Blavod Black Vodka PLC
17 September 2003
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17 September 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Blavod Black Vodka plc ('Blavod' or the 'Company')
Further to the Company's announcement of 15 September, concerning discussions
regarding a possible all-share acquisition of a spirits business and the
introduction of a significant new shareholder to the Company, the Board of
Blavod announce that these discussions have progressed and that they are
contemplating a transaction that would amount to a reverse takeover of the
Company. Accordingly, the listing of the shares of the Company is suspended
forthwith.
The discussions are still at a very preliminary stage and there can be no
assurance that any transaction will ultimately take place. A further
announcement will be made when appropriate.
The Directors of Blavod Black Vodka plc accept responsibility for
the information contained in this announcement. To the best of knowledge
and belief of the Directors, who have taken all reasonable care to ensure
that such is the case, the information contained in this announcement
is in accordance with the facts and does not omit anything likely to
affect the import of such information.
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