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Diageo May Be Close To Deal With Mallya’s UB Group

New fuel has been added to rumors that Diageo will take a stake in Indian spirits giant United Spirits Ltd., part of Vijay Mallya’s UB Group empire. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 21, 2012

News Briefs for September 30, 2011

William Grant & Sons Ltd reported a rise in operating profit to £132.4 million ($207m) for 2010, compared to £103.6 million ($162m) the previous year. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 30, 2011

News Briefs for August 17, 2011

•While the U.S. economy remains shaky, premium and ultra-premium spirits are rising fast in the off-premise, according to Nielsen. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 17, 2011

News Briefs for August 1, 2011

•Scientists have developed a new weapon in the fight against counterfeit Scotch whisky, a persistent problem in key emerging markets like China. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 1, 2011

Diageo To Settle With SEC In Bribery Case

Diageo has agreed to pay between $10 million and $20 million to settle a bribery investigation conducted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission related to its businesses in South Korea, India and Thailand, according to a report in the Financial Times citing unnamed sources. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 10, 2011

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