Tag Archive: SPI Group
News Briefs for March 29, 2013
•An SPI-led consortium has dropped out of the bidding for debt-plagued Central European Distribution Corp. (CEDC), essentially clearing a path for Roustam Tariko’s debt-reduction plan—under which the Russian mogul would acquire an 85% stake in CEDC. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 29, 2013SPI, Partners Considering Counterbid To Tariko’s Offer For CEDC
Days after troubled vodka producer Central European Distribution Corp. endorsed a restructuring of its business to be led by Russian Standard chairman Roustam Tariko, Shanken News Daily has learned that Stolichnaya owner SPI Group is contemplating its own offer for CEDC, as part of a consortium that also includes Russia’s Alfa Group and CEDC shareholder Mark Kaufman. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 15, 2013News Briefs for March 5, 2013
•Stolichnaya parent company SPI Group is reportedly eyeing a takeover of Poland’s debt-ridden Central European Distribution Group (CEDC). Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 5, 2013Exclusive: Esposito Tapped As President Of Stoli’s U.S. Operations
Former Bacardi USA president John Esposito has been tapped to run Stolichnaya vodka’s U.S. operations, effective Monday. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 24, 2013Stoli To Leave William Grant USA Portfolio In 2013, As Owner SPI Takes Control Of Brand
Stolichnaya, William Grant & Sons USA’s biggest brand, will be leaving the marketer’s portfolio when its distribution and marketing pact expires on December 31, 2013. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 14, 2012News Briefs for August 26, 2011
•New Zealand’s total wine sales rose 11% to 221 million liters for the year through June 30, as export value jumped 5% to $1.1 billion, according to the New Zealand Winegrowers Association. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 26, 2011
