29th Nov 2005 07:00
C&C Group Plc29 November 2005 C&C announces the appointment of new distributors for international spirits and liqueur brands CCR.I CCR.L Dublin, London, November 29th, 2005: C&C Group plc ('C&C' or 'the Group'), theleading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded beverages and snacksin Ireland, today announced that it had appointed distributors for itsinternational spirits and liqueur brands to replace Allied Domecq when theseagreements expire. Within the USA, C&C's largest international spirits and liqueur market, SkyySpirits, a subsidiary of the Campari Group has been appointed to distribute C&C's Carolans cream liqueur, Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey and Irish Mist brands.Furthermore, the Campari Group will also distribute C&C's brands in Brazil andthrough its joint ventures in the Benelux. Maxxium Worldwide has been appointed to distribute C&C's international spiritsand liqueur brands in the UK, Germany (Tullamore Dew only) and Bulgaria. In other international markets, C&C has appointed strong, independently ownedlocal distributors for its brands. Commenting on the appointment of new distributors, Maurice Pratt, C&C Group CEOconcluded: "We have succeeded in our objective to secure leading distributorsin each of our markets and we look forward to working with our new partners todrive continued growth of our international spirits and liqueur brands". As a consequence of the acquisition of Allied Domecq by Pernod Ricard, C&C willno longer distribute brands, previously owned by Allied Domecq, within the Irishmarket with effect from February 1, 2006. About Skyy Spirits Skyy Spirits is a subsidiary of Davide-Campari Milano S.p.A. Skyy Spirits ownsand directly distributes Skyy Vodka in the USA. Skyy Vodka is one of thefastest growing spirits globally and the leading domestic super premium vodka inthe United States. About Maxxium Maxxium Worldwide is a global premium brand-building partnership of four leadinginternational spirit companies, The Edrington Group, Jim Beam Brands, RemyCointreau and the V&S Group, with responsibility for the local marketing, salesand distribution of premium wines and spirits in key world markets (excludingthe United States). About C&C Group plc C&C is one of the largest manufacturers, marketers and distributors of brandedbeverages in Ireland and Northern Ireland and savoury snacks in Ireland. TheGroup owns several of Ireland's most recognised beverage and savoury snacksbrands, with leading market shares in various segments of the Irish beverage andsavoury snacks markets, including Bulmers cider, Ballygowan bottled water, Clubsoft drinks and Tayto crisps. Additionally, the Group distributes in Irelandseveral leading international brands owned by third parties, such as 7UP andPepsi 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. Investors and analysts Irish Media International Media Mark Kenny/Jonathan Neilan Paddy Hughes/ Ann-Marie Curran Edward OrlebarK Capital Source Drury Communications Finsbury Group Tel: +353 1 631 5500 Tel: +353 1 260 5000 Tel: +44 20 7251 3801Email: c&[email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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