AED Gets Preliminary Approach from STZ Led Consortium

April 27, 2005 12:44 PM EDT

Allied Domecq plc (NYSE: AED) said it received a preliminary approach from a consortium led by Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE: STZ) about a potential offer for the company. The consortium consists of Constellation Brands Inc., Brown Forman Corporation (NYSE: BF.b), Lion Capital (formerly Hicks Muse Europe) and Blackstone. At this stage it is too early to ascertain whether this preliminary approach will lead to an offer for Allied Domecq. A further announcement will be made in due course.

NOTE - AED recently agreed to a merger deal with Pernod Ricard SA of France and Fortune Brands Inc. (NYSE: FO)


Related Categories

Hot List
Mergers and Acquisitions
Rumors

Stocks Mentioned

AED 16.02

+0.08 +0.50%
Volume: 68,599
Track AED

BF.B 71.75

+0.45 +0.63%
Volume: 11,600
Track BF.B

FO 39.28

-0.57 -1.43%
Volume: 951,510
Track FO

STZ 16.07

-0.01 -0.06%
Volume: 2,054,860
Track STZ


Add Your Comment