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Allied Domecq Plc.

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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$5.8B

Private
UK

Dow Jones Description

Drunk-ing Donuts! Allied Domecq Plc, is in the businesses of spirits, wine and quick service restaurants. With more than 50 markets worldwide, it owns or distributes nine of the top 100 international premium spirits brands. Its main brands are Ballantine's, Beefeater, Canadian Club, Courvoisier, KahlAa, Malibu, and Stolichnaya. Its Dunkin' Brands, Inc. has three brands : Dunkin' Donuts, Baskin-Robbins and Togo's, and has about 11,300 outlets worldwide. Founded in 1999, the company is based in Bedminster Down, Bristol, UK, and employs about 11,700 people.Pernod Ricard, supported by Fortune Brands, tookover Allied Domecq, enabling the Pernod Ricard Group to become the NA2 operator in the world for Spirits and Wine sector and NA1 outside the United States.

President, Wines

Number of Employees 11,685

Contact Information

The Pavilions Bridgewater Rd

Bedminster Down

Bristol BS13 8AR

www.allieddomec...

(44) 79785000

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NAICS Code Distilleries: 312140

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Pernod profit boost falls flat with investors

- 2007-03-08

PARIS AFP — French drink empire Pernod Ricard announced on Thursday that its net profits rose by 18.0 percent over the past six months, thanks to a boost from its top global brands. But the results were seen as disappointing and Pernod shares fell by 4.36 percent to 149.79...

Tags: Agence France-Presse, Allied Domecq Plc., beverage, brand, Branding, FINANCE, investor, Manufacturing, MARKETING, performance
French drinks group Pernod Ricard thirsty for more acquisitions

- 2006-09-21

PARIS AFP — French drinks group Pernod Ricard has signalled it is ready for more acquisitions after successfully absorbing British group Allied Domecq, which it acquired for 10.7 billion euros (13.6 billion dollars) last year. "Pernod Ricard has regained its margin for manoeuvre -- owing to quick debt reduction --...

Tags: acquisition, Agence France-Presse, Allied Domecq Plc., beverage, brand, Branding, FINANCE, Investment, Manufacturing, MARKETING
Scottish Power appoints former Allied Domecq chief

- 2006-01-12

LONDON AFP — British utility Scottish Power announced the appointment of Philip Bowman, former head of drinks group Allied Domecq, as its new chief executive. Bowman would succeed Ian Russell, who has worked at the energy group for 11 years as financial director and then chief executive. The new...

Tags: Agence France-Presse, Allied Domecq Plc., beverage, CEO, Manufacturing
Some beverage firm employees shaken, others in a new mix.

- 2005-11-28

The American headquarters for Allied Domecq P.L.C. in Westport could lay off more than 50 employees by the end of the year as a result of the international beverage company being acquired by French competitor Pernod Ricard S.A., spokesmen for the two The American headquarters for...

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US authorities give Pernod Ricard nod for Allied Domecq drinks deal

- 2005-07-01

LONDON AFP — US authorities have given Pernod Ricard the green light for its proposed takeover of Britain's Allied Domecq, the French beverages group said here. "Pernod Ricard is pleased to note that the US Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice have granted clearance of its acquisition of...

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Constellation Brands Inc. said it's given up on a putative bid for rival wine and beverage giant Allied Domecq PLC

- 2005-06-27

Constellation Brands Inc. said it's given up on a putative bid for rival wine and beverage giant Allied Domecq PLC. Constellation Brands said a consortium also including Brown-Forman Corp., Lion Capital and The Blackstone Group, has decided "after careful consideration following due diligence" not to pursue an offer to acquire...

Tags: Allied Domecq Plc., beverage, Constellation Brands Inc., Manufacturing, wine
Constellation Brands Inc. and a few other beverage companies may be pondering a counterbid for top winemaker Allied Domecq plc, but analysts warned they may have missed last call

- 2005-05-02

Constellation Brands Inc. and a few other beverage companies may be pondering a counterbid for top winemaker Allied Domecq plc, but analysts warned they may have missed last call. Constellation, owner of the Simi, Arbor Mist and Hardys wine brands as well as Corona beer, has hired British investment bank...

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British drinks company Allied Domecq PLC said it has agreed to a $14.2 billion friendly takeover offer from French rival Pernod Ricard SA

- 2005-04-25

British drinks company Allied Domecq PLC said it has agreed to a $14.2 billion friendly takeover offer from French rival Pernod Ricard SA. Pernod, which has brands including Martell cognac and Jacob's Creek wine, is offering the equivalent of $12.90 per Allied Domecq share. "In the last five years, Allied...

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Sante; The drinks industry.(Pernod's takeover of Allied Domecq)(Pernod Ricard S.A.)(Allied Domecq PLC)

- 2005-04-23

In the bag In the bag

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Evening Standard, London, market report column.

- 2004-10-26

Evening Standard, London Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 26--Brokers disagree about prospects for food and drinks giant Allied Domecq following last week's bumper profit numbers. The Beefeater gin and Malibu drinks group was nudging back towards its year's high today...

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio)	Position
David Scotland	President, Wines
Peter Littlewood	Chief Commercial Officer
Mike Holden	Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Jim Horner	Senior Vice President, Sales
Rob Warren	Senior Vice President, Natl Accts
Simon Stewart	Senior Vice President, Marketing
Barbara Jackson	Vice President, Marketing
Evan Goldstein	Vice President, Public Relations & Education
Kathy DeVillers	Vice President, Finance
Diana Houghton	Director, Corp Development
Jan Buckingham	Director, Social & Environ Policy
Peter Durman	Director, Investor Relations
Terence Nolan	Group Director, HR
Louise Craghill	Manager, Investor Relations
Leonard Quaranto	General Counsel & Secretary

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio)	Position
Patrick Ricard	Chairman
Francesco Caio	Board of Directors
John Rishton	Board of Directors
Paul Adams	Board of Directors
Richard Turner	Board of Directors

Organization	Position	Status
Allied Domecq Plc	President, Wines	Current
Allied Domecq Plc	Board of Directors	Current

Organization	Position	Status
Allied Domecq Plc	Chief Commercial Officer	Current

Organization	Position	Status
Allied Domecq Plc	Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing	Current
Allied Domecq Wines USA	Sales Executive	Current
Allied Domecq Wines USA	Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Trade Marketing	Former

Organization	Position	Status
Allied Domecq Plc	Senior Vice President, Sales	Current

Organization	Position	Status
Allied Domecq Plc	Senior Vice President, Natl Accts	Current
Malibu Kahlua International	Senior Vice President, Natl Accts	Former

Organization	Position	Status
Allied Domecq Plc	Senior Vice President, Marketing	Current

Organization	Position	Status
Allied Domecq Plc	Vice President, Marketing	Current

Organization	Position	Status
Allied Domecq Plc	Vice President, Public Relations & Education	Current
Allied Domecq Wines USA	Vice President, Public Relations & Education	Former

Organization	Position	Status
Allied Domecq Plc	Vice President, Finance	Current

Organization	Position	Status
Allied Domecq Plc	Director, Corp Development	Current
Allied Domecq Plc	Director, Corp Development	Former

Organization	Position	Status
Allied Domecq Plc	Director, Social & Environ Policy	Current
Allied Domecq Plc	Director, Social & Environ Policy	Former

Organization	Position	Status
Allied Domecq Plc	Director, Investor Relations	Current
Allied Domecq Plc	Director, Investor Relations	Former

Organization	Position	Status
Allied Domecq Plc	Group Director, HR	Current
Allied Domecq Plc	Group Director, HR	Former

Organization	Position	Status
Allied Domecq Plc	Manager, Investor Relations	Current

Organization	Position	Status
Allied Domecq Plc	General Counsel & Secretary	Current

Organization	Position	Status
Allied Domecq Plc	Chairman	Current
Allied Domecq Plc	Board of Directors	Current
Pernod Ricard S.A.	Chairman & CEO	Former
Pernod Ricard S.A.	Board of Directors	Former

Organization	Position	Status
Allied Domecq Plc	Board of Directors	Current

Organization	Position	Status
Allied Domecq Plc	Board of Directors	Current

Organization	Position	Status
Allied Domecq Plc	Board of Directors	Current

Organization	Position	Status
Allied Domecq Plc	Board of Directors	Current

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