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Allied Domecq PLC was a company that operated spirits, wine, and quick service restaurant businesses. In early 2005, a takeover bid for the company was launched by French-based rival Pernod Ricard SA, which sold off the overlapping spirits brands to U.S.-based competitor Fortune Brands and British giant Diageo, sold the restaurant businesses to Blackstone, another British group. Pernod Ricard successfully completed acquisition of Allied Domecq on 26 July 2005. A corporation is a legal entity (distinct from a natural person) that often has similar rights in law to those of a Civil law systems may refer to corporations as moral persons; they may also go by the name AS (anonymous society) or something similar, depending on language (see below). ... Spirits redirects here. ... A glass of red wine Wine is an alcoholic beverage that is made by fermenting grapes or grape juice. ... This article needs cleanup. ... 2005 (Roman: MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Pernod Ricard is a French company producing alcoholic beverages. ... Fortune Brands, (NYSE: FO) is a holding company founded in 1969 as American Brands and later re-named in 1997. ... Diageo plc is a multinational beer, wine and spirits company listed on the London Stock Exchange was formed in 1997 from the merger of Guinness plc and Grand Metropolitan plc. ... There are people and places named Blackstone. ... July 26 is the 207th day (208th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 158 days remaining. ... 2005 (Roman: MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Portfolio at time of takeover

Allied Domecq's spirits division operated a combination of nine core global brands, plus a selection of local market leaders. Their product portfolio included:

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Brands being acquired by Fortune Brandss: • Sauza tequila • Courvoisier cognac • Canadian Club whisky • Clos du Bois and other Sonoma and Napa wine brands • Laphroaig malt whisky • Teacher’s Scotch whisky • Cockburn port • Harveys sherries • Larios gin • DYC whisky • Fundador Spanish brandy • Centenario Spanish brandy • Kuemmerling German bitters. Dunkin Donuts is an international doughnut purveyor founded in 1950 in Quincy, Massachusetts by William Rosenberg. ... External links Baskin-Robbins official site. ... Missing image Ice cream is often served on a stick Boxes of ice cream are often found in stores in a display freezer. ... American deli sandwiches An Italian sandwich The sandwich is a food item typically consisting of two slices of bread between which are laid one or more layers of meat, vegetable, cheese, or other fillings, together with optional or traditionally provided condiments, sauces, and other accompaniments. ... Fortune Brands, (NYSE: FO) is a holding company founded in 1969 as American Brands and later re-named in 1997. ...


Fortune Brands’ agreement with Pernod Ricard also includes the purchase of the Maker’s Mark bourbon brand, which remains subject to regulatory clearance in the United States. While the U.S. Federal Trade Commission conducts its review, Maker’s Mark will be owned and managed by Pernod Ricard and Pernod Ricard will receive the earnings on the brand. Fortune Brands will be compensated with interest payments pending transfer of the brand.


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