Blavod Extreme Spirits PLC
05 October 2005
Blavod Extreme Spirits plc
('the Company' or 'Blavod')
Trading Update
Blavod Extreme Spirits plc (BES.L) is issuing this trading update to coincide
with the completion of the six month interim period ended 30 September 2005.
Equivalent case sales during the period, July to September, increased
approximately 137% on a year-on-year basis.
In the United Kingdom, total case sales for the period increased over 55%, led
by Blavod Black Vodka with increases in excess of 20% in both the 'on' and 'off'
trades, with case sales into international markets growing by over 87%.
Case sales in the US market were up 284%, driven by Players Extreme having
increased 210% year-on-year and Blavod Black Vodka increasing 60% for the
period.
Jeff Hopmayer, Blavod's CEO said, 'I continue to be extremely encouraged by our
trading data, especially as we move into the important back-half selling season,
which is traditionally the best trading period for the industry. As I've said in
the past, I believe we're making the right investments to grow our brands and
create value for our shareholders.'
The company will issue full six month interim results by the end of November.
Media Contacts:
United Kingdom Tim Robertson 020 7930 0777
Catherine Maitland
Notes to editors:
Blavod Extreme Spirits, plc (LSE:BES), is an international spirits company based
in London with U.S. offices in Franklin, Tennessee. Formed by the 2003 merger
of Blavod Black Vodka plc and Extreme Beverage Company, Blavod Extreme Spirits
produces and sells its black-colored vodka, aptly called Blavod, throughout the
world. BES also produces and sells the award-winning, intensely flavored line
of Players Extreme vodkas and rums. In the United States, BES is the exclusive
distributor of an elite wine portfolio of fine Italian wines. For more
information on the company, please visit www.blavodextreme.com.
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