Form: 8-K

Current report filing

June 9, 1999

8-K: Current report filing

Published on June 9, 1999


SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT


Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 8, 1999
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COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-7570


DELAWARE CANANDAIGUA BRANDS, INC. 16-0716709
AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES:
NEW YORK BATAVIA WINE CELLARS, INC. 16-1222994
NEW YORK CANANDAIGUA WINE COMPANY, INC. 16-1462887
NEW YORK CANANDAIGUA EUROPE LIMITED 16-1195581
ENGLAND AND WALES CANANDAIGUA LIMITED ---
NEW YORK POLYPHENOLICS, INC. 16-1546354
NEW YORK ROBERTS TRADING CORP. 16-0865491
DELAWARE BARTON INCORPORATED 36-3500366
DELAWARE BARTON BRANDS, LTD. 36-3185921
MARYLAND BARTON BEERS, LTD. 36-2855879
CONNECTICUT BARTON BRANDS OF CALIFORNIA, INC. 06-1048198
GEORGIA BARTON BRANDS OF GEORGIA, INC. 58-1215938
NEW YORK BARTON DISTILLERS IMPORT CORP. 13-1794441
DELAWARE BARTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION 51-0311795
WISCONSIN STEVENS POINT BEVERAGE CO. 39-0638900
ILLINOIS MONARCH IMPORT COMPANY 36-3539106
GEORGIA THE VIKING DISTILLERY, INC. 58-2183528
(State or other (Exact name of registrant as (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of specified in its charter) Identification
incorporation or No.)
organization)


300 WillowBrook Office Park, Fairport, New York 14450
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code (716) 218-2169
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)


ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS

Canandaigua Brands, Inc. released on June 8, 1999 the following
announcement:

CANANDAIGUA BRANDS COMPLETES FINE WINE ACQUISITIONS

FAIRPORT, NEW YORK, JUNE 8, 1999 -- Canandaigua Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRNA and
CBRNB), announced today that on June 4, 1999, the Company completed the purchase
of all the outstanding capital stock of Franciscan Vineyards, Inc., and related
vineyards and assets. Also, on June 4, 1999, the Company completed its purchase
of all of the outstanding capital stock of Simi Winery, Inc. These acquisitions
position Canandaigua as a major player in the premium wine market. The
Franciscan and Simi operations will be managed together as a separate division
of Canandaigua Brands.

The Franciscan purchase includes the Franciscan Oakville Estate (Napa
Valley), Estancia (Monterey and Alexander Valley) and Mt. Veeder (Napa Valley)
fine wines, related wineries, equipment and inventory; the distribution rights
to Veramonte (Casablanca Valley, Chile) and Quintessa (Napa Valley); land and
vineyards in the prestigious Napa Valley, Alexander Valley and Monterey
appellations of California; as well as a majority interest in the Veramonte
winery and land and vineyards in Chile's premier appellation, the Casablanca
Valley. The Simi Winery purchase includes the winery, equipment, vineyards,
inventory and worldwide ownership of the Simi brand name.

Canandaigua Brands, Inc., headquartered in Fairport, New York, is a leader
in the production, marketing and distribution of beverage alcohol products in
North America and the United Kingdom. The Company markets more than 180 premier
brands, including imported beers, wines, spirits, cider and bottled water.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


CANANDAIGUA BRANDS, INC.

Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Senior Vice
President and Chief Financial
Officer


SUBSIDIARIES


BATAVIA WINE CELLARS, INC.

Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Treasurer


CANANDAIGUA WINE COMPANY, INC.

Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Treasurer


CANANDAIGUA EUROPE LIMITED

Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Treasurer


CANANDAIGUA LIMITED

Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Director
(Principal Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer)


POLYPHENOLICS, INC.

Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President
and Treasurer


ROBERTS TRADING CORP.

Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, President and
Treasurer


BARTON INCORPORATED

Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President


BARTON BRANDS, LTD.

Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President


BARTON BEERS, LTD.

Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President


BARTON BRANDS OF CALIFORNIA, INC.

Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President


BARTON BRANDS OF GEORGIA, INC.

Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President


BARTON DISTILLERS IMPORT CORP.

Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President


BARTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President


STEVENS POINT BEVERAGE CO.

Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President


MONARCH IMPORT COMPANY

Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President


THE VIKING DISTILLERY, INC.

Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President


INDEX TO EXHIBITS

(1) UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT

Not Applicable.

(2) PLAN OF ACQUISITION, REORGANIZATION, ARRANGEMENT, LIQUIDATION OR SUCCESSION

Not Applicable.

(4) INSTRUMENTS DEFINING THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS, INCLUDING INDENTURES

Not Applicable.

(16) LETTER RE CHANGE IN CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT

Not Applicable.

(17) LETTER RE DIRECTOR RESIGNATION

Not Applicable.

(20) OTHER DOCUMENTS OR STATEMENTS TO SECURITY HOLDERS

Not Applicable.

(23) CONSENTS OF EXPERTS AND COUNSEL

Not Applicable.

(24) POWER OF ATTORNEY

Not Applicable.

(27) FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE

Not Applicable.

(99) ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS

None