25th Feb 2005 15:14
Diageo PLC25 February 2005 25 February 2005 Press release Diageo completes the acquisition of Ursus Vodka Holding N.V Diageo plc is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of UrsusVodka Holding N.V., the owner of the Ursus Vodka and Ursus Roter brands. MantisA.E.B.E., the current distributor of the brands in Greece, will continue todistribute the brands until 18 March 2005 when Diageo Hellas SA will assumedistribution. -ends- Investors Enquiries Michael Mulhall +44 (0) 207 927 4471 [email protected] Media Enquiries Isabelle Thomas + 44 (0) 20 7927 5967 [email protected] Notes to Editor Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks business. With its global vision,and local marketing focus, Diageo brings to consumers an outstanding collectionof beverage alcohol brands across the spirits, wine and beer categoriesincluding Smirnoff, Guinness, Johnnie Walker, Baileys, J&B, Jose Cuervo, CaptainMorgan and Tanqueray, and Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards wines. Diageotrades in some 180 countries around the world and is listed on both the New YorkStock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more informationabout Diageo, its people, brands and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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