Response to Shareholder Letter

C&C Group Plc

24 June 2024

 

Response to Shareholder Letter

Dublin, London 24 June 2024: The Board of C&C Group plc (the "Company" or "C&C") notes the open letter published today from Engine Capital LP ("Engine"), a shareholder in the Company.

The Board welcomes feedback from all shareholders and has a clear focus on creating shareholder value.

As set out in the recent FY24 year-end results update, the underlying performance of the business has been in line with expectations, and progress has been made in returning capital to shareholders.  Operationally, the key priority is to deliver the substantial actions currently being progressed at pace throughout the business, driving forward both Brand and Distribution revenue, improving margin, while returning up to €150m by the end of FY27.

ENDS

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About C&C Group plc

C&C Group plc is a leading, vertically integrated premium drinks company which manufactures, markets and distributes branded beer, cider, wine, spirits, and soft drinks across the UK and Ireland.

·      C&C Group's portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand and Tennent's, the leading Scottish beer brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig. C&C exports its Magners and Tennent's brands to over 40 countries worldwide.

·      C&C Group has owned brand and contract manufacturing/packing operations in Co. Tipperary, Ireland and  Glasgow, Scotland.

·      C&C is the No.1 drinks distributor to the UK and Ireland hospitality sectors. Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent's and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves. Together this provides a key route-to-market for major international beverage companies.         

C&C Group plc is an Irish incorporated FTSE 250 company headquartered in Dublin and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

 

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