SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 8, 1999
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COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-7570
DELAWARE CANANDAIGUA BRANDS, INC. 16-0716709
AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES:
NEW YORK BATAVIA WINE CELLARS, INC. 16-1222994
NEW YORK CANANDAIGUA WINE COMPANY, INC. 16-1462887
NEW YORK CANANDAIGUA EUROPE LIMITED 16-1195581
ENGLAND AND WALES CANANDAIGUA LIMITED ---
NEW YORK POLYPHENOLICS, INC. 16-1546354
NEW YORK ROBERTS TRADING CORP. 16-0865491
DELAWARE BARTON INCORPORATED 36-3500366
DELAWARE BARTON BRANDS, LTD. 36-3185921
MARYLAND BARTON BEERS, LTD. 36-2855879
CONNECTICUT BARTON BRANDS OF CALIFORNIA, INC. 06-1048198
GEORGIA BARTON BRANDS OF GEORGIA, INC. 58-1215938
NEW YORK BARTON DISTILLERS IMPORT CORP. 13-1794441
DELAWARE BARTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION 51-0311795
WISCONSIN STEVENS POINT BEVERAGE CO. 39-0638900
ILLINOIS MONARCH IMPORT COMPANY 36-3539106
GEORGIA THE VIKING DISTILLERY, INC. 58-2183528
(State or other (Exact name of registrant as (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of specified in its charter) Identification
incorporation or No.)
organization)
300 WillowBrook Office Park, Fairport, New York 14450
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (716) 218-2169
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Canandaigua Brands, Inc. released on June 8, 1999 the following
announcement:
CANANDAIGUA BRANDS COMPLETES FINE WINE ACQUISITIONS
FAIRPORT, NEW YORK, JUNE 8, 1999 -- Canandaigua Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRNA and
CBRNB), announced today that on June 4, 1999, the Company completed the purchase
of all the outstanding capital stock of Franciscan Vineyards, Inc., and related
vineyards and assets. Also, on June 4, 1999, the Company completed its purchase
of all of the outstanding capital stock of Simi Winery, Inc. These acquisitions
position Canandaigua as a major player in the premium wine market. The
Franciscan and Simi operations will be managed together as a separate division
of Canandaigua Brands.
The Franciscan purchase includes the Franciscan Oakville Estate (Napa
Valley), Estancia (Monterey and Alexander Valley) and Mt. Veeder (Napa Valley)
fine wines, related wineries, equipment and inventory; the distribution rights
to Veramonte (Casablanca Valley, Chile) and Quintessa (Napa Valley); land and
vineyards in the prestigious Napa Valley, Alexander Valley and Monterey
appellations of California; as well as a majority interest in the Veramonte
winery and land and vineyards in Chile's premier appellation, the Casablanca
Valley. The Simi Winery purchase includes the winery, equipment, vineyards,
inventory and worldwide ownership of the Simi brand name.
Canandaigua Brands, Inc., headquartered in Fairport, New York, is a leader
in the production, marketing and distribution of beverage alcohol products in
North America and the United Kingdom. The Company markets more than 180 premier
brands, including imported beers, wines, spirits, cider and bottled water.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
CANANDAIGUA BRANDS, INC.
Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Senior Vice
President and Chief Financial
Officer
SUBSIDIARIES
BATAVIA WINE CELLARS, INC.
Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Treasurer
CANANDAIGUA WINE COMPANY, INC.
Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Treasurer
CANANDAIGUA EUROPE LIMITED
Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Treasurer
CANANDAIGUA LIMITED
Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Director
(Principal Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer)
POLYPHENOLICS, INC.
Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President
and Treasurer
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ROBERTS TRADING CORP.
Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, President and
Treasurer
BARTON INCORPORATED
Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President
BARTON BRANDS, LTD.
Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President
BARTON BEERS, LTD.
Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President
BARTON BRANDS OF CALIFORNIA, INC.
Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President
BARTON BRANDS OF GEORGIA, INC.
Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President
BARTON DISTILLERS IMPORT CORP.
Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President
BARTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President
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STEVENS POINT BEVERAGE CO.
Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President
MONARCH IMPORT COMPANY
Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President
THE VIKING DISTILLERY, INC.
Dated: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas S. Summer
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Thomas S. Summer, Vice President
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
(1) UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT
Not Applicable.
(2) PLAN OF ACQUISITION, REORGANIZATION, ARRANGEMENT, LIQUIDATION OR SUCCESSION
Not Applicable.
(4) INSTRUMENTS DEFINING THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS, INCLUDING INDENTURES
Not Applicable.
(16) LETTER RE CHANGE IN CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT
Not Applicable.
(17) LETTER RE DIRECTOR RESIGNATION
Not Applicable.
(20) OTHER DOCUMENTS OR STATEMENTS TO SECURITY HOLDERS
Not Applicable.
(23) CONSENTS OF EXPERTS AND COUNSEL
Not Applicable.
(24) POWER OF ATTORNEY
Not Applicable.
(27) FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE
Not Applicable.
(99) ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS
None
