Trading Statement

C&C Group Plc
31 August 2007

TRADING STATEMENT
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDING 31 AUGUST 2007

CCR.I               CCR.L

Dublin, London, 31 August, 2007: C&C Group plc ('C&C' or the 'Group'), a leading
manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded beverages in Ireland and the
U.K., today issued the following trading statement for the six months ending 31
August 2007. Interim results, for the six months ended 31 August 2007, will be
announced on 10 October 2007.

Financial Overview

Turnover(i), for the six months to 31 August 2007, is expected to be flat
compared with the same period in 2006, while operating margin(i) is expected to
decline by approximately nine percentage points for the same period.

This performance reflects the combination of weak demand and substantially
increased marketing and manufacturing costs within the cider division and is
consistent with the guidance given in the statement issued on 31 July 2007.

Operations

Turnover in the Cider division is expected to be approximately 1% ahead of the
same period last year with sales volumes down approximately 2%. The volume
decline reflects the extremely poor weather in Ireland and Great Britain and the
impact of competition in Great Britain.

Bulmers cider volumes in the Republic of Ireland are expected to decline by
approximately 7% in the half year, while shipments of Magners to Great Britain
are expected to be 2% higher than last year.

Spirits & Liqueurs shipments are expected to increase by 8% over the same period
last year. This primarily reflects continued double digit growth for Tullamore
Dew Irish Whiskey. Overall depletions growth is estimated to be in mid single
digits.

Disposal

The sale of the Soft Drinks division and related assets was completed on 29
August 2007. The operating profit contribution to the Group from these assets in
the period is expected to be approximately €6 million - this represents a
decline on the previous year due mainly to the very poor summer weather.

Share Buyback

C&C suspended its on-market share buyback programme on 31 July 2007 and intends
to recommence this programme, utilising part of the proceeds of the Soft Drinks
division disposal, following the announcement of its interim results in October.

Second Half Outlook

C&C will provide guidance on its expectations for the second half and full year
when it announces its interim results on 10 October 2007.

Restatement

A restatement of segmental results for the six months ended 31 August 2006
showing the contribution from continuing operations and disposals is attached.

(i)       Continuing operations - before exceptional items and excluding the
Snacks and Soft drinks divisions.


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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 SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 AUGUST 2006.

                                                                                       Continuing
                                                   Reported       Discontinued         Operations
                                                         €m        Operations*                 €m
                                                                            €m
Revenue

         Cider                                        269.5                  -              269.5
         Spirits & Liqueurs                            36.1                                  36.1
         Soft Drinks & Snacks                         125.3            (125.3)                  -
         Distribution                                 101.2             (30.2)               71.0
                                                     532.10            (155.5)              376.6

Operating Profit

         Cider                                         90.0                                  90.0
         Spirits & Liqueurs                             9.8                                   9.8
         Soft Drinks & Snacks                          13.5             (13.5)                  -
         Distribution                                   0.2                0.7                0.9
         Profit for continuing operations             113.5             (12.8)              100.7

Operating Profit %

         Cider                                                                               33.4
         Spirits & Liqueurs                                                                  27.1
         Distribution                                                                         1.3
                                                                                             26.7



*Soft Drinks division and related assets/Snacks division






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