13th Apr 2006 10:06
C&C Group Plc13 April 2006 Statement re Press Comment The following replaces the statement re press comment released today at 9.30amunder RNS 4914B. Certain references to Troy have been replaced with Tayto. The full amended release appear below, C&C Group plc has noted the recent press speculation concerning the future ofTayto Limited. C&C Group is currently undertaking a strategic review of Tayto and has retainedIBI Corporate Finance Limited to assist it in this regard. However, thestrategic review process is at an early stage and there can be no certainty thatany transaction in relation to Tayto will ultimately occur. A further announcement will be made in due course. ENQUIRIES PR Advisers Investors and Analysts K Capital Source Tel: +353 1 631 5500Irish Media Drury Communications Tel: +353 1 260 5000International Media Finsbury Group Tel: +44 20 7251 3801 About C&C Group plc C&C Group is one of the largest manufacturers, marketers and distributors ofbranded beverages in Ireland and Northern Ireland and savoury snacks in Ireland.The Group owns several of Ireland's most recognised beverage and savourysnacks brands, with leading market shares in various segments of the Irishbeverage and savoury snacks markets, including Bulmers cider, Ballygowan bottledwater, Club soft drinks and Tayto crisps. Additionally, the Group distributesin Ireland several leading international brands owned by third parties, such as7UP and Pepsi soft drinks and a wide-ranging portfolio of wines and spirits. Inaddition to its Irish operations, the Group exports spirits and liqueurs to over80 overseas markets and exports Magners cider to the United Kingdom, the UnitedStates and Continental Europe. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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