Is fosters next ? will it be prey or preditior - Southcorp shares will plummet tommorrow if FGL hints at leaving it on the table with 18% stake.
NEWS from UK:
RNS Number:6235K
Allied Domecq PLC
05 April 2005
5 April 2005
The Board of Allied Domecq plc (the "Board") notes the recent press speculation
regarding a potential offer for Allied Domecq plc involving Pernod Ricard and
Fortune Brands. The Board confirms that it is in discussions with Pernod Ricard,
which is working with Fortune Brands, regarding a potential offer for Allied
Domecq plc by Pernod Ricard. These discussions are at an early stage and there
can be no certainty that an offer will ultimately be forthcoming. A further
announcement will be made in due course.
For further information:
Stephen Whitehead, Director of Group Corporate Affairs +44 (0) 7880 783532
+44 (0) 20 7009 3927
further industry consolidation on cards
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