Bill Gates buys stake in Heineken
The billionaire founder of Microsoft has bought a 3.76% stake in Dutch drinks giant Heineken Holding NV, although Gates has previously said he was “not a big beer drinker”.
Diageo India invests in premium gin producer Nao Spirits
United Spirits Limited (Diageo India) has announced an investment of INR 31.5 crores (US$ 4.1m) to acquire a strategic minority stake in Nao Spirits.
China: Diageo gets green light to acquire ShuiJingFang
China: Diageo has been given the go-ahead to make an offer for the remaining shares of ShuiJingFang. The maximum offer stands at GBP630m.
Russian Standard proposes alliance with CEDC
Russian Standard Corporation has proposed the additional acquisition of nearly 20% of Central European Distribution Corporation’s (CEDC) shares as part of a "strategic alliance".
SABMiller to make Foster's takeover offer
SABMiller has proposed to make a conditional, off-market, cash takeover offer for all of the issued shares in Foster’s Group.
Brown-Forman in $250m share repurchase
Brown-Forman has announced that its board of directors has authorised the repurchase of up to $250 million of its outstanding Class A and Class B common shares until November 30, 2011, subject to market and other conditions.
Foster’s to demerge Treasury Wine Estates
Foster’s Group has announced a proposal to demerge Treasury Wine Estates at a cost of AU$151m.
CEDC to purchase Kauffman vodka
Central European Distribution Corporation (CEDC) is to purchase the global rights for Kauffman vodka.
Pernod sells shares in Ambrosio Velasco
Pernod Ricard has sold its shares in Ambrosio Velasco to Diego Zamora for €33.1 million (excluding debt).
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Ben Branson on the future of non-alc spirits
In his inaugural column for Drinks International, Branson takes a wider look at the overall non-alcoholic spirits sector to identify which brands will thrive and which won’t survive.
