Disposal

C&C Group Plc
14 May 2007



Sale of Soft drinks business for €249 million

Dublin, London, May 14, 2007: C&C Group plc ('C&C' or the 'Group'), a leading
manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded beverages in Ireland and the
UK, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its soft
drinks division and related assets (Republic of Ireland distribution
wholesaling) to Britvic plc ('Britvic') for a consideration of €249.2 million,
payable in cash upon completion. Subject to Competition Authority approval,
completion of the sale is expected to occur before 31 August 2007.

The Group's soft drinks division comprises some of Ireland's leading beverage
brands including Club soft drinks and Ballygowan bottled water. The division
also includes franchises within the Irish market for  7UP and Pepsi soft drinks.

For the year ended 28 February 2007, the Soft Drinks division and related
business generated revenue of €269.9 million while profits directly attributable
to the assets were €15.6million. Operating profits reported within C&C's
segmental analysis for the year ended 28 February 2007 (inclusive of central
costs) were €13.0m and a restatement showing the impact of the disposal is
attached. The gross assets of the Soft drinks and related businesses at 28
February 2007 amounted to €151m.

C&C intends to apply €150m of the proceeds to increase its previously announced
on-market share buy-back programme to €300m. The balance of the proceeds will be
used for general corporate purposes.

Maurice Pratt, Chief Executive of C&C, commented: "The Board of C&C is pleased
to announce its agreement to sell our soft drinks business to Britvic. The price
realised for the business recognises the value of its iconic brands and strong
position in the Irish beverage market. Following this disposal, the Group has a
sharper business focus and will continue to capitalise on the exciting growth
potential presented by our Cider and Spirits & Liqueurs brand portfolio."


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About C&C Group plc

C&C Group plc is a leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded
beverages in Ireland and the UK. C&C manufactures the leading Irish cider brand,
Bulmers, and the premium international cider brand, Magners, for export to the
United Kingdom, the United States and Continental Europe. C&C also exports
spirits and liqueurs, including the premium Irish whiskey brand, Tullamore Dew,
to over 80 international markets.

                    RESTATEMENT OF SEGMENTAL RESULTS FOR YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2007

                                                                                       Continuing
                                                   Reported          Disposals         Operations
                                                         €m                 €m                 €m
Revenue
         Cider                                        517.9                  -              517.9
         Spirits & Liqueurs                            79.1                  -               79.1
         Soft Drinks                                  185.2            (185.2)                  -
         Distribution                                 199.2             (84.7)              114.5
                                                      981.4            (269.9)              711.5

Operating Profit
         Cider                                        178.9                                 178.9
         Spirits & Liqueurs                            17.7                                  17.7
         Soft Drinks                                   15.3             (15.3)                  -
         Distribution                                   0.7                2.3                3.0
         Profit for continuing operations             212.6             (13.0)              199.6

Operating Profit %
         Cider                                                                              34.5%
         Spirits & Liqueurs                                                                 22.4%
         Distribution                                                                        2.6%
                                                                                            28.1%


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