Constellation
Brands Announcement
FAIRPORT,
N.Y., May 13, 2005 - Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ, ASX: CBR)
notes the further announcement by Allied about the consortium’s preliminary
approach to Allied Domecq plc. Constellation reiterates that the consortium has
made a preliminary approach to Allied Domecq, but there is no certainty that
this preliminary approach will lead to an offer for Allied Domecq. The
consortium also includes Brown-Forman Corporation, Lion Capital and The
Blackstone Group. Any subsequent announcement by the consortium will be made
when appropriate.
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