilities	 	 	109.4	 	 	102.9	 	 	9.1	 	 	516.8	 	 	405.0	 	 	—	 	 	1,143.2	 	
Discontinued operations	 	 	—	 	 	 	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	17.0	 	 	—	 	 	17.0	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total liabilities	 	 	664.2	 	 	180.8	 	 	1,101.9	 	 	856.0	 	 	1,549.0	 	 	—	 	 	4,351.9	 	
Total MCBC stockholders' equity	 	 	5,791.9	 	 	1,374.0	 	 	3,859.9	 	 	4,453.7	 	 	1,131.6	 	 	(9,931.0	)	 	6,680.1	 	
Noncontrolling interests	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	14.2	 	 	—	 	 	14.2	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total equity	 	 	5,791.9	 	 	1,374.0	 	 	3,859.9	 	 	4,453.7	 	 	1,145.8	 	 	(9,931.0	)	 	6,694.3	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total liabilities and equity	 	$	6,456.1	 	$	1,554.8	 	$	4,961.8	 	$	5,309.7	 	$	2,694.8	 	$	(9,931.0	)	$	11,046.2	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF DECEMBER 28, 2008

(IN MILLIONS)

(UNAUDITED)

 	 	Parent
Guarantor and
2007 Issuer	 	2002
Issuer	 	2005
Issuers	 	Subsidiary
Guarantors	 	Subsidiary
Non-Guarantors	 	Eliminations	 	Consolidated	 	
Assets	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Current assets:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Cash and cash equivalents	 	$	84.9	 	$	0.4	 	$	0.1	 	$	24.1	 	$	106.7	 	$	—	 	$	216.2	 	
 	Accounts receivable, net	 	 	9.1	 	 	10.9	 	 	—	 	 	132.1	 	 	320.4	 	 	—	 	 	472.5	 	
 	Other receivables, net	 	 	20.2	 	 	28.1	 	 	(14.9	)	 	46.4	 	 	83.1	 	 	—	 	 	162.9	 	
 	Total inventories, net	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	111.9	 	 	80.2	 	 	—	 	 	192.1	 	
 	Other assets, net	 	 	(0.4	)	 	3.1	 	 	—	 	 	24.5	 	 	34.7	 	 	—	 	 	61.9	 	
 	Deferred tax assets	 	 	(18.3	)	 	17.5	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	0.8	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	
 	Discontinued operations	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	1.5	 	 	—	 	 	1.5	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total current assets	 	 	95.5	 	 	60.0	 	 	(14.8	)	 	339.0	 	 	627.4	 	 	—	 	 	1,107.1	 	
Properties, net	 	 	25.4	 	 	7.7	 	 	—	 	 	597.7	 	 	671.1	 	 	—	 	 	1,301.9	 	
Goodwill	 	 	—	 	 	11.4	 	 	—	 	 	275.2	 	 	1,011.4	 	 	—	 	 	1,298.0	 	
Other intangibles, net	 	 	—	 	 	44.4	 	 	—	 	 	3,552.1	 	 	326.9	 	 	—	 	 	3,923.4	 	
Investment in MillerCoors	 	 	—	 	 	2,418.7	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	2,418.7	 	
Net investment in and advances to subsidiaries	 	 	5,646.3	 	 	(1,182.1	)	 	4,282.9	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(8,747.1	)	 	—	 	
Deferred tax assets	 	 	(32.4	)	 	18.4	 	 	100.7	 	 	15.1	 	 	(26.5	)	 	—	 	 	75.3	 	
Other assets	 	 	6.6	 	 	54.9	 	 	3.9	 	 	81.5	 	 	108.3	 	 	—	 	 	255.2	 	
Discontinued operations	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	7.0	 	 	—	 	 	7.0	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total assets	 	$	5,741.4	 	$	1,433.4	 	$	4,372.7	 	$	4,860.6	 	$	2,725.6	 	$	(8,747.1	)	$	10,386.6	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Liabilities and equity	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Current liabilities:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Accounts payable	 	$	6.8	 	$	1.7	 	$	—	 	$	61.5	 	$	100.5	 	$	—	 	$	170.5	 	
 	Accrued expenses and other liabilities	 	 	18.9	 	 	18.1	 	 	10.3	 	 	218.7	 	 	424.8	 	 	—	 	 	690.8	 	
 	Deferred tax liability	 	 	39.0	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	68.8	 	 	—	 	 	107.8	 	
 	Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt	 	 	—	 	 	0.3	 	 	(0.2	)	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	0.1	 	
 	Discontinued operations	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	16.9	 	 	—	 	 	16.9	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total current liabilities	 	 	64.7	 	 	20.1	 	 	10.1	 	 	280.2	 	 	611.0	 	 	—	 	 	986.1	 	
Long-term debt	 	 	495.3	 	 	45.3	 	 	1,035.5	 	 	—	 	 	175.9	 	 	—	 	 	1,752.0	 	
Deferred tax liability	 	 	(5.9	)	 	5.9	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	399.4	 	 	—	 	 	399.4	 	
Other liabilities	 	 	63.2	 	 	10.0	 	 	(9.9	)	 	485.0	 	 	536.6	 	 	—	 	 	1,084.9	 	
Discontinued operations	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	124.8	 	 	—	 	 	124.8	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total liabilities	 	 	617.3	 	 	81.3	 	 	1,035.7	 	 	765.2	 	 	1,847.7	 	 	—	 	 	4,347.2	 	
Total MCBC stockholders' equity	 	 	5,124.1	 	 	1,352.1	 	 	3,337.0	 	 	4,115.0	 	 	874.3	 	 	(8,747.1	)	 	6,055.4	 	
Noncontrolling interests	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(19.6	)	 	3.6	 	 	—	 	 	(16.0	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total equity	 	 	5,124.1	 	 	1,352.1	 	 	3,337.0	 	 	4,095.4	 	 	877.9	 	 	(8,747.1	)	 	6,039.4	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total liabilities and equity	 	$	5,741.4	 	$	1,433.4	 	$	4,372.7	 	$	4,860.6	 	$	2,725.6	 	$	(8,747.1	)	$	10,386.6	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2009

(IN MILLIONS)

(UNAUDITED)

 	 	Parent
Guarantor and
2007 Issuer	 	2002
Issuer	 	2005
Issuers	 	Subsidiary
Guarantors	 	Subsidiary
Non-Guarantors	 	Consolidated	 	
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	 	$	(60.0	)	$	334.0	 	$	(26.2	)	$	49.3	 	$	55.4	 	$	352.5	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Additions to properties and intangible assets	 	 	(5.1	)	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(14.8	)	 	(25.3	)	 	(45.2	)	
 	Proceeds from sales of properties and intangible assets, net	 	 	1.2	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	0.4	 	 	1.0	 	 	2.6	 	
 	Deconsolidation of BRI	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(26.1	)	 	—	 	 	(26.1	)	
 	Investment in and advances to an unconsolidated affiliate	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(5.3	)	 	(5.3	)	
 	Trade loan repayments from customers	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	9.6	 	 	9.6	 	
 	Trade loans advanced to customers	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(7.0	)	 	(7.0	)	
 	Acquisition of business	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(19.6	)	 	(19.6	)	
 	Investment in MillerCoors	 	 	—	 	 	(212.1	)	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(212.1	)	
 	Return of capital from MillerCoors	 	 	—	 	 	92.8	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	92.8	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	 	 	(3.9	)	 	(119.3	)	 	—	 	 	(40.5	)	 	(46.6	)	 	(210.3	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Issuances of stock under equity compensation plans	 	 	13.4	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	13.4	 	
 	Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	 	 	15.3	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	15.3	 	
 	Dividends paid	 	 	(70.7	)	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(10.7	)	 	(81.4	)	
 	Payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(0.1	)	 	(0.1	)	 	(0.2	)	
 	Change in overdraft balances and other	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(0.2	)	 	(8.9	)	 	(9.1	)	
 	Net activity in investments and advances (to) from subsidiaries	 	 	201.9	 	 	(215.1	)	 	26.2	 	 	18.0	 	 	(31.0	)	 	—	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	 	 	159.9	 	 	(215.1	)	 	26.2	 	 	17.7	 	 	(50.7	)	 	(62.0	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	 	 	96.0	 	 	(0.4	)	 	—	 	 	26.5	 	 	(41.9	)	 	80.2	 	
 	Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(3.4	)	 	3.2	 	 	(0.2	)	
Balance at beginning of year	 	 	84.9	 	 	0.4	 	 	0.1	 	 	24.1	 	 	106.7	 	 	216.2	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Balance at end of period	 	$	180.9	 	$	—	 	$	0.1	 	$	47.2	 	$	68.0	 	$	296.2	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JUNE 29, 2008

(IN MILLIONS)

(UNAUDITED)

 	 	Parent
Guarantor and
2007 Issuer	 	2002
Issuer	 	2005
Issuers	 	Subsidiary
Guarantors	 	Subsidiary
Non-Guarantors	 	Consolidated	 	
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	 	$	(153.3	)	$	98.1	 	$	(15.6	)	$	174.8	 	$	56.6	 	$	160.6	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Additions to properties and intangible assets	 	 	(7.2	)	 	(52.8	)	 	—	 	 	(27.1	)	 	(49.3	)	 	(136.4	)	
 	Proceeds from sales of properties and intangible assets, net	 	 	—	 	 	28.8	 	 	—	 	 	1.0	 	 	3.7	 	 	33.5	 	
 	Proceeds from sale of investment securities, net	 	 	22.8	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	22.8	 	
 	Investment in and advances to an unconsolidated affiliate	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(10.6	)	 	(10.6	)	
 	Trade loan repayments from customers	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	13.9	 	 	13.9	 	
 	Trade loans advanced to customers	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(20.1	)	 	(20.1	)	
 	Other	 	 	—	 	 	2.6	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	2.6	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	 	 	15.6	 	 	(21.4	)	 	—	 	 	(26.1	)	 	(62.4	)	 	(94.3	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Issuances of stock under equity compensation plans	 	 	45.9	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	45.9	 	
 	Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	 	 	21.3	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	21.3	 	
 	Dividends paid	 	 	(55.5	)	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	(8.4	)	 	(21.1	)	 	(85.0	)	
 	Proceeds from long-term borrowings	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	16.0	 	 	16.0	 	
 	Payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations	 	 	—	 	 	(180.4	)	 	—	 	 	(0.3	)	 	(0.2	)	 	(180.9	)	
 	Net proceeds from revolving credit facilities	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	16.9	 	 	16.9	 	
 	Change in overdraft balances and other	 	 	4.6	 	 	(16.4	)	 	—	 	 	7.7	 	 	—	 	 	(4.1	)	
 	Settlements of debt-related derivatives	 	 	—	 	 	12.0	 	 	—	 	 	0.3	 	 	(0.3	)	 	12.0	 	
 	Net activity in investments and advances from (to) subsidiaries	 	 	73.7	 	 	122.1	 	 	15.6	 	 	(153.9	)	 	(57.5	)	 	—	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	 	 	90.0	 	 	(62.7	)	 	15.6	 	 	(154.6	)	 	(46.2	)	 	(157.9	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	 	 	(47.7	)	 	14.0	 	 	—	 	 	(5.9	)	 	(52.0	)	 	(91.6	)	
 	Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	1.0	 	 	(2.0	)	 	(1.0	)	
Balance at beginning of year	 	 	243.7	 	 	1.4	 	 	0.1	 	 	5.6	 	 	126.2	 	 	377.0	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Balance at end of period	 	$	196.0	 	$	15.4	 	$	0.1	 	$	0.7	 	$	72.2	 	$	284.4	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
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ITEM 2.    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
        Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, our audited consolidated financial statements, the accompanying notes, and the MD&A included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2008, as well as our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes included in this Form 10-Q. Due to the seasonality of our operating results, quarterly financial results are not an appropriate basis from which to project annual results.
        Effective July 1, 2008, Molson Coors Brewing Company ("MCBC") and SABMiller plc ("SABMiller") combined the U.S. and Puerto Rico operations of their respective subsidiaries, Coors Brewing Company ("CBC") and Miller Brewing Company ("Miller"). In connection with the closing of the joint venture transaction, each of MCBC, CBC, SABMiller and Miller have entered into an Amended and Restated Operating Agreement (the "LLC Operating Agreement"). The LLC Operating Agreement is the primary operating document governing the joint venture, MillerCoors LLC ("MillerCoors").
        Beginning in the third quarter of 2008, the results and financial position of U.S. operations, which has historically comprised substantially all of our U.S. reporting segment was, in all material respects, prospectively deconsolidated from MCBC. In the third quarter of 2008 and prospectively, our interest in the new combined operations have been accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Our equity investment in MillerCoors represents our U.S. reporting segment from July 1, 2008 forward.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
Financial Highlights
        The following second quarter highlights summarize components of our condensed consolidated summary of operations for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2009 and June 29, 2008. See "RESULTS OF OPERATIONS" below for further analysis of our reportable segment results (In millions, except percentages and per share data).

 	 	Thirteen weeks ended	 	 	 	Twenty-six weeks ended	 	 	 	
 	 	June 28,
2009	 	June 29,
2008	 	% change	 	June 28,
2009	 	June 29,
2008	 	% change	 	
Volume in hectoliters	 	 	5.005	 	 	13.679	 	 	(63.4	)%	 	8.901	 	 	24.388	 	 	(63.5	)%	
Net sales	 	$	798.9	 	$	1,757.4	 	 	(54.5	)%	$	1,357.9	 	$	3,114.0	 	 	(56.4	)%	
Income attributable to MCBC from continuing operations, net of tax	 	$	187.3	 	$	91.8	 	 	104.0	%	$	266.9	 	$	135.1	 	 	97.6	%	
Diluted income attributable to MCBC per share from continuing operations	 	$	1.01	 	$	0.49	 	 	106.1	%	$	1.44	 	$	0.73	 	 	97.3	%	
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Consolidated Global Volumes including Proportionate Share of Equity Investments' volume

 	 	Thirteen Weeks Ended	 	 	 	Thirteen Weeks Ended	 	 	 	
 	 	June 28,
2009	 	June 29,
2008	 	% change	 	June 28,
2009	 	June 29,
2008	 	% change	 	
 	 	(In millions, except percentages)	 	
 	 	Actual	 	Pro forma(1)	 	 	 	Actual	 	Reported	 	 	 	
Volume in hectoliters:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Reported financial volume	 	 	5.005	 	 	5.408	 	 	(7.5	)%	 	5.005	 	 	13.679	 	 	(63.4	)%	
 	Royalty volume	 	 	0.077	 	 	0.067	 	 	14.9	%	 	0.077	 	 	0.067	 	 	14.9	%	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Owned volume	 	 	5.082	 	 	5.475	 	 	(7.2	)%	 	5.082	 	 	13.746	 	 	(63.0	)%	
 	Proportionate share of equity investment sales-to-retail(2)	 	 	8.451	 	 	8.509	 	 	(0.7	)%	 	8.451	 	 	0.099	 	 	N/M	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total MCBC worldwide beer volume	 	 	13.533	 	 	13.984	 	 	(3.2	)%	 	13.533	 	 	13.845	 	 	(2.3	)%	

N/M
= Not meaningful

(1)
Reflects the elimination of the U.S. segment volume reported for the thirteen weeks ended June 29, 2008.

(2)
Reflects the addition of MCBC proportionate share of equity method subsidiaries sales-to-retail for the periods presented adjusted for comparable trading days, if applicable.

 	 	Twenty-six Weeks Ended	 	 	 	Twenty-six Weeks Ended	 	 	 	
 	 	June 28,
2009	 	June 29,
2008	 	% change	 	June 28,
2009	 	June 29,
2008	 	% change	 	
 	 	(In millions, except percentages)	 	
 	 	Actual	 	Pro forma(1)	 	 	 	Actual	 	Reported	 	 	 	
Volume in hectoliters:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Reported financial volume	 	 	8.901	 	 	9.609	 	 	(7.4	)%	 	8.901	 	 	24.388	 	 	(63.5	)%	
 	Royalty volume	 	 	0.128	 	 	0.120	 	 	6.7	%	 	0.128	 	 	0.120	 	 	6.7	%	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Owned volume	 	 	9.029	 	 	9.729	 	 	(7.2	)%	 	9.029	 	 	24.508	 	 	(63.2	)%	
 	Proportionate share of equity investment sales-to-retail(2)	 	 	15.021	 	 	15.057	 	 	(0.2	)%	 	15.021	 	 	0.144	 	 	N/M	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total MCBC worldwide beer volume	 	 	24.050	 	 	24.786	 	 	(3.0	)%	 	24.050	 	 	24.652	 	 	(2.4	)%	

N/M
= Not meaningful

(1)
Reflects the elimination of the U.S. segment volume reported for the twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2008.

(2)
Reflects the addition of MCBC proportionate share of equity method subsidiaries sales-to-retail for the periods presented adjusted for comparable trading days, if applicable.
        During the first and second quarters of 2009, our results reflect the adoption of hectoliters as our standard global volume measure and as a result prior period information presented has been adjusted to reflect this change. Worldwide beer volume is composed of our financial volume, royalty volume and proportionate share of equity investment sales-to-retail. Financial volume represents owned beer brands sold to unrelated external customers within our geographical markets. Royalty beer volume consists of product produced and sold by third parties under various license and contract-brewing agreements. Equity investment sales-to-retail volume represents the company's ownership percentage share of volume in its subsidiaries accounted for under the equity method, including MillerCoors and Modelo Molson Imports, L.P.
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Second quarter 2009 highlights
        These improved results were driven by cost control initiatives and front-line price management, underpinned by well-executed strategic initiatives. Our ability to build long-term brand value, manage costs, and generate increased cash flows has delivered these favorable results. Meanwhile, tougher markets, poor weather and our strong pricing stance led to a 3.2% decline in our worldwide beer volume volumes, though within this Coors Light grew volumes by 3%. We also faced continuing cost inflation and unfavorable foreign currency movements. The U.K. beer industry continued to post poor volume figures, and there was increasing evidence in both the U.S. and Canadian markets of some consumers moving to "enhanced value propositions"—that is, looking for value in brands, package configurations and channels.
Regional highlights:
•
In our Canada business, net pricing grew as price increases in all major markets were partially offset by higher promotional discounting across Canada. 

•
In the U.K. business, the pretax profit grew substantially through price increases in all major channels and extensive cost reductions. 

•
MillerCoors continued to achieve double-digit bottom-line growth in the U.S., driven by cost synergy delivery, pricing increases, and lower marketing general and administrative spending.
MCBC cost savings initiatives
        We achieved approximately $32 million and $50 million of cost savings during the second quarter and first half of 2009, respectively, as part of our three-year, $250 million Resources for Growth ("RFG") cost savings program. These cost savings include our 42% of RFG cost savings initiatives that were achieved by MillerCoors, which equaled $3 million and $6 million in the second quarter and first half of 2009, respectively. Savings from the RFG program during the past two and a half years total $229 million.
MillerCoors integration and cost synergy initiatives
        MillerCoors accelerated synergy delivery timing, realizing $60 million in the second quarter, bringing the total for the first half of 2009 to $110 million. By the end of calendar year 2009, MillerCoors expects to achieve a total of $260 million in synergies, surpassing its original forecast of $225 million. While the timing of synergy delivery has accelerated, MillerCoors' $500 million synergy goal is unchanged.
Income taxes
        Our effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2009 was approximately 20%. We anticipate that our 2009 full-year effective tax rate will be in the range of 10% to 14%. Our anticipated full-year rate is lower than our previous guidance due to adjustments in our intercompany financing to reflect recent changes in the global interest-rate environment.
Discontinued operations
        Discontinued operations are associated with the formerly-owned Kaiser business in Brazil. See Part I—Financial Statements, Item 1 Note 8 "DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS" and Note 17 "COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES" for discussions of the nature of amounts recognized in the Discontinued Operations section of the condensed consolidated statements of operations, which consists primarily of amounts associated with indemnity obligations to the owners of Kaiser related to purchased tax credits and other tax, civil and labor issues.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Canada Segment Results of Operations
        Our Canada segment consists primarily of Molson's beer business, including the production and sale of the Molson brands, Coors Light , and other licensed brands in Canada. Effective, January 1, 2008, Molson and Grupo Modelo, S.A.B. de C.V. established a joint venture, Modelo Molson Imports, L.P. ("MMI"), to import, distribute, and market the Modelo beer brand portfolio across all Canadian provinces and territories. MMI is accounted for using the equity method. The Canada segment also includes our arrangements related to the distribution of beer in Ontario and in Western Canada, Brewers' Retail, Inc. ("BRI") and Brewers' Distributor Ltd. ("BDL"), respectively. BRI was a consolidated joint venture through February 28, 2009. As of March 1, 2009, we deconsolidated BRI, and prospectively began accounting for BRI results under the equity method as a result of the reduction in our BRI ownership interest following Labatt's acquisition of Lakeport Brewing in Ontario and the resulting increase in their relative ownership interest in BRI. Also included in the Canada results is BDL, a joint venture accounted for under the equity method.

 	 	Thirteen Weeks Ended	 	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended	 	
 	 	June 28, 2009	 	June 29, 2008	 	% change	 	June 28, 2009	 	June 29, 2008	 	% change	 	
 	 	(In millions, except percentages)	 	
Volume in hectoliters	 	 	2.402	 	 	2.475	 	 	(2.9	)%	 	4.165	 	 	4.242	 	 	(1.8	)%	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net sales	 	$	471.0	 	$	532.6	 	 	(11.6	)%	$	795.7	 	$	916.2	 	 	(13.2	)%	
Cost of goods sold	 	 	(231.1	)	 	(258.5	)	 	(10.6	)%	 	(418.5	)	 	(474.7	)	 	(11.8	)%	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Gross profit	 	 	239.9	 	 	274.1	 	 	(12.5	)%	 	377.2	 	 	441.5	 	 	(14.6	)%	
Marketing, general and administrative expenses	 	 	(103.8	)	 	(117.1	)	 	(11.4	)%	 	(187.3	)	 	(223.7	)	 	(16.3	)%	
Special items, net	 	 	(0.9	)	 	(0.5	)	 	N/M	 	 	(9.0	)	 	(1.9	)	 	N/M	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Operating income	 	 	135.2	 	 	156.5	 	 	(13.6	)%	 	180.9	 	 	215.9	 	 	(16.2	)%	
Other income (expense), net	 	 	1.2	 	 	(2.6	)	 	N/M	 	 	5.5	 	 	0.7	 	 	N/M	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Earnings before income taxes	 	$	136.4	 	$	153.9	 	 	(11.4	)%	$	186.4	 	$	216.6	 	 	(13.9	)%	

N/M = Not meaningful
Foreign currency impact on results
        The Canadian dollar ("CAD") depreciated versus the U.S. dollar ("USD") resulting in an approximate $18 million decrease to USD earnings before income taxes on a quarter over quarter basis during the second quarter. During the comparable twenty-six week periods for 2009 and 2008, the CAD also declined versus the USD, resulting in a $28 million decrease to USD earnings before income taxes.
Volume and net sales
        With the formation of MillerCoors, the revenues and production costs of MCBC products sold by Molson in Canada for U.S. distribution, which were previously treated as inter-company sales and eliminated upon consolidation, are now included in Canada segment results. However, the sales volume continues to be eliminated from our Canada results, as this volume is now reported by MillerCoors. These changes will impact the first and second quarters as we cycle prior year results that do not reflect this treatment. To provide more comparable results, we will provide year-over-year changes that exclude the reporting effects in Canada of deconsolidating BRI in March 2009 and setting up MillerCoors in 2008.
        Our Canada segment sales volume was 2.4 million hectoliters in the second quarter of 2009, down 2.9% from a year ago while our Canada sales to retail ("STR"), for the calendar quarter ended
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June 30, 2009 decreased 0.5% versus the prior year. The variance between STR and sales volume was driven by differences in reporting periods (calendar versus fiscal, primarily driven by the July 1 st  Canada Day holiday within our fiscal calendar), along with a decrease in retail inventories of import beer. STRs of Molson's strategic brands, which represent more than 85% of our Canada volume, increased almost 2%, while sales of our other brands declined at a double-digit rate. Strategic brand changes were led by high-single-digit growth of Coors Light and growth of Rickard's . Molson Canadian volumes declined at a mid-single-digit rate versus the prior comparable period.
        Comparable net sales per hectoliter increased 2.6% in local currency in the second quarter, driven by favorable net pricing, led by price increases across all major markets and improved sales mix, partially offset by continued discounting activity.
        Our Canada segment sales volume was 4.2 million hectoliters in the first half of 2009, down 1.8% from a year ago. Our Canada STRs, for the first half ended June 30, 2009 decreased, 1.5% versus a year ago. STRs of Molson's strategic brands increased almost 1%, while sales of our non-supported brands declined. Strategic brand changes were led by high-single digit growth of Coors Light and growth of Carling. Partner import brands and Molson Canadian volumes declined versus the prior comparable period.
        Comparable net sales per hectoliter increased 2.3% in local currency in the first half, driven by favorable net pricing, led by price increases across all major markets and improved sales mix, partially offset by continued discounting activity.
        Total Canadian beer industry STRs increased an estimated 1.8% and 0.5% in the calendar second quarter and first half of 2009, respectively. Our estimated Canada market share decreased about 0.9 of a share point in the second quarter of 2009 and about 0.8 of a share point in the first half versus a year ago.
Cost of goods sold
        Cost of goods sold per hectoliter increased 1.7% for the second quarter of 2009 and 2.1% for the first half of 2009 on a comparable basis in local currency. The second quarter and first half increases were due to the net effect of three factors:
•
Commodity, packaging material, distribution and other cost of goods sold input costs which increased approximately 2.5%, for the second quarter and the first half, 

•
These inflationary increases were partially offset by savings from our RFG initiatives. 

•
An increase of approximately 2% and 1.8%, for the second quarter and first half, respectively, was due to ongoing product mix shifts,
Marketing, general and administrative expenses
        Comparable marketing, selling, general and administrative expense decreased 1% in the second quarter of 2009 and 3.3% in the first half of 2009 in local currency driven by lower overhead costs. Also, during the first half of 2009 we incurred less long-term incentive compensation expense versus a year earlier.
Special items, net
        The Canada segment recognized $0.9 million of special items in the second quarter of 2009 and $9.0 million in the first half of 2009 related to costs associated with the Montreal brewery employee pension curtailment and severance, and the ongoing Edmonton brewery closure and restructuring expenses. See Part I—Financial Statements, Item 1 Note 6 "UNUSUAL OR INFREQUENT ITEMS" to the condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion.
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United States Segment Results of Operations
        During the first two quarters of 2008, the United States ("U.S.") segment produced, marketed and sold the Coors portfolio of brands in the United States and Puerto Rico and included the results of the Rocky Mountain Metal Corporation and Rocky Mountain Bottle Corporation, which were consolidated joint ventures. The U.S. segment also included sales of Molson products in the United States. As of July 1, 2008, MillerCoors began operations. The results and financial position of our U.S. segment operations were prospectively deconsolidated upon contribution to the joint venture, and our interest in MillerCoors is being accounted for and reported by us under the equity method of accounting . This means that 42% of the net income reported by MillerCoors is reported on the MCBC income statement as "Equity income in MillerCoors" (after being adjusted for basis difference amortization, accounting policy differences, and share based compensation). MillerCoors' revenue and expense do not directly appear on our income statement. Similarly, 42% of MillerCoors' cash distributions appear on our statement of cash flows as "Distributions from MillerCoors" and the individual components of MillerCoors' cash flow do not appear on our statement of cash flows. Thus, while our equity investment in MillerCoors represents our U.S. operating segment from and after July 1, 2008, our discussion of its results of operations are not addressed and do not reflect MillerCoors' financial statements and results of operations. See Part I—Financial Statements, Item 1 Note 1 "BASIS OF PRESENTATION," regarding the MillerCoors joint venture.

 	 	Thirteen Weeks Ended	 	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended	
 	 	June 28, 2009	 	June 29, 2008	 	% change	 	June 28, 2009	 	June 29, 2008	 	% change	
 	 	(In millions, except percentages)	
Volume in hectoliters	 	 	—	 	 	8.271	 	N/M	 	 	—	 	 	14.779	 	N/M	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net sales	 	$	—	 	$	841.8	 	N/M	 	$	—	 	$	1,491.8	 	N/M	
Cost of goods sold	 	 	—	 	 	(514.4	)	N/M	 	 	—	 	 	(907.3	)	N/M	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Gross profit	 	 	—	 	 	327.4	 	N/M	 	 	—	 	 	584.5	 	N/M	
Marketing, general and administrative expenses	 	 	—	 	 	(214.6	)	N/M	 	 	—	 	 	(412.2	)	N/M	
Special items, net	 	 	—	 	 	(77.3	)	N/M	 	 	—	 	 	(69.3	)	N/M	
Equity income in MillerCoors	 	 	134.1	 	 	—	 	N/M	 	 	231.2	 	 	—	 	N/M	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Operating income	 	 	134.1	 	 	35.5	 	277.7%	 	 	231.2	 	 	103.0	 	124.5%	
Other income, net	 	 	—	 	 	(0.1	)	N/M	 	 	—	 	 	2.3	 	N/M	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Earnings before income taxes	 	$	134.1	 	$	35.4	 	278.8%	 	$	231.2	 	$	105.3	 	119.6%	

N/M = Not meaningful
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        The results of operations for MillerCoors for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, and pro forma results of operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008 are as follows:

 	 	For the three months ended	 	 	 	For the six months ended	 	 	 	
 	 	June 30, 2009	 	June 30, 2008	 	% change	 	June 30, 2009	 	June 30, 2008	 	% change	 	
 	 	Actual	 	Pro Forma	 	 	 	Actual	 	Pro Forma	 	 	 	
 	 	(In millions, except percentages)	 	
Volumes in hectoliters	 	 	22.938	 	 	23.326	 	 	(1.7	)%	 	41.360	 	 	42.117	 	 	(1.8	)%	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Sales	 	$	2,499.4	 	$	2,469.7	 	 	1.2	%	$	4,505.1	 	$	4,416.8	 	 	2.0	%	
Excise taxes	 	 	(362.7	)	 	(365.7	)	 	(0.8	)%	 	(652.5	)	 	(660.4	)	 	(1.2	)%	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net sales	 	 	2,136.7	 	 	2,104.0	 	 	1.6	%	 	3,852.6	 	 	3,756.4	 	 	2.6	%	
Cost of goods sold	 	 	(1,302.3	)	 	(1,259.8	)	 	3.4	%	 	(2,352.2	)	 	(2,276.8	)	 	3.3	%	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Gross profit	 	 	834.4	 	 	844.2	 	 	(1.2	)%	 	1,500.4	 	 	1,479.6	 	 	1.4	%	
Marketing, general and administrative expenses	 	 	(500.6	)	 	(561.2	)	 	(10.8	)%	 	(942.4	)	 	(1,047.1	)	 	(10.0	)%	
Special items, net	 	 	(20.4	)	 	(104.8	)	 	N/M	 	 	(30.8	)	 	(116.1	)	 	N/M	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Operating income	 	 	313.4	 	 	178.2	 	 	75.9	%	 	527.2	 	 	316.4	 	 	66.6	%	
Other (expense) income, net	 	 	(0.2	)	 	2.2	 	 	N/M	 	 	(0.7	)	 	4.8	 	 	N/M	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Income before income taxes	 	 	313.2	 	 	180.4	 	 	73.6	%	 	526.5	 	 	321.2	 	 	63.9	%	
Income tax expense	 	 	(2.5	)	 	—	 	 	N/M	 	 	(4.6	)	 	—	 	 	N/M	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net income	 	 	310.7	 	 	180.4	 	 	72.2	%	 	521.9	 	 	321.2	 	 	62.5	%	
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	 	 	(5.8	)	 	(5.8	)	 	0.0	%	 	(11.0	)	 	(10.0	)	 	10.0	%	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net Income attributable to MillerCoors	 	$	304.9	 	$	174.6	 	 	74.6	%	$	510.9	 	$	311.2	 	 	64.2	%	

N/M = Not meaningful
        The unaudited pro forma combined financial information has been derived from the historical financial results of the respective U.S. businesses of MCBC and Miller, giving effect to the MillerCoors transaction and other related adjustments, described below. These pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved had the MillerCoors transaction taken place at the beginning of the pro forma period, and do not purport to be indicative of future operating results.
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 MILLERCOORS, LLC
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED INCOME STATEMENT
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2008

 	 	MCBC's U.S.
Business
Contributed to
MillerCoors	 	Miller's U.S.
Business
Contributed to
MillerCoors	 	Pro Forma
Adjustments	 	 	 	MillerCoors
Pro Forma
Results	 	
 	 	(In millions)	 	 	 	
Net sales	 	$	841.8	 	$	1,261.5	 	$	0.7	 	 	C	 	$	2,104.0	 	
Cost of goods sold	 	 	(514.4	)	 	(757.3	)	 	11.1	 	 	C	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	0.8	 	 	D	 	 	(1,259.8	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Gross profit	 	 	327.4	 	 	504.2	 	 	12.6	 	 	 	 	 	844.2	 	
Marketing, general and administrative	 	 	(214.6	)	 	(308.2	)	 	3.7	 	 	C	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	(14.9	)	 	A	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	(27.3	)	 	D	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	0.1	 	 	B	 	 	(561.2	)	
Special items	 	 	(77.3	)	 	(27.5	)	 	—	 	 	 	 	 	(104.8	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Operating income	 	 	35.5	 	 	168.5	 	 	(25.8	)	 	 	 	 	178.2	 	
Interest, net	 	 	—	 	 	0.2	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	0.2	 	
Other, net	 	 	(0.1	)	 	17.4	 	 	(15.3	)	 	C	 	 	2.0	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Pretax income	 	 	35.4	 	 	186.1	 	 	(41.1	)	 	 	 	 	180.4	 	
Income tax expense	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	 	 	 	—	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net income	 	 	35.4	 	 	186.1	 	 	(41.1	)	 	 	 	 	180.4	 	
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	 	 	(4.7	)	 	(1.1	)	 	—	 	 	 	 	 	(5.8	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net income attributable to MillerCoors, LLC	 	$	30.7	 	$	185.0	 	$	(41.1	)	 	 	 	$	174.6	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
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 MILLERCOORS, LLC
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED INCOME STATEMENT
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

 	 	MCBC's U.S.
Business
Contributed to
MillerCoors	 	Miller's U.S.
Business
Contributed to
MillerCoors	 	Pro Forma
Adjustments	 	 	 	MillerCoors
Pro Forma
Results	 	
 	 	(In millions)	 	 	 	
Net sales	 	$	1,491.8	 	$	2,257.8	 	$	6.8	 	 	C	 	$	3,756.4	 	
Cost of goods sold	 	 	(907.3	)	 	(1,387.4	)	 	16.3	 	 	C	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	1.6	 	 	D	 	 	(2,276.8	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Gross profit	 	 	584.5	 	 	870.4	 	 	24.7	 	 	 	 	 	1,479.6	 	
Marketing, general and administrative	 	 	(412.2	)	 	(582.3	)	 	(0.6	)	 	C	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	(29.8	)	 	A	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	(15.5	)	 	D	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	(6.7	)	 	B	 	 	(1,047.1	)	
Special items	 	 	(69.3	)	 	(46.8	)	 	—	 	 	 	 	 	(116.1	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Operating income	 	 	103.0	 	 	241.3	 	 	(27.9	)	 	 	 	 	316.4	 	
Interest, net	 	 	—	 	 	1.4	 	 	—	 	 	 	 	 	1.4	 	
Other, net	 	 	2.3	 	 	23.5	 	 	(22.4	)	 	C	 	 	3.4	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Pretax income	 	 	105.3	 	 	266.2	 	 	(50.3	)	 	 	 	 	321.2	 	
Income tax expense	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	 	 	 	—	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net income	 	 	105.3	 	 	266.2	 	 	(50.3	)	 	 	 	 	321.2	 	
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	 	 	(9.6	)	 	(0.4	)	 	—	 	 	 	 	 	(10.0	)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Net income attributable to MillerCoors, LLC	 	$	95.7	 	$	265.8	 	$	(50.3	)	 	 	 	$	311.2	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Description of Pro Forma Adjustments
A With the formation of MillerCoors in the third quarter of 2008, amortization was initiated on certain intangible assets contributed by Miller that had formerly been classified as indefinite-lived. Since this decision was due in large part to the combined brand portfolio at MillerCoors following its formation, a comparable amortization amount was included in the pro forma period.
B Adjustment to reflect mark-to-market accounting for share based compensation held by MillerCoors employees.
C Adjustments to conform classification between the MCBC U.S. business and the Miller U.S. business and to conform the MCBC U.S. business accounting calendar from a thirteen week to a three calendar months ended June 30, 2008 and from a twenty-six week to a six calendar months ended June 30, 2008.
D Adjustments to conform accounting policies with regard to inventory valuation, pension and postretirement plans and allocation of advertising costs between interim periods.
        For a reconciliation from MillerCoors Net income to MCBC's proportional share of net income attributable to MillerCoors reported under the equity method see Part I-Financial Statements, Item 1 Note 4 "EQUITY INVESTMENTS."
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Volume and net sales
        In a soft beer market, MillerCoors domestic STR decreased 0.8% versus the prior year pro forma quarter due to a decline in Miller Lite STRs and softness in above premium brands, mostly offset by positive results in five of the six focus brands, during the second quarter of 2009. MillerCoors domestic sales-to-wholesalers ("STW") declined 1.1% versus prior year, while total STWs declined 1.7% driven by a 6.5% reduction in contract brewing volumes.
        MillerCoors total net sales increased by 1.6% to $2.14 billion versus the prior year pro forma quarter. Pricing remained favorable in the second quarter of 2009 as MillerCoors domestic net sales per hectoliter, excluding contract brewing and MillerCoors-owned distributor sales, increased 3.0% based on 2008 price increases. Pricing growth was lower than the previous quarter due to cycling of early 2008 general price increases.
        For the first half of 2009, MillerCoors domestic STRs decreased 0.2% versus the prior year pro forma six months, after adjusting for the trading day differential, due to declines in Miller Lite, Miller Genuine Draft , Milwaukee's Best and above-premium domestic brands offset by strong results from five of the six focus brands. MillerCoors STWs declined 1.1% versus prior year, while total STWs declined 1.8% driven by an 8.2% reduction in contract brewing volumes.
        MillerCoors total net sales increased by 2.6% to $3.85 billion versus the prior pro forma six months. Pricing remained favorable in the first half of 2009 as MillerCoors domestic net sales per hectoliter, excluding contract brewing and MillerCoors-owned distributor sales, increased 4.2%.
Cost of goods sold
        MillerCoors continues to realize supply chain related synergies and deliver savings from its cost leadership programs. Cost of goods sold per hectoliter increased by 5.1% due to significant prior year hop sales in the quarter, as well as increased brewing and packaging material costs, primarily glass, aluminum and barley. Profits from hops sales were $24.3 million lower in the second quarter versus a year ago, when these hops sales were unusually high.
        Cost of goods sold per hectoliter for the half year increased by 5.2% again due to prior year hop sales and increases in brewing and packaging materials.
Marketing, general and administrative expenses
        For the second quarter of 2009, marketing, general and administrative costs decreased by 10.8% driven by the accelerated timing of synergies and other cost savings. For the half year, costs decreased by 10.0%.
        Depreciation and amortization expense for MillerCoors was approximately $72 million in the second quarter and $143 million for the half year. Additions to properties and intangible assets were approximately $120 million in the second quarter and $217 million for the half year.
Special Items
        During the second quarter of 2009, MillerCoors incurred special items totaling $20.4 million due to a charge for pension curtailment and employee retention and integration expenses. The total for the half year was $30.8 million.
United Kingdom Segment Results of Operations
        The United Kingdom ("U.K.") segment consists of production and sale of the owned brands principally in the United Kingdom, results of our royalty arrangements in the Republic of Ireland, our consolidated joint venture arrangement to produce, import and distribute the Grolsch brands in the
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United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, our consolidated joint venture agreement to produce and distribute the Cobra beer brands in the United Kingdom, factored brand sales (beverage brands owned by other companies, but sold and delivered to retail by us), in the U.K. and our joint venture arrangement with DHL ("Tradeteam") for the distribution of products throughout Great Britain accounted for under the equity method.

 	 	Thirteen Weeks Ended	 	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended	 	
 	 	June 28, 2009	 	June 29, 2008	 	% change	 	June 28, 2009	 	June 29, 2008	 	% change	 	
 	 	(In millions, except percentages)	 	
Volume in hectoliters	 	 	2.475	 	 	2.824	 	 	(12.4	)%	 	4.496	 	 	5.170	 	 	(13.0	)%	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net sales	 	$	309.7	 	$	367.1	 	 	(15.6	)%	$	529.1	 	$	677.6	 	 	(21.9	)%	
Cost of goods sold	 	 	(191.5	)	 	(251.6	)	 	(23.9	)%	 	(341.4	)	 	(470.6	)	 	(27.5	)%	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Gross profit	 	 	118.2	 	 	115.5	 	 	2.3	%	 	187.7	 	 	207.0	 	 	(9.3	)%	
Marketing, general and administrative expenses	 	 	(82.9	)	 	(96.4	)	 	(14.0	)%	 	(149.9	)	 	(191.5	)	 	(21.7	)%	
Special items, net	 	 	(6.8	)	 	(3.1	)	 	N/M	 	 	(7.7	)	 	(5.2	)	 	N/M	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Operating income	 	 	28.5	 	 	16.0	 	 	78.1	%	 	30.1	 	 	10.3	 	 	192.2	%	
Interest income(1)	 	 	2.1	 	 	2.9	 	 	(27.6	)%	 	4.1	 	 	5.7	 	 	(28.1	)%	
Other expense, net	 	 	(0.6	)	 	(0.5	)	 	20.0	%	 	(1.6	)	 	(1.7	)	 	(5.9	)%	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Earnings before income taxes	 	$	30.0	 	$	18.4	 	 	63.0	%	$	32.6	 	$	14.3	 	 	128.0	%	

N/M = Not meaningful
(1)
Interest income is earned on trade loans to U.K. on-premise customers and is typically driven by note receivable balances outstanding from period-to-period.
Foreign currency impact on results
        During the comparable second quarter of 2009 and 2008, the British pound ("GBP") unfavorably impacted the quarter-over-quarter earnings before income taxes by approximately $9 million. During the comparable twenty-six week periods for 2009 and 2008, the GBP also declined versus the USD, resulting in an approximate $11 million decrease to USD earnings before income taxes.
Volume and net sales
        Our U.K. owned-brand volume decreased 12.4% year-on-year during the second quarter, due to a soft industry and our strategy to forgo low-margin volume. Total industry decline of approximately 5% for the quarter, reflects the impact of a weak economy in the U.K. Our volume decreased 13.0% during the half year comparable periods. As a consequence of this strategy, we lost share in the second quarter and for the first half year of 2009.
        Comparable net sales per hectoliter of our own products increased 19.8% in local currency for the second quarter, with approximately three-quarters driven by higher pricing in all channels, as we benefited from our strategy to forgo low-margin volume. The balance of the net sales per hectoliter increase was the result of positive sales mix, primarily the result of growth in draught Magners cider and favorable channel mix. We achieved pricing growth ahead of cost of goods sold input inflation, resulting in improved gross margins.
        Comparable net sales per hectoliter of our own products increased 16.1% in local currency for the half year. This increase is driven by the same factors mentioned above.
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Cost of goods sold
        Comparable cost of goods sold per hectoliter of our own products was relatively flat and increased 1.7% in local currency in the second quarter and the first half year of 2009, respectively, primarily due to higher cost of goods sold input inflation and the impact of spreading fixed costs over lower volumes, partly offset by favorable channel mix and the realization of cost-reduction savings.
Marketing, general and administrative expenses
        Marketing, general and administrative costs in the U.K. increased 10.1% in local currency due to higher marketing and incentive compensation expense in the quarter versus the prior quarter. These costs increased 3.8% in local currency for the first half of 2009 versus the same period in 2008.
Special items, net
        The U.K. segment recognized $6.8 million and $3.1 million of special items in the second quarters of 2009 and 2008, respectively. The segment recognized $7.7 million and $5.2 million for the first half year of 2009 and 2008, respectively. During the second quarter of 2009, the net special charges included $5.7 million of costs associated with our purchase and integration of 50.1% of Cobra Beer Partnership, Ltd. The remainder of the net special charges was employee termination costs associated with the U.K. supply chain and back office restructuring efforts for all periods presented. See Part I—Financial Statements, Item 1 Note 6 "UNUSUAL OR INFREQUENT ITEMS" to the condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion.
Interest income
        Interest income is earned on trade loans to U.K. on-premise customers and is typically driven by the relative level of note receivable balances outstanding from period-to-period.
Global Brand and Market Development and Corporate
        The Global Brand and Market Development ("Global Markets") group are focused on growing and expanding our business and brand portfolios in global development markets. Our current businesses in Asia, continental Europe, Mexico and Latin America (excluding Puerto Rico) are included in Global Markets and combined with our corporate business activities for reporting purposes. Corporate also includes corporate interest and certain other general and administrative costs that are not allocated to any of the operating segments. The majority of these corporate costs relate to
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worldwide administrative functions, such as corporate affairs, legal, human resources, accounting, treasury, insurance and risk management.

 	 	Thirteen Weeks Ended	 	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended	 	
 	 	June 28, 2009	 	June 29, 2008	 	% change	 	June 28, 2009	 	June 29, 2008	 	% change	 	
 	 	(In millions, except percentages)	 	
Volume in hectoliters	 	 	0.128	 	 	0.109	 	 	17.4	%	 	0.240	 	 	0.197	 	 	21.8	%	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net sales	 	$	18.2	 	$	15.9	 	 	14.5	%	$	33.1	 	$	28.4	 	 	16.5	%	
Cost of goods sold	 	 	(10.0	)	 	(9.1	)	 	9.9	%	 	(18.8	)	 	(16.0	)	 	17.5	%	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Gross profit	 	 	8.2	 	 	6.8	 	 	20.6	%	 	14.3	 	 	12.4	 	 	15.3	%	
Marketing, general and administrative expenses	 	 	(43.3	)	 	(35.1	)	 	23.4	%	 	(75.4	)	 	(72.4	)	 	4.1	%	
Special items, net	 	 	0.6	 	 	(23.0	)	 	N/M	 	 	(0.6	)	 	(34.8	)	 	N/M	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Operating loss	 	 	(34.5	)	 	(51.3	)	 	(32.7	)%	 	(61.7	)	 	(94.8	)	 	(34.9	)%	
Interest expense, net	 	 	(22.0	)	 	(29.9	)	 	(26.4	)%	 	(43.9	)	 	(60.5	)	 	(27.4	)%	
Debt extinguishment costs	 	 	—	 	 	—	 	 	N/M	 	 	—	 	 	(12.4	)	 	N/M	 	
Other expense, net	 	 	(8.9	)	 	(2.8	)	 	N/M	 	 	(30.7	)	 	(2.7	)	 	N/M	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Loss before income taxes	 	$	(65.4	)	$	(84.0	)	 	(22.1	)%	$	(136.3	)	$	(170.4	)	 	(20.0	)%	

N/M = Not meaningful
Volume, net sales and cost of goods sold
        Volume, net sales and cost of goods sold primarily reflect our operations in Asia, continental Europe, Mexico and Latin America (not including Puerto Rico) and represent our initiatives to grow and expand our business and brand portfolios in global development markets. The volume growth in the second quarter and first half of 2009 is driven by our efforts in China and Europe.
Marketing, general and administrative expenses
        Marketing, general and administrative expenses in the second quarter were $43.3 million, including Corporate general and administrative expenses of $30.6 million, an increase of $4.7 million from a year ago due to higher incentive compensation expense and project spending this year. Global Markets marketing, general and administrative expenses in the second quarter of 2009 were $12.6 million representing an increase of $3.3 million over the comparable prior year period.
        Marketing, general and administrative expenses in for the first half of 2009 were $75.4 million, including Corporate general and administrative expenses of $51.7 million, a decrease of $3.1 million from a year ago again due to lower incentive compensation this year. Global Markets marketing, general and administrative expenses in the first half of 2009 were $23.7 million representing an increase of $6.3 million over the comparable prior year period.
Special items, net
        Special items in the second quarter of 2009 were a benefit of $0.6 million compared to $23.0 million of special charges in the second quarter of 2008. For the first half of 2009, special charges were $0.6 million compared to $34.8 million for the first half of 2008. The 2008 special charges were a result of transition costs related to the global outsourcing initiative, coupled with costs associated with planning for MillerCoors, primarily outside professional services. See Part I—Financial Statements, Item 1 Note 6 "UNUSUAL OR INFREQUENT ITEMS" to the condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion.
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Interest expense, net and Debt Extinguishment Costs
        Interest expense was $22.0 million during the second quarter of 2009, compared to $29.9 million in the same period of 2008. Interest expense declined $7.9 million from a year ago, with approximately $4 million of this reduction attributable to foreign currency movements and the balance due to the deconsolidation of BRI.
        For the twenty-six week periods of 2009 and 2008, interest expense was $43.9 million and $60.5 million, respectively, a year-over-year decline of $16.6 million. Approximately $10 million of this reduction was attributable to foreign currency movements and the balance was due to the deconsolidation of BRI.
        During the first quarter of 2009, we adopted FSP No. APB 14-1, " Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement) " ("FSP APB 14-1"). The adoption, which requires retroactive application, impacted the historical accounting for the 2007 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes due July 30, 2013. During the thirteen weeks ended June 28, 2009 and June 29, 2008, as a result of adopting FSP APB 14-1, we incurred additional non-cash interest expense of $4.1 million and $3.9 million, respectively. For the twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2009 and June 29, 2008 the additional non-cash interest expense was $8.1 million and $7.8 million, respectively.
        Net costs of $12.4 million related to the extinguishment of debt and termination of related interest rate swaps were also recorded in the first half of 2008.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
        Our primary sources of liquidity are cash provided by operating activities, access to external borrowings and asset monetizations. As of June 28, 2009 and June 29, 2008, we had net working capital of $234.8 million and $31.2 million, respectively. We commonly operate at minimal positive working capital levels or working capital deficits given the relatively quick turnover of our receivables and inventory, the levels of which fluctuate with the seasonality in our business. We had total cash of $296.2 million at June 28, 2009, compared to $284.4 million at June 29, 2008 and $216.2 million at December 28, 2008. Long-term debt was $1.629 billion, $1.752 billion and $1.991 billion at June 28, 2009, December 28, 2008 and June 29, 2008, respectively. We believe that cash flows from operations and cash provided by short-term borrowings, when necessary, will be sufficient to meet our ongoing operating requirements, scheduled principal and interest payments on debt, dividend payments and anticipated capital expenditures.
        Our business generates positive operating cash flow, and our debt maturities are of a longer-term nature. As a result, we believe the current unstable state of the financial and credit markets will not impact our liquidity in the near term. However, our liquidity could be impacted significantly by a decrease in demand for our products, which could arise from competitive circumstances, a decline in the acceptability of alcohol beverages, or any of the other factors we described in Part II, "Item 1A. Risk Factors" presented herein.
Operating activities
        Net cash provided by operating activities of $352.5 million for the twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2009, increased by $191.9 million versus the comparable period in 2008. The Company's operating cash flow cycles with the calendar first and fourth quarters typically resulting in a use of cash for the Company or a low level of cash generation, due to seasonality in the business. The calendar third quarter historically generates our highest operating cash flows, followed by the second quarter, due primarily to collections on receivables from beer sales in our peak summer month periods. The increase in cash flow from operating activities is related to the presentation of cash flows from the U.S.
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segment, which in 2009 is represented by our investment in MillerCoors, while in 2008 it was represented by our former CBC U.S. business. Distributions from MillerCoors presented as operating cash flows (see below) were $250.3 million in 2009, while the CBC U.S. business provided approximately $120 million in cash in 2008. See the discussion below under the heading "MillerCoors" for further discussion. Excluding the U.S. segment, our operating cash flow in 2009 was favorable to 2008 by approximately $62 million. This improvement can be explained by lower pension contributions of $34 million, lower cash paid for taxes of $11 million, and lower cash paid for interest of $12 million.
Investing activities
        Net cash used in investing activities of $210.3 million for the twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2009, was higher by $116.0 million compared to the same period in 2008. 2009 investing cash flows include $212.1 million of contributions to MillerCoors and $92.8 million return of capital from MillerCoors, which did not exist in the first half of 2008. See discussion below under the heading "MillerCoors" for further discussion. Capital expenditures were lower in 2009 by $91.2 million versus 2008, due to $55.7 million of additions to properties from the former CBC U.S. business included in the 2008 amount, while MillerCoors additions are not presented in this line. In the first half of 2008, we collected proceeds on sales of businesses and assets of $33.5 million, mainly from the sale of our former beer distribution businesses in Boise, Idaho, and Glenwood Springs, Colorado, and of $22.8 million related to the sale of available for sale investment securities with no comparable activity in the first quarter of 2009.
Financing activities
        Net cash used in financing activities was $62.0 million for the twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2009 compared to $157.9 million of cash used in financing activities during the same period in 2008, a favorable variance of $95.9 million. There were four primary drivers for this favorable variance. First, net repayment activity on debt obligations and credit facilities was lower by $163.3 million in 2009. Second, we collected $32.5 million more in proceeds from exercises of stock options in the first half of 2008 as compared to the same period of 2009, coupled with $6.0 million of higher excess tax benefits from share-based compensation in 2008. Third, dividends paid were higher in 2009 by $15.9 million due to a 20% increase in our dividend rate effective in the second quarter of 2009. Lastly, overdraft balances were higher by $4.5 million when compared to the prior year.
        In February 2008, we repurchased $180.4 of our remaining $225 million of Senior Notes due 2012. The net costs of $12.4 million related to this extinguishment of debt and termination of related interest rate swaps were recorded during the first quarter of 2008. The cash required to retire the notes early (in addition to the face amount), amounting to $23.1 million, was classified as a cash outflow from operating activities, as it largely represents a cost of money (interest). However, the cash inflow associated with the unwind of the related interest rate swap of $12.0 million is classified in financing activities.
MillerCoors
        MillerCoors routinely makes distributions to its owners based on earnings. For purposes of MCBC's statement of cash flows, we compare cumulative cash distributions received to our cumulative equity method income recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP. To the extent that distributions received are less than or equal to our cumulative U.S. GAAP equity method income, they are considered returns on capital and are reported as cash inflows from operating activities. To the extent that distributions received exceed our cumulative U.S. GAAP equity method income, they are considered to be returns of capital, and are reported as cash inflows from investing activities. Distributions received during the six months ended June 28, 2009, were $343.1 million, of which
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$250.3 million were reported in operating activities and $92.8 million were reported in investing activities.
        We make regular contributions to MillerCoors to fund capital expenditures and working capital needs. Such contributions to MillerCoors will be reported by us as cash outflows from investing activities. Contributions to MillerCoors during the six months ended June 28, 2009, were $212.1 million, all of which were reported in investing activities.
        Net cash flow received from MillerCoors during the six months ended June 28, 2009, was $131.0 million, $250.3 million of which was reflected as distributions in cash flows from operating activities, offset by $119.3 million of net investments into MillerCoors reflected in cash flows used in investing activities, as discussed above. During the six months ended June 29, 2008, our CBC U.S. business (prior to the formation of MillerCoors) provided approximately $120 million in cash from operating activities and incurred $55.7 million of additions to properties and collected $31.0 million in proceeds from the sales of beer distributorships, both reflected in cash flows from investing activities. Working capital fluctuations at MillerCoors will manifest themselves in MolsonCoors' cash flows related to investing activities, as opposed to the former CBC U.S. business working capital fluctuations prior to MillerCoors, which presented themselves in MolsonCoors' cash flows related to operating activities.
        We expect that 2009 operating cash flows and investing cash flows will be impacted by the timing of MillerCoors cash flow requirements. We anticipate the integration of MillerCoors will result in incremental cash needs of approximately $85 million from MCBC during 2009. These cash uses include retention, integration and restructuring costs, along with additional capital spending to capture synergies. We anticipate that MillerCoors will spend approximately $200 million in 2009 related to restructuring and integration costs, and capital spending, to capture synergies. Also, MillerCoors' contributions to its defined benefit pension plans are expected to be between $100 million and $140 million in 2009.
Capital Resources
        The majority of our remaining debt outstanding as of June 28, 2009, consists of publicly traded notes, with maturities ranging from 2010 to 2015. While the start-up of MillerCoors entails demands for capital for integration and restructuring efforts, we will need to consider different alternatives for the use of cash generated from operations. We expect to take a balanced approach to our use of cash in 2009 and beyond, which could include pension plan funding, increasing dividends, modest purchases of company stock, and preserving cash flexibility for potential strategic investments. Any purchases of MCBC stock on the open market would require a board-approved plan, which does not currently exist.
        Credit markets in the United States and across the globe are still unsettled due to the recent financial crisis. Based on communications with the lenders that are party to our $750 million committed credit facility, we have no indication of any issues with our ability to draw on such credit facility if the need arose. We currently have no borrowings outstanding on this facility.
        On May 8, 2009, Standard and Poor's lowered our long-term credit rating to BBB- from BBB and changed the outlook to stable from a negative watch. Any future downgrade to "below investment grade" would increase borrowing costs under our revolving line of credit (under which there were no borrowings as of June 28, 2009 or December 28, 2008), and trigger certain collateral requirements and early termination requirements on out-of-the-money derivative liabilities, as discussed in Part I—Financial Statements, Item 1 Note 14 "DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS," to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
        See Part I—Financial Statements, Item 1 Note 13 "Debt," for further detail of our debt borrowings outstanding.
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Capital Expenditures
        Our capital expenditure plan for 2009 is expected to be approximately $140 million, excluding capital spending by our consolidated joint ventures and MillerCoors. Capital expenditures in 2009 are expected to be lower than 2008 primarily due to the exclusion of capital spending associated with the former U.S. segment in the prior year.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
        As of June 28, 2009, we did not have any material off-balance sheet arrangements (as defined in Item 303(a) (4) (ii) of Regulation S-K).
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS
Contractual Cash Obligations as of June 28, 2009
        We have contractual cash obligations as of June 28, 2009, pertaining to debt, interest payments, derivative payments, retirement plans, operating and capital leases, and other long-term obligations totaling $8.5 billion. Not included in these obligations are $199.2 million of unrecognized tax benefits and $17.0 million of indemnities provided to FEMSA for which we are unable to make estimates for timing of the related cash payments.
Other commercial commitments as of June 28, 2009

 	 	Amount of commitment expiration per period	 	
 	 	Total amounts
committed	 	Less than 1
year	 	1 - 3 years	 	3 - 5 years	 	More than 5
years	 	
 	 	(In millions)	 	
Standby letters of credit	 	$	13.4	 	$	13.4	 	$	—	 	$	—	 	$	—	 	
CONTINGENCIES
        We enter into contractual arrangements under which we may agree to indemnify third parties from any losses or guarantees incurred relating to pre-existing conditions arising from certain events as defined within the particular contract, which may include, for example, litigation or claims relating to past performance.
        We provide indemnities to FEMSA regarding certain tax, civil and labor claims, including cases related to purchased tax credits. See Part I—Financial Statements, Item 1, Note 17, under the caption "COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES—Kaiser Indemnity Obligations," to the condensed consolidated financial statements, for a detailed discussion. The liabilities that we have recorded are based upon estimates of losses, and amounts ultimately paid could differ from the liabilities that have been recorded. The timing of payments is dependent upon the progress of cases through the Brazilian administrative and judicial systems. During the quarter, the Brazilian government enacted a tax amnesty. The amnesty has not changed our assessment of the merits of the underlying tax disputes. The amnesty may, however, make it more attractive for FEMSA to resolve certain liabilities through settlement rather than continued litigation. As a result, a larger portion of our estimated liabilities associated with purchased tax credit cases are now considered probable losses under the indemnities, and have been classified as current liabilities to reflect our estimates of the timing of potential resolution. We are in discussions with FEMSA regarding its potential participation in the amnesty. We can make no assurances regarding the outcome of those discussions. Our indemnity to FEMSA also covers fees and expenses that Kaiser incurs to argue the cases through the administrative and judicial systems. Any costs associated with these items would be recognized by us in Discontinued Operations.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
        Our accounting policies and accounting estimates critical to our financial condition and results of operations are set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2008 and did not change during the first half of 2009.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS NOT YET ADOPTED
        See Part I—Financial Statements, Item 1 Note 2 "NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS—New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted" to the condensed consolidated financial statements for a description of the new accounting pronouncements that we have not yet adopted.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
        This report contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. From time to time, we may also provide oral or written forward-looking statements in other materials we release to the public. Forward-looking statements set forth our current expectations or forecasts of future events. You can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "believe," "seek," "estimate," "outlook," "trends," "future benefits," "strategies," "goals" and similar words. In addition, statements that we make in this report that are not statements of historical fact may also be forward-looking statements.
        In particular, statements that we make under the headings "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," and "Outlook for 2009" including, but not limited to, statements relating to our overall volume trends, consumer preferences, pricing trends and industry forces, cost reduction strategies and anticipated results, anticipated synergies, our expectations for funding our 2009 capital expenditures and operations, debt service capabilities, shipment levels and profitability, market share and the sufficiency of our capital resources are forward-looking statements.
        Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of our future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations we describe in our forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You should be aware that the factors we discuss in "Risk Factors" in Part II., Item 1A, and elsewhere in this report could cause our actual results to differ from future results expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements.
OUTLOOK FOR 2009
        We will continue our focus on being a world-class, brand-led Company. We will promote our strategic brands by investing in the "front end" of our business—our marketing and sales activities. We will do so with a complete commitment to corporate social responsibility. For 2009 and beyond, we will remain focused on building brands and reducing costs in each of our segments to provide additional resources for growth.
Canada
        In Canada, we improved our volume and share trends in Quebec during the second quarter of 2009 as we enhanced our price competitiveness in that province. This improvement was offset by moderate share declines in the rest of Canada due to an increase in competitor discounting. For the balance of 2009, we expect a challenging environment due to weak economic conditions and a
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continuation of aggressive price discounting. In addition, we will address our market share on a national basis as we move forward through increased investment in our brand equities and innovation to drive enhanced consumer value while ensuring that we remain price competitive.
        We continue to expect our comparable 2009 cost of goods per hectoliter in local currency to increase at a low-single-digit rate versus 2008 due to increases in input inflation and ongoing product mix shifts, partially offset by benefits from our RFG savings initiatives. We expect our Canada cost of goods per hectoliter in the second half of 2009 to decrease at a mid-single-digit rate in local currency, due to lower exports to the U.S. and the effect of deconsolidating BRI this year.
U.S.
        During the key summer selling season, MillerCoors remains focused on driving the great taste platform of Miller Lite , while accelerating Coors Light growth with new Rocky Mountain cold refreshment messaging and cold activated packaging. The company is also working to add new legal-age drinkers to the premium light category by driving repeat purchases on MGD 64 . As MillerCoors continues to see shifts in both segments and channels, they will be leveraging their full brand portfolio to meet changing consumer and customer needs. Finally, MillerCoors is committed to driving sustainable net revenue growth.
United Kingdom
        In the U.K., we anticipate a challenging trading environment to continue throughout 2009 due to a weak local economy, with commodity inflation also being a challenge. However, we believe that our U.K. business is now on much firmer footing as it benefits from our contract brewing arrangement, the Magners cider agreement, supplier renegotiations, our strategy of forgoing low-margin volume. During the second quarter of 2009, we acquired a 50.1% interest Cobra Partnership Ltd. enabling access to the Cobra brand and give us additional access to ethnic retail accounts. Going forward, performance comparisons with prior year will become more challenging in the second half of 2009 as we cycle the ramp up of our strategic initiatives in the second half of 2008. By contrast, second quarter 2009 comparisons were against relatively weak results a year ago.
        Our U.K. team is targeting substantial cost reductions as part of the RFG program, driven by supplier negotiations and operational efficiencies. In a challenging industry volume environment, our view for the second half of 2009 is that U.K. owned-brand cost of goods will increase at a double-digit rate per hectoliter in local currency. This increase in cost of goods sold per hectoliter is attributed to the following two factors: 1) double-digit growth in owned-brands, and 2) low-single-digit growth in factored-brands mix. The expected increase in owned-brand cost of goods sold per hectolitre includes input cost inflation, stabilization of channel mix trends, and the impact of spreading fixed costs over lower sales volumes, along with the impact of cycling one-time supplier negotiation benefits in the second half of 2008.
Global Brands and Market Development and Corporate
        We forecast full-year 2009 global market and corporate general and administrative expense of approximately $160 million, plus or minus 5%.
Interest
        We anticipate the full year of 2009 corporate net interest expense to be approximately $85 million to $90 million, excluding U.K. trade loan interest income.
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Income taxes
        Our tax rate is volatile and may move up or down with changes in, among other things, the amount and source of income or loss, our ability to utilize foreign tax credits, changes in tax laws, and the movement of liabilities established for uncertain tax positions as statute of limitations expire or positions are otherwise effectively settled. During the remainder of 2009, the Company expects to recognize approximately $45 to $55 million of income tax benefit that the Company expects to effectively settle during 2009. As a result, we anticipate that our 2009 effective tax rate on income will be in the range of 10% to 14%. We note, however, that there are pending tax law changes in Canada that if enacted, would result in an approximate $101.5 million decrease to the unrecognized tax benefits. This one-time, non-cash income tax benefit would be recognized in the Company's Statement of Operations in the quarter in which the bill is enacted. In addition, there are pending tax law changes in the U.S., U.K. and Canada that, if enacted, may impact our effective tax rate.
ITEM 3.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
        We are exposed to fluctuations in interest rates, foreign currencies and the prices of production, commodities and packaging materials. We have established policies and procedures to govern the strategic management of these exposures through the use of a variety of financial instruments including: foreign currency forwards, cross currency swaps, and commodity swaps. We also use physical hedging agreements to manage our exposures to certain commodities. As of period end, we also held a total return swap to gain exposure to Foster's, another major global brewer.
        The details of our derivative instruments that are presented on the balance sheet, including their fair values as of period end, see Part I—Financial Statements, Item 1 Note 14 "DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES," and Note 15 "FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS," to the condensed consolidated financial statements. On a rolling twelve-month basis, maturities of derivative financial instruments held on June 28, 2009, are as follows (in millions):

Total	 	Less than 1
 year	 	1 - 3 years	 	3 - 5 years	 	More than 5
 years	 	
$	(289.0	)	$	9.2	 	$	(39.4	)	$	(258.8	)	$	—	 	
Sensitivity Analysis
        Our market sensitive derivative and other financial instruments, as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), are foreign currency forward contracts, commodity swaps, interest rate swaps, cross currency swaps and total return swaps. We monitor foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk, commodity risk, equity price risk and related derivatives using sensitivity analysis.
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        The following table presents the results of the sensitivity analysis, which reflects the impact of a hypothetical 10% adverse change in the applicable market interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and commodity prices of our derivative and debt portfolio:

 	 	As of	 	
Estimated fair value volatility 	 	June 28, 2009	 	December 28. 2008	 	
 	 	(In millions)	 	
Foreign currency risk:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Forwards	 	$	(7.1	)	$	(16.6	)	
Interest rate risk:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Debt	 	$	(132.4	)	$	(74.5	)	
 	Forward starting interest rate swaps	 	$	(4.9	)	$	—	 	
Commodity price risk:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Swaps, forwards	 	$	(0.4	)	$	—	 	
Cross currency risk:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Swaps	 	$	(4.0	)	$	(6.5	)	
Equity price risk:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Cash settled total return swap	 	$	(43.8	)	$	(33.9	)	
        The volatility of the applicable rates and prices are dependent on many factors that cannot be forecast with reliable accuracy. Therefore, actual changes in fair values could differ significantly from the results presented in the table above.
ITEM 4.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
        Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as such item is defined under Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 28, 2009 to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management necessarily applies its judgment in assessing the costs and benefits of such controls and procedures that, by their nature, can only provide reasonable assurance regarding management's control objectives. Also, we have investments in certain unconsolidated entities that we do not control or manage.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
        There were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter and half year ended June 28, 2009, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
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 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
        The Company is a party to various legal proceedings arising from the normal course of business as described in Part I—Financial Statements, Item 1 Note 17 "COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES—Litigation and Other Disputes", if decided adversely to or settled by MCBC, the result may, individually or in the aggregate be material to our financial condition or results of operations. We may enter into discussions regarding settlement of these and other lawsuits, and may enter into settlement agreements if we believe such settlement is in the best interests of our shareholders.
        In March 2009, Brewers' Retail, Inc. ("BRI"), which operates The Beer Store retail outlets in the province of Ontario, Canada, received notice that a legal action would be commenced in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against it, the Ontario government and the Liquor Control Board of Ontario. BRI is owned by MCBC and two other brewers, and is accounted for by MCBC under the equity method. This action alleges the defendants, including BRI, failed to warn the plaintiffs of the dangers of drinking during pregnancy. The action seeks damages in excess of CAD $750 million. MCBC has not been named as a defendant in this case. If a legal action is commenced as notified, we believe that BRI will defend the claims vigorously.
ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS
        In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2008, which could materially affect our business, financial condition and/or future results. The risks described in our Form 10-K are not the only risks facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or future results.
        In addition to the factors discussed in Part 1, "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2008, the following are updates and additional risks factors that we have identified:
        Climate change may negatively affect our business.     There is concern that a gradual increase in global average temperatures could cause significant changes in weather patterns around the globe and an increase in the frequency and severity of natural disasters. While warmer weather has historically been associated with increased sales of beer, changing weather patterns could result in decreased agricultural productivity in certain regions which may limit availability or increase the cost of key agricultural commodities, such as hops, barley and other cereal grains, which are important ingredients for our products. Increased frequency or duration of extreme weather conditions could also impair production capabilities, disrupt our supply chain or impact demand for our products. Climate change may also cause water scarcity and a deterioration of water quality in areas where we maintain brewing operations. In addition, public expectations for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions could result in increased energy, transportation and raw material costs and may require us to make additional investments in facilities and equipment. As a result, the effects of climate change could have a long-term adverse impact on our business and results of operations.
        Changes in tax, environmental or other regulations or failure to comply with existing licensing, trade and other regulations could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.     Our business is highly regulated by federal, state, provincial, and local laws and regulations in various countries regarding such matters as licensing requirements, trade and pricing practices, labeling, advertising, promotion and marketing practices, relationships with distributors, environmental matters, smoking bans at on-premise locations, and other matters. These laws and regulations are subject to frequent re-evaluation. For
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example, the Health Committee of the UK Parliament has initiated an inquiry into the role of marketing and price promotion in harmful drinking. Although it is too early to determine the outcome of the inquiry, it could lead to increased controls on advertising and other regulations in the UK. Failure to comply with existing laws and regulations or changes in these laws and regulations or in tax, environmental, excise tax levels imposed or any other laws or regulations could result in the loss, revocation or suspension of our licenses, permits or approvals and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Additionally, the combination of the Miller and Coors businesses may expose Molson Coors to regulatory risk arising from the legacy Miller portfolio.
ITEM 2.    UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None
ITEM 3.    DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None
ITEM 4.    SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
        At the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Molson Coors Brewing Company held on May 13, 2009, the holders of shares of the Company's Class A Stock elected eleven directors and the holders of the Company's Class B Stock elected three directors. In addition, the holders of the Company's Class A stock ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent auditor for 2009. The results of those votes are tabulated below:
ELECTION OF CLASS A DIRECTORS

DIRECTOR NOMINEE 	 	FOR	 	AGAINST	 	WITHHELD	 	
Francesco Bellini	 	 	5,134,678	 	 	 	 	 	376	 	
Rosalind G. Brewer	 	 	5,129,618	 	 	 	 	 	5,436	 	
Peter H. Coors	 	 	5,129,618	 	 	 	 	 	5,436	 	
Franklin W. Hobbs	 	 	5,129,618	 	 	 	 	 	5,436	 	
Andrew T. Molson	 	 	5,129,568	 	 	 	 	 	5,486	 	
Geoffrey E. Molson	 	 	5,129,618	 	 	 	 	 	5,436	 	
Iain J.G. Napier	 	 	5,134,854	 	 	 	 	 	200	 	
Melissa Coors Osborn	 	 	5,134,804	 	 	 	 	 	250	 	
Pamela H. Patsley	 	 	5,129,618	 	 	 	 	 	5,436	 	
H. Sanford Riley	 	 	5,129,568	 	 	 	 	 	5,486	 	
Peter Swinburn	 	 	5,134,854	 	 	 	 	 	200	 	
ELECTION OF CLASS B DIRECTORS

DIRECTOR NOMINEE 	 	FOR	 	AGAINST	 	WITHHELD	 	
John E. Cleghorn	 	 	136,764,000	 	 	 	 	 	15,608,226	 	
Charles M. Herington	 	 	110,323,354	 	 	 	 	 	45,048,872	 	
David P. O'Brien	 	 	139,653,959	 	 	 	 	 	15,718,267	 	
CLASS A PROPOSAL

RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT
OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP 	 	FOR	 	AGAINST	 	WITHHELD	 	
Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP	 	 	5,134,162	 	 	 	 	 	862	 	
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ITEM 5.    OTHER INFORMATION
None
ITEM 6.    EXHIBITS
        The following are filed as a part of this Report on Form 10-Q:
(a)
Exhibits

Exhibit Number	 	Document Description	
 	3.1	 	Third Amended and Restated Bylaws of Molson Coors Brewing Company.	

31.1	
 	
Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer.	

31.2	
 	
Section 302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer.	

32	
 	
Written Statement of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer furnished pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 USC. Section 1350).	

101	
 	
Financial statements from the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Molson Coors Brewing Company are attached to this report formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2009 and June 29, 2008, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at June 28, 2009 and December 28, 2008, and (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2009 and June 29, 2008. Users of this data are advised pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T that this interactive data file is deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.	
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        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 	 	MOLSON COORS BREWING COMPANY	

 	
By:	
 	
/s/ WILLIAM G. WATERS

William G. Waters
 Vice President and Controller
(Chief Accounting Officer)
 August 3, 2009	
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 EXHIBIT 3.1

 THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS
OF
MOLSON COORS BREWING COMPANY
(A Delaware Corporation)
ARTICLE I
STOCKHOLDERS
Section 1.1 Annual Meetings.
         1.1.1   An annual meeting of the stockholders shall be held each year on such date and at such time and place, if any, either within or outside the State of Delaware, as may be designated by the board of directors of the Corporation (the "Board of Directors") from time to time. At such meeting, the stockholders shall elect the Board of Directors and shall transact such other business as may be brought properly before the meeting.
         1.1.2   Nominations of persons to stand for election to the Board of Directors of the Corporation at an annual meeting of stockholders and the proposal of business to be considered by the stockholders at an annual meeting of stockholders may be made (a) pursuant to the Corporation's notice of meeting delivered pursuant to Section 1.3 of these Bylaws, (b) by any stockholder of record of the Corporation who is entitled to vote at the meeting with respect to such matter, who complies with the notice procedures set forth in Subsection 1.9.2 of these Bylaws and who is a stockholder of record of the relevant class of stock at the time such notice is delivered to the Secretary of the Corporation, (c) with respect to any proposal of business to be considered by the stockholders at an annual meeting of stockholders, by stockholders of record of the Corporation who hold at least fifty percent (50%) of the voting power entitled to vote for a majority of directors or (d) with respect to nominations of persons to stand for election to the Board of Directors of the Corporation at an annual meeting of stockholders, in accordance with the restated certificate of incorporation of the Corporation (as the same may be amended or restated from time to time, the "Certificate of Incorporation") and these Bylaws, and with respect to all other matters, by or at the direction of the Board of Directors.
Section 1.2. Special Meetings.
         1.2.1   Special meetings of stockholders entitled to vote at such meeting may be called at any time by the Board of Directors, to be held at such date, time and place, if any, either within or outside the State of Delaware as may be determined by the Board of Directors and stated in the notice of the meeting.
         1.2.2   Business transacted at any special meeting of stockholders shall be limited to (a) the purpose or purposes stated in the notice of such meeting and (b) any proposal of business made by stockholders of record of the Corporation who hold at least fifty percent (50%) of the voting power entitled to vote for a majority of directors.
Section 1.3. Notice of Meetings .    Whenever stockholders are required or permitted to take any action at a meeting, a notice of the meeting stating the place, if any, date and hour of the meeting, and the means of remote communications, if any, by which stockholders and proxy holders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such meeting and, in the case of a special meeting, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be given to all stockholders of the Corporation, whether or not entitled to vote at such meeting. Unless otherwise provided by law, the notice of any meeting shall be given not less than ten (10) nor more than sixty (60) days before the date of the meeting to each stockholder of record entitled to notice of, or to vote at, the meeting. If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be given when deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, directed to the stockholder at such stockholder's address as it appears on the records of the Corporation.

Section 1.4. Adjournments .    Any meeting of stockholders, annual or special, may be adjourned from time to time, to reconvene at the same or some other place, and notice need not be given of any such adjourned meeting if the time, place thereof, if any, and the means of remote communications, if any, by which stockholders and proxy holders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such adjourned meeting are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken. At the adjourned meeting the Corporation may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting. If the adjournment is for more than thirty (30) days, or if after the adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each stockholder of record entitled to notice of, or to vote at, the adjourned meeting.
Section 1.5. Quorum .    At each meeting of stockholders, except where otherwise provided by law or the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, the holders of shares entitled to cast a majority of the total votes of the outstanding shares of stock entitled to vote on a matter at the meeting, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum with respect to such matter. Shares entitled to vote as a separate class or series may take action on a matter at a meeting only if a quorum of those shares is present. For purposes of the foregoing, where a separate vote by class or classes or a series or multiple series is required for any matter, the holders of shares entitled to cast a majority of the total votes of the outstanding shares of such class or classes or a series or multiple series, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum to take action with respect to that vote on that matter. In the absence of a quorum of the holders of any class or series of stock entitled to vote on a matter, the holders of such class or series so present or represented may, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the voting power present or by action of the Chairman, adjourn the meeting of such class or series with respect to that matter from time to time in the manner provided by Section 1.4 of these Bylaws until a quorum of such class or series shall be so present or represented. Shares of its own capital stock belonging on the record date for the meeting to the Corporation or to another corporation, if a majority of the shares entitled to vote in the election of directors of such other corporation is held, directly or indirectly, by the Corporation, shall neither be entitled to vote nor be counted for quorum purposes; provided, however, that the foregoing shall not limit the right of the Corporation or any subsidiary of the Corporation to vote stock, including but not limited to its own stock, held by it in a fiduciary capacity.
Section 1.6. Organization.
         1.6.1   The chairman of the annual or any special meeting of the stockholders shall be the Chairman of the Board of Directors, or in the absence of the Chairman of the Board of Directors, any director designated by the Board of Directors. The Secretary, or in the absence of the Secretary, an Assistant Secretary, shall act as the secretary of the meeting, but in the absence of the Secretary and any Assistant Secretary, the chairman of the meeting may appoint any person to act as secretary of the meeting.
         1.6.2   The order of business at each such meeting shall be as determined by the chairman of the meeting. The chairman of the meeting shall have the right and authority to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts and things as are necessary or desirable for the proper conduct of the meeting, including, without limitation, the adjournment of any meeting in the chairman's discretion, the establishment of procedures for the maintenance of order and safety, limitations on the time allotted to questions or comments on the affairs of the Corporation, restrictions on entry to such meeting after the time prescribed for the commencement thereof and the opening and closing of the voting polls. The chairman of the meeting shall have absolute authority over matters of procedure and there shall be no appeal from the ruling of the chairman.
         1.6.3   The chairman may ask or require that anyone who is not a bona fide stockholder or proxyholder leave the meeting.
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Section 1.7. Inspectors .    Prior to any meeting of stockholders, the Board of Directors may, and shall if required by law, appoint one or more inspectors to act at such meeting and make a written report thereof and may designate one or more persons as alternate inspectors to replace any inspector who fails to act. If no inspector or alternate is able to act at the meeting of stockholders, the person presiding at the meeting may, and shall if required by law, appoint one or more inspectors to act at the meeting. The inspectors need not be stockholders of the Corporation. Each inspector, before entering upon the discharge of his or her duties, shall take and sign an oath faithfully to execute the duties of inspector with strict impartiality and according to the best of his or her ability. The inspectors shall ascertain the number of shares outstanding and the voting power of each, determine the shares represented at the meeting and the validity of proxies and ballots, count all votes and ballots, determine and retain for a reasonable period a record of the disposition of any challenges made to any determination by the inspectors and certify their determination of the number of shares represented at the meeting and their count of all votes and ballots. The inspectors may appoint or retain other persons to assist them in the performance of their duties. The date and time of the opening and closing of the polls for each matter upon which the stockholders will vote at a meeting shall be announced at the meeting. No ballot, proxy or vote, nor any revocation thereof or change thereto, shall be accepted by the inspectors after the closing of the polls. In determining the validity and counting of proxies and ballots cast at any meeting of stockholders of the Corporation, the inspectors may consider such information as is permitted by applicable law.
Section 1.8. Voting; Proxies .    Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, each stockholder entitled to vote at any meeting of stockholders shall be entitled to one (1) vote for each share of stock held by such stockholder that has voting power upon the matter in question. Each stockholder entitled to vote at a meeting of stockholders or to express consent or dissent to corporate action in writing without a meeting may authorize another person or persons to act for such stockholder by proxy, but no such proxy shall be voted or acted upon after three (3) years from its date, unless the proxy provides for a longer period. A duly executed proxy shall be irrevocable if it states that it is irrevocable and if, and only as long as, it is coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable power, regardless of whether the interest with which it is coupled is an interest in the stock itself or an interest in the Corporation generally. A stockholder may revoke any proxy which is not irrevocable by attending the meeting and voting in person or by filing an instrument in writing revoking the proxy or another duly executed proxy bearing a later date with the Secretary of the Corporation. Voting at meetings of stockholders need not be by written ballot unless the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of all classes of stock entitled to vote thereon present in person or represented by proxy at such meeting shall so determine. Except where applicable law or regulation (including the regulations of stock exchanges or similar bodies), the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws require a different vote, if a quorum exists, action on a matter other than the election of directors is approved if the votes cast favoring the action exceed the votes cast opposing the action. In an election of directors, a plurality of the votes of the shares of the class or series of stock present in person or represented by proxy at a meeting and entitled to vote for the relevant directors is required in order to elect such director.
Section 1.9. Nominations and Stockholder Proposals.
         1.9.1    Nominations by the Board of Directors .    The full and exclusive power and authority otherwise conferred upon the Board of Directors to evaluate director candidates and nominate persons to (i) stand for election by the holders of the Class A Common Stock, par value of $0.01 (voting), and the holder of the Special Class A Voting Stock, par value of $0.01 (voting) (such holders, collectively, the "Class A Holders"), to the Board of Directors, (ii) fill vacancies on the Board of Directors in respect of directors elected by the Class A Holders (or appointed to fill a vacancy with respect thereto) or (iii) fill vacancies on the Board of Directors in respect of newly created directorships (other than directors to be elected by the holders of the Class B Common Stock, par value of $0.01 (non-voting),
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and the Special Class B Voting Stock, par value of $0.01 (non-voting) (such holders, collectively, the "Class B Holders") shall be vested in the Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors and the subcommittees of such Nominating Committee in accordance with the Certificate of Incorporation. The full and exclusive power and authority to evaluate director candidates and nominate persons to (i) stand for election by the Class B Holders to the Board of Directors and (ii) fill vacancies on the Board of Directors in respect of directors elected by the Class B Holders (or appointed to fill a vacancy with respect thereto) shall be vested in the Board of Directors, subject in each case to the rights of the stockholders of the Corporation to make nominations in compliance with the procedures set forth in Subsection 1.9.2 of these Bylaws.
         1.9.2    Stockholder Proposal and Nomination Procedures .    For nominations of persons to stand for election to the Board of Directors or other business to be properly brought before an annual meeting by a stockholder pursuant to clause (c) of Subsection 1.1.2 of these Bylaws, the stockholder must have given timely notice thereof in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation, and such other business must be a proper matter for action by holders of the class of stock held by such stockholder. To be timely, a stockholder's notice shall be delivered to the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not less than ninety (90) days nor more than one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year's annual meeting; provided, however, that (i) in the case of the first annual meeting of stockholders held after the Effective Time (as defined in Combination Agreement, dated as of July 21, 2004, by and among Adolph Coors Company, Coors Canada Inc. and Molson Inc. (the "Combination Agreement") or (ii) in the event that the date of any subsequent annual meeting is advanced by more than twenty (20) days, or delayed by more than ninety (90) days, from such anniversary date, notice by the stockholder to be timely must be so delivered not earlier than the one hundred and twentieth (120 th ) day prior to such annual meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the ninetieth (90 th ) day prior to such annual meeting or the tenth (10 th ) day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made; and provided further, that for purposes of the application of Rule 14a-4(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") (or any successor provision) the date for notice specified in this Subsection 1.9.2 shall be the earlier of the date calculated as hereinbefore provided or the date specified in paragraph (c)(1) of Rule 14a-4. Such stockholder's notice shall set forth (a) as to each person whom the stockholder proposes to nominate for election or re-election as a director to be elected by the holders of the class of stock held by such stockholder, all information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors, or is otherwise required, in each case pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act, including such person's written consent to being named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serving as a director if elected; (b) as to any other business that the stockholder proposes to bring before the meeting, a brief description of the business desired to be brought before the meeting, the reasons for conducting such business at the meeting and any material interest in such business of such stockholder and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the proposal is made; and (c) as to the stockholder giving the notice and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination or proposal is made (i) the name and address of such stockholder, as they appear on the Corporation's books, and of any such beneficial owner and (ii) the class and number of shares of the Corporation which are owned beneficially and of record by such stockholder and such beneficial owner.
         1.9.3  General .
         1.9.3.1   Only persons who are nominated in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Certificate of Incorporation or this Section 1.9 shall be eligible to serve as directors and only such business shall be conducted at a meeting of stockholders as shall have been brought before the meeting in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section 1.9. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, the chairman of the meeting shall have the power and duty to determine whether a nomination or any business proposed to be
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brought before the meeting was made in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Certificate of Incorporation or this Section 1.9, as applicable, and, if any proposed nomination or business is not in compliance with the Certificate of Incorporation or this Section 1.9, as applicable, to declare that such defective nomination shall be disregarded or that such proposed business shall not be transacted.
         1.9.3.2   For purposes of this Section 1.9, "public announcement" shall mean disclosure in a press release reported by the Dow Jones News Service, Associated Press or comparable national news service or in a document publicly filed by the Corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 13, 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act.
         1.9.3.3   For purposes of this Section 1.9, no adjournment or postponement nor notice of adjournment or postponement of any meeting shall be deemed to constitute a new notice of such meeting for purposes of this Section 1.9, and in order for any notification required to be delivered by a stockholder pursuant to this Section 1.9 to be timely, such notification must be delivered within the periods set forth above with respect to the originally scheduled meeting.
         1.9.3.4   Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 1.9, a stockholder shall also comply with all applicable requirements of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder with respect to the matters set forth in this Section 1.9. Nothing in this Section 1.9 shall be deemed to affect any rights of stockholders to request inclusion of proposals in the Corporation's proxy statement pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act.
         1.9.3.5   For the avoidance of doubt, a stockholder may only make a proposal with respect to a matter as to which such stockholder is entitled to vote.
Section 1.10. Fixing Date for Determination of Stockholders of Record.
         1.10.1   In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of stockholders or any adjournment thereof, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than sixty (60) nor less than ten (10) days before the date of such meeting. If no record date is fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall be at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. A determination of stockholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting; provided, however, that the Board of Directors may fix a new record date for the adjourned meeting.
         1.10.2   In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which date shall not be more than ten (10) days after the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, when no prior action by the Board of Directors is required by law, shall be the first date on which a signed written consent setting forth the action taken or proposed to be taken is delivered to the Corporation by delivery to its registered office in the State of Delaware, its principal place of business, or an officer or agent of the Corporation having custody of the book in which proceedings of meetings of stockholders are recorded. Delivery made to the Corporation's registered office shall be by hand or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors and prior action by the Board of Directors is required by law, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to consent to
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corporate action in writing without a meeting shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution taking such prior action.
         1.10.3   In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights or the stockholders entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock, or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted, and which record date shall be not more than sixty (60) days prior to such action. If no record date is fixed, the record date for determining stockholders for any such purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution relating thereto.
Section 1.11. List of Stockholders Entitled to Vote .    The officer who has charge of the stock ledger shall prepare and make, at least ten (10) days before every meeting of stockholders, a complete list of the stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, arranged in alphabetical order, and showing the address of each stockholder and the number of shares registered in the name of each stockholder. Such list shall be open to the examination of any stockholder, for any purpose germane to the meeting at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting (i) on a reasonably accessible electronic network, provided that the information required to gain access to such list is provided with the notice of meeting or (ii) during ordinary business hours at the principal place of business of the Corporation. The list of stockholders must also be open to examination at the meeting as required by applicable law. Except as otherwise provided by law, (a) the stock ledger shall be the only evidence as to who are the stockholders entitled by this Section 1.11 to examine the list of stockholders required by this Section 1.11 or to vote in person or by proxy at any meeting of stockholders and (b) failure to prepare or make available the list of stockholders shall not effect the validity of actions taken at the meeting.
Section 1.12. Consent of Stockholders in Lieu of Meeting .    Unless otherwise restricted by the Certificate of Incorporation, any action required or permitted to be taken at any annual or special meeting of the stockholders may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if a consent or consents in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding stock having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted and shall be delivered to the Corporation by delivery to its registered office in the State of Delaware, its principal place of business, or an officer or agent of the Corporation having custody of the book in which minutes of proceedings of stockholders are recorded. Delivery made to the Corporation's registered office shall be by hand or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. Every written consent shall bear the date of signature of each stockholder who signs the consent and no written consent shall be effective unless, within sixty (60) days of the earliest dated consent delivered to the Corporation in the manner provided by the previous sentence, written consents signed by a sufficient number of holders to take action are delivered to the Corporation in the manner provided by the previous sentence. Prompt notice of the taking of the corporate action without a meeting by less than unanimous written consent shall be given to those stockholders who have not consented in writing and who were entitled to vote on such action as of the date that written consents signed by a sufficient number of holders to take the action were delivered to the Corporation.
Section 1.13. Meeting by Remote Communication .    If authorized by the Board of Directors in its sole discretion, and subject to such guidelines and procedures as the Board of Directors may adopt, stockholders and proxyholders not physically present at a meeting of stockholders may, by means of remote communication: (a) participate in a meeting of stockholders; and (b) be deemed present in person and vote at a meeting of stockholders whether such meeting is to be held at a designated place or solely by means of remote communication, provided that (i) the Corporation shall implement reasonable measures to verify that each person deemed present and permitted to vote at the meeting by means of remote communication is a stockholder or proxyholder, (ii) the Corporation shall
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implement reasonable measures to provide such stockholders and proxyholders a reasonable opportunity to participate in the meeting and to vote on matters submitted to the stockholders, including an opportunity to read or hear the proceedings of the meeting substantially concurrently with such proceedings, and (iii) if any stockholder or proxyholder votes or takes other action at the meeting by means of remote communication, a record of such vote or other action shall be maintained by the Corporation.
ARTICLE II
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 2.1. Powers; Number; Qualifications .    The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors, except as may be otherwise provided by law or in the Certificate of Incorporation. The number of directors of the Corporation shall be determined exclusively by resolution of the Board of Directors adopted in accordance with Section 2.7 of these Bylaws and which number shall initially be fifteen (15). Any increase in the number of directors to be elected by the Class A Holders must be by a number divisible by three (3), and the resolution approving such increase in directorships must provide for one-third ( 1 / 3 ) of such new directorships created by such increase to be filled by each of the Nominating Committee, the Class A-M Nominating Subcommittee and the Class A-C Nominating Subcommittee in accordance with Article Tenth of the Certificate of Incorporation. Directors must be natural persons at least eighteen (18) years of age but need not be stockholders of the Corporation.
Section 2.2. Election; Term of Office; Resignation; Removal; Newly Created Directorships; Vacancies; Director Emeritus.
         2.2.1  Election; Term of Office .    The Board of Directors shall be elected at each annual meeting of stockholders by the Class A Holders, except that, in accordance with Article Fourth of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation, three (3) directors shall be elected at such meeting by the Class B Holders. Each director shall hold office until his or her successor is elected and qualified or until his or her death, earlier resignation, removal or disqualification.
         2.2.2  Resignation .    Any director may resign at any time upon notice to the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation (the "Chief Executive Officer") or the Secretary of the Corporation. Such resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein, and unless otherwise specified therein, no acceptance of such resignation shall be necessary to make it effective.
         2.2.3  Removal .    Directors may be removed only as provided in paragraph (b) of Article Ninth of the Certificate of Incorporation.
         2.2.4  Newly Created Directorships; Vacancies .    Newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors between annual meetings and any vacancy occurring in the Board of Directors shall be filled as provided in Section 2.1 of these Bylaws and Article Tenth of the Certificate of Incorporation.
         2.2.5  Director Emeritus .    The Board of Directors may, at its discretion, designate a retired director as Director Emeritus. Each designation shall be for a period of one year and may be renewed for additional one-year terms. A Director Emeritus shall provide consulting and advisory services to the Board of Directors as requested from time to time by the Board of Directors and may be invited to attend meetings of the Board of Directors, but shall not vote or be counted for quorum purposes or have any of the duties or obligations imposed on a director or officer of the Corporation under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, as it may be amended (the "DGCL"), the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws or otherwise be considered a director of the Corporation. A Director Emeritus shall be entitled to benefits and protections in accordance with Section 8.4 of these Bylaws (Indemnification of Directors and Officers) and shall be compensated for his services and
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reimbursed for expenses incurred in his capacity as Director Emeritus as the Board of Directors shall from time to time establish.
         2.2.6  Disqualification of Employee Directors .    Any director who is an executive officer of the Corporation shall cease to be qualified to serve as a director of the Corporation, and such person's term of office as a director of the Corporation shall automatically terminate, upon termination of such director's employment with the Corporation for any reason; provided, however, that such person shall be eligible to be renominated for reelection or reappointment as a director in accordance with the Certificate of Incorporation.
Section 2.3. Regular Meetings .    Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held without notice at such dates, times and places as may be determined by the Board of Directors by resolution; provided, however, that no action subject to the approval requirements of Section 2.7 of these Bylaws shall be taken at a regular meeting unless either (i) the consideration of such action was communicated to all directors at least two (2) days prior the date of such meeting by any means permitted for transmission of notice to each director of any special meeting or (ii) all directors absent from such meeting waived such inclusion in writing transmitted by any means permitted for transmission of notice to each director of any special meeting.
Section 2.4. Special Meetings .
         2.4.1   Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be held, with proper notice, only upon the call of the Chairman of the Board of Directors or of at least two (2) members of the Board of Directors at such time and place as specified in the notice.
         2.4.2   Notice of the date, time and place of each special meeting of the Board of Directors shall be given to each director at least two (2) days prior to such meeting. The notice of a special meeting of the Board of Directors need not state the purposes of the meeting; provided, however, that no action subject to the approval requirements of Section 2.7 of these Bylaws shall be taken unless either (i) the consideration of such action was reflected in the notice of such special meeting or (ii) all directors absent from such meeting waived such inclusion in writing transmitted by any means permitted for transmission of notice to each director of any special meeting. Notice to each director of any special meeting shall be in writing and may be delivered in person; by telephone, telegraph, teletype, electronically transmitted facsimile, or other means of wire or electronic transmission; or by mail or private carrier. Written notice to a director of any special meeting is effective at the earliest of: (i) the date received; (ii) five (5) days after it is mailed; or (iii) the date shown on the return receipt if mailed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, if the return receipt is signed by or on behalf of the director to whom the notice is addressed.
Section 2.5. Participation in Meetings by Conference Telephone Permitted .    Unless otherwise restricted by the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, directors or members of any committee designated by the Board of Directors may participate in a meeting of the Board of Directors or of such committee, as the case may be, by means of conference telephone or other communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other, and participation in a meeting pursuant to this Section 2.5 shall constitute presence in person at such meeting.
Section 2.6. Quorum; Vote Required for Action .    At all meetings of the Board of Directors a majority of the directors then in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at such meeting. The vote of a majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board of Directors unless the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws shall require a vote of a greater number. In case at any meeting of the Board of Directors a quorum shall not be present, a majority of the directors present may, without notice other than announcement at the meeting, adjourn the meeting from time to time until a quorum can be obtained.
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Section 2.7. Actions Requiring Supermajority Approval .
         2.7.1  Specified Governance Actions .    Except to the extent provided below in this Subsection 2.7.1, none of the following actions, which are referred to for purposes of these Bylaws as "Specified Governance Actions," may be taken or permitted or caused to be taken unless approved by the Required Number of the members of the Board of Directors in accordance with these Bylaws:
          (i)  Except as expressly provided in Article Tenth of the Certificate of Incorporation, the creation of, or any change to the powers and authority of, committees of the Board of Directors and the assignment of directors to committees of the Board of Directors and the removal of members of committees of the Board of Directors prior to the expiration of their terms; provided, however, that, notwithstanding this Subsection 2.7.1, the Board of Directors acting by majority vote pursuant to Section 2.6 of these Bylaws shall be empowered to take any of the foregoing actions to the extent such action is required in order to cause the powers, authority and composition of any committee of the Board of Directors to be in compliance with applicable law and the requirements of any national securities exchange or quotation system on which the Corporation's equity securities are listed or traded;
         (ii)  The removal and appointment and any material change in the salary, incentive plans and other forms of compensation of the Chief Executive Officer; provided, however, that if any such action is proposed but fails to obtain the approval of the Required Number of directors, the proposed action shall be referred to a committee of the Board of Directors composed of all of the directors who are Independent Directors (as such term is defined in the Certificate of Incorporation), and if at least two-thirds of the members of such committee vote to approve such action, (A) such action may be taken notwithstanding the failure to obtain the approval of the Required Number of directors and (B) the Board of Directors shall not revoke, rescind, cancel, amend, modify or limit such action or the committee's authorization of such action without the approval of the Required Number of the members of the Board of Directors in accordance with these bylaws;
        (iii)  The nomination of persons to stand for election by the Class B Holders and the filling of any vacancy created by the death, resignation, removal or retirement of any director elected by the Class B Holders (or appointed to fill a vacancy with respect thereto);
        (iv)  Subject to subparagraph (b)(5)(iv) of Article Fourth of the Certificate of Incorporation and Section 2.1 of these Bylaws, any increase or decrease in the number of members of the Board of Directors;
         (v)  Any relocation of any of the Corporation's Executive Offices or North American Operational Headquarters to a location outside the greater metropolitan area of the relevant cities referred to in the definitions thereof;
        (vi)  Any amendment, alteration or repeal of any provision of these Bylaws or the adoption of any Bylaw of the Corporation by the Board of Directors;
       (vii)  Any approval, declaration of advisability or recommendation to stockholders of any amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation;
      (viii)  Any declaration or payment of dividends on any class or series of capital stock of the Corporation, provided, however, that any regular quarterly cash dividend payable on a date consistent with past practice and in an amount no greater than the amount paid in the immediately preceding fiscal quarters shall only require the approval of the Board of Directors in accordance with Section 2.6 and shall not constitute a "Specified Governance Action"; and
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        (ix)  Entering into any transaction with any Affiliate of the Corporation or any Family Member of an Affiliate (other than compensation of directors as determined by the Board of Directors and salary and benefits to officers and employees in the ordinary course of business).
         2.7.2  Transformational Actions .    Except to the extent provided below in this Subsection 2.7.2, none of the following actions, which are referred to for purposes of these Bylaws as "Transformational Actions," may be taken or permitted or caused to be taken unless approved by the Required Number of the members of the Board of Directors in accordance with these By-Laws:
          (i)  Any acquisition or disposition, whether in a single transaction or a series of related transactions, by the Corporation or any Subsidiary or any agreement to acquire or dispose of, by merger or consolidation with, by purchase or sale of equity or assets, or by any other manner, (A) any business or any corporation, partnership, association or other business organization or division thereof, or (B) any other assets or properties (other than the sale of inventory in the ordinary course of business), in any such case either having an equity or enterprise value, or a purchase price in such transaction or transactions, in excess of 15% of the total assets of the Corporation and its Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, as reported in its most recent quarterly consolidated balance sheet filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission;
         (ii)  The sale, transfer or other disposition (whether directly by the Corporation or indirectly through any of its Subsidiaries) of any capital stock (or any securities convertible into or exchangeable for such capital stock) of either Molson Inc. or any of its successors (collectively, "Molson") or Coors Brewing Company or any of its successors (collectively, "CBC") or the issuance by Molson or CBC of any shares of its capital stock; provided , however , that the foregoing restrictions shall not apply to any such sale, transfer, disposition or issuance of capital stock of Molson or CBC, as the case may be, if, after giving effect thereto, the Corporation continues to own, either directly or together with its wholly-owned Subsidiaries, 100% of the capital stock of Molson or CBC, as the case may be;
        (iii)  The sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of Molson or CBC (whether directly by Molson or CBC or indirectly through any of their respective Subsidiaries, and whether in a single transaction or in a series of related transactions);
        (iv)  Any issuance of shares of common stock or preferred stock of the Corporation (or any securities convertible, exchangeable or exercisable for shares of common stock or preferred stock of the Corporation), other than (A) any issuance of common stock or preferred stock of the Corporation upon conversion, exchange or exercise of securities (including any Exchangeable Shares) exchangeable or exercisable for shares of common stock or preferred stock of the Corporation or (B) any issuance of Class B Common Stock pursuant to (1) an award granted under an employee benefit plan of the Corporation or (2) a registered public offering of such securities for consideration consisting solely of cash; and
         (v)  Any adoption, approval or recommendation of any plan of complete or partial liquidation, merger or consolidation of the Corporation.
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         2.7.3  As used herein :
         "Affiliate" means, with respect to a specified person, another person that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by or is under common control with the person specified. For this purpose, each "Beneficiary" (as such term is defined in the Voting Trust Agreement, to be dated as of the day on which the Effective Time (as defined in the Combination Agreement) occurs, by and among the trustee named therein and the other parties named therein, and the Exchangeable Shares Voting Trust Agreement, to be dated as of the day on which the Effective Time (as defined in the Combination Agreement) occurs, by and among the trustee named therein and the other parties named therein) shall be deemed to be an "Affiliate" of the Corporation, and "control" means the possession, direct or indirect, or the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract, or otherwise.
         "Exchangeable Shares" means the Class A non-voting exchangeable shares or the Class B non-voting exchangeable shares of Coors Canada Inc., a Canadian corporation, or any successor corporation.
         "Executive Offices" means the executive offices of the Corporation in Montreal, Quebec and Denver, Colorado.
         "Family Member" means, with respect to any person, such person's grandparents, parents, mother-in-law, father-in-law, husband, wife, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, children, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and first cousins.
         "North American Operational Headquarters" means, with respect to the Corporation's Canadian business, Toronto, Ontario, and with respect to the Corporation's U.S. Business, Golden, Colorado.
         "Required Number" means two-thirds ( 2 / 3 ) of the total authorized number of directors, from time to time, including any vacancies; provided, that if such number is not a whole number, then the Required Number shall be rounded up to the next whole number.
         "Subsidiary" means, when used with reference to any party, any person of which such party (either alone or through or together with any other Subsidiary) owns, directly or indirectly, fifty percent (50%) or more of the outstanding capital stock or other equity interests the holders of which are generally entitled to vote for the election of directors or members of any other governing body of such person or, in the case of any person that is a partnership, such party is a general partner of such partnership.
Section 2.8. Organization .    The Chairman of the Board of Directors or, in his absence, any director chosen by a majority of the directors present, shall act as chair of the meetings of the Board of Directors. The Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, or any other person appointed by the chair shall act as secretary of each meeting of the Board of Directors.
Section 2.9. Action by Directors Without a Meeting .    Unless otherwise restricted by the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors, or of any committee thereof, may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board of Directors or of such committee, as the case may be, consent thereto in writing or by electronic transmission and the writing or writings or electronic transmission are filed with the minutes of proceedings of the Board of Directors or committee. Such filings shall be in paper form if the minutes are maintained in paper form and shall be in electronic form if the minutes are maintained in electronic form.
Section 2.10. Compensation of Directors .    Unless otherwise restricted by the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, the Board of Directors acting by majority vote pursuant to Section 2.6 of the Bylaws shall determine and fix the compensation, if any, and the reimbursement of expenses which shall be allowed and paid to the directors. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to preclude any director
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from serving the Corporation in any other capacity or any of its subsidiaries in any other capacity and receiving proper compensation therefore.
ARTICLE III
COMMITTEES
Section 3.1. Committees .    Subject to Section 2.7 of these Bylaws and the Certificate of Incorporation, the Board of Directors may designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more of the directors of the Corporation. The Board of Directors may, subject to Section 2.7 of these Bylaws and the Certificate of Incorporation, designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. Subject to the Certificate of Incorporation, any such committee, to the extent permitted by law and provided in the resolution of the Board of Directors or in these Bylaws, shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it. In addition to the Nominating Committee established pursuant to the Certificate of Incorporation, without limiting the foregoing and subject to the Certificate of Incorporation, the Board shall designate the following committees: Audit Committee and Compensation Committee.
Section 3.2. Committee Rules .    Subject to the Certificate of Incorporation, unless the Board of Directors otherwise provides, each committee may adopt, amend and repeal rules for the conduct of its business that are not inconsistent with these Bylaws or the Certificate of Incorporation. In the absence of a provision by the Board of Directors or a provision in the rules of such committee, these Bylaws or the Certificate of Incorporation to the contrary, a majority of the entire number of members of such committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, the vote of a majority of the members present at a meeting at the time of such vote if a quorum is then present shall be the act of such committee, and in other respects each committee shall conduct its business in the same manner as the Board of Directors conducts its business pursuant to Article II of these Bylaws, including Section 2.9. Each committee shall prepare minutes of its meetings which shall be delivered to the Secretary of the Corporation for inclusion in the Corporation's records.
Section 3.3. Audit Committee .
         3.3.1   The Audit Committee shall have at least three (3) members and shall be comprised solely of "independent directors" within the meanings of (i) the rules and regulations of the New York Stock Exchange (or any other securities exchange or broker quotation system on which securities of the Corporation are listed from time to time (each, an "Applicable Exchange") pertaining to audit committees of listed companies and (ii) the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding audit committee members. All members of the Audit Committee shall meet the financial literacy requirements of each Applicable Exchange, and at least one (1) member of the Audit Committee shall be an "audit committee financial expert" within the meaning of Item 401 of Regulation S-K under the Exchange Act (or any successor rule, regulation or provision of law).
         3.3.2   The Audit Committee shall assist the Board of Directors in fulfilling its responsibility to oversee management of the Corporation regarding: (i) the conduct and integrity of the Corporation's financial reporting to any governmental or regulatory body, the public or other users thereof; (ii) the Corporation's systems of internal control or financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures; (iii) the qualifications, engagement, compensation, independence and performance of the Corporation's independent auditors, their conduct of the annual audit, and their engagement for any other lawful services; (iv) the Corporation's legal and regulatory compliance; and (v) the preparation of the audit committee report required by the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission to be included in the Corporation's annual proxy statement. The Audit Committee shall have such other responsibilities, and such additional powers and authority, (x) as are required under the rules and
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regulations of each Applicable Exchange and/or the Securities and Exchange Commission, (y) as are normally incident to the functions of an audit committee or (z) subject to Section 2.7 of these Bylaws and the Certificate of Incorporation, as may be determined by the Board of Directors or set forth in the rules for conduct of Audit Committee business adopted pursuant to Section 3.2 of these Bylaws from time to time.
         3.3.3   In discharging its role, the Audit Committee shall be empowered to inquire into any matter it considers appropriate to carry out its responsibilities, with access to all books, records, facilities and personnel of the Corporation. The Audit Committee shall have the power to retain outside counsel, independent auditors or other advisors to assist it in carrying out its activities. The Corporation shall provide adequate resources to support the Audit Committee's activities, including compensation of the Audit Committee's outside counsel, independent auditors and other advisors. The Audit Committee shall have the sole authority to retain, compensate, direct, oversee and terminate outside counsel, independent auditors and other advisors hired to assist the Audit Committee, who shall be accountable ultimately to the Audit Committee.
Section 3.4. Compensation Committee .
         3.4.1   The Compensation Committee shall be composed of at least three (3) Independent Directors. Subject to Section 2.7 of these Bylaws, the Compensation Committee shall assist the Board of Directors in overseeing the Corporation's management compensation policies and practices, including (i) reviewing and approving compensation levels for the Corporation's executive officers; (ii) reviewing and approving management incentive compensation policies and programs; (iii) reviewing and approving equity compensation programs for the Corporation's employees, and exercising discretion in the administration of such programs; and (iv) producing an annual report on executive compensation required by the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission to be included in the Corporation's annual proxy statement.
         3.4.2   The Compensation Committee shall have such powers and authority as necessary to carry out the foregoing responsibilities and, subject to Section 2.7 of these Bylaws and the Certificate of Incorporation, shall have such other responsibilities, and such other powers and authority, as may be determined by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE IV
OFFICERS AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Section 4.1. Officers; Election .    The Board of Directors shall elect a Chief Executive Officer, a Chief Financial Officer and a Chief Legal Officer, and the Board of Directors shall have the power to elect, or delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the authority to appoint, a President, one or more Vice Presidents (Executive, Senior or otherwise), the Secretary, the Treasurer, one or more Assistant Vice Presidents, one or more Assistant Secretaries, and one or more Assistant Treasurers and such other officers as the Board of Directors may deem desirable or appropriate. Any number of offices may be held by the same person unless the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws provide otherwise. Each officer shall be a natural person who is eighteen (18) years of age or older.
Section 4.2. Term of Office; Resignation; Removal; Vacancies .    Unless otherwise provided in the resolution of the Board of Directors electing such officer (or unless otherwise determined in connection with the appointment of such officer), each officer shall serve until such officer's death, resignation, retirement or removal. Any officer may resign at any time upon notice given in writing or by electronic transmission to the Corporation. Such resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein, and unless otherwise specified therein no acceptance of such resignation shall be necessary to make it effective. Subject to Section 2.7 of these Bylaws, the Board of Directors may remove any officer with or without cause at any time, and any officer appointed by the Chief Executive Officer may be removed
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with or without cause by the Chief Executive Officer at any time. Any such removal shall be without prejudice to the contractual rights of such officer, if any, with the Corporation, but the election or appointment of an officer shall not of itself create contractual rights. Subject to Section 2.7 of these Bylaws, any vacancy occurring in any office of the Corporation by death, resignation, removal or otherwise shall be filled by the Board of Directors. An officer elected or appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for the unexpired term of such officer's predecessor, or until such officer's earlier death, resignation or removal.
Section 4.3. Temporary Delegation of Duties .    In the case of the absence of any officer, or his inability to perform his duties, or for any other reason deemed sufficient by the Board of Directors, subject to Section 2.7 of the Bylaws, the Board of Directors may delegate the powers and duties of such officer to any other officer or to any director temporarily, provided that a majority of the directors then in office concur and that no such delegation shall result in giving to the same person conflicting duties.
Section 4.4. Chairman .    The Chairman of the Board of Directors shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and of the stockholders at which he or she shall be present.
Section 4.5. Vice Chairman .    The duty of any Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors shall be to fulfill the duties of the Chairman in the Chairman's absence or disability.
Section 4.6. Appointment and Removal of Chairman and Vice Chairman .    The persons serving on the Class A-C Nominating Subcommittee of the Corporation and on the Class A-M Nominating Subcommittee of the Corporation (in each case as defined in and constituted pursuant to the Certificate of Incorporation), respectively, in each case acting (for purposes of this Section 4.6) as a committee of the Board of Directors, shall have the power and authority, which power and authority shall be alternately vested in those committees and transferred between them at the end of each Biennial Period as further described below, to appoint a director to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors and to remove any director then serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors from that position (but not from his or her position as director). Such power and authority shall be vested in the Class A-M Nominating Subcommittee during the first Biennial Period, the Class A-C Nominating Subcommittee during the second Biennial Period and shall continue to alternate between those committees during each Biennial Period thereafter. Whichever of the Class A-C Nominating Subcommittee or the Class A-M Nominating Subcommittee that for any Biennial Period does not have the power and authority to appoint the Chairman of the Board of Directors shall have the power and authority to appoint a director to serve as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for that Biennial Period and to remove any director then serving as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors from that position (but not from his or her position as a director). As used herein, "Biennial Period" means, (i) first, the period commencing on the Effective Time (as defined in the Combination Agreement) and ending on the last day of the fiscal year in which the Chief Executive Officer serving at the Effective Time ceases to hold such office, (ii) second, the period commencing immediately following the last day of the first Biennial Period referred to in clause (i) and ending on the third annual meeting of stockholders of the Corporation held after the commencement of the second Biennial Period, and (iii) thereafter, the period commencing immediately following the last day of the previous Biennial Period and ending on the date of the second annual meeting of stockholders of the Corporation held thereafter.
Section 4.7. Chief Executive Officer .    The Chief Executive Officer shall have active and general supervision and management over the business and affairs of the Corporation and shall have full power and authority to act for all purposes for and in the name of the Corporation and its subsidiaries in all matters, except where action of the Board of Directors is required by the DGCL, the Certificate of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or resolutions of the Board of Directors. Without limiting the foregoing, the Chief Executive Officer shall have all power and authority necessary to fulfill the Chief Executive's Officer's duties under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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Section 4.8. Chief Financial Officer .    The Chief Financial Officer shall have the authority and duty to exercise active and general supervision and management of the financial affairs of the Corporation and its subsidiaries. Without limiting the foregoing, the Chief Financial Officer shall have all power and authority necessary to fulfill the Chief Financial Officer's duties under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Section 4.9. Chief Legal Officer .    The Chief Legal Officer shall have the authority and duty to exercise active and general supervision and management of the legal affairs of the Corporation and its subsidiaries. Without limiting the foregoing, the Chief Legal Officer shall have all power and authority necessary to fulfill the Chief Legal Officer's duties under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Section 4.10. Other Officers .    Other officers shall have such powers and shall perform such duties as may, from time to time, be assigned to them by the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer and as may be required by the DGCL.
Section 4.11. Compensation .    Subject to Section 2.7 of these Bylaws, the compensation of the Chief Executive Officer shall be fixed or authorized by the Board of Directors and the compensation of the other executive officers shall be fixed or authorized by the Compensation and Human Resources Committee. No officer shall be prevented from receiving such salary or other compensation by reason of the fact that he is also a director of the Corporation.
ARTICLE V
STOCK
Section 5.1. Stock Certificates and Uncertificated Shares .    The shares of stock in the Corporation shall be represented by certificates, provided that the Board of Directors may provide by resolution or resolutions that some or all of any or all classes or series of the Corporation's stock shall be uncertificated shares. Any such resolution shall not apply to shares represented by a certificate theretofore issued until such certificate is surrendered to the Corporation. Notwithstanding the adoption of such a resolution by the Board of Directors, every holder of stock represented by certificates, and upon request every holder of uncertificated shares, shall be entitled to have a certificate signed by or in the name of the Corporation by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, if any, or the President or a Vice President, and by the Treasurer or an Assistant Treasurer, or the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, of the Corporation, representing the number of shares of stock registered in certificate form owned by such holder. Any and all the signatures on the certificate may be by a facsimile. In case any officer, Transfer Agent or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed upon a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, Transfer Agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if such person were such officer, Transfer Agent or registrar at the date of issue.
Section 5.2. Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Stock Certificates; Issuance of New Certificates .    The Corporation may issue a new certificate of stock or uncertificated shares in the place of any certificate theretofore issued by it, alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, and the Corporation may require the owner of the lost, stolen or destroyed certificate, or such owner's legal representative, to give the Corporation a bond in such form and amount (not exceeding twice the value of the stock represented by such certificate) and with such surety and sureties as the secretary may require in order to indemnify it against any claim that may be made against it on account of the alleged loss, theft or destruction of any such certificate or the issuance of such new certificate or uncertificated shares.
Section 5.3. Transfer of Stock .    Subject to any transfer restrictions set forth or referred to on the stock certificate or of which the Corporation otherwise has notice, shares of the Corporation shall be transferable on the books of the Corporation upon presentation to the Corporation or to the Corporation's Transfer Agent of a stock certificate signed by, or accompanied by an executed assignment form signed by, the holder of record thereof, his duly authorized legal representative, or
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other appropriate person as permitted by the DGCL. The Corporation may require that any transfer of shares be accompanied by proper evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Corporation or to the Corporation's Transfer Agent that such endorsement is genuine and effective. Upon presentation of shares for transfer as provided above, the payment of all taxes, if any, therefor, and the satisfaction of any other requirement of law, including inquiry into and discharge of any adverse claims of which the Corporation has notice, the Corporation shall issue a new certificate to the person entitled thereto and cancel the old certificate. Every transfer of stock shall be entered on the stock books of the Corporation to accurately reflect the record ownership of each share. The Board of Directors also may make such additional rules and regulations as it may deem expedient concerning the issue, transfer, and registration of certificates for shares of the capital stock of the Corporation.
Section 5.4. Preferred Stock .    Shares of preferred stock shall be issued by the Corporation only after filing a Preferred Stock Designation described in paragraph (c) of Article Fourth of the Corporation's Certificate of Incorporation with the Delaware Secretary of State and satisfying all other requirements of the Certificate of Incorporation and the DGCL with respect thereto.
Section 5.5. Holders of Record .    The Corporation shall be entitled to treat the holder of record of any share of stock as the holder in fact thereof and, accordingly, shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as may be allowed by these Bylaws or required by the laws of Delaware.
Section 5.6. Shares Held for the Account of a Specified Person or Persons .    The Board of Directors may adopt a procedure whereby a stockholder of the Corporation may certify in writing to the Corporation that all or a portion of the shares registered in the name of such stockholder are held for the account of a specified person or persons.
ARTICLE VI
EXECUTION OF INSTRUMENTS; CHECKS AND ENDORSEMENTS; DEPOSITS; ETC.
Section 6.1. Execution of Instruments .    Except as otherwise provided by the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, the President, any Vice President, the Treasurer or the Secretary shall have the power to execute and deliver on behalf of and in the name of the Corporation any instrument requiring the signature of an officer of the Corporation. Unless authorized to do so by these Bylaws or by the Board of Directors, no assistant officer, agent or employee shall have any power or authority to bind the Corporation in any way, to pledge its credit or to render it liable pecuniarily for any purpose or in any amount.
Section 6.2. Borrowing .    No loan shall be contracted on behalf of the Corporation, and no evidence of indebtedness shall be issued, endorsed or accepted in its name, unless authorized by the Board of Directors or a committee designated by the Board of Directors so to act. Such authority may be general or confined to specific instances. When so authorized, an officer may (a) effect loans at any time for the Corporation from any bank or other entity and for such loans may execute and deliver promissory notes or other evidences of indebtedness of the Corporation; and (b) mortgage, pledge or otherwise encumber any real or personal property, or any interest therein, owned or held by the Corporation as security for the payment of any loans or obligations of the Corporation, and to that end may execute and deliver for the Corporation such instruments as may be necessary or proper in connection with such transaction.
Section 6.3. Attestation .    All signatures authorized by this Article may be attested, when appropriate or required, by any officer of the Corporation except the officer who signs on behalf of the Corporation.
Section 6.4. Checks and Endorsements .    All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, obligations, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of the Corporation and other
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such instruments shall be signed or endorsed for the Corporation by such officers or agents of the Corporation as shall from time to time be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors, which resolution may provide for the use of facsimile signatures.
Section 6.5. Deposits .    All funds of the Corporation not otherwise employed shall be deposited from time to time to the Corporation's credit in such banks or other depositories as shall from time to time be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors, which resolution may specify the officers or agents of the Corporation who shall have the power, and the manner in which such power shall be exercised, to make such deposits and to endorse, assign and deliver for collection and deposit checks, drafts and other orders for the payment of money payable to the Corporation or its order.
Section 6.6. Voting of Securities and Other Entities .    Unless otherwise provided by resolution of the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, or the President, or any officer designated in writing by any of them, is authorized to attend in person, or may execute written instruments appointing a proxy or proxies to represent the Corporation, at all meetings of any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, or other entity in which the Corporation holds any securities or other interests and may execute written waivers of notice with respect to any such meetings. At all such meetings, any of the foregoing officers, in person or by proxy as aforesaid and subject to the instructions, if any, of the Board of Directors, may vote the securities or interests so held by the Corporation, may execute any other instruments with respect to such securities or interests, and may exercise any and all rights and powers incident to the ownership of said securities or interests. Any of the foregoing officers may execute one or more written consents to action taken in lieu of a formal meeting of such corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, or other entity. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no officer may exercise any of the foregoing rights to the extent such exercise would result in the taking of an action set forth in Section 2.7 of these Bylaws in absence of the approval of the Required Number of the Board of Directors referred to in such Section.
ARTICLE VII
DIVIDENDS AND OTHER DISTRIBUTIONS
Section 7.1. Dividends and Other Distributions .    Subject to the provisions of the DGCL, the Certificate of Incorporation and Section 2.7 of these Bylaws, dividends and other distributions may be declared by the Board of Directors in such form, frequency and amounts as the condition of the affairs of the Corporation shall render advisable.
ARTICLE VIII
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 8.1. Fiscal Year .    The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be determined by the Board of Directors.
Section 8.2. Seal .    The Corporation may have a corporate seal and shall be in such form as may be approved from time to time by the Board of Directors. The corporate seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or in any other manner reproduced. The impression of the seal may be made and attested by either the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary for the authentication of contracts or other papers requiring the seal.
Section 8.3. Waiver of Notice of Meetings of Stockholders, Directors and Committees .    Whenever notice is required to be given by law or under any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, a written waiver thereof, signed by the person entitled to notice, or a waiver by electronic transmission by the person entitled to notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent to notice. Attendance of a person at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except (i) in the case when the person attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting,
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at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened and (ii) in the case when the person attends the meeting for the purpose of objecting to consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the notice of the meeting, the person objects to considering the matter when it is presented. Neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any regular or special meeting of the stockholders, directors or members of a committee of directors need be specified in any written waiver of notice or any waiver by electronic transmission unless so required by the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws.
Section 8.4. Indemnification of Directors and Officers .
         8.4.1  Directors and Officers .    The Corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law as it presently exists or may hereafter be amended, any person who was or is made or is threatened to be made a party or is otherwise involved in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (a "proceeding"), by reason of the fact that he or she, or a person for whom he or she is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the Corporation (including any member of the Nominating Committee and any subcommittee thereof provided for in the Certificate of Incorporation) or, while a director or officer of the Corporation, is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity, including service with respect to employee benefit plans (a "Covered Person"), against all liability and loss suffered and expenses (including attorneys' fees) reasonably incurred by such Covered Person. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, the Corporation shall be required to indemnify a Covered Person in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) commenced by such Covered Person only if the commencement of such proceeding (or part thereof) by the Covered Person was authorized in the specific case by the Board of Directors; provided, however, that if successful in whole or in part in any suit for the advancement of expenses or indemnification hereunder, the Covered Person shall be entitled to payment of the expense of litigating such suit. A Director Emeritus shall be considered to be a director of the Corporation for all purposes of this Section 8.4.
         8.4.2  Prepayment of Expenses .    The Corporation shall to the fullest extent not prohibited by applicable law promptly pay the expenses (including attorneys' fees) incurred by a Covered Person in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition, provided, however, that, to the extent required by law, such payment of expenses in advance of the final disposition of the proceeding shall be made only upon receipt of an undertaking by such Covered Person to repay all amounts advanced if it should be ultimately determined that such Covered Person is not entitled to be indemnified under this Section 8.4 or otherwise.
         8.4.3  Nonexclusivity of Rights .    The rights conferred on any Covered Person by this Section 8.4 shall not be exclusive of any other rights which such Covered Person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, provision of the Certificate of Incorporation, these Bylaws, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise.
         8.4.4  Other Sources .    The Corporation's obligation, if any, to indemnify or to advance expenses to any Covered Person who was or is serving at its request as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity shall be reduced by any amount such Covered Person may collect as indemnification or advancement of expenses from such other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or non-profit enterprise.
         8.4.5  Amendment or Repeal .    Any repeal or modification of the foregoing provisions of this Section 8.4 shall not adversely affect any right or protection hereunder of any Covered Person in respect of any act or omission occurring prior to the time of such repeal or modification.
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         8.4.6  Other Indemnification and Prepayment of Expenses .    This Section 8.4 shall not limit the right of the Corporation, to the extent and in the manner permitted by law, to indemnify persons other than Covered Persons and to advance expenses to such other persons when and as authorized by appropriate corporate action.
         8.4.7  Insurance .    The Corporation may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person that the Corporation is permitted to indemnify in accordance with these Bylaws against any liability asserted against any such person and incurred by such person whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such liability under the DGCL. Any such insurance may be procured from any insurance company designated by the Board of Directors, whether such insurance company is formed under the laws of this state or any other jurisdiction of the United States or elsewhere, including any insurance company in which the Corporation has an equity interest through stock ownership or otherwise.
Section 8.5. Interested Directors; Quorum .    No contract or transaction between the Corporation and one or more of its directors or officers, or between the Corporation and any other corporation, partnership, association or other organization in which one or more of its directors or officers are directors or officers, or have a financial interest, shall be void or voidable solely for this reason, or solely because the director or officer is present at or participates in the meeting of the Board of Directors or committee thereof which authorizes the contract or transaction, or solely because any such director's or officer's votes are counted for such purpose, if: (i) the material facts as to the director's or officer's relationship or interest and as to the contract or transaction are disclosed or are known to the Board of Directors or the committee, and the Board of Directors or committee in good faith authorizes the contract or transaction by the affirmative votes of a majority of the disinterested directors, even though the disinterested directors be less than a quorum; or (ii) the material facts as to the director's or officer's relationship or interest and as to the contract or transaction are disclosed or are known to the stockholders entitled to vote thereon, and the contract or transaction is specifically approved in good faith by vote of the stockholders; or (iii) the contract or transaction is fair as to the Corporation as of the time it is authorized, approved or ratified, by the Board of Directors, a committee thereof or the stockholders. Common or interested directors may be counted in determining the presence of a quorum at a meeting of the Board of Directors or of a committee which authorizes the contract or transaction.
Section 8.6. Prohibited Transactions .    For so long as the Corporation is a publicly-traded company or subject to applicable federal or state securities laws or exchange or other market listing requirements, no extensions of credit in the form of personal loans or other prohibited forms of assistance under Section 402 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 may be made to a director or executive officer of the Corporation.
Section 8.7. Form of Records .    Any records maintained by the Corporation in the regular course of its business, including its stock ledger, books of account and minute books, may be kept on, or by means of, or be in the form of, any information storage device or method, provided that the records so kept can be converted into clearly legible paper form within a reasonable time.
Section 8.8. Record of Stockholders .    The Secretary shall maintain, or shall cause to be maintained, a record of the names and addresses of the Corporation's stockholders, in a form that permits preparation of a list of stockholders that is arranged by class of stock entitled to vote and, within each such class, by series of shares, that is alphabetical within each class or series, and that shows the address of, and the number of shares of each class or series held by, each stockholder.
Section 8.9. Addresses of Stockholders .    Each stockholder shall furnish to the Secretary of the Corporation or the Corporation's Transfer Agent an address to which notices from the Corporation, including notices of meetings, may be directed and if any stockholder shall fail so to designate such an
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address, it shall be sufficient for any such notice to be directed to such stockholder at such stockholder's address last known to the Secretary or Transfer Agent.
Section 8.10. Amendment of Bylaws .
         8.10.1   Subject to Section 2.7 of these Bylaws, the Board of Directors is authorized to adopt, amend or repeal these Bylaws at any regular meeting of the Board of Directors; provided, however, that Section 2.7 and Section 4.6 of these Bylaws and this Section 8.10 may only be amended or repealed by the vote of the Class A Holders in accordance with Subsection 8.10.2 of these Bylaws.
         8.10.2   The Class A Holders may, by the affirmative vote of holders representing at least a majority of the votes entitled to be cast by all Class A Holders, adopt additional Bylaws and may amend or repeal any Bylaw, whether or not adopted by them. The power of the Board of Directors to adopt, amend or repeal Bylaws may be limited by an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation or an amendment to these Bylaws by the Class A Holders that provides that a particular Bylaw or Bylaws may only be adopted, amended or repealed by the Class A Holders.
Section 8.11. Gender .    The masculine gender if and when used in these Bylaws is used as a matter of convenience only and shall be interpreted to include the feminine gender as the circumstances indicate.
Section 8.12. Definitions .    Terms not otherwise defined in these Bylaws shall have the meanings set forth in the DGCL.
Adopted May 14, 2009
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THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF MOLSON COORS BREWING COMPANY (A Delaware Corporation)

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 EXHIBIT 31.1
SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
I, Peter Swinburn, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Molson Coors Brewing Company;

2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

5.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors:

a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

 	 	/s/ PETER SWINBURN

Peter Swinburn
 President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer) 
August 3, 2009	

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SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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 EXHIBIT 31.2
SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
I, Stewart Glendinning, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Molson Coors Brewing Company;

2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

5.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors:

a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

 	 	/s/ STEWART GLENDINNING

Stewart Glendinning
 Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
 August 3, 2009	

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EXHIBIT 31.2
SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

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 EXHIBIT 32
WRITTEN STATEMENT OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
FURNISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 (18 USC. SECTION 1350)
AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLYING WITH RULE 13a-14(b)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
        The undersigned, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of Molson Coors Brewing Company (the "Company") respectively, each hereby certifies that to his knowledge on the date hereof:
(a)
the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarterly period ended June 28, 2009 filed on the date hereof with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(b)
Information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 	 	/s/ PETER SWINBURN

Peter Swinburn
 President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer) 
August 3, 2009	

 	
/s/ STEWART GLENDINNING

Stewart Glendinning
 Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer) 
August 3, 2009	
        A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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EXHIBIT 32
WRITTEN STATEMENT OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER FURNISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 (18 USC. SECTION 1350) AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLYING WITH RULE 13a-14(b) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.