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Anheuser-Busch and 1st Phorm to Launch New Energy Drink Partnership Based in St. Louis

1. Anheuser-Busch partners with 1st Phorm to innovate in energy drinks. 2. CEO Brendan Whitworth emphasizes commitment to quality and consumer needs. 3. Initial energy product expected by summer 2025, leveraging A-B's distribution. 4. 1st Phorm possesses over 20 years' experience in sports nutrition industry. 5. Partnership aims to create impactful beverages aligning with community values.

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The partnership may enhance BUD's portfolio and boost market competitiveness, similar to prior beverage collaborations that have resulted in growth.

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The collaboration could improve brand perception and sales in a growing market segment.

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The success and visibility of new products will take time, akin to past partnerships that required several quarters to realize results.

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ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anheuser-Busch and 1st Phorm, a premier sports nutrition and supplements company, today announced plans to form a new partnership aimed at fueling new innovations within the rapidly growing energy drinks and related beverage segments. Brendan Whitworth, CEO of Anheuser-Busch, stated, "Building on our commitment to consistently deliver quality and innovation, Anheuser-Busch is excited to partner with 1st Phorm, a company and brand that shares our vision and passion for creating products that meet the evolving needs of consumers. This brings together two American manufacturers with proud St. Louis roots and complementary expertise.” Sal Frisella, CEO of 1st Phorm, stated, “1st Phorm brings over 20 years of category experience and deep relationships in the sports nutrition industry and fitness community. By combining our strengths with Anheuser-Busch's experience in beverage innovation and scale, we look forward to creating a new wave of energy and other beverages." The partnership will also include sports and entertainment mogul Dana White who has built some of the world’s most recognizable brands. All the partners value hard work and share the same commitment to community, quality, and delivering for the consumer. The partnership’s initial energy product is expected to come to market by summer 2025 and to be distributed by Anheuser-Busch’s best-in-class network of wholesaler partners. ABOUT ANHEUSER-BUSCH At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. We are committed to earning our place in the moments that matter to our consumers and making a meaningful impact in our communities across the country. For more than 165 years, Anheuser-Busch has carried on a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Today, we own and operate more than 120 facilities, including breweries, wholesaler distribution centers, agricultural facilities, and packaging plants, and have a dedicated network of more than 65,000 hardworking Americans across the United States who bring our beer to life. We are home to several of America's most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA, Cutwater Spirits, Stella Artois, Budweiser, and Bud Light as well as regional brands that provide beer drinkers with a choice of the best-tasting craft beers in the industry. From our industry-leading efforts to support American farmers and our nation’s military, veterans, and first responders to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our unwavering commitment to supporting the communities we call home – that’s who we are. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com or follow Anheuser-Busch on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram. ABOUT 1st PHORM 1st Phorm is a leading sports nutrition brand committed to delivering high-quality products made from premium ingredients sourced from across the world. Founded on Midwest values and strong work ethic, 1st Phorm ensures that each product is crafted to perfection and rigorously tested to meet our best-in-class standards. 1st Phorm's mission is to support individuals in achieving their fitness goals with the best supplements and sports nutrition products on the market. Our dedication to empowering people on their fitness journeys is matched by only by our unwavering commitment to exceptional quality and unparalleled customer service. For more on 1st Phorm, you can visit 1stPhorm.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok for the latest news and announcements.

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