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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
FEBRUARY 9, 2005
MOLSON COORS BREWING COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-14829 84-0178360
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
311 10TH Street, Golden, Colorado 80401
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(303) 279-6565
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On February 9, 2005, Molson Coors Brewing Company (formerly Adolph Coors
Company) issued a press release setting forth the earnings of Adolph Coors
Company for its fourth fiscal quarter of 2004 and the fiscal year ended December
26, 2004. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.
On February 9, 2005, Molson Coors Brewing Company issued a press release setting
forth the earnings of Molson Inc. for its third fiscal quarter ended December
31, 2004. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.2
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Summary financial
statements and other additional information of Molson Inc. covering this period
is furnished as Exhibit 99.3 to this report and is incorporated herein by
reference.
On February 9, 2005, Molson Inc. and Adolph Coors Company issued a joint press
release announcing the completion of the transactions to combine the two
companies into Molson Coors Brewing Company. A copy of the press release is
being furnished as Exhibit 99.4 to this report and is incorporated herein by
reference.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits:
99.1 Press Release issued by Molson Coors Brewing Company, dated
February 9, 2005, relating to Adolph Coors Company.
99.2 Press Release issued by Molson Coors Brewing Company, dated
February 9, 2005, relating to Molson Inc.
99.3 Summary financial statements and other information of Molson
Inc. relating to its third fiscal quarter ended December 31,
2004.
99.4 Press Release issued by Molson Inc. and Adolph Coors Company,
dated February 9, 2005, announcing the completion of the merger
to form Molson Coors Brewing Company.
SIGNATURE
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/ Ronald A. Tryggestad
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Ronald A. Tryggestad
Controller and
Chief Accounting Officer
Date: February 9, 2005